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 for the Spring Term

Boot Camp - starting week commencing 23 January 2012

Tuesdays 5-6pm and Wednesdays 1-2pm - meet at the Sports Centre Reception

8 week highly motivated, energetic and fun! Want to improve your overall fitness and body shape? Boot Camp will make you faster, stronger, leaner and functionally fitter for everyday life and as an athlete.

Prices (for 8 week course)

Gold members : £24.00
Silver members : £36.00
Bronze members : £43.04
Non-members : £48.00*

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

Please note Passport to Sport membership is required to qualify for the rates given.

*Boot Camp is available to non-members, but other courses are not.

6 Week Courses

Starting from Monday 6th February, the Sports Centre will be running 6 week courses for Fitball, Ballroom Blitz, Tai Chi, Piloga, Yoga & Pilates. 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

Fitball - Starting Monday 6th February 2012 for 6 weeks - BOOK NOW!!
6.05-6.55pm in Studio 3 with Tracy

An introduction to the principles of core stability & stability ball exercises; a whole body work out that will tone & strengthen those key core muscles.

Ballroom Blitz - Starting Wednesday 8th February 2012 for 6 weeks - NEW THIS TERM!

10am-11am in Studio 3 with Laura

(Book from Wed 25 January for Gold members, from Sun 29 January for Silver members)

Using the steps from all of the ballroom dances, including cha cha, samba, rumba, jive & even the waltz. Using the traditional routines in an aerobic workout to increase your aerobic fitness & physical conditioning

Tai Chi - Starting Thursday 9th February 2012 for 6 weeks

1.05-1.55pm in Studio 1 with Dave

(Book from Thurs 26 January for Gold members, from Mon 30 January for Silver members)

An introduction into Chi Kung (a standing meditation), a set of basic breathing and relaxation exercises and a short Tai Chi form

Yoga - Starting Thursday 9th February 2012 for 6 weeks

3.30-4.55pm in Studio 3 with Rod

(Book from Thurs 26 January for Gold members, from Mon 30 January for Silver members)

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 - Starting Thursday 9th February 2012 for 6 weeks

5.05-5.55pm in Studio 1 with Sue

(Book from Thurs 26 January for Gold members, from Mon 30 January for Silver members)

Combines Pilates & Yoga exercises to develop core strength, tone & flexibility as well as promote focus & relaxation. Suitable for all levels.

Pilates - Starting Thursday 9th February 2012 for 6 weeks

7.05-7.55pm in Studio 3 with Sue

(Book from Thurs 26 January for Gold members, from Mon 30 January for Silver members)

A combination of standing & floor based exercises that aim to improve posture, develop mobility, tone & flexibility, and strengthen core muscles. Also an excellent way to help relieve stress & tension.