Austin offered to visit the gym after he was contacted by many local residents, all of whom use the gym and cannot believe the improvements to their health as a result.  The gym is also a great social environment for many patients.

The gym has a wide range of cardiovascular machinery and has over 500 patients currently using the facilities.

The gym is one of the largest of its kind in the UK and provides patients with 12 month care programmes.  Regular exercise is vital for people recovering from heart attacks and surgery as research has proven it improves patient’s life expectancy.

Ian Austin MP said:

“I am delighted to be visiting the Action Heart gym at Russells Hall, the work they do makes a massive difference to people recovering from heart problems.  The work the staff do to help people improve their health is inspirational and everyone I speak to who uses the gym sings their praises!”

“It is important that when people are ill, they are not just treated quickly but that they are not left to look after themselves but are instead supported through recovery and constantly in contact with medical professionals.”

“I am proud to visit this gym as it shows how far health care has come on over the last 12 years.”