Exercise Classes
As
a member of Wickwoods you will find all Exercise Classes are included
in your membership, however you do need to book in advance and
can do so by calling reception on 01273 857567
or by emailing your booking to reception@wickwoods.co.uk
Group Exercise Classes at Wickwoods are for all ages and ability levels, our instructors will tailor the class for you. For more information please see our Class Timetable.
If you would like to contact the Class Coordinator click here
For a full brochure please click here to download.
Pump ‘n’ Tone
Pump
n Tone is a dynamic class that combines high repetition weight training
with aerobic conditioning. It will tone and condition your body,
help you to lose weight and ultimately change your body shape in record
time!
Body Conditioning
Body Conditioning is a
class designed to improve body tone and strength using a combination of
small hand weights and or resistance bands with floor work for a total
head to toe workout.
Aerobics
Aerobics is a choreographed exercise
class using basic dance steps designed to improve your cardio vascular
system, burn fat, tone up & to have a good time!
Legs Bums & Tums
This is a music based
workout focusing on toning your legs, bum and abs. Perfect for all
year round. Strengthening legs for the Ski Season and toning for the
perfect beach body!
Tai Chi
Tai Chi exercises can improve
performance in any sport, improving the golf drive, accuracy in tennis,
and stamina in swimming. It originates from China and is a class
that focuses on breathing techniques, gentle movement and meditation to
promote healing and energy. It involves a series of graceful, relaxed,
slow, and fluid movements, similar to a slow- motion dance.
Over 50’s Body Conditioning
This is a slightly lighter conditioning class designed to improve all over body tone and muscular strength.
Yoga
Yoga differs from other forms of
exercise in that it involves motions that don't cause strain on the
body. It isn’t an aerobic exercise but it uses almost every muscle
in the body. It can help to develop and improve balance,
coordination and improve and/or maintain flexibility, correct poor
posture, strengthen the spine, and ease back pain.
Supple Strength Yoga
Supple Strength Yoga
blends elements of yoga, pilates and body conditioning to build
strength & flexibility through a focus on posture, core stability
and body alignment.
Fitball
Fitball is a fun group exercise
programme for all to enjoy. The class uses core stability balls
to enhance the posture, strength, balance and stability of a healthy
adult.
Pilates
Pilates is an exercise method,
designed to elongate, strengthen and restore the body to balance.
Pilates can be beneficial for everyone, regardless of age and fitness
levels. Classes focus on low impact exercises that target the whole
body to re-educate and restore it to optimum muscular and skeletal
function.
Zumba
Zumba is a popular fitness program
inspired by Latin dance. The word "Zumba" comes from a Colombian word
that means to move fast and have fun, which is just how people describe
the routine. Using upbeat Latin music together with cardiovascular
exercise, Zumba is aerobic dancing that is lots of fun and easy to
learn!
Circuit Training
‘Circuits’ is a class that
involves a combination of high energy aerobic and resistance exercises
that are easy to follow and tailored to all levels of ability.
The exercises are divided into individual training stations with rest
periods between each station and after every full circuit of exercises.
Core Fitness
Have a hard and effective
workout without breaking into a sweat! Core exercises focus on
stability and controlling a movement not about the speed and
power. This class helps increase your mobility and your
core strength. A perfect class to tone up!
A Message from Wickwoods
Since our
recent take over the club (again) in March we will have invested half a
million pounds to improve all the facilities to provide you our valued
members a wonderful environment, superbly presented facilities serviced
by our delightful and efficient staff this along side our health and
fitness program run by our health and fitness team has again
established Wickwoods as the place to get in and stay in shape
regardless of ability or age. The gym team and exercise class
instructors will be constantly developing the clubs programmes to
ensure every member from absolute beginner through to those already in
regular exercise requirements are catered for. The exercise classes,
inductions and gym reviews are all included in your membership, just
ask at reception or in the gym to get started. Everyone is on
hand to help you with every aspect of your membership. Finally we
would appreciate as much feedback from you, our valued members as
possible so please email me at (Lee) lg@wickwoods.co.uk or complete a comments card at reception.