Matlock / Bakewell gym - Blog
We're carrying on our Refer A Friend/Join With A Friend offer at the Woodlands Fitness Centre
Tuesday 11th March 2014
Hi guys and girls, We're carrying on our Refer A Friend/Join With A Friend offer at the Woodlands Fitness Centre at Peak Village, Rowsley! Offers ends end of March 2014: Simply join with a friend or existing member and choose from the following options: 12 months: £15.99 per month 6 months: £17.99 per month 3 months: £19.49 per month As well as having the best gym in the Matlock and Bakewell area, we also offer 32 classes per week including Zumba, Pilates, Aerobics, Circuits, HIIT, Group PT, Body Conditioning, Body Combat and more!!! And ALL these classes are INCLUDED in the above membership prices!!!! You shouldn't have to pay extra for classes! http://www.woodlandsfitnessrowsley.co.uk/class-timetable We also have 400 FREE parking spaces. Call (01629) 733123 or inbox us for more details!
Don't eat peanuts
Wednesday 5th March 2014
Because peanut has the word "nut" in it, even people who favour the Palaeolithic diet assume they're ok to eat. Peanuts are not nuts. Peanuts are legumes. And Legumes aren't on the Paleo diet. While legumes, or beans (lentils, black beans, soy, peanuts, etc.), aren't as bad as grains, which contain gluten and other harmful substances, they should be avoided. They absolutely must be cooked for long periods of time, sprouted, and preferably fermented to remove, at best, most of the harmful lectins and phytic acid contained in them. Legumes are a mediocre source of protein, a huge source of unnecessary carbohydrates, and therefore produce a big glycemic response. Moreover, legumes give most people gas. The number of peanut allergies has doubled over…
The Woodlands March 2014 Newsletter
Saturday 1st March 2014
What's New? Here we are, already in March. The weather is certainly more favourable this year compared to last year. As many of you will know, Emily and I are expecting our son, Jacob, at some point this month. His due date is the 14th March. If he's anything like Emily, he'll be early. Or if he's like me, he'll be late. We've planned everything so there will be no disruption at the gym. Many of our members have trainers just for use in the gym. However, some are not so good. Please do not wear outside shoes in the studio. Keeping this place clean and tidy is hard enough without people walking mud, animal faeces and stones into the building.…
The Woodlands February 2014 Newsletter
Saturday 1st February 2014
What's New? That's January over and done with so we've now had 1/12th of the year. As at 1st February 2014, it will be 327 days until its Christmas Day again. January 2014 was - by far - the most successful month I can remember for the club. This is partly due to the success of our "Refer a friend/Join with a friend" offer, which was far more successful that I had anticipated. If you refer a friend we'll reduce your membership to one of the following: £14.99 per month for 12 months. £17.99 per month for 6 months. £20.99 per month for 3 months. This offer ends 28th February 2014 and we will not be repeating it at these prices. The prices based…
Introducing HIIT Blast
Saturday 18th January 2014
HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) is an enhanced, intense and highly time-efficient form of interval training that conditions the whole body, boosting fitness, strength, stamina and overall physical functionality. HIIT Blast is circuit training based; it alternates periods of intense and generally anaerobic exercise with short recovery periods. Don't worry if you've not done this type of class before - no prior experience is necessary! Each 30 minute classes (and 30 minutes is enough!!!!) is suitable for participants of all fitness levels from beginner to the more advanced participant! The goal of these HIIT classes is to maximise results and improve overall fitness. So whatever your level, you can trust our fully qualified and experienced instructors is to make sure you're properly challenged.…
Refer a friend! Reduce your membership fee!
Thursday 16th January 2014
Hi guys, We're running a "refer a friend" promotion for you guys: if you bring your friends down to Woodlands - and your friends join - your membership price will be reduced! So if you refer a friend you'll pay only £14.99 per month - and your friends join at the same price! Inbox us for details. Offer ends 31st January 2014! The above prices are based on 12 month minimum term. 1 & 3 month options are also available. You must be present when your friend/friends join. All payments to be made by direct debit.
The Woodlands January 2014 Newsletter
Friday 3rd January 2014
The Woodlands January 2014 Newsletter What's New? Well it's 2014! So that's new! And on that note, I'd like to start by wishing all of our members - past, present and future - a very, very happy new year! So what is new for 2014 at Woodlands? Well we've been looking at what's going to be popular in 2014 and we've incorporated these into our class timetable and training methods. High Intensity Interval Training (or HIIT as it's know on da streets), functional fitness (including Crossfit type training) and Group Personal Training will continue to be among the fitness industry's hottest trends in 2014. The top fitness trends for 2014 include: 1). High Intensity Interval Training (or HIIT). 2). Body weight training 3). Educated and experienced…
Woodlands blog New Exciting Class Timetable at Woodlands Fitness Centre at Peak Village, Rowsley
Sunday 15th December 2013
The Woodlands Fitness Centre at Peak Village, Rowsley has released their new and exciting Class Timetable, which features over 139 fun & exciting classes per month including Zumba, Zumba & Tone, Pilates, Spinning, Aerobics, Group Personal Training, Body Conditioning, HIIT, Circuits and more. The Woodlands Fitness Centre offers a large air-conditioned/heated studio with a proper sprung dance floor. The Woodlands Fitness Centre is the area's leading health and fitness club for men and women. We have everything you need to get you the results you want including: • Over 139 fun & exciting classes per month. • A large air-conditioned/heated studio with a proper sprung dance floor. • Life Fitness Cardiovascular Equipment including treadmills, cross-trainers, bikes and steppers. • Concept 2 rowers. • Fully Qualified…
The Woodlands December 2013 Newsletter
Tuesday 3rd December 2013
What's New? I'm releasing our December newsletter a little earlier than normal as we're launching a new class timetable with new instructors and new classes. Some of the classes will need some explanation. I explained in last month's newsletter that classes are now my priority for the club. I didn't think anybody would believe me the first time so I'll say it again! Let's be honest - the previous timetable was boring! So we're spicing things up a bit. As of Wednesday 4th December, we're now changing the way we do things. This means a much broader array of classes. Instead of revolving the classes and the class timetable around our instructors - which is how it's always been done here…
The Woodlands November 2013 Newsletter
Friday 1st November 2013
What's New? Right then fitness friends, its November. This time last year I was trying to encourage you to check carefully for hedgehogs and other small animals before lighting your bonfires. I assume you were all equally vigilant for our woodland friends this year? Also, in last November's newsletter I made a sneaky dig at Emily Allanson's fondness for steady state cardio (in case you've missed my repeated articles about steady state cardio, it's a terrible way to burn fat!). I had no idea Emily would go from being a personal training client to being a friend to being my girlfriend to being the soon to be mother of my son to now being my fiancée. Every month I write a "What's…
How long do you sit down each day?
Friday 25th October 2013
How long do you sit down each day? 3 hours or more? If so, do yourself a favour and take 2 minutes to read this article. For many of us technology has led to a work place where we sit for extended periods of time. Unfortunately our bodies were not designed to sit as much as they do. It is not coincidental that more people are developing postural problems like weak & lazy buttocks, a protruding chin, rounded shoulders and weak core muscles. In the short term these postural problems can result in a variety of pains like headaches, migraines and knee, shoulder & back pain. But in the long term these postural problems can lead to serious irreversible skeletal problems,…
Woodlands will make you feel welcome
Thursday 24th October 2013
For many of us, no matter our age, fitness level, or gender - the gym can be a place that evokes feelings of fear, not fitness. Sometimes the one thing holding us back from achieving our fitness goals is this fear. Despite our intentions, for many of us, the gym evokes an image of a large, scary, sweaty place filled with superfit people who appear so comfortable that the gym seems like their second home. Fortunately the Woodlands Fitness Centre is not that kind of place. Woodlands manager Sarah Hurley commented "Some potential members are concerned that they'll look out of place amongst spandex clad size zeros, body builders and fitness fanatics but Woodlands isn't that kind of gym. Our members…