Lets be active

Fife Sport & Leisure Trust—Active Options

Active options

Keeping fit and healthy can be a challenge if you live with a long term condition however physical activity can ease your physical  symptoms and make a big difference to your emotional wellbeing. Not only does regular physical activity significantly reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer it:

• is good for your heart and lungs and can make your breathing easier
• strengthens muscles, joints and bones
• increases flexibility
• improves sense of well being and mood
• reduces anxiety and depression

Making a difference to your health with Active Options

Our team of highly-qualified instructors, deliver over 90 health classes a week, with 3,000 participants attending and enjoying the health and wellbeing benefits of being active, as well as meeting others who are also living with a long-term health condition. 

We know being active provides a range of physical and mental health benefits, and we offer a variety of programmes that meet people's  needs.

If you would like further information, please contact the Health & Wellbeing Team via the Health team mailbox: healthwellbeing@fifeleisure.org.uk 

Alternatively, give us a call - 01383 602209

Leisure centres

If you would like more information on what is available at different Fife Sports and Leisure Trust venues then you can access their website www.fifeleisure.org.uk for a full list of available activities or why not check out the local press or Active Fife - leisure hub.

Fife community cardiac specialist nurse service

If you have a recently diagnosed heart  condition you will be referred to the Fife Community Cardiac Specialist Nurse Service for support during your recovery, participation is highly recommended.

Point of referral to the service is generally following hospital admission but can sometimes happen at another stage of your recovery depending on your condition. Referrals are made by your healthcare  professional.

Cardiac rehabilitation provides education, practical and emotional support, information and individually tailored exercise if required.  Additionally Cardiac Rehabilitation provides an opportunity to meet others/peers with similar heart conditions which you may find  very reassuring.

For further information please call us on: 
01383 623623 ext 35296 or email fife.cardiacrehabservice@nhs.scot

Heart disease managed clinical network

The NHS Fife Heart Disease Managed Clinical  Network (MCN) is committed to supporting people affected by Heart Disease.

If you or a member of your family are interested in becoming involved with the Stroke Network then  these are some of the ways in which you choose can be involved:

• Receiving information
• Commenting on documents
• Provide lived experience input
• Attend Meetings

Patient feedback

“Being active can help prevent many types of further heart disease. There are many activities you could consider so have a look through the leaflet and see how you could become more active or talk to your Cardiac Rehab nurse who could help you get started  with the most suitable activity for you.”

“Don’t delay start today” Cardiac Rehab Specialist Nurse

“try something, rather than dwell on what you think you can’t do. As well as improving your wellbeing, you may be pleasantly surprised at the outcome”

Joe (patient Cupar)

“after the initial shock and given guidance from the hospital you just 
have to get on with it … life has to  adjust.. but there is definitely life after a heart attack”

Sophia (carer Glenrothes)