Classes

Venue & Session Times

Tickers are based at –

Writtle Sports & Social Club Hall, Paradise Road, Writtle, Chelmsford CM1 3HW

Sessions take place every week on;

• Monday 12.00 to 1.00pm
• Wednesday 6.15 to 7.15pm
• Thursday 12.00 to 1.00pm

There is ample free parking at the venue

Tickers offer a free taster session on your first visit. We charge £4 per session thereafter payable in cash at the door. You are free to attend whenever you want to without any obligation.

Tickers offers what is known as Phase IV cardiac rehabilitation.

Following a heart event –

• Phase I - The inpatient phase in which initial medical treatment is given.
• Phase II - The post discharge, but pre-exercise period.
• Phase III - The outpatient exercise and education programme, often delivered by a clinical team of nurses, physiotherapists and exercise instructors, often in a medical setting like a hospital gym.
• Phase IV - what we do - is long term maintenance of exercise and healthy lifestyle habits, which is provided in community settings.

Our trainers hold certified qualifications in Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise which are recognised by both the NHS and the BHF. Trainers must re-qualify every three years to continue taking cardiac classes.

For more information on Cardiac Rehabilitation, please see this article from the British Heart Foundation.

Things to think about

If you have been referred to Tickers straight from a Phase III exercise class, please remember to bring your medical referral form with you to your first session.

You will be provided with guidance and instruction for exercise during the classes, but you are responsible for managing and controlling the intensity of your own exercise and should listen to your body, resting and drinking as appropriate.

You should dress appropriately for exercise and wear comfortable footwear.

You should inform the instructor, prior to the start of the session, of any changes to your medication and of any new symptoms, injuries or illnesses you are experiencing. The instructor will do a verbal screening before every session to remind you of this.

Exercise Class Overview

Warm-up Phase

It is important to warm-up before exercise to prevent injury. The warm-up is 15 minutes in duration and starts at a low intensity level which gradually increases. Movements are set to music and chosen to gradually increase your heart rate, get your whole body moving and most importantly – to be fun!

Cardiovascular Fitness Phase

Next up is the main event – aiming for up to 20 minutes of continuous cardiovascular exercise. During the Monday class we do this via a circuit using our equipment such as rowing machines, exercise bikes, box steps and a few light weights. During the Wednesday and Thursday classes our trainer guides us through a group fitness routine with music.

Strength & Mobility Phase

Included throughout the class are exercises and movements chosen to strengthen your body, make you more resistant to injury, to keep you moving well, to promote longevity and to improve your overall quality of life. We often take some time towards the end of the class to either work on a specific strengthening exercise or stretch out and relax our bodies and minds.

Cool Down Phase

A good cool-down is important to allow your body to gradually return to its resting state which is essential for your health and wellbeing. The cooldown is at least 10 minutes in duration and includes some gentle movements, stretches or breathing techniques which promote circulation and gradually lower your heart rate back to pre-exercise levels.