UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG

The Programme

If you have suffered a cardiac event such as a heart attack, coronary bypass surgery, angioplasty, angina, arrhythmia or valve replacement you would take part in this programme. We need to have a record of your medical and surgical details and a report of a recent stress test if possible.

Our programme differs in many respects from a conventional gym programme, and we would like you to be aware of all that we offer you as a member.

 

  • Professional supervision and monitoring of exercise in the gym and on the track 24 hours a week.
  • Unsupervised exercise (for specified members) 43 hours per week
  • Professional advice on sports injuries, back problems, exercise-related problems
  • Professional advice about diet, medication, symptoms.
  • Emergency medical attention on site, if needed.
  • ECG recording, if required.
  • Fitness assessment.
  • Education concerning lifestyle.