Class Descriptions

Barre Blitz

For one month only!  Be sure to make the most of this unique fusion!

Spice up your training by combining small equipment exercises, mobility and flexibility techniques with power Pilates movements, in this innovative and effective 'Barre' based class.

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 3 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 programme runs over 19 weeks to a peak for our powerlifting meet on Saturday 18th June.

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!

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 and David - 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 9, 10 & 11 students (ages 14+).

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 (ages 14+).

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.

Jiu Jitsu

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

All standards welcome.

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 Conditioning

Looking for a class that strengthens and tones every single part of your body whilst protecting your joints?

Low impact body conditioning offers all these benefits in a fun and motivational 60-minute package, suitable for all abilities.

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.

Olympic Lifting Workshops

Pilates

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

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

Step

Step will be back with Katy Tatlock - once a month - watch this space!

This class is a fun, easy to follow step session targeting the lower body.

The choreography is taught in a logical way starting out easy and then progressing and building during the class, culminating in a combination of high intensity power intervals ensuring your brain and your body get a full workout.

Sunday Circuits

Sunday Circuits is due to return soon with Char Cropper - watch this space!

A welcoming, fun, and friendly class.

It’s tough but each movement is scaled accordingly to enable every level of fitness and strength to take part.

So, whether someone has never set foot in a gym before or is a seasoned circuit participant, all can benefit and improve their fitness, strength and overall health whilst having fun with good music and friendly people.

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 Burn

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 … and is a non-yoga version of yoga!