Which gym class is right for me?
Not sure which is class to do?
Then this is the blog for you! We've got over 60 classes a week on our timetable so we understand that it can be a little bit challenging to know which classes to try, especially when you first join!
So to help, we’ve put together a cheat sheet so you can decide which classes are right for you and your goals! We've put each class into the category it's most suited to and we've also ranked each class across categories so you know exactly what to expect!
The categories are:
1) SWEAT! - The aim of these classes will be to get your heart rate up and keep it there, expect cardio gains and endorphins to follow!
2) TONE UP WITH WEIGHTS! - Focused around lifting weights, typically for higher reps to feel that burn!
3) BECOME A LIMBER NINJA! - Great for mobility, flexibility, undoing all the damage of sitting down all day and lots more!
4) GET FUNCTIONALLY STRONG! - Full body movements that get you fitter for everyday life!
SWEAT!
1) Calorie Killer
The name pretty much says it all. A high-energy class using just your bodyweight, lots of jumping around and lots of fun!
Sweat! 5/5 - Tone Up! 2/5 - Limber Ninja! 2/5 - Get Functional! - 5/5
2) Spin
BIKE + CARDIO + MUSIC : a whole lot of fun!
Sweat! 5/5 - Tone Up! 3/5 - Limber Ninja! 2/5 - Get Functional! 4/5
3) BoxFit
Love hitting things? Then this is the class for you! Based on boxing training without the black eyes or the sore head!
Sweat! 5/5 - Tone Up! - 3/5 - Limber Ninja! 2/5 - Get Functional! 5/5
4) OldSkool Circuits
Blending strength exercises and cardio, moving from station to station! Once the class starts, you won’t stop until you’ve completed all the exercises!
Sweat! 5/5 - Tone Up! 3/5 - Limber Ninja! 2/5 - Get Functional! 5/5
5) Blitz Step
Fairly similar to Calorie Killer, with the addition of an exercise step! The class will have you jumping for joy in no time!
Sweat! 5/5 - Tone Up! 2/5 - Limber Ninja! 2/5 - Get Functional! 4/5
TONE UP WITH WEIGHTS!
1) Legs, Bums & Tums (LBT)
TONE, TONE, TONE. Expect your legs, bum and abs to be sore by the end of this!
Sweat! 2/5 - Tone Up! 5/5 - Limber Ninja! 2/5 - Get Functional! 2/5
2) Body Sculpt
Consider this the full body version of LBT. A great low-impact option and also a great way to be introduced to lifting weights, under control and with sound technique!
Sweat! 2/5 - Tone Up! 5/5 - Limber Ninja! 2/5 - Get Functional! 2/5
3) Les Mills BodyPump
WEIGHTS + MUSIC: also a whole lot of fun! The weights version of spin!
Sweat! 4/5 - Tone Up! 5/5 - Limber Ninja! 2/5 - Get Functional! 3/5
BECOME A LIMBER NINJA!
1) Yoga
Doing yoga is an absolute must if you want to keep your body fit and healthy long term – especially if you’re sitting around all day at work or play lots of other sports!
Sweat! 2/5 - Tone Up! 3/5 - Limber Ninja! 5/5 - Get Functional! 4/5
2) Pilates
Like yoga, we could all benefit from doing more pilates-inspired exercise! Coupling mobility and flexibility movements with a focus on improving core strength & posture. A strong core (think abs, bum, lower back) is key to having a healthy body!
Sweat! 2/5 - Tone Up! 3/5 - Limber Ninja! 5/5 - Get Functional! 4/5
GET FUNCTIONALLY STRONG!
1) Kettlebell X
Kettlebells are great – they can be used to get stronger, improve cardio and to tone up, so expect a combination of these in the classes! Plus, learning specific kettlebell movements is a great skill that you can always improve on! A real all-rounder of a class.
Sweat! 4/5 - Tone up! 4/5 - Limber Ninja! 2/5 - Get Functional! 5/5
2) Bootcamp-FXT
Similar to circuits in that it blends functional full body movements and cardio, but it's in the park and using just your bodyweight! Cloudy with a chance of burpees and bear crawls!
Sweat! 5/5 - Tone Up! 3/5 - Limber Ninja! 2/5 - Get Functional! 5/5
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