Burton Cardiac Rehab Smart Hearts

29/07/2026

❤️ WELLNESS OVERWHELM ❤️

We all know 'all of the things' we should be doing to priorotise our health & aid our recovery -
The sleep
The food
The exercise
The de-stressing
The this, the that, the other!
But sometimes it can feel like there simply aren't the hours in the day to get everything right - right?

Use the 4 D's to lighten the load....

❎️ DELETE - leave 1 non essential task undone, does it need to happen at all?
⏱️ DELAY - postpone 1 task for a day/week.
➡️ DELEGATE - share a task/ask for help.
❓️ DO DIFFERENTLY - do a simpler version of a task & feel ok with this!

Wellness advice is not designed to fit into a single 'perfect' day - it is the longterm accumulative effect of 'all the good things' we are looking for. Choosing something small enough to actually achieve is better than an overly ambitious goal that we likely won't achieve. A small walk each day rather than a step target you may only reach once a week. Before reaching for 'the next best thing' take a look at where you are at and how the 4 D's can help you improve that!

STAY IN YOUR LANE & DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU ❤️

For further info take a look at www.stress.org.uk

16/07/2026

With the warm 🌞 weather continuing, maybe the picnic basket is making an appearance. Take a look at the BHF info below for heathy swaps and recipes 😋

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/nutrition/healthy-picnic-recipes

Remember to pack lots of water, suncream & a hat and enjoy 🙂

Learn about the hidden fat, sugar and salt that could be in your favourite picnic foods, plus 10 easy, healthy recipes – including coleslaw, hummus, wraps and potato salad.

20/06/2026

Many of our patients go on to do great things - gym challenges, long distance walks, runs and now the London to Brighton cycle ride in aid of the

You can read Greg's story here....
https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2026/06/09/lichfield-dad-gets-on-his-bike-for-charity-challenge/?fbclid=IwdGRjcASjGnZjbGNrBKMY-WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHics8Ay0j3Wpe_wPIoKCoUkHEOigv3VeODLeoHQ4-qjNyugtfi1nX1mMayvL_aem_sBZQZYWUSL0rB9xH09WYGA

There is a link for donations at the end of the article & why not wish him good luck below 🚴‍♂️❤️🚴‍♂️

A Lichfield dad is saddling up for a charity challenge that will see him cycle from London to Brighton.

18/06/2026

👀 LOOK WHO'S BACK 👀

Charlotte's back!!!

For those of you who have followed the page for a while or attended classes pre early this year - You will know our Senior Cardiac Exercise Instructor Charlotte.

She is part of the furniture here having been with the team for 16 years, she is our organiser & can put her finger on anything in the office the others of us just can't find, she is renowned for getting the most out of patients in the gym (and even has the nickname Miss Whiplash 😝), she is much loved and has been very much missed during her absence dealing with a new diagnosis and all that comes with that!

But she's back, slotting in just nicely and we are helping her to celebrate her birthday (a little early) today - we advised her not to eat the cake all in one go - everything in moderation👍

Leave your best wishes below - I know she'll appreciate it 🩷

08/06/2026

Just to say 👋 and apologise for being a little quiet (unheard of, I know 😜) on here recently!

We promise we have been busy beavering away in the background - the friendly phonecalls when you first get home from hospital, the lets move forward assessments where you meet us face to face for the first time, the wonderfully helpful weekly exercise classes and of course a little admin in between!

If you have any ideas for content that you'd like to see on the page - let us know below & we'll see what we can do (maybe your brains are braining better than mine 🤔🤞)

Below are some pics (posted with permission) of 2 lovely ladies enjoying their final exercise class a few weeks ago (I forgot to post them at the time 🙃).

We hope that you are all doing well and keeping out of mischief ❤️

22/04/2026

We hope the springtime weather is helping you to get your steps in!

Where will your wander take you this week/month?

❤️ 600 steps - the top of the Tokyo Tower
❤️ 1,700 steps -around the pitch at Wembley
❤️ 3,400 steps - stride over the Golden Gate Bridge
❤️ 5,000 steps - a lap of the Monaco Track
❤️ 12, 500 steps - 18 holes at St Andrews
❤️ 15,000 steps - stroll through Hyde Park
❤️ 25,000 steps - trek up Kilimanjaro
❤️ 42,000 steps - cross the English Channel
❤️ 53,000 steps - hike the Grand Canyon
❤️ 58,000 steps - conquer Mount Everest

Step info provided by Slimming World 🙂

Movement is medicine with so many benefits 🚶‍♀️🚶🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

26/03/2026

⚠️ A38 Closure ⚠️

For those of you travelling from the Lichfield area to Burton Hospital please be aware of the A38 closure starting tomorrow night until Weds 8th April.

See pic of info leaflet below for further detsils......

25/03/2026

Some of the team were updating their basic life support & defib training yesterday. Something no-one wants to have to use but something everyone should know about - take a look at the link below to keep your knowledge up to date too ❤️

https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/how-to-do-cpr

20/03/2026

Fruity Friday -
❤️ Not all fruits are equal.
❤️ Some impact your blood sugars quickly (high GI), some less so (low GI), some are great for hydration.
❤️ Eating fruit as part of a meal or with protein/good fats is the best way.
❤️ Top '5' - berries, citrus fruit, peaches/plums, melon & green skinned apples/pears

19/03/2026

Thirsty Thursday -
❤️ Drink water first & foremost.
❤️ Limit high sugar & caffeine drinks.
❤️ Remember fruit juice & smoothies can still be high in sugar, adding veg can help.
❤️ Go easy on the alcohol, drink water in between & make drinks 'long' if you can.