Our Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Instructors
Tom Stone
Tom is part of the Aneurin Bevan Cardiac Rehab Team. He started his career as a sports coach in 2010 and is accredited as a cardiac exercise instructor through the British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR).
He gained his MSc in Strength and Conditioning in 2022 and is qualified to work in multiple other exercise referral settings including falls prevention, cancer rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation.
Tom teaches our Saturday classes at Llanfoist and has a real passion for cardiac rehab and the benefits it can bring.
“I really enjoy watching members progress. As they improve physically, you can see it having a positive impact in other ways: people start to open up and become more sociable. And that’s such an important part of people’s recovery and ongoing mental health.”
Tel: 07791 377 788
tom@madeofstone.fitness
Nick Worms
Nick is an advanced fitness instructor and National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS) practitioner based in Monmouth and Chepstow Leisure Centres. He teaches our Wednesday Monmouth class.
A proud member of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), Nick holds Level 4 qualifications for Cardiac Rehab Exercise through the British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR), and for Obesity/Diabetes management.
Nick has worked in fitness for 13 years and is a keen advocate of Pilates and the kettlebell.
Tel: 07951 883 625
nickworms@gmail.com
Phil Matthews
Phil teaches our Monday Llanfoist class. Based at the Ebbw Vale Sports Centre, he’s an integral part of Aneurin Leisure’s National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS) team, with a Level 4 qualification in Cardiac Rehab Exercise through the British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR).
Phil’s interest in fitness started at a young age. He first represented Wales at just 14 in Cycle Cross and continued to excel in the cycling throughout his youth. He then transitioned to running, where he truly thrived, representing Wales for more than 20 years in road and cross-country races.
Phil’s dedication to fitness is an inspiration to everyone he works with: “Helping others achieve their fitness goals is what drives me every day.”
Tel: 07746 868 841
pmdmatthews@googlemail.com
Will Teague
Will is a self-employed Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Instructor.
He teaches our Wednesday classes in Abertillery, Ebbw Vale, Usk and Tredegar, as well as taking his own classes and private clients and leading a weekly class for Barry Healthy Hearts Club.
He has a degree in Physical Education and Sports Science and an MSc in Clinical Exercise Physiology from Worcester University. He completed his Specialist Cardiac Rehab Exercise Instructor training with the British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR) in 2018 and worked part-time for the Cardiff & Vale Cardiac Rehab Team before going fully self-employed.
“I like the community aspect of classes – bringing people together to learn those healthy habits that will help keep them fit and active. I’ve also learned that the social element of classes is really important, so for me, making sure people enjoy themselves is the main thing.”
Tel: 07419 176 200
95will@live.co.uk
Joe Lane
Joe is an Exercise Referral Professional for Halo-Torfaen Leisure and is based at Cwmbran Stadium. He teaches our Friday class in Blaenavon.
Joe has a degree in Sports Studies and completed his specialist Cardiac Rehab Exercise Instructor training with the British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR) in 2023.
He also holds multiple other specialist qualifications, including in cancer and pulmonary rehabilitation, exercise for long- term neurological conditions, and exercise for obesity & diabetes.
A former rugby player, he is now a keen runner and a regular at the gym.
“I really enjoy helping provide a platform to help individuals improve their health and fitness. Seeing people reach their fitness goals is something that makes me smile, but also seeing the many physical and psychological benefits that brings them is also very rewarding.”
Tel: 07495 642 096
joe91lane@gmail.com
Our Class Assistants
Allen Cleveland
Allen joined our classes in his early 60s, following a heart attack and subsequent bypass.
When a Class Assistant post became vacant in 2005, shortly after he retired, he jumped at the chance to get more involved with the Charity.
Now in his 80s, Allen attributes his continuing good health to regular exercise and considers himself to be a prime example of the value of Cardiac Rehab.
