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Fitness classes

Our fitness class timetable offers something for everyone. Whether you want to burn some serious calories in our brand-new group cycle experience, take a body pump class or fancy a more relaxing workout in our yoga classes; our full list of classes will cater to your every need.

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Cardio

Get your heart pumping and increase your energy levels, as we move together in these fast-paced, high-energy classes:

  • Group Cycle - Ready to sweat? Our Group cycle classes will ensure you burn some serious calories in a lively, atmospheric, motivating environment.
  • Boxfit - our Boxfit class uses a mixture of boxing techniques to get your heart pumping, leaving you feeling fitter, stronger and fighting fit.
  • Combat - a high-energy, martial arts-inspired workout that is totally non-contact. Punch and kick your way to fitness. No experience needed. Learn moves from a variety of martial arts. Release stress, have a blast and feel like a champ.
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Strength and Conditioning

Choose from loads of great, motivational group activities that’ll help you strengthen and condition your whole body:

  • Power Pump - let’s get pumped. This challenging workout features a range of weight-based exercises, set to upbeat music that’s sure to keep you motivated.
  • Core Stability - get better strength and posture with our Core Stability fitness class. This low-impact class uses a range of innovative equipment and your own body weight to develop a stronger core.
  • Stamina - do you want a stronger and more sculpted body? Our Stamina fitness classes are designed to help you get fitter, stronger and leaner.
  • Circuits - our Circuit classes offer an intense workout with better results! Focusing on high-energy interval training this class is designed to push you to your limits and improve your strength, stamina and endurance.
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Mind and Body

Feel better inside and glow on the outside. Build your strength and flexibility in our lower impact classes:

  • Pilates - our Pilates class is great for lengthening and strengthening your core whilst in a calm and relaxing studio environment.
  • Yoga - our Yoga classes focus on energetic and traditional yoga poses helping you to relax the mind and improve your strength and wellbeing.
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Functional

During Functional Fitness you’ll work on your entire body – with emphasis on your core and everyday movement patterns.

Functional classes are often situated on the gym floor, to utilise a range of equipment during your workout

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Dance

Dance fitness classes are high-energy workouts that combine dance moves with aerobic exercises. These classes are designed to improve cardiovascular health, burn calories, and tone muscles while having fun and dancing to upbeat music.

  • Zumba - a fun way to combine dance and fitness and get your whole body moving.
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