Exercise Courses & Classes
Did you know that the NHS recommends that adults should complete at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity every week?! All of our exercise courses and classes are tailored to help you achieve just that! Tel: 0118 921 6969
“First we make our habits, then our habits make us”
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Pilates Courses
Pilates is series a body conditioning exercises that look to build flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. The exercises look to place emphasis on spinal and pelvic alignment, breathing and developing a strong core or centre. Over the duration of our courses the progressive exercises will aim to improve your muscle tone, flexibility, posture and balance.
Monday 9:15am – 10:15am (Beginners)
Monday 10:30am – 11:30am (Beginners / Improvers Course)
(please contact the course organiser for more information on course dates and prices: sports@woodley.gov.uk).
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Yoga Courses
Our Tuesday evening Yoga courses help to improve strength, flexibility and balance. Focus is placed on alignment and subtle adjustments to aid in developing better posture with an aim to improve overall wellbeing. Classes are friendly and are ideal for those new to yoga, but also still suitable for more experienced students. Each class finishes with a short relaxation exercise allowing you to take some peace and wellbeing home with you.
Tuesday 7:00pm – 8:00pm (Beginners / Improvers)
Tuesday 8:00pm – 9:00pm (Beginners / Improvers)
(please contact the course organiser for more information on course dates and prices: sports@woodley.gov.uk).
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Body Balance™
Ideal for anyone and everyone, Body Balance is the yoga based class that will improve your mind, your body and your life! During Body Balance an inspired soundtrack plays as you bend and stretch through a series of simple yoga moves and embrace elements of Tai Chi and Pilates. Body Balance Flex sessions focus more on yoga based exercises whilst Body Balance Strong sessions are geared a little more towards a Pilates and core focussed workout.
Monday 6:15pm – 7:00pm £6.00 (HH member) or £7.00 (non member) per class
Wednesday 8:00pm – 8:45pm £6.00 (HH member) or £7.00 (non member) per class
Friday 9:30am – 10:15am £6.00 (HH member) or £7.00 (non member) per class
(these classes are free to attend for members of The Gym on the Park!)
Circuits
Circuits is a high intensity exercise class that uses elements of aerobics and muscle strengthening activities to give you a well rounded full body workout. Everyone begins at a “station” and, after completing the exercise described there for a set amount of time, attendees will move round to the next exercise in the circuit. Circuit training is fully adaptable to the individual and a great class for those looking for variety in their exercise programme!
Monday 6:15pm – 7:00pm £6.00 (HH member) or £7.00 (non member) per class
(this class is free to attend for members of The Gym on the Park!)
Zumba
This Latin inspired dance workout is one of the most popular group exercise classes in the world! Zumba combines moves used in various Latin dances, such as salsa and samba, to provide exciting, rhythmical exercise routines that are loads of fun and great for your cardiovascular health. The high energy levels and upbeat music are just two more of the ingredients that make Zumba the ultimate dance party!
Monday 7:15pm – 8:00pm £6.00 (HH member) or £7.00 (non member) per class
(this class is free to attend for members of The Gym on the Park!)
Boxercise
Boxercise is a popular and fast paced exercise class that is based on the training concepts boxers use to keep fit. Classes are suitable for both men and women of any ability and are great for burning off any excess pounds! Attendees will learn eight different punches as well as many different combinations. No class involves the direct physical hitting of an opponent, making Boxercise a fun, challenging and safe work out resulting in a leaner and fitter you!
Monday 7:15pm – 8:00pm £6.00 (HH member) or £7.00 (non member) per class
(this class is free to attend for members of The Gym on the Park!)
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Silver Circuits
This simple exercise class is ideal for those looking for a gentle route back into exercise following a period of inactivity, injury or illness. Classes are low intensity and participants are encouraged to work at their own comfortable pace. Our friendly and experienced instructor will help guide you around the circuit and will happily answer any questions about the exercises if needed.
Tuesday 12:30pm – 1:30pm £4.50 (HH member) or £5.00 (non member) per class
Thursday 12:30pm – 1:30pm £4.50 (HH member) or £5.00 (non member) per class
(these classes are free to attend for members of The Gym on the Park!)
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Legs, Bums & Tums
Our ‘Legs, Bums and Tums’ classes are a fun filled way to help tone those wobbly bits! This short and sharp class offers a full body aerobic workout that aims to tone up those flabby areas of your thighs, bum and stomach, great for those who want to lose weight or even for those who simply want to improve their fitness levels.
Tuesday 8:00pm – 8:45pm £6.00 (HH member) or £7.00 (non member) per class
Thursday 10:00am – 10:25am £3.50 (HH member) or £4.00 (non member) per class
(Attend Zumba Gold afterwards and get both classes for £7.50 (HH member) or £9.00)
(these classes are free to attend for members of The Gym on the Park!)
Body Conditioning
A whole body workout that will help you on your way to getting in shape and feeling great about your body. Focusing on strength, muscular endurance and fitness conditioning, these classes will help to develop a strong and toned physique. Classes involve a high energy, high impact workout and typically a combination of aerobics and toning.
Wednesday 9:30am – 10:15am £6.00 (HH member) or £7.00 (non member) per session
(this class is free to attend for members of The Gym on the Park!)
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Aerobics
Aerobics combines rhythmic dance exercise to music with stretching routines for a cardiovascular workout that will leave you feeling great! This high energy class will help boost your energy levels, improve your endurance and help you lose weight!
Wednesday 10:30am – 11:15am £6.00 (HH member) or £7.00 (non member) per session
(this class is free to attend for members of The Gym on the Park!)
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Afternoon Club (50+)
Our over 50’s Afternoon Club has been running for over 15 years and offers our customers a choice or combination of badminton and table tennis all for a set charge. The club is perfect for those looking to continue or become more physically active in a highly sociable and friendly environment. To top it all off, we provide tea and coffee along with a small selection of biscuits in our viewing gallery after every session at no extra cost.
Wednesday (Table Tennis) 2:00pm – 3:30pm £4.00 (HH member) or £4.30 (non member) per session
Wednesday (Badminton) 2:30pm – 4:00pm £4.00 (HH member) or £4.30 (non member) per session
Thursday (Badminton) 2:30pm – 4:00pm £4.00 (HH member) or £4.30 (non member) per session
(these sessions are free to attend for members of The Gym on the Park!)
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Boot Camp!
Come and join in our new Boot Camp classes. These classes are focused on getting you to put as much effort in as possible. We use a whole body approach looking to burn as many calories as you can. These sessions are 45 minutes of high intensity intervals designed to kick your metabolism into action resulting in more effective weight loss.
Wednesday 7:15pm – 8:00pm £6.00 (HH member) or £7.00 (non member) per class
Sunday 9.00am – 9.45am £6.00 (HH member) or £7.00 (non member) per class
(these classes are free to attend for members of The Gym on the Park!)
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Tai Chi
A slow, gentle and flowing series of movements that exercise the body as well as the mind. Tai Chi helps us to become more aware of our psychological, emotional and spiritual self. The growing awareness of breath, body and mind that comes with practice means that Tai Chi becomes a “moving meditation” that can positively help with stress management.
Thursdays 9:30am – 10:15am £5.50 (HH member) or £6.50 (non member) per class
(this class is free to attend for members of The Gym on the Park!)
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Zumba Gold
Zumba Gold takes the Zumba formula and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of all, including those just beginning their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. What stays the same are all the elements the Zumba fitness-party is known for: the zesty Latin music, the exhilarating easy-to-follow moves and the invigorating party-like atmosphere. Active older adults want excitement and fitness as a regular part of their weekly schedule. Zumba Gold is the perfect fit. It’s a dance-fitness class that feels friendly and fun.
Thursday 10.30am – 11.15am £6.00 (HH member) or £7.00 (non member) per class
(Attend Legs Bums & Tums beforehand and get both classes for £7.50 (HH member) or £9.00)
(this class is free to attend for members of The Gym on the Park!)
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Combat Tone
Punch and kick your way to fitness in this low impact (and non-contact!) toning and conditioning class! Inspired by a range of mixed martial arts this class will include a variety of punches, kicks and knee strikes set to motivating music. You will enjoy an empowering full body workout that will help chisel the core without a sit up in sight! No equipment required and all fitness levels are welcome.
Thursday 6:15pm – 7:00pm £6.00 (HH member) or £7.00 (non member) per class
(this class is free to attend for members of The Gym on the Park!)
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Stretch and Tone
Stretch and Tone classes involve aspects of Yoga & Pilates combined with low impact workout. Focusing on strength, muscular endurance and purposeful fitness conditioning, these classes will help to develop a strong and toned physique. An all-round total body workout.
Thursday 7:15pm – 8:00pm £6.00 (HH member) or £7.00 (non member) per class
(this class is free to attend for members of The Gym on the Park!).
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For more information on any of our Exercise Classes or Courses please contact our programme manager Matt: sports@woodley.gov.uk / 0118 9216969
