The Group has run exercise classes for members who are either heart patients and former heart patients since 1997. These are intended to be a natural follow-on from the rehabilitation sessions run at local hospitals, and other heart patients such as angina sufferers are also welcome to attend. The classes form phase 4 in the National Cardiac Rehabilitation programme.

The classes have proved so successful that six separate classes are now run on a weekly basis.

Classes are only open to members of Solihull Heart Support Group and their partner/carers (subject to availability of places).

Some classes are held in the Studio at "Club Moativation" within the Holiday Inn, Solihull, Homer Road, Solihull, West Midlands, UK, B91 3QD. Location Map. (The hotel was formerly known as the Solihull Moat House).

Other classes are held at Bannatynes, Saintbury Drive, Solihull, B91 3SZ (Next to Widney Manor Golf Club) Location Map

It is essential that anyone wishing to take part MUST get approval from their medical practitioner before they attend. This could be their GP, however those who are joining following recent completion of the Rehabilitation Programme at Solihull Hospital may get the appropriate clearance from that Department.

On first joining a class, participants will be assessed during the first few sessions for suitability to continue the classes and/or to progress to an alternative class. (Please note : following a cardiac procedure or other cardiac event regular exercise class participants may have to return to the “assessment/beginner’s class” prior to resuming exercising at their usual level).

Participants are encouraged to exercise as much as they feel able to do, and there are certainly no prizes for anyone carrying on when they are feeling tired or any discomfort.

Exercises are designed so that there are different levels for participants who may not be able to keep up with the more energetic alternatives.

Classes are only open to members of Solihull Heart Support Group and their nomonated partner/carer, so it is a pre-condition that anyone wishing to take part must be a member.

Members may attend one class per week at the level agreed with the instructor. New entrants to these classes start at the Assessment/Beginner's sessions.

Due to a limited number of places available, from time to time it is possible that there may be a waiting list to join a class.

For further details please email us.

We are pleased to announce that "Club Moativation" at the Holiday Inn, Solihull invite members of Solihull Heart Support Group to join the exercise & leisure club at preferential corporate membership rates. Subscriptions can be paid annually or monthly. For more information please email us.