Healthy Hearts
session Information
Healthy Hearts is a 12-week healthy lifestyle programme designed to support preventative care for those at risk of heart-related conditions, as well as people living with or recovering from heart conditions.
Delivered by AFC Wimbledon Foundation, the programme provides community-based support to help participants become more active, improve their eating habits, and build confidence in managing their health.
Across the 12 weeks, participants take part in gentle, supervised physical activity sessions alongside educational workshops focused on heart health, lifestyle changes, and emotional wellbeing. The programme aims to support individuals on their journey to better long-term health in a safe, supportive, and social environment.
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Nelson Health Centre, 220 Kingston Rd, London SW20 8DA
Programme Structure: 45 minutes of supported physical activity & 45 minutes of educational workshop | Sleep, Nutrition, Mental Health, Hydration, Goal Setting, Alcohol & Smoking etc.
Eligibility Criteria: Individuals at increased risk of developing a heart condition. This may include those who smoke, have low levels of physical activity, or consume alcohol excessively, as well as individuals with existing health conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, or obesity. It also includes those with a family history of heart disease, or anyone who has previously experienced a heart-related condition or cardiac event.
For further information please contact Chloe on: health@afcwf.org.uk
Cohort Dates
Cohort 1 | Tuesday 21st April - Tuesday 7th July
Cohort 2 | Tuesday 21st July - Tuesday 6th October
Cohort 3 | Tuesday 27th October - Tuesday 2nd February (4 week Christmas break included)
Programme Outline
Week 1 | Creating connections: Welcome to Chances for Change | Healthy Lifestyle Factors (Group walk and Talk)
Week 2 | Life Skills: Defining your healthy lifestyle goals | Physical fitness testing activities
Week 3 | Move More: Improving through Moving | Strength and balance session
Week 4 | Eat & Drink Well: What are we eating? | Games Based Activity Session
Week 5 | Eat & Drink Well: Adapting your diet | Circuit Based Activity Session
Week 6 | Life Skills: Creating action plans | Physical fitness testing activities
Week 7 | Eat Well & Drink Well: Food marketing tricks and myths & thinking about drinking | Physical activity session with a sport theme
Week 8 | Sleep Well: Developing healthy sleeping habits | Relaxation Activity Session
Week 9 | Life skills: Noticing progress | Games Based Activity Session
Week 10 | Life skills: Managing setbacks | Strength and balance session
Week 11 | Wellbeing: Looking after your wellbeing | Physical Activity Session
Week 12 | Life skills: Taking your next best steps | Physical fitness testing activities