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.

Strengthen, Stretch & Restore...

Using a wide range of yoga techniques, this course will help you to improve your flexibility, strengthen your muscles & relax your whole body.

No matter what kind of shape you're in, whether you're new to exercise, or train 7 days a week, these sessions will help you to discover more about your own body, enabling you to work on those weak spots & loose-up those tight bits.

Let the transformation begin!

What: 6 week course
When: 7.35pm to 8.50pm (75 mins) on Tuesdays
Dates: 8 September to 13 October 2015
Location: Garfield Primary School, SW19 8SB
Cost: £66.00

Head over to our Bootcamps page to book your place.

The Bank Holiday Weekend

Saturday 29 August - Fit In The Park

Super-fit Claire will be taking both South Park Gardens & Wimbledon Park classes this Saturday. The classes will take place the following times (there are no sessions at 9.00am):

8.00am - 9.00am in South Park Gardens
9.30am - 10.30am in Wimbledon Park

Early riser? Head over to South Park Gardens. Meet in the middle of the park near the water fountain.

Prefer a lie in? Meet us in Wimbledon Park. We'll be training near the Revelstoke Road entrance car park.

Fancy a challenge? Join Claire in both parks & we'll only charge you for 1 class!

Children, partners, family & friends are all welcome to join us in both parks. As always, your class passes are valid at all of our locations.

Monday 31 August - Fit In The Park & Buggyfit

Unfortunately there will be no classes or Bootcamps on Bank Holiday Monday this weekend as the HA fitness team are spending some fun time with their families.

Our regular timetable resumes on Tuesday 1st September, kicking off with 6.15am Fit In The Park in South Park Gardens.

South Park Gardens Classes Cancelled on Monday

It is with a deeply saddened heart that we are making the following announcement.

There will be no HA fitness classes in South Park Gardens on Monday 13th July, including our 9.30am Buggyfit & 7.30pm Fit In The Park sessions.

We are respectfully cancelling these classes due to the incredibly sad lost of Molly Burdett, whose funeral will be taking place on that day.

Please get in touch if you would like to know the funeral details. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to the ICU at St Georges. Please see Molly's Smile Fund Just Giving for details.

Our thoughts & love are with the Burdett family as they celebrate Molly's life on Monday.

The HA fitness Team x

Fit to Run Bootcamps

Running drills & strength training to improve your efficiency & speed. These Bootcamps are designed to help turn you into a better runner & also help prevent injury. Suitable for runners of all abilities. Whether you're working up to a 5K, or training for a marathon PB.

Dates & Times:

Wed 6 May: 7.15pm to 8.30pm - South Park Gardens
Wed 13 May: 7.15pm to 8.30pm - Wimbledon Park
Wed 20 May: 7.15pm to 8.30pm - South Park Gardens

Cost: £10 per session, or £27 for all 3 sessions.

Tempted to join in? Book now or get in touch to find out more.

Please also forward this onto any runners/wannabe runners that you know.

Monday Nights Are Back In South Park Gardens!

It was fantastic to see so many of you join us on Monday night in South Park Gardens!

Fit In The Park on a Monday night is a great way to start the week. We mix up cardio with strength training, burn calories, tone-up, boost energy levels & have fun!

So get those trainers on & join us at 7.30pm on Monday for a challenging outdoor workout. No need to book, just turn up.

If you can't make on Monday, check out our timetable to find another class that suits you.

Strengthen, Stretch & Restore

This course was hugely popular last term, so we're running it again, on Tuesday nights starting next week.

Using a wide range of yoga techniques, this course will help you to improve your flexibility, strengthen your muscles & relax your whole body.

No matter what kind of shape you're in, whether you're new to exercise, or train 7 days a week, these sessions will help you to discover more about your own body, enabling you to work on those weak spots & loose-up those tight bits.

Let the transformation begin!

What: 5 week course
When: 7.35pm to 8.50pm (75 mins) on Tuesdays
Dates: 21 April to 19 May 2015
Location: Garfield Primary School, SW19 8SB.
Cost: £55.00

Spaces are limited, so book your place now using paypal, or contact us for more info.

Fitness Challenge For All Mums

THE CHALLENGE: You're invited to test your ambition, your willpower & your commitment to get fit for the summer. To loose weight, tone-up those wobbly bits & to feel strong & confident. All within 5 weeks.

If this challenge has your name on it, then our fat-burning, body-sculpting, energy-boosting classes are for you.

THE DETAILS: Come to 2 daytime classes (or 7.45 on Sat) a week, every week between 20 April to 23 May (5 weeks) & you’ll not only feel great, but we’ll give you a 10% discount off your next HA fitness pass. Come to 3 classes a week, & we’ll give you a 15% discount off your next pass!

All but 1 of the classes that are included in this challenge are all daytime sessions, & are all suitable for babies/toddlers/children to come along to (they remain your responsibility). So no need to worry about organising childcare.

You don't have to do the same sessions every week. Why not try them all out? Choose from:

Buggyfit postnatal (you don’t have to a new mum to benefit from these classes!):

Mon 9.30 South Park Gardens
Tue 10.30am Wimbledon Common
Wed 9.30am South Park Gardens
Thu 9.30am South Park Gardens
Thu 11.00 Wimbledon Park

Fit In The Park: (all levels welcome & little ones are welcome):

Fri 9.15am South Park Gardens
Sat 7.45am South Park Gardens
 

REGISTER NOW: Contact us to let us know that you're accepting our challenge. In order to qualify for the discount, please get in touch by 19 April 2015. Please note that this challenge does not include our evening, early morning & Saturday sessions.

To keep you motivated & on track, we’ll email you individually every week to see how you’re getting on.

If you’ve not trained with us before, join us at any of our classes next week for a free trial, & get a taster for what this challenge is all about. Check out our full timetable detailing all of our Wimbledon fitness classes.

Lets go!

Celebrate With Us This Saturday!

6 years ago, Kate joined me at HA fitness to help run the show while I was busy becoming a mum.

Kate rose to the challenge. She impressed my personal training clients with her tough workouts & wowed my Buggyfit mums with her knowledge. She was also a complete rock to me, being a mum of 2 herself, she was so supportive & full of help & advice.

When I was ready to come back to work, there was absolutely no way I was going to loose Kate. So we expanded our classes & shared the work between us.

Our reputation began to grow & we were asked to set up some outdoor fitness classes in South Park Gardens. Over a few glasses of wine, we decided to go for it. Kate got busy planning some tough sessions, whilst I paced the streets convincing people that Fit In The Park at 6.15am was actually a good idea!

Although Kate now lives in Kent, we're so lucky that she makes the journey to Wimbledon twice a week to run some amazing sessions for us, including her iconic Saturday 9am class.

So come celebrate with us this Saturday as we bring ALL of our kit into South Park Gardens for our 9am Fit In The Park session. We'll workout hard, have some fun & celebrate Kate's 6th year at HA fitness. All levels & abilities welcome.

Hope to see you all there,

Heather

Catch A Little Spring Fever!

A little bit more sunshine, a little bit more warmth & a little bit more daylight. Spring is on its way!

There are so many natural motivators to exercise at this time of year. You just need to get outside & tap into them.

Fresh air will boost your energy levels. Sunny skies will lift your mood. And the new colours bursting through will make you smile. It's time to start-up, shake-up & step-up your workouts.

Plan which classes you'll be doing this week from our timetable. If you need a new pass, buy one now while you're feeling inspired.

Remember, the summer & your holiday wardrobe is just around the corner...

Heather

Don't stop!

ALL classes going ahead as normal this week (including our Monday night session at Holy Trinity School).

If you've got children at home, bring them to the class with you! Or sneak out early for one of our 6.15am sessions (finish at 7 or 7.15am). Check out our timetable for full details.

See you at a class soon!

Heather x