Class Descriptions

Barre Concept

Barre Concept combines;

• the precision of Pilates
• the alignment of yoga
• the grace and technique of ballet

Add to this the strength from sports conditioning ... and you have all the elements of a typical Barre Concept session.

Boxing

Learn the art of boxing and get in great shape in the process.

Our boxing club is the opposite of intimidating; first time and experienced boxers being coached alongside each other in a friendly, ego-free environment.

With 2 of the best coaches, emphasis is on sound technique with varied footwork, striking and defence drills.

Gloves can be provided although we recommend treating yourself to your own.

Broad Oak Barbell Powerlifting

A powerlifting club that is aligned with our usual values of:

• friendliness & inclusiveness
• quality coaching
• community

No experience needed, just committed people who are interested in getting strong and being part of a team.

The 2023 block is full but drop us an email to reception@govergym.co.uk to get yourself on the list for 2024!

Cardio Combat

High intensity, high energy boxing/kick boxing class that will see you punching, kicking, and striking to the beat of the music.

A fun, stress-busting class, no combat experience needed at all.

Circuits

Fast-paced sessions that use a huge variety of exercises in a circuit format to fast track you to your fitness goals.

As every exercise can be regressed or progressed to suit the individual’s fitness level this class is accessible to everyone; this means you!

It’s a great fun group environment added to by the limitless energy injected by the coaching team.

Expect loud music, sweat and high fives!

Combat Strong

An exciting blend of strength and combat training. 

This class combines weighted interval training with combat drills to give you a sweaty stress-busting workout sure to make you feel good. 

Dance & Dumbbells

An dynamic class fusion of strength and resistance training with easy to pick up dance moves in a unique and dynamic training format.

The perfect blend of resistance and cardo training, weighted/bodyweight strength training intervaled with dance moves as active recovery, means that you will be in constant motion for 45 minutes to the most foot tapping tracks around.

Lots of fun guaranteed!

Family circuits

Summer specific - keep an eye on our timetable!

A 45 minute workout where any family combo can train in a friendly competitve manner!

Parents & kids ... siblings ... school mates ... mum & dad!

Whatever combo you fancy give it a whirl to see who wins the crown and is the fittest in the family!

Fighting Fit

Fighting Fit encompasses: fitness, combat and self defence 

Get fit and gain a holistic overview of the key areas of combat including striking, kicking, takedowns and groundwork

Open to all levels, especially beginners

Functional Fitness

This class teaches Olympic lifting and gymnastics movements with an emphasis on correct technique.

These are mixed with a wide array of additional resistance and bodyweight movements, to create training sessions of varying formats, durations, and intensities.

• Strength is frequently tested, which is so important for everyone!
• It's fun, social, and inclusive; all the sessions are scalable for everyone.
• Learning new skills is great and something we should all continue to do.
• The associated mobility work not only helps your body move better but also makes you more injury resilient.
• Progress is trackable; times, PB's are all recorded and periodically re-tested.

These sessions are coached by Sophie, Char and Vicky each with varying approaches and dedicated to make you work your socks off in each class!

We are ever so friendly so please do give it a try!

Gentle Pilates

A gentler version of our Pilates class, 45 minutes focusing on mobility for entry level or older participants.

Grass Roots Barbell

A dedicated class for those on the Grass Roots Barbell Membership, available to year 10 & 11 students.

For those who want to lift barbells and train with a group of like-minded people, this is for you!

The barbell disciplines such as squat, deadlift and bench press (among others), are taught, coached, and signed off by one of our instructors, in addition to ongoing support, spotting technique, continual form checking and safe coaching cues as you develop your skills.

Grass Roots Induction

A compulsory gym induction for those wanting to join onto our Grass Roots Membership, available to year 9, 10 & 11 students.

We will teach you correct use of the weight machines, good gym etiquette and responsible gym use including tidiness and courtesy to fellow gym members.

NB no barbell use permitted

Intermediate Pilates

With Rosemary (8:30 Thursdays)

This is a fast flowing and strong pilates class. We recommend it for those who have a sound understanding of pilates techniques and have a strong core. 

Jiu Jitsu

Find out why this is the fastest growing martial art with top quality coaching courtesy of Georgij of the 1066 Grappling Guild.

The warm-up alone is quite a workout!

An 8 week introductory course is starting 12th October! Email go_ver@live.co.uk to get your name on the list.  

Kickboxing

Join Jonathan for our brand new kickboxing class and learn how to punch strike and kick.

The sessions include body weight strength training and lots of cardio to help get you in shape while having fun.

Open to all levels, just bring yourself - no equipment necessary 

*** Will be back - watch this space!

Ladies who Lift

A ladies only class based on resistance training.

From fundamentals to powerlifting and progressing to Olympic lifting.

The class will not only make you stronger and bestow the untold number of health benefits that come with it, but will also improve your mobility, movement patterns and confidence.

All experience levels are welcome; a more unthreatening, friendly, and eccentric bunch you couldn't hope to meet!

Low Impact Lifting

Strengthening exercises including the use of weights for all ages and abilities to keep those muscles and bones strong.

Emphasis is on repetition to build strength rather than heavy weights.

Easy on those joints, everyone works at their own level.

Pilates

Mat based classes concentrating on the old and new Pilates principles of;

• breathing
• centring
• concentration
• control
• flow
• precision
• awareness
• stamina
• relaxation

"Strong" HIIT

"STRONG" ... a HIIT workout to the best tunes!

A high energy HIIT workout taught by the fantastic Tiffany wiggers, revolves around high-intensity interval training, but still focuses on moving to the beat.

Think of it as a bass that puts you in a squatting trance.

If you like circuits you must give this a go! Returning Nov 23 

Total Body Blitz

A rather unique fusion you wont find anywhere else!

Spice up your training by combining small equipment exercises, mobility and flexibility techniques with power Pilates movements, in this innovative and effective class that utilizes the barre amoungst other things.

Yin Yoga

Our Yin Yoga class is the perfect wind down after a busy day.

Slow and stretchy, nourishing and calming.

Suitable for everybody, including those who are pregnant or new to yoga.

Yoga

It's a no bells or smells, no woo woo class where yoga moves are stripped back to achieve long and strong muscles.

It's all about strength, body conditioning.

Yogalates

Our amazing Trudi Dawson hosts Yogalates on an 'ad hoc' alternative to yoga and Pilates.

A beautiful fusion of the two discplines, if you're accustomed to Pilates you will find this a welcome variation as your body will be shocked with the subtle changes the fusion creates.

Keep an eye out on our timetable as this will pop up from time to time.