Salli's
Happy Hearts
Award winning, online fun and fitness!
We provide a sparkling antidote for those suffering from debilitating physical and psychological effects of heart and respiratory disorders, as well as the effects of isolation and loneliness.
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Happy Hearts provides a safe, effective, friendly and fun environment to help you get fitter and become more confident in living with and understanding your condition.
Who is HAPPY HEARTS for?
A warm welcome to Happy Hearts! Our classes are suitable and perfect for the following medical conditions:
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Respiratory disorders including shortness of breath, Asthma and COPD
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Cardiovascular issues resulting from diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, stable angina and obesity
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Following Cardiac or Respiratory NHS Rehabilitation Programmes
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Otherwise we welcome anyone, of any age who simply want to improve their heart health and sense of well being!
Salli and the team are having a delightful festive fun session filled with laughter and joy, as they enjoy the playful antics of the naughty Elf and Santa.
A quick snapshot of one our Happy Hearts Online sessions
You can make each session personalised to you by choosing the different options and modifications offered.
​​Meet our Members of the Month for July 25.​​​​​​
Firstly, is Jane Fawcus.
Jane has been a member of Happy Hearts for a little over 18 months after finishing the Cardiac Rehabilitation programme. Since joining Jane has been a diligent and regular member but we are particularly proud of her as it is only 8 weeks since having a knee replacement. It was very clear that over the last few months Jane was in a lot of pain and discomfort but soldiered on doing everything that she was asked to do by her consultant to ensure the operation would go ahead and adapting her exercises with us to make sure her recovery would be as comfortable and speedy as possible. We are more than aware that many would have giving up at this stage and just given in to the pain and inconvenience it caused and stopped but not our Jane, her determination and perseverance meant that 6 weeks post op she arrived back with us for her usual Monday morning class at South Newton. We can't express how proud we are of you Jane.
Our 2nd worthy July recipient is our long term member Crispin Edmunds.
Crispin suffers from Heart Failure and COPD where his oxygen levels drop quickly and significantly limiting his stamina so Crispin needs to work a little rest a little. Even the warm up has proved challenging over the years however over the last few months we have noticed a huge improvement it seems our Crispin has turned a corner, maybe it's a tweak in medication, or the fact that he recently attended a Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme, our continual gentle persuasion or a little light but firm kick up the bum from his lovely wife and exercise partner Penny. 😆A combination of all we are sure, but the best thing ever is now Crispin completes the warm up in full and 80% of the rest of the session ... how fab is that 😄
What was just perfect was that when we announced he was the winner in our Codford class his look of surprise was priceless. Slowly slowly Crispin you have accomplished.
Well done our man you are an inspiration to others.
If only 10% of our members are helped to avoid any future heart surgery in one year, the NHS could save over two million pounds.
It's About PHYSICAL and MENTAL Health
Salli Grant is the Founder of Happy Hearts and has dedicated her life over decades, to support many thousands in rural and urban communities, and the results continue to be truly life-changing. She is a sparkling antidote for those who suffer from the debilitating psychological effects of illness and isolation. Those in her classes are fitter, happier and healthier from the friendly and fun atmosphere that is generated by Happy Hearts, which has become a second home for so many.
Although exercise is a major contributor to a patient’s ‘road to recovery’, Salli provides a network of much-needed emotional support and a mechanism to combat isolation, where experiences and worries can be shared, new and strong friendships formed. Her boundless energy, great enthusiasm and, above all, passionate desire to provide safe, progressive and fun exercise sessions has undoubtedly succeeded in improving the quality of life of many with heart problems in the South West.
90% of our members are in the 60 to 80 years age bracket, many of whom live alone and the weekly meetings provide a lifeline and a social event to which they look forward.
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Meet The Team
Happy Hearts has been a massive part of my rehabilitation and I would recommend Salli's classes to anyone who has had, or is having, Cardiac problems - or just wants to get fit in a fun and vibrant exercise class... you are all welcome!
Nigel, Happy Hearter
They aren’t just exercise classes - it is evident that the emotional effects of heart surgery can cause anxiety and depression - this can cause problems at home, work and socially. But exercising and talking to others in the same position got me through it and to where I am today - a fit, healthy 70 year old!
Geoff, Happy Hearter