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Fitness Courses

To complement our aerobics programme, the Sports Centre runs a number of fitness courses throughout the year. Each course is in the region of 4-8weeks in duration and will be advertised at the Sports Centre & on the website when available.

Places are limited and courses fill up quickly - visit Sports Centre Reception or telephone Reception to book your place.

Fitness Courses

Boot Camp - coming soon

Please contact the Health and Fitness Manager for further details on Bootcamp.

6 Week Courses- coming soon in the Spring Term

The Sports Centre runs courses for Yoga, Piloga & Tai Chi. These are:

*FREE to Gold & Silver Passport to Sport members

*£39 per 6 week course for Bronze members & non-members

*Places are limited & booking is essential - Gold members can book on up to 14 days in advance of the course starting, Silver 10 days, Bronze 7 days, and non-members 3 days

*Please ensure you can make all 6 weeks, registers will be taken at each session.



Yoga

An introduction to classic yoga for physical and mental well-being. The sessions will practice yoga postures mindfully, building strength & flexibility, and develop breathing exercises and relaxation/meditation techniques to improve concentration and clarity of mind.


Piloga

Combines Pilates & Yoga exercises to develop core strength, tone & flexibility as well as promote focus & relaxation. Please bring a blanket/large towel for relaxation at the end of the session.


Tai Chi


An introduction into Chi Kung (a standing meditation), a set of basic breathing and relaxation exercises and a short Tai Chi form. This is a very basic course & ideal for total beginners of any age.

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