NEW….KAL Exercise Referral Programmes
KAL have just launched The Livewell and Fitness for Health programmes….
Do you want to benefit from a specifically designed programme of exercise to maintain activity and improve health.
Live Well Programme
For people who have a Cardiac condition, have had a heart attack or heart surgery.
What is it?
Specialist exercise specifically delivered to support condition management and help prevent de-conditioning. With the aim to improve quality of life, pre- and post treatment or rehabilitation.
Who is it for?
Adults (Aged 18+)) who have completed cardiac rehabilitation programmes, who have been referred to continue to exercise with a condition-specific exercise specialist or those diagnosed with a cardiac condition.
What’s involved?
Initial 16-week programme of group exercise, agreed number of sessions per week with a Level 4 exercise specialist tailored to your long-term condition needs, with an opportunity to continue long-term on a weekly basis.
Fitness for Health
What is it?
Specialist exercise programme for people with specific conditions (listed below) referred by a health professional. To encourage active lifestyles long-term through the provision of safe, condition-specific exercise that contributes to supporting improved quality of life outcomes.
Who is it for?
Adults (Aged 18+) who have a health condition (listed below) or other factors that put them at risk of physical ill health or those who may have mild symptoms where specialist exercise will provide a benefit.
- Respiratory – Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Musculoskeletal – Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Joint replacement, Simple mechanical back pain, Osteoporosis
- Cardiovascular – Hypertension, Hypercholesterolaemia
- Mental Health – Depression, Stress, Anxiety
- Metabolic/Immunological – Diabetes
What’s involved?
Initial 12-week programme of exercise with a choice of class-based or gym-based sessions with a Level 3 exercise specialist, tailored to health needs, with an opportunity to continue long-term on a weekly basis.
All our exercise referral schemes:
- Are Led by qualified exercise specialists
- Are Patient centred and tailored to your medical condition and physical ability
- Provide outlets for long term continuation on an exercise programme
Both KAL’s Livewell and Fitness for Health programmes require a referral from a Health Care professional.
If you would like more information from KAL about our exercise referral schemes, please contact referral.admin@kal.org.uk
KAL Wellbeing – Fitness for Health & Live Well Programmes (kalleisuretrust.org.uk)