Carterton Leisure Centre Good New's Story - Howard Rowley & Lee Pile

Howard Came through to the Healthwise scheme after completing a cardiac rehabilitation course ran at Carterton leisure centre following a heart attack at the end of 2021. He has since then joined the leisure centre and has been attending two supervised gym sessions a week for the course of 12 weeks.

Here are some words from Howard:

“First rate facilities, top class instructor.

 I have benefited from this programme. I have been motivated and inspired to change my lifestyle. My physical and mental wellbeing have been much improved.

My heart attack made me realise I had to make some lifestyle changes to make my cardiac recovery work. This programme has set the direction, Its now my responsibility to build on this foundation. 

Here are some words from Lee:

“A visit to the GP gave me a wake up call and I was offered this brilliant scheme. The staff are friendly and the gym has enough equipment that you can usually get a work out done, as well as various programmes. The whole way through I have felt supported. I have noticed a big difference in my self image and strength since doing the program and have enjoyed seeing my improvements.

What I have enjoyed about the programme is the support and drive given by the instructor Sam.

My physical and mental well being have been boosted and I feel I can now improve myself further.

I find I can do push-up, crunches, and planks easier now than when I first started exercising.

My goal of getting stronger has been met but goals of weight loss will take longer.

I want to be wiser with food choices, continue to visit the gym at least x2 per week ,and continue to lose weight.

This is brilliant for getting yourself on the right track.”