WHAT IS CORONARY DISEASE & INTERVENTIONS?

Coronary disease describes conditions where the arteries supplying blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked, affecting blood flow.

This includes:

• Coronary artery disease (CAD) – plaque buildup in the heart arteries

• Heart attack (myocardial infarction) – when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked

• Coronary interventions – including stents, angioplasty, or coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG)

Symptoms vary — some people experience chest discomfort, fatigue, or shortness of breath, while others may notice minimal or no symptoms.

These conditions and procedures can affect heart function and exercise capacity, highlighting the importance of safe, guided activity once medically cleared.

WHY IT MATTERS?

People may experience reduced capacity for daily activities or exercise and feel less confident returning to movement following a coronary event or procedure.

Once diagnosed and medically cleared, exercise can support cardiovascular fitness, functional capacity, and confidence in movement, helping people safely rebuild strength and activity levels.

OUR SUPPORT & EXERCISE APPROACH

Exercise Physiology support focuses on helping people with coronary artery disease remain active safely, build cardiovascular fitness, and support recovery after cardiac events or procedures.

Exercise physiology support focuses on helping people with any coronary disease or recovery from coronary procedures remain active, build fitness, and regain confidence.

This includes:

• Individually prescribed exercise that respects cardiac history, symptoms, and medical guidance

• Gradual, structured aerobic and resistance programs to improve cardiovascular fitness and functional capacity

• Education on safe pacing, symptom awareness, and recovery strategies

• Education around lifestyle strategies that support heart health

• Ongoing review and adaptation as fitness, confidence, or medical guidance changes

• Support for people recovering from procedures or events, including stents, angioplasty, CABG, or heart attack

• A collaborative approach with your healthcare team to ensure exercise and lifestyle strategies align with your broader care plan.

• 1:1 Exercise Physiology & Clinical Pilates or small group classes.