Activities include aerobics classes, abdominal classes, circuit and weight training all led by qualified instructors. The Fitness Suite is well equipped to provide the individual with all his or her aerobic needs and our group sessions have shown all concerned that fitness can be fun. Come and join us - fitness is fun. We have a range of fitness classes to suit your needs at reasonable prices.

Closure of Gym - Tuesday 29th December 2009 until 5pm.   

To keep the gym in tip top order, it will  undergo a  'decor/cleaning blitz'  and therefore will not be available to use until 5pm.

** Pilates at The Avenue **

Stott Pilates - An internationally recognised form of holistic/mind-body type of exercise. Pilates means working from a mat to exercise muscles such as the lower back and abdominals in a safe and beneficial way. This class also improves your posture and tone by using lengthening, strengthening and stretching exercises. If you are interested in attending this type of class please contact Maggie Clarke. The maximum number of participants is 8.

Remember : Exercise is for the reward and the enjoyment and not for the punishment

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Circuits - Following a set routine between stations at quick intervals with some serious motivation from your coach. A whole body workout especially good for muscular strength and endurance. Its a great class to do with your friend or partner

Pilates - A holistic mat based exercise class that focuses on core postural muscles and developing body alignment. This class improves posture and tone by using lengthening, strengthening and stretching exercises

Please note:

• Please arrive in time to start the class
• Vouchers are obtained from behind the bar
• Bring a towel and water to the class
• The timetable is subject to change at the club’s discretion. Changes will be placed on notice board upstairs

Stability Ball - Focusing on strengthening and stabilising the core muscles of the stomach and back.  This workout will surprise you with its creative style and improvement in body tone, strength and even sports performance.  

Profiles

Peter Davies ; Maggie Clarke ; Nick Pomfret

Pete Davies

Level 3 Personal Trainer (Register of Exercise Professionals)

• Being in good shape gives us a great feeling of personal health & well-being

• I can offer you support and direction as well as expertise

• I have 17 years experience in Health & Fitness.

• I am a Personal Trainer to a number of clients that have included Sally Gunnell OBE and Mark Roe

• I am contracted by David Lloyd Leisure as an Assessor and Internal Verifier in Level 2 Gym based and Level 3 Personal Training

• I have enjoyed many years of participation in various sports such as Football, Tennis & Squash

• Level 3 Certified Personal Trainer with The National Academy of Sports Medicine

• Registered Assessor in Exercise to Music with the YMCA Fit Industry

• A1 Assessors qualification in Level 2 Gym based and Level 3 Personal Training

• V1 Internal Verifier

• Specialising in Stability Ball, Group Cycling, Circuit Training, Exercise to Music, Gym and Weight Training Classes

Cost: £35 per hour. Discounts for block bookings. Group training also available

I am an enthusiastic, friendly and passionate about Health & Fitness. With my broad knowledge of general fitness, I am dedicated to helping you attain your goals.

Background
· I have 6 years experience in Health & Fitness
· I have been regularly teaching classes to people of all ages
· I have been responsible for the Co-ordination of classes within the Health & Fitness Industry with David Lloyd Leisure
· As a mother myself, I have empathy when training people with families
· I can give confidence & self esteem

Qualifications
· YMCA Exercise to Music
· YMCA Step Exercise to Music
· First Aid qualified
· YMCA Exercise to Music for the Older Person
· Aqua

Telephone 07759 403151

What can a Personal Trainer do for me?

Recent proven success with club members shows I can help YOU:
· Improve your game with sport specific training
· Tone the body
· Lose weight
· Improve respiratory & cardiac output
· Improve flexibility & mobility
· Raise your whole body fitness

Background:
I have been a life long sportsman participating in badminton, squash, tennis, football, cricket, running, cycling, canoeing & sailing followed by 15 years in the health & fitness industry.

Qualifications:
· YMCA Personal Trainer Level 3
· YMCA Gym Instructor
· YMCA Weight & Resistance Training Instructor
· YMCA Nutrition & Weight Management
· YMCA Circuit Training Instructor
· YMCA Exercise & Fitness Instructor for the Over 50’s
· Kaiser Indoor Cycling Instructor

Specialties:
· Sport specific training, e.g. Tennis & Squash agility & strength
· Weight management
· Body conditioning, flexibility & core strength
· Exercise and fitness for the older person

What can I do for you?
· Design a one-off personal fitness programme or ……
· Work with you over a period of time to achieve your goal
· Want to drop a dress size – or two! Then I can help.

Cost £35 per hour. Discounts for block or group bookings.
FREE initial fitness assessment.
Nick Pomfret
Personal Trainer (YMCA)
Telephone: 07773 772117
Get fit for life – it’s never too late!

Are you a gym member? You can find a copy of the gym bye laws here ==> byelaws

You can find a the resistance traning guidelines here ==> resistance training