David Irving has successfully completed Everybody Health & Leisure's 12-week Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme at Crewe Lifestyle Centre, with specialist health advisor Rachel. 

The Everybody member completed his phase three rehabilitation and having seen the benefits the exercise had made, he wanted to continue. 

David started the programme with apprehension, having completed six weeks of supervised exercise he was still lacking in self confidence in his abilities as to whether this was the right lifestyle choice for him.

David Irving has completed his phase three rehabilitation and having seen the benefits the exercise had made, he wanted to continue at Crewe Lifestyle Centre (Ryan Parker).

On meeting with Rachel, it was discussed what David's goals were to be, and an action plan implemented as to how they would be achieved.

David had overcome extensive surgery having had a quadruple bypass in September 2023, along with other co-morbidities knew he needed to improve his lifestyle choices to benefit his long-term health.

He was to follow a cardiac specific exercise programme within the gym, following it twice per week.

This programme uses exercise to help manage and improve David's heart health and existing co-morbidities, as well as improving his self-confidence and increasing his social network.

Specialist health advisor, Rachel Evans, told Nub News: "David has done amazingly well throughout this programme.

"At the beginning he was very unsure of how he would cope but now he has confidence in himself to exercise he enjoys coming to the gym as it gives him a boost physically as well as the interaction with others."

Throughout the programme at Crewe Lifestyle Centre, David Irving's fitness levels have improved immensely (Ryan Parker).

Throughout the programme, David's fitness levels have improved immensely.

His stamina is better, he can cycle further on a higher resistance and is walking for longer on an incline.

Strength improvements have been achieved, especially to his chest and upper body, which has given him the confidence to start gardening again, mowing lawns and lifting plant containers, all be it with a rest in-between.

David said: "When I started this programme, I would say I was more of a listener and not someone who would openly talk about what I had physically and mentally gone through.

"Since attending the gym, it has given me the confidence to talk to others about what has happened to me and the aftercare I have received.

"I am confident to exercise, I feel more outgoing and my personal wellbeing has improved considerably, I would definitely recommend the programme the help I received from Rachel and the Team has been fantastic."

David Irving's stamina is better, he can cycle further on a higher resistance and is walking for longer on an incline (Ryan Parker).

Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation classes are a crucial part of recovery and prevention if you have suffered a cardiac event or attended the NHS Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase three programme.

The programme reinforces positive lifestyle changes and supports participation in becoming active and healthy in a friendly and safe environment.

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