Introducing Heartmoves
MS Australia – ACT/NSW/VIC together with the Heart Foundation, is delighted to announce the launch of the Heartmoves program for people living with MS.
Physical activity plays an important role in assisting to minimise the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Heartmoves is a low to moderate intensity exercise program and is open to everyone and is designed to be safe for people with stable long term health conditions such as cardiac, diabetic conditions or MS. Participants can start at their own level and exercise at their own pace. Heartmoves leaders are trained and accredited exercise professionals who will tailor exercise to cater for individual needs.
Finding your nearest Heartmoves
Heartmoves groups are located across metropolitan and regional areas of Australia. To find a Heartmoves class near you, go to www.heartfoundation.org.au/heartmoves. On the bottom left-hand side of the page you will find a map of Australia. By clicking on this you can select your state and enter in your postcode to find the nearest class. Please note, that while Heartmoves classes are well established in NSW, currently there are only limited opportunities available in Victoria and the ACT, although more will be launched in the near future.
The MSL Health Promotions team is working closely with the National Heart Foundation and exercise therapists in the community to launch more classes. They are also calling for expressions of interest from people interested in joining a specific Heartmoves for MS class. A minimum of 10 people are required for exercise classes to go ahead. Venues, days and times are flexible and will be confirmed when there are enough people to fill a class. To express your interest in a specific Heartmoves for MS class, please contact:
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VIC Health Promotions Officer |
NSW/ACT Health Promotions Officer |
For further information about Heartmoves, please contact the National Heart Foundation on 1300 36 27 87 or visit www.heartfoundation.org.au/heartmoves.
Available downloads:
Heartmoves notification letter
Pre Exercise Assessment and Referral (PEAR) Form
