Comrades Marathon - Sponsor Heather!

On 29th May, I'll be in South Africa running the world's largest & oldest ultra-marathon. The challenge is to run 90K/56 miles in under 12 hours. It's hilly, it's hot & it's the hardest thing I've ever done. 

As I'm only going to do this once (probably), I've decided to raise money for charity.  I've chosen Starfish, an official Comrades Marathon Charity, who care for vulnerable children affected by HIV & poverty in South Africa.

If you'd like to sponsor me, please head over to my Race4Charity page. You'll notice that the payments are made in Rand, this means that the charity doesn't have to pay conversion fees. If you prefer, you can do a direct bank transfer to Starfish (it can still go under my name) or pop some cash in my hand & I'll add it to my fundraising pot.

For a quick conversion, ZAR200 is about £9.60. Any amount you can give will be really appreciated.

You can follow the highs & lows of running journey so far on Instagram (hafitness).

Thank you so much!

Heather

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BeachBody Bootcamp: Apr - May 2016

Get ready for the summer at BootCamp!

Just give us everything you've got for 45 minutes, everyday, for 5 days. Our fast-paced workouts will blast away that extra winter weight. The back-to-back sessions will both challenge & motivate you. A fantastic & fun way to kickstart to your summer fitness!

We welcome both men & ladies of all abilities & fitness levels to join us.

BeachBody BootCamp runs from 6.15 - 7.00am at the following locations:

Wimbledon Park:          25 - 29 Apr
South Park Gardens:    9 - 13 May

£45 for each 5-day Bootcamp. Why not also order one of our Bootcamp Warrior sports performance t-shirts too for just £25?

Places are limited, so make sure you don't miss out & book your place today. Or get in touch to find out more.

Bank Holiday Class Timetable

All of our SATURDAY classes will be running as normal this Bank Holiday weekend. Hurrah!!!!

7.45am - 8.30am South Park Gardens
9.00am - 10.00am Wimbledon Park
9.00am - 10.00am South Park Gardens

Join us in the park & bring your family & friends along with you.

We're offering a FREE CLASS to anyone who ran the London Marathon on Sunday!

Our Monday classes will not be running, as we know many of you, like us, will have plans.

All we need now is some sunny weather!

Heather x

First Aid Course

5th and 19th May from 6-9pm.

This certified course will cover the following:

- Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure)
- The importance of preventing cross infection
- The need for recording incidents and actions
- The use of available equipment
- Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency.
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure)
- Administer CPR
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
- Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters)

The course will be held near Wimbledon (there is free parking).

Get in touch ASAP if you'd like to join us.

Netwalking On Wimbledon Common

Have time to talk business whilst getting fit. We’ll walk across Wimbledon Common with the occasional stop for a spot of strength training. You can chat to other business people or fire questions at me about exercise & fitness. There will be no set agenda. Just informal networking, fitness & fun.

When: Thursday 28 April 9.30 to 10.45am

Where: Meet and finish at the Windmill café. Great if you want to catch up for a coffee before or after the session. There’s a free carpark & toilets. Full directions & details about the meeting point here.

Who: All levels welcome.  This is a very inclusive & friendly group.  We warmly welcome & support anyone who may feel slightly intimidated or scared about joining an exercise class.  This isn’t bootcamp!

Why: You’ll come away feeling healthy, inspired & energised!

How much: Just £5 which will be donated to the Starfish Charity

What to wear on your feet: Trainers or walking boots. Wellies will be OK if you’re used to walking in them.

What to wear on your legs: Tracksuit bottoms, walking trousers, running tights, leggings etc.

What to wear on your top: Ideally a sports bra (for ladies) underneath a couple of tops. It’s good to have a few layers so that you can take things off as you warm up. A waterproof jacket or coat will be good too.

Anything else: In this weather, you probably won’t need to carry water with you, but having either a drink in your car or money for the café afterwards would be a good idea.

Sign up: Just drop us a line to book your place. Then bring a fiver along on the day!

Happy Christmas!

We're now on our Christmas break. We'll be back in action on Saturday 2nd January 2016, when we'll be running 2 special classes:

8.00am in Wimbledon Park
9.30am in South Park Gardens

Everyone welcome. Our normal timetable will resume on Monday 4th January.

Best wishes

Heather

BodyRock BootCamp Jan 2016!

Kick-off your New Year's resolutions at our new-style BodyRock BootCamp in January.

Training over 5 consecutive mornings, you'll get a full body workout, combining strength, cardio, endurance, core & functional movement.

We'll bring a variety of different kit along to keep it fun, help you scorch calories & challenge you up from head to toe.

Mon to Fri, 6.15 - 7.00am

11 - 15 Jan, Wimbledon Park
18 - 22 Jan, South Park Gardens

Early Bird Discount! £40 for each 5-day Bootcamp if booked before 22 December 2015 (regular price £45).

Book your place now!

Class Price Increases

Our class prices will be going up slightly. They will be:

Drop-in: £9
10 classes: £75 (£7.50 a class)
20 classes:  £125 (£6.25 a class)

We'll be switching over to the new prices at 8pm on Dec 23. You can save & buy your class online now (even if you have some still left) at the current price. We'll then give you your pass when you're ready to start using it.

Give The Gift Of Fitness This Christmas!

We want to save you from frantic Amazon searches, big queues & crowded shops. Buy your loved one an HA fitness voucher this Christmas. It's quick, easy & stress free.

The vouchers can be as flexible as you'd like to make them. They can be purchased for any value & can be used as full or part payment for personal training, classes, bootcamps or a mixture of all of our HA fitness services.

Have you seen our new hoodies & technical t-shirts? We'd love to see all our clients wearing them in the park next year & they'd make a great pressie (easy to wrap too!).

So whether you need a gift for a regular exerciser, or someone who'll appreciate being nudged in the right direction, we can help.

Head over to our purchase page for some stress free shopping. Drop us a line if you need any help with sizes etc. Free delivery on all orders!

Cardio Before Christmas

December is a busy month. Let's admit it, workouts tend to get skipped & lots of yummy festive calories are consumed.

But with a little bit of planning & self-motivation it is possible to start the New Year feeling fit, not fat.

We're running our Wimbledon Fit In The Park & Buggyfit classes right up until Tuesday 22 December. We've got early morning classes, weekend sessions & indoor evening workouts to choose from. So act now. Don't put it off until January!

Check out our class to find a class that suits you.

Then join us in the park & let exercise be your festive stress reliever this December.

Heather x

Run A 5k or 10k With Us!

At HA fitness we love being part of a team, we also love running! We want to share these passions & invite you all to join us on a team run.

We've chosen The Capital Runners Richmond Park 5k or 10k on Sun 13th Dec.

Running is one of the fastest ways to get fit & burn fat. It's also more fun with friends, so whether you're a:

- Wannabe runner looking for help & motivation to get started
- Occasional jogger looking to take the next step into running
- Seasoned runner looking to improve your time, form & endurance

Sign-up for the Capital Runners Richmond Park 5k or 10k & then contact us to let us know.

The HA team will taking part on the day, motivating all of our runners around the course. We'll also team you up with other HA fitness friends who'll be running at a similar pace to you.

So whether you're looking to be at the front or near the back, run as part of the HA team & share the training, the race & the fun!

Happy Running!

Heather

What Will You Do Tomorrow Morning?

Running Bootcamp
Wimbledon Common, 7.15am – 8.30am, £10.00
Book now

Blast Class
South Park Gardens, 7.45am - 8.30am
Drop-in £8.00 or buy a class pass

Fit In The Park
Wimbledon Park, 9.00am - 10.00am
Drop-in £8.00 or buy a class pass

Fit In The Park
South Park Gardens, 9.00am - 10.00am
Drop-in £8.00 or buy a class pass

Head over to our locations page to find out where we meet.

Have a great weekend!

Heather

P.S. If you can't make tomorrow, check out our full timetable for next week's classes.

Blast Those Buns!

Our Saturday morning Blast Class this week is with trained physio, Philippa. She'll be focusing on getting your gluteal muscles (your backside) fired up & activated.

Strong glutes help prevent you getting injured & can really help improve your running, cycling, swimming or skiing. You look better in jeans too!

Philippa will also be including some great ab moves, to really get your whole core area switched on.

What, When & Where?

Blast Class: Glutes & Core
Date: Sat 7th Nov 2015
Time: 7.45am to 8.30am (45 min)
Place: South Park Gardens, Wimbledon, London, SW19 8QW

So get your rear into gear join us in the park this Saturday. You can buy a pass online or bring cash/cheque on the day. Full details on our purchase page.

Running Bootcamp Series – Drills & Skills On Wimbledon Common!

Need some motivation to run? Want to improve your speed? Want to improve your efficiency?

Join us for our Running Bootcamp! A series of 75 minute training sessions on Wimbledon Common.

Building on your current ability, we'll give you great coaching & expert tips on technique. You'll get a fantastic workout too.

These sessions are suitable for all levels of runner. It's going to be challenging but fun!

What: Running Bootcamp Series - Drills & Skills
Where: Wimbledon Common, meet at the far end of the Windmill car park. If you don't have a car, let us know, we maybe able to organise a lift share (or pick you up ourselves!)
Cost: £10 per Bootcamp or £40 for all 5 sessions.

Dates & Times:

7.15am – 8.30am (you're welcome to join us at the following 9am Fit In The Park class for free!)

Saturday: 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec

Who'll Be Taking The Bootcamp?

The training will be split between Claire & Sophie. I'm sure many of you know what amazing runners they both are. Claire, ran a personal best at the London Marathon this year with an amazing time of 2:44 (she wasn't far behind Paula Radcliffe!). Sophie not only ran the London Marathon in 3:21, but she's also finished an Ironman!

Don't feel intimidated by their swiftness, both Claire & Sophie are brilliant at helping all levels of runners from beginners through to advanced.

How Do I Sign-Up?

Sign-up now via paypal.  Also don't forget to forward this onto any runners/wannabe runners that you know.

Choose Your Sessions

All 5 sessions £40.00 GBP 7 Nov £10.00 GBP 14 Nov £10.00 GBP 21 Nov £10.00 GBP 28 Nov £10.00 GBP 5 Dec £10.00 GBP

Monday Night's Fit In The Park Location Change

Don't forget that tonight's Fit In The Park will be at the Holy Trinity School Hall between 7.30 - 8.30pm.

Situated on Effra Road, the school is just a 2 minute walk from South Park Gardens. Come into the school via the French windows at the front of the building.

Address for your Sat Nav: Holy Trinity Primary School, Effra Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 8PW

There is free parking on the road outside the school (but do check the restrictions).

There are clean toilets, a drinking fountain and it's mud-free!

Bonfire Night Wimbledon Park

Wimbledon Park will be closed on 5 November due to the fireworks. Our 11am Buggyfit class will still go ahead. We'll meet just outside the Revelstoke Road entrance & then head over to another park.

Both car parks will be shut, but you will still be able to park on the nearby residential roads. Some areas need permits between 11am & 3pm, so check before you park. Full details can be found on the council website.

Spooktacular Fitness Fun Tomorrow

Which wicked workout will you do?

7.45am - 8.30am South Park Gardens: Battle Ropes, Kettle Bells & TRX Blast Class with Kate
9.00 - 10.00am South Park Gardens: Frighteningly Fun Fit In The Park with Kate
9.00 - 10.00am Wimbledon Park: Devilishly Demanding Fit In The Park with Claire

Happy Halloween!
Heather

Saturday Blast Class - Legs & Glutes

Calling all runners, cyclists, skiers & anyone who wants to fire up their legs & glutes!

Our 7.45am Blast Class in South Park Gardens this week will be focusing on creating power & strength in the legs & bum.

Sophie will be combining plyometric drills with speed & strength training in this challenging 45 minute session. Having successfully completed an Ironman, Sophie knows what she's talking about when it comes to strong legs & glutes!

What: 45 min Blast Class - Legs & Glutes
When: 7.45 to 8.30am this Saturday
Where: South Park Gardens
Cost: Use your class pass or drop in for £8.00

Buy your pass online at today!

Wimbledon Park on 5 November

We're not able to use Wimbledon Park on Thursday 5 November for our 11am Buggyfit class due to the bonfire & fireworks.

We will not be stopped!

We'll still meet at Wimbledon Park at 11.00am as usual, although we'll be just outside the Revelstoke Road gate (rather than inside the park). We'll then do a short powerwalk to nearby park for our Buggyfit class.

It should be fun & a bit different!

Tuesday Buggyfit

Our Tuesday Wimbledon Common class generally has lower numbers during the winter months, & so this year we've decided to put it on hold until next Spring. The last class will be on Tuesday 13th October.

Why not try out one of our other Buggyfit classes?

Mon: 9.30am South Park Gardens
Wed: 9.30am Wimbledon Park
Thu: 9.30am South Park Gardens
Thu: 11.00am Wimbledon Park

Or come to our Friday Fit In The Park class in South Park Gardens at 9.15am. This is particularly popular with mums & little ones are more than welcome to come along too.

Check out our full timetable for all the details, & don't forget to buy your pass online before your class.