“I am now able to achieve my goal of walking to town and walking home.” Class Member

What is Pulmonary Rehabilitation?

Pulmonary Rehabilitation classes are suitable for those with respiratory conditions. They are ideal for those continuing their exercise rehabilitation following NHS pulmonary physiotherapy rehabilitation sessions. We also welcome attendees via a referral from their GP.

Our classes are led by qualified instructors in this type of specialist exercise. Sessions are carefully designed to support patients in the long–term management phase of their lung condition who wish to continue maintaining and improving their general fitness and lung health.

Why choose to attend an Induction Class before joining our main Pulmonary programme?

RHL’s Induction Class is an ideal starting point for you. This smaller and slower-paced class enables one of our instructors to spend more 1-2-1 time with you to talk about medical and exercise history. We’ll also ensure you feel confident during sessions and know how to perform exercises with good technique. We’ll support you with any alterations or adaptations that you might need.

Our induction class takes you from a hospital-based patient, to a valued RHL member forming part of a community of people who’ve had similar experiences and who will work alongside you on their road to recovery to health and fitness.

What will happen in an Induction Class?

Our instructor will introduce the style of the circuit, the exercises and the technique, and will get you used to monitoring your own level of work before progressing to a larger class.

Once you are ready to move on, our instructors will signpost you to the Pulmonary Rehabilitation class that will be most suited to your individual needs and goals while you continue your rehabilitation with us.

Who is Pulmonary Rehabilitation suitable for?

Most class members will be referred to us from the NHS pulmonary physiotherapy rehabilitation sessions once they are deemed safe to continue their exercise under the guidance of our Exercise Professional. A smaller number will join us via a GP referral.

Attendees include those managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease, Bronchitis, Emphysema,  Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis and Breathing Problems.

All new attendees require a referral before they can attend. This enables us to ensure that the class is suitable for them, as some lung conditions are not deemed medically safe for a group exercise class. Please contact us for more information.

What will happen in a Pulmonary Rehabilitation class?
Our classes take place in a class, rather than gym environment and you will be exercising with others who’ve all experienced similar health problems. Over the years we’ve found that class members find the peer support they gain from exercising and chatting with others who have been through something similar to you, almost as valuable as the exercise itself.

The class starts with a warm-up followed by circuit style exercise, where you will move around, performing different exercises and using different pieces of equipment. Your instructor will encourage you to work at your own pace and level. They will monitor your progress, adapting exercises where needed. The class finishes with a cool down and stretching.

Many of our members bring their portable oxygen with them into the class.

Further information 

We offer a wide range of classes to suit your schedule. Check out our timetable & pricing here.

Clothing simply needs to be comfortable and should not restrict your movement i.e gym wear or loose trousers would be ideal – avoid jeans or a skirt. This class should be done in comfortable supportive shoes such as trainers.

Meet our highly qualified and friendly instructors here.

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