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HeartWorks provides personalized cardiac rehabilitation & fitness in Wellington, NZ. We’re here to support your health journey.

Our expert team offers supervised exercise tailored to your cardiac needs, helping you recover with confidence.

17/11/2025

Here’s a look back at our 2025 Education Evenings — thank you to everyone who joined us!

This year, our sessions have explored a wide range of heart-health topics — from pacing your recovery and understanding heart rate zones to nutrition, hormones, aging gracefully, and even the link between dental and heart health.

Each session has been about connection, learning, and confidence — creating an environment where knowledge empowers recovery. We’ve loved seeing so many of you engage, ask thoughtful questions, and build confidence through understanding.

As we plan our 2026 calendar, we’d love your feedback to help make next year’s sessions even more relevant and engaging.

🕐 The short survey takes just 3–5 minutes to complete.
🗒️ It’s completely anonymous, and your input will directly shape the topics and speakers for next year’s programme.

Survey link: https://forms.gle/phSTTLwD3kD5LkiH7 or Scan the QR code in the clinic to share your thoughts.

16/11/2025

Exercise-Based Cardiac Rehab for Atrial Fibrillation

A new Cochrane Review including over 2,000 people with atrial fibrillation (AF) confirms what research and clinical experience shows — structured, supervised exercise works. The review found that exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation improves quality of life, reduces AF symptoms, and enhances fitness, all without increasing risk. Participants experienced a 12–15% improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness, fewer palpitations, less fatigue, and a 35% lower risk of hospital readmission.

Exercise-based cardiac rehab isn’t just for people recovering from heart attacks or surgery. When guided safely, it can help anyone managing AF feel stronger, more confident, and more in control of their heart health. AF doesn’t just affect your heart rhythm — it affects your everyday life.
If you’re living with AF, exercise-based cardiac rehab can be a highly effective way to reduce symptoms, boost fitness, and take charge of your heart health.

📖 Read the full study:
Buckley BJ et al. Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation for atrial fibrillation: Cochrane systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2025; bjsports-2024-109149.

11/11/2025

Heartworks: Empowering Your Recovery

At Heartworks, we believe recovery is about more than exercise. It’s about rebuilding confidence, regaining independence, and taking control of your heart health. Every program is clinically led, technology enabled, and evidence based, so you can recover safely while building strength and resilience — both physically and emotionally.

Our approach is unique:
🩺 Trained Supervision & Clinical Techniques: Every session is guided by clinical exercise physiologists.
📊 Sports Science & Smart Technology: Monitor your heart rate in real time and track progress with data-driven insights.
🤝 Community Engagement: Exercise in small groups and share your journey with others who understand your challenges.
❤️ Expert Guidance: Access expert-backed programs tailored to your recovery.

Whether it’s our 12-Week Foundation Course or 6-Week Health and Wellness Kickstarter, every session is designed to help you reclaim your confidence and live fully after a cardiac event. Heartworks isn’t just rehabilitation — it’s empowerment, knowledge, and support every step of the way.

Your heart. Your journey. Your progress.

03/11/2025

Real-world nutrition wins ❤️

At Heartworks, we often remind our clients that heart health doesn’t depend on a perfect diet — it’s built through simple, sustainable choices made consistently over time.

You don’t need a perfect diet to protect your heart — just simple, consistent choices that add up over time.

✅ Choose grilled over fried.
✅ Add colour with veggies or salad.
✅ Check labels when it’s easy — aim for less sugar, sodium, and saturated fat, and more fibre.

It’s not about restriction — it’s about balance that works in your real world.

02/11/2025

With it being Active Recovery Week, this feels like the perfect reminder. 💛

Overtraining doesn’t lead to faster progress — it can actually do the opposite.
When your body doesn’t get enough rest, performance can decrease, injury risk increases, and the body experiences ongoing wear and tear.

Recovery is where the rebuilding happens.
Balancing movement with rest allows your muscles to repair, recover, and come back stronger. 🌿

29/10/2025

Your heart is a muscle — and just like any muscle, it can grow thicker when it’s working harder than usual. ❤️

Sometimes this happens when your heart is pumping against higher pressure or resistance — for example, from high blood pressure or a narrowed heart valve. But when this thickening happens inside the heart, it’s not always a good thing.

Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH) means the wall of your heart’s main pumping chamber — the left ventricle — becomes thicker over time. This thickening is the heart’s way of coping with extra workload and stress.

At first, this response helps your heart keep up. But as the muscle continues to grow, it can lose flexibility, making it harder for the heart to relax and fill properly. Over time, this can increase the risk of rhythm problems (arrhythmias), reduced heart efficiency, or even heart failure if left unmanaged.

🩺 The good news? LVH can often be improved with the right treatment plan — including blood pressure management, medication where needed, and regular exercise prescribed under professional guidance.

👉 Learn more about LVH and heart health via the Heart Foundation NZ: https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/your-heart/heart-conditions/hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy

27/10/2025

When motivation feels low, reconnect with your ‘why.’ ❤️

You’re not just exercising — you’re investing in your heart, your health, and your future.
Take a moment to pause, reflect on your goals, and let that purpose guide you forward.
Every small effort adds up to a stronger, healthier you.

22/10/2025

Why heavy strength training is so important for older adults

As we age, our muscles naturally lose strength and power—making everyday activities like getting out of a chair, climbing stairs, or opening doors more challenging. Research by Tøien et al. (2025) shows that heavy and very heavy strength training can help restore that strength, keeping older adults independent and active.

Key benefits include:
• Maximal strength & power – essential for performing daily tasks safely.
• Neural adaptations – improving how your muscles and nerves work together.
• Safe when supervised – even heavy loads are low-risk when tailored to individual ability.
• Supports healthy aging – stronger muscles reduce injury risk and improve overall quality of life.

💡 Remember: “Heavy” is relative. What feels very challenging for one person may be moderate for another—programs should always be tailored to the individual.

Strength training isn’t just about lifting heavy weights—it’s about maintaining independence, function, and confidence as we age. Every session counts toward a stronger, more capable you.

20/10/2025

Hey Heartworks Team!

In the first half of our sessions, we focus on 30 minutes of steady state cardio—a consistent, moderate-intensity effort that keeps your heart and muscles working efficiently.

Here’s what it does for you:
• Builds muscle endurance so your body can keep moving longer.
• Strengthens your heart and improves blood and oxygen delivery.
• Boosts lung capacity, helping you stay active without getting winded.
• Supports mood, energy, and overall well-being.
• Can contribute to fat loss when done consistently.

Steady state cardio isn’t just exercise—it’s training your body to perform better, recover faster, and feel more capable every day.

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202 Thorndon Quay
Wellington
6011

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 7pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 7pm
Thursday	9:30am - 7pm

Website

https://www.heartworks.nz/

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