Member Stories
What our members say
The best way to understand what Heart-Throbs means to people is to hear from the members themselves. Here are just some of the things our community has shared about their experience with us.
Heart-Throbs has helped me maintain the fitness levels I achieved with the cardiac nurses before being discharged from hospital. I have also met new friends, and talking with them about their experiences during treatment has been invaluable.
David • three stents fitted
Since my bypass 13 years ago I have exercised twice a week. The exercise has helped a great deal, but so has the support and companionship of the group.
Ted, aged 90 • 13 years with Heart-Throbs following his bypass
Heart-Throbs has given me a steady fitness regime that has brought me to a standard of fitness that lets me resume my day-to-day life as fully as possible.
Bob • retired Medical Laboratory Scientific Officer, aortic valve replacement at The London Heart
The exercise classes have made me much fitter, which really helps my tissue valve.
Barrie • market trader, aortic valve replacement
Heart-Throbs has helped by letting me do it in a group and meet people in a similar position.
Stanley • five stents fitted at The Royal Free, Hampstead
Heart-Throbs has given me confidence and genuine friendship.
Peter • double bypass and mitral valve repair at Barts
Heart-Throbs has kept me going.
Trevor • retired pharmacist, stents fitted at the London Chest Hospital
Regular, monitored exercise keeps me fit and, combined with a sensible diet, helps to prevent a recurrence of my problems.
Malcolm • former accountant who had angioplasty
I would suggest that anyone who has had a heart problem and has been through rehab contact Heart-Throbs to continue their exercise. Ten years ago, when I was 70, I had two stents fitted and was told to keep up exercising. I have never looked back. I go twice a week, enjoy the company and the new friends I have made. My husband and I also find the monthly meetings really interesting.
Sylvia • a member for over ten years
I feel so much better after the exercise, and I love the company.
Dennis • three stents
Heart-Throbs has helped me get fit and then stay fit.
Vic • retired roofing contractor, two stents fitted at Chase Farm
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