How Fit Are You?

Meet us in South Park Gardens at 8.30am this Saturday & find out!

This 30 minute session will test your cardio, strength & flexibility levels.

It's FREE for everyone who goes onto do our 9am class. We'll tick your card or take payment as usual at Fit In The Park.

There will be a re-test on Saturday 15 November at 8.30am!

Spaces will be limited at the fit testing, so book your place now by emailing us with your details.

Wimbledon Park Fitness Testing Coming Soon!

Posted by Heather Waghorn.

New South Park Gardens Class

You ask & we deliver...again!

Starting on 14th October, we will have a brand new class in South Park Gardens, Wimbledon.

What: Fit In The Park (outdoor fitness fun!)
When: Tuesdays: 6.15am
Where: South Park Gardens (Trinity Rd entrance)

We'll be there bright & early, every Tuesday, to work you hard & get you into shape. As with all of our other early sessions, you have the choice of leaving at either 7.00am or 7.15am, depending on your schedule.

If you've not been to one of our sunrise sessions before, now's the time to give it a go. The feeling you have after an early morning workout, is far better than it feels to sleep in an extra hour!

Hope to see you all there on the 14th!

Heather

Posted by Heather Waghorn.

Early Mornings Aren't That Scary!

October Challenge & Treat

Your challenge: Come to 3 early morning classes in 1 week.
Your treat: A free class pass!

Here's why our early Fit In The Park classes should be your new haunt this October:

1) It maybe early, but you'll glow with devilish pride all day.
2) It's not frightening. Just challenging & motivating.
3) It doesn't matter what you look like at that time in the morning. Zombies welcome.
4) No nightmare in getting to work afterwards. Flexible finishing time of either 7.00am or 7.15am (at our 6.15am classes).
5) You'll get a superhero free class pass if you make it to 3 early sessions in 1 week!

This offer is only available during the month of October. To get your free class pass, you need to come to 3 of our early Fit In The Park classes in the same week (see timetable below). Free pass treats will be given out on Fridays & Saturdays. They will expire on 24 December 2014.

Early Morning Sessions:

South Park Gardens:
6.15am on Tues & Thur
7.45am on Sat (sorry, not our 9am classs)

Wimbledon Park:
6.15am on Mon, Wed & Fri

So don't look like a plump pumpkin on 31 October. Put some high-spirited workouts into your diary now!

Posted by Heather Waghorn.

More, more, more

We try really hard to get our class timetable to be just how you want it. Recently you've asked us for:

- More Fit Kit Sessions using different pieces of equipment like the ViPR & TRX: We've got one in Wimbledon Park next Thursday (see Fit Kit Drills to book).

- More BootCamps: Our 2 week HIIT BootCamp starts on Sat at 8am in South Park Gardens (book now as places are limited).

- Early morning sessions to finish at both 7.00am & 7.15am (there was a slight difference of opinion between our clients!): Now you can choose whether you leave at 7.00am or 7.15am (45 or 60 min sessions). See our timetable for a full list of dates & times.

- Class start times not to be delayed by latecomers: We're starting & finishing all of our classes on time now, so get the most out of your session & be there with us on time too. If you're running late, don't worry, we won't turn you away - although there maybe a few penalty burpees!

- Fitness Tests: We will be offering free fitness tests in Wimbledon Park & South Park Gardens. Dates to be posted on facebook & our website by the end of this week.

- 8am Saturday morning sessions in South Park Gardens: We start in October!

Why not head over to our facebook page & tell us what you'd like to see at our classes & how we can improve your timetable.

Posted by Heather Waghorn.

Heather's Fit Kit Drills - New September Dates

We've got some new dates available for our very popular Fit Kit Drills sessions with Heather.

These intense workouts combine TRX Suspension Training with the ViPR.

You'll use the TRX (long straps that hang from a tree or post) to add an extra challenge to your regular bodyweight exercises. Develop your strength, power & core stability whilst having a bit of suspended fun!

Take on the ViPR (not so humble weighted rubber tubes) & you'll be performing big dynamic movements that build core strength, sculpt the arms, legs & bum whilst burning a huge amount of calories.

Heather's sessions use both pieces of kit to create a unique all over body challenge. Limited to a small group, you’ll receive highly personalized attention & get maximum results for your time & effort.

Give us your drive & determination. We’ll give you sweat & smiles!

Where & When:

Tue 16 Sep - 6.15am to 7.00am - Wimbledon Park
Tue 23 Sep - 6.15am to 7.00am - South Park Gardens
Thu 2 Oct - 6.15am to 7.00am - Wimbledon Park (note this is Thu not Tue)

Cost: £8.50 per class

As numbers are difficult for us to predict, we're asking everyone to pre-book each session in advance. Sorry, we won't be able to take payments on the day & class passes won't be valid. These sessions are non-transferable & non-refundable.

Book now or get in touch to find out more.

Posted by Heather Waghorn.

Early Morning Sessions Are Changing Slightly

We've had a lot of requests for our early sessions to finish at 7am.  We suggested a 45 minute intense session, but have heard some of our hardcore clients would like the full hour. As no-one is keen to start at 6am, we’ve come up with a good solution.

We’ll start on the dot at 6.15am, with a warm-up & intense express session that will finish at 7.00am. Following this, there will be a 15 minute challenging strength & core session.  This gives you the option of a 45 minute or 60 minute class.

This new format applies to all of our 6.15am sessions in Wimbledon Park & South Park Gardens, & will start next week.

We’ve got some challenging new workouts planned to wake you up & have you glowing all day!

Posted by Heather Waghorn.

We Are Happy!

We were really excited to be asked to take part in the We Are Happy film at our Fit In The Park class on Saturday in Wimbledon Park.

 

It's a 4 minute film about different people & businesses in our community & the music is set to the We Are Happy song . The film should go live in about 4 weeks time, so watch this space...!

Posted by Heather Waghorn.

It's time...

With the schools back, it's time to throw that "I just don't have the time" excuse out of the window. It's time to banish those extra pounds you put on over the summer months. It's time to meet us in the park & work hard. We're ready for you!

Want to have your say as to what goes on in our classes? Head over to our facebook page & share your ideas. We're currently taking votes on what happens at this Thursday's Buggyfit class with Kate!

The HA Team spent last week being ice bucketed, getting set for school & planning some tough workouts for you. As many of you know, we've also been discussing our timetable, looking to make improvements where we can (we'll be announcing the changes in the next few days). If you have any feedback, do get in touch.

Need A Bit Of A Push?

Why not book a one-off training boost with one of our Team at a reduced off-peak rate? We have a few day-time slots available this week. Get in touch today & we'll kick-start your training. Don't put it off for another day!

Heather

Posted by Heather Waghorn.

Bank Holiday Special - Late Bookings Now Accepted!

You can still book online for our special Bank Holiday classes. We've got some great workouts planned for you. Join us in South Park Gardens, Wimbledon at 9.30am or 7.15pm. Why not come to both?

Find out more & book online at Bank Holiday Special.

Posted by Heather Waghorn.

Ruunn!

"If you want to become the best runner you can be, start now. Don’t spend the rest of your life wondering if you can do it."  Priscilla Welch

Did you watch the London Marathon & think, hmm that could be me next year? Do you run but need some help with technique? Have you been running for years, but never seem to get any faster? Are you a beginner who needs a bit of motivation to run more?

Then get in touch. We know the perfect person to help.

Our Trainer, Claire, ran a personal best a couple of weeks ago at the London Marathon. She did it in 2hrs 45 mins & was 6th non-elite woman across the finish line!

Claire's not only a formidable runner, she's an amazing Personal Trainer & Running Coach. She'll first observe & evaluate your running & then work with you to improve your efficiency & speed. Not only will this help you to become a better runner, it'll also reduce your chances of getting injured.

Don't be intimidated by her swiftness, Claire is brilliant at helping all levels of runners from beginners through to advanced.

Tempted? Get in touch to find out about our personal training or small group sessions with Claire. Or, we've still got a few places left on our Saturday morning Running BootCamp: Drills, Hills & Skills.

Posted by Heather Waghorn.

Want to get into shape for the summer? It's time to start working on it now...

Our 2 Thursday night 5-week BootCamps start tomorrow night & we've still got a few spaces left.

We're closing the bookings at 3pm tomorrow (Thursday), so don't hang around. Either book online, or drop us an email asap.

We've got fresh ideas & new moves for all those BootCampers who came last time, & we'd also love to welcome some new clients too.

Both BootCamps are progressive so you'll see yourself improving over the course. And if you can't make it to all 5 sessions, you can catch up at one of our Fit In The Park classes (just let us know before you come along.)

If the rain puts you off, these sessions are for you. We ditch the mud & the cold of the parks for 2 lovely indoor halls with heating, lighting & decent toilets!

Here are the details:

Body After Baby BootCamp (Not Just For New Mums)

Suitable for: Anyone who has had a baby in the last 3 years or so & would like to improve their bodyshape & confidence.
Time: 8pm - 9pm (60 mins)
Cost: £37.50 for the 5 sessions.

Summer Bodies Are Made In Spring BootCamp

Suitable for: Anyone who wants to work hard & see results!
Time: 8pm - 9.15pm (75 mins)
Cost: £40.00 for the 5 sessions.

Place: Holy Trinity School, Effra Road, Wimbledon, SW19 8PW. There is free parking on the roads nearby.
Dates: 24 April, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May (Thursday nights)

 

Posted by Heather Waghorn.

Monday night's class goes outdoors again!

Starting from tomorrow (14th April 2014), our Monday night class will be back outside in South Park Gardens, Wimbledon.

Meet near the Trinity Road entrance at 7.15pm. There is free parking at that time on the roads nearby.

Our lovely trainer, Jane Burdett, will have a fun & challenging workout planned (even our indoor girls & guys will love it!)

Posted by Heather Waghorn.

Welcome To The Team Sophie - Ironwoman Extraordinaire!

Some of you will have already met Sophie, our newest team member. A qualified personal trainer, triathlete, runner & mum of 3. She's passionate about sharing her love of sports, fitness & life!

She's an amazing woman who has really mastered the art of juggling a busy family life with fitness. She's run 10 marathons (one in Moscow!) & competed in numerous sprint & Olympic distance triathlons including the Ironman Austria in 2013!!!!!

Sophie will be running some of our Fit In The Park classes, coaching some BootCamps & taking personal training sessions. Get in touch if you'd like to find out more or book in some sessions with her.

Posted by Heather Waghorn.

Have You Checked Out "The Really Helpful Club" Yet?

We're really chuffed to be added onto the Really Helpful Club's Little Black Book. If you've not heard of it yet, it's an online forum for busy, like-minded women to share great ideas, helpful tips & their best recommendations. The Really Helpful Club is a great way of finding dependable, reliable recommendations and referrals as well as sharing positive experiences.

Launched in 2013 by a Wimbledon mother of two, the Really Helpful Club is already proving a great success with members looking for fantastic holiday destinations, help with childcare, gap year suggestions, reliable builders, inspiration for original presents or ideas for that all important me-time & so much more. 

You can register for free at www.reallyhelpfulclub.com. Maybe say something nice about HA fitness while you're there?

Posted by Heather Waghorn.

Struggling To Find The Time To Exercise?

There's a small group of us who wake up early & meet in Wimbledon Park at 6.15am on a Mon, Wed & Fri. We're looking for a few more friends to join us on our early morning fitness adventures. We have the park to ourselves & it's wonderful to hear the birds sing while you train (much better than the din you get at the gym!).

We meet at the Revelstoke Road entrance to the park & there is free parking at that time in the morning. Each session lasts an hour, but if you need to head off to work, you're welcome to leave early (as long as you do a cool down at home).

So set your alarm for early & join us on Mon at 6.15am. You'll glow for the rest of the day!


Heather

Posted by Heather Waghorn.

Pop Over To Our New Facebook Page

Get up-to-the-min info on timetable changes, new dates for BootCamps, check out our photo albums & be inspired.

Give us your feedback on our sessions, chat to our trainers, catch up with other people at our classes & share your news.

If you'd like to be a part of it, simply head over to hafitnessltd & "like us"!

Posted by Heather Waghorn.

No sessions on Good Friday & Easter Mon

As usual, the HA fitness team will be enjoying some family time over the Easter period. There will be no classes on Good Friday or Easter Monday.


However we will be running our Fit In The Park Classes in Wimbledon Park & South Park Gardens on Saturday 19th April.

Posted by Heather Waghorn.