Happy Days & Double Trouble!

Monday Nights In South Park Gardens, Wimbledon

Don't forget that our Monday evening sessions (meeting at 7.15pm) will now be in South Park Gardens, rather than Holy Trinity School.

For those of you who don't know it, this lovely little park is just a 5 min walk from Wimbledon station. If you're driving, there's free parking in Effra, Faraday & Clarence Roads after 6.30pm (some of the other roads are metered at this time).

No need to book, just turn up with your HA fitness pass, cash or cheque!

See you at a class soon!

Heather

GUEST BLOGGER, Sue Saker, The Couples Coach, gives us some top tips to help you put a bit of sparkle back into your relationship:

Holiday time is approaching which often means spending more time than usual with our loved ones.  In theory that’s great but it can also highlight tensions or show that all you ever talk about is the kids, logistics and work - not the most stimulating topics! Here are 3 quick tips from Life Coach Sue Saker help get the love party going again.

1. Sort out your ratios.  Healthy, supportive relationships have far more positive interactions (‘I like that tie on you’) than negative ones (‘Yuck, that’s a really big boil’) and 5:1 is a good ratio to aim for.  Look for ways to appreciate your partner - thanking them for doing everyday things, complimenting them and acknowledging where they’ve tried.  It might feel one sided but gradually you should see an improvement in how you are relating to one another.
2. Think positive thoughts each day about your partner.  Set a daily reminder and think of as many great things as possible - do they shop / cook for lovely meals?  Do they make you laugh?  Do they book great holidays?  Are they kind? Are they an enthusiastic parent?  Keep choosing to focus on the good stuff and you’ll find yourself loving them more.
3. Book up date nights.  It sounds simple but spending time together is so important. If you can’t afford a babysitter then offer to swap with a friend. Or declare one night a week as an indoor date night.  Switch off the gadgets (yep that does include the ipad!) and have fun talking, playing, connecting.

Enjoy yourselves!

Sue Saker
The Couples Coach
www.thecouplescoach.co.uk

We wish all of our clients, friends & especially our HA fitness trainer, Claire Grima, a fantastic race on Sunday. We'll be cheering you on all the way & look forward to hearing your post-race stories next week.

Huge congratulations to our client, Mandy Brown, for running the Boston Marathon on Monday. It's really saddening that what should have been a day of triumph & festivities turned into something so horrific. Let's not allow it to change the way we enjoy & participate in big sporting events in the future.

Feeling inspired?

Running a marathon is an experience that's difficult to put into words. It's a mixture of passion, pleasure & pain. However there's something really inspiring about watching those runners pushing themselves to the limit to cross that finish line. Maybe it could be you next year?

If you're thinking about putting your name down for a race, doing a run for charity or simply want to improve your fitness levels, get in touch. We can motivate, advise & help you to achieve your goals, & have a bit of fun too!

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning how to dance in the rain!

So come dance in the rain/snow with us!

We know it's cold, we know it's hard. But we also know it's worth it. Join us in the park & we'll keep you warm, we'll put a smile on your face & we'll get you fit (did you know you burn more calories when it's cold?).

It will get warmer, but why wait? We have just as much fitness fun all year around. So get your trainers, hat & gloves & stick 2 fingers up to this deep freeze!

Bring A Friend For Free In April!

When times are tough, a friend is the best person to turn to (and also cuddle when it's cold!). So for the month of April, you can bring a friend to any of our Fit In The Park classes for free! They can come to as many classes as they like, as long as they are with you, & you have a current HA fitness Class Pass.

We're hoping this will encourage you not to miss a class & will also motivate your friend to get fit & enjoy all of the training you do.

Here are the terms of this offer:

• Valid for the month of April 2013 only.
• It's only for our Fit In The Park classes (sorry we can't extend it to Buggyfit).
• Free classes are not valid for anyone who has already attended an HA fitness class (prior to this promotion).
• Friends who come for free, must be with a person who holds a current HA fitness Class Pass.
• It is only valid for one friend per Class Pass holder.

If your spirits are flagging with this unending Winter, our trainer Kate, shares a few useful facts & tips to help inspire & motivate: Exercise The Mind As Well As The Body.

Easter Timetable:

Easter has us skipping, hopping & jumping into British Summer Time when the clocks going forward on Sunday. This officially marks the time to get your body ready for summer!

Here's a reminder of what's happening with our timetable. Don't forget, your HA fitness class pass can be used at any of these sessions:

Fit In The Park - Family friendly:

Mon: 7.15pm, Holy Trinity School Hall (No class on Easter Monday)
Tue: 9.15am, South Park Gardens
Thu: 6.15am, South Park Gardens
Fri: 9.30am, South Park Gardens (No class on Easter Friday)
Sat: 9.00am, South Park Gardens (There is a class on Easter Saturday!)

Fit In The Park - Women only:

6.15am: Mon (No class on Easter Monday)
6.15am Wed
7.00pm Thurs
6.15am Fri (No class on Easter Friday)
9.00am Sat (There is a class on Easter Saturday!)

Buggyfit - Postnatal:

Mon: 9.30am, South Park Gardens (No class on Easter Monday)
Tues: 10.45am, Wimbledon Common
Wed: 9.30am, Wimbledon Park
Thurs: 9.30am, South Park Gardens
Thurs: 11.00am, Wimbledon Park
Fri: 10.30am, Wimbledon Common (No class on Easter Friday)

Happy Easter!

Heather

Want to come in from the rain?

Then train inside with us every

If you want those fashionably toned arms for the summer, you must join us on Monday nights! These classes are becoming known as ‘Monday’s Arms’ with some impressively sculpted upper bodies on display from our regulars.
 
With fresh exercises each week ranging from ‘spider man’ & ‘side laying superman’ to ‘grizzly bears’, our indoor class will test your fitness to new levels. What are we on about? Join us on Monday night to find out!
 
Get down & not dirty with us!

When: 7.15pm every Monday
Where: We're in the Front Hall at Holy Trinity Primary School, Wimbledon. Situated on Effra Road, the school is just 2 minutes walk from South Park Gardens.  The French windows are opened at the front of the school, which leads you straight into the hall.
Who: As with all of our classes, complete beginners, trained athletes & everyone in between are all welcome. We'll give you lots of different options so that you can workout at your own level.

No need to pre-book. Just turn up with your HA fitness pass, cash or cheque!

Train with us 6 days a week! 

If you haven't already heard, your dedicated HA fitness team is now running 16 fab fitness classes a week, Monday through to Saturday! 

There's something for everyone including postnatal fitness, boot camp style classes & women only sessions.  Join us at the spacious Wimbledon Park, the gorgeous South Park Gardens,  the luscious Wimbledon Common or retreat indoors at the Holy Trinity School Hall. Each venue offers a different type of space, workout and buzz.  

First of all we're changing our early bird Thursday class in South Park Gardens from 6.30am to 6.15am, so that you can fit it in before work (or before the person-looking-after-the-kids has to go to work). So set your alarm for early every Thursday starting this week (7th February) and come along for a challenging workout at dawn!

Secondly we're adding a new class to the timetable. Join us every Friday in South Park Gardens at 9.30am for Fit In The Park. These classes are suitable for all levels and abilities. A great end to the week!

Also, don't forget about our Love Life Boot Camp this Saturday, so that you can spruce up your body in time for Valentine’s Day! As for previous Boot Camps, the 1st session will start at 8am & the 2nd at 9am. Come to either session or join us for the full 2 hours. No need to book, just meet us in the park at either 8am or 9am.

We've got an even bigger announcement to make about Wimbledon Park. Look out for our next newsletter!

Just to re-cap:
    •    Our Thursday Fit In The Park class in South Park Gardens now starts at 6.15am.
    •    We have a new Friday Fit In The Park class at 9.30am in South Park Gardens
    •    Our Love Life Boot Camp is this Saturday!

Happy training!

Heather

Best wishes
Heather & the HA fitness Team

In the office (that sounds grander than it actually is!), we'll be taking it easy over the Christmas period before it all goes a bit crazy in January. Please do still drop us a line if you'd like to get in touch, we may just be a bit slower than normal to respond.

Also, don't forget...

... To wear something festive to our Boot Camp on Saturday 22nd December (8-10am) in South Park Gardens.
... To bring some friends along to our charity class on Tuesday 24th December at 9.15am in South Park Gardens. We won't be ticking cards, please just bring some cash to throw into our charity pot! All proceeds will go to the Great Ormond Street Hospital. Everyone welcome.
... We'll be back training again on Wednesday 2nd January 2013 - hurrah!

We would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and New Year filled with health, fitness and fun!

Best wishes
Heather & the HA fitness Team