London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames

Leisure at Richmond February 2014 eBulletin

Welcome to our February eBulletin.

One of the best things about February is how quickly the days lengthen! So why not step into spring with our fantastic memberships, children’s sports courses, fitness classes and swimming. Staying in shape has never been so much fun.

Don’t forget our new Spin Studio at Teddington Pools & Fitness Centre is now open. Our introductory offer gives all direct debit members free classes until 31 March 2014. Call us on 020 89777 9911 to book a class today.

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Leisure at Richmond

Birthdays...lets party!

With activities and options to suit all budgets and ages Hampton Sports & Fitness Centre is the perfect place to ensure your child has a fun and active day in a safe and welcoming environment.

Here at Hampton we understand that children are different and have therefore developed a wide range of parties to suit all tastes. Fun filled football, high energy dance, bouncy trampoline, crazy karate and fun gym…we have a have a different birthday party experience for your child to choose from.

So let us take the stress out of organising your child’s birthday party. Book a party today and we’ll make sure your child is the envy of the class!

Please click here for more information or contact us on 020 8090 0668.

We promise maximum fun with minimum fuss!

Squash coaching at Teddington

The squash coaching at Teddington Sports Centre is a drop in session in which you can learn, brush up on old skills, or simply just practice before sweating it out in a weekly round robin tournament.

Squash is a great game whatever age you are. The better you get the more you enjoy it and squash coaching is the fastest way to achieve your potential.

We will teach you to learn the correct way to hold a racket, arm position, body position and movement, the approach and swing for each type of shot, rules and safety and of course tactics.

You will also be encouraged to improve your fitness and court speed.

Squash coaching is available for anyone aged 16 years+ on Monday 7.00-8.00pm. This is followed by a Squash Social session 8.00-9.45pm.

For more information please contact Teddington Sports Centre on 020 8977 0598.

Why is swimming good for you?

Many people run to get fit but don’t think of swimming as another major route to a healthier lifestyle. What a mistake!

Why does swimming need to be part of your lifestyle:

• 30 minutes of steady-paced lane swimming burns over 200 calories – well over 400 in an hour.
• Any swimming that makes you breath more heavily counts as “moderate” activity. Even treading water takes effort, so you are working most of the time you are in the pool.
• The pressure and resistance of the water makes your body work that little bit harder. That means 30 minutes of activity in the water is worth 45 minutes of the same activity on land.
• The water takes your weight, so swimming can be great for people who have mobility problems or want to protect their joints.
• Swimming works your whole body for overall toning.
• Swimming is great for your heart. Because you are using your whole body your heart has to pump blood to your arms and legs, helping circulation too.
• It is also great for your lungs – length swimming in particular forces you to breath in a deep and rhythmic way which gives your lungs a boost.
• Being in water can have great psychological benefits too – the pool can “take you away from it all” and the feeling of being in water can be refreshing, relaxing and liberating as the water takes your weight.

So make swimming part of your healthy lifestyle and come along to Teddington Pools & Fitness Centre today. Swimming is available on a pay-as-you-go basis or a monthly membership that will save you money.

Click here for more information or call Teddington Pools & Fitness Centre on 020 8977 9911.

Orleans Park Sports Centre - the core of Pilates

Enhance your mind, body and soul with Pilates at Orleans Park Sports Centre. One of the most popular forms of exercise, Pilates can help get your core and the rest of your body back into shape.

Popular? Yes, everybody’s doing it, so why don’t you come along and experience what all the fuss is all about.

Just what can Pilates do for you, you ask? Well it can:
• Strengthen your core and improve your posture.
• Improve your flexibility and balance.
• Enhance your mental wellbeing and allow you to temporarily forget about the stresses of life.

Classes are available:
Monday 8.00-9.00pm
Tuesday 7.00-8.00pm
Wednesday 8.00-9.00pm

So come along and try Pilates today; your mind and body will thank you for it.

For more information please call Orleans Park Sports Centre 020 8090 9695.

New spin class at Shene Sports & Fitness Centre

Spinning is a fun aerobic workout using stationary bikes and motivating music. If your goals include weight loss, improving cardiovascular performance and endurance or strengthening and toning your legs, then this class is for you. Spinning is suitable for all fitness levels from complete beginners to elite athletes. This class is also ideal for participants looking for a high energy workout with very low impact on the joints.

Spinning classes are available:
Monday
7.00-7.45pm
8.00-8.45pm

Wednesday
7.15-8.00pm NEW CLASS!
8.15-9.00pm

Thursday
9.15-10.00am

Friday
2.00-2.45pm

Don’t forget our fitness classes are free if you’re a direct debit member.

Click here for more information on our fitness class programme or contact Shene Sports & Fitness on 020 8090 9630.

Kids can have fun and learn a new sport

Orleans Park Sports Centre is located at Orleans Park School in Twickenham and offers a great choice of junior courses.

Are martial arts are your thing then take part in our karate and taekwondo courses. Or for those with a head for heights our junior trampolining courses build confidence in basic skills through to more dynamic and complex moves.

Why not join in one of the most popular sports in the UK. Our gymnastics courses will introduce your child to a range of activities from floor work to vaulting.

Limited places are available on all of our courses. Please contact the centre on 020 8090 9695 for more information.

What's good about going to the gym?

Here at Feel Good Fitness we’re not like any other clubs, there’s more to us than just spending hours on the treadmill. You’ll receive first rate advice from our qualified team of instructors, a gym programme tailored to your individual needs and step-by-step support and motivation to help you stick to your goals. In fact, some members would even say that joining us has completely changed their lifestyle.

So why not feel good about…

• 2 pools, 3 gyms, 83 fitness classes
• Money back guarantees on all memberships
• Fully staffed state of the art gyms with qualified instruction
• Membership covers 5 centres
• Nutritional support service available
• Specially tailored services to those new to exercise
• Complimentary personalised programmes every 14 visits
• Regular instructor led abdominal training services
• Loyalty scheme with money saving vouchers

Feel Good Fitness prides itself on being different to other health club chains and understands that exercising regularly is not easy for many of us and that you want to see results quickly.

Click here for more information on our affordable membership options or call us today to arrange a tour.
Teddington Pools & Fitness Centre 020 8977 9911
Shene Sports & Fitness Centre 020 8090 9630
Hampton Sports & Fitness Centre 020 8090 0668

London Youth Games

London Youth Games is the largest annual youth sporting event in Europe where the 33 London boroughs compete against each other in over 30 different sports. For more information on the London Youth Games or to apply online please click here.

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