Don't forget that there will be no classes on Bank Holiday Monday.
We'll all back to normal & raring to go on Tuesday 27th August!
Bank Holiday Monday - trainers off
Posted by Heather Waghorn.
Wednesday evening in South Park Gardens, Wimbledon?
We've been asked to put on a Wednesday evening Fit In The Park class. Anyone else up for it? We'd start at 7.15pm & meet in South Park Gardens. As with all our classes, it would be suitable for all levels & lots of fun.
Register your interest by emailing heather@hafitness.com. If we get enough response, we'll add it to the timetable!
Posted by Heather Waghorn.
Biting things
Don't forget to put on some insect repellent before you come out to play. Especially if you're going to our early morning or evening sessions. Wearing long sleeves & trousers is a good plan too. For maximum protection, tuck your top into your bottoms & your bottoms into your socks. It may not look cool, but its a lot better than being bitten!
Posted by Heather Waghorn.
Good luck to all the cyclists this weekend!
SW19 is home to some more sporting action this weekend as the Ride London route heads through Raynes Park, Wimbledon & then Putney.
We'd like to wish all our clients & friends good luck including Charlie (husband of our instructor Jane) & Liz (one of our regular Buggyfit mums). We're sure all of your hard work & dedication to training will pay off. We'll be cheering you on all the way!
Posted by Heather Waghorn.
Important HA fitness class changes
7pm Thursday Fit In The Park - last class on 18 July.
We're taking the 7pm Thursday night Fit In The Park class off the timetable next week (last class on 18 July). We apologise to those of you who like this class time. Unfortunately we have to make a decision based on the level of demand. The majority of our Wimbledon Park regulars prefer seeing us before breakfast rather than at the end of the day!
Don't forget that we still have our evening class on Mondays at 7.15pm in South Park Gardens. This beautiful 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).
Friday Fit In The Park Class - now starts at 9.15am
You told us that the school run routine would work better if our Friday Fit In The Park class in South Park Gardens was earlier.
So, starting from 19 July, this class will now take place at the earlier time of 9.15am.
What are your thoughts on our class timetable?
Would you like different times, days & venues? Drop me a line & tell me about it!
Posted by Heather Waghorn.
Welcome Gemma!
We're really pleased to welcome Gemma Mossakowska to the HA fitness team!
Gemma started coming to Wimbledon Buggyfit & doing some personal training with us 3 years ago after the birth of her first child. She loved it so much she decided to train up & join the team!
Gemma will be covering different classes over the summer, so hopefully you'll all get chance to train with her. She's brimming with fresh ideas & has lots of new moves to share!
You can read more about Gemma here.
Posted by Heather Waghorn.
Holy Trinity School Fair, Wimbledon
We had lots of fun meeting old clients & making new friends at the Holy Trinity CE Primary School fair last Saturday in South Park Gardens.
I feel so luckly that we're able to run our fitness classes in this buzzing part of Wimbledon. It's a great place & really wonderful people.
Thanks to everyone who popped over to say hello!
Posted by Heather Waghorn.
All eyes on us
With the Tennis Championships heading our way, SW19 will soon become the sporting focus of the world again.
During this busy fortnight (24th June to 7th July), all of our classes will continue to run as normal. However, we'll be keeping well out of the way of the happy campers in Wimbledon Park by training at the top end of the park. Come in through the Revelstoke Road entrance & turn left. We'll be slightly up the hill to the left of the tennis courts.
We recommend giving your workout an extra boost by walking, running or cycling to Wimbledon Park when the tennis is on. With the usual 2 car parks closed & no parking on the local roads, your best option is to come on foot or by bike.
All of our other classes in Wimbledon Common & South Park Gardens should be unaffected, although the traffic may be a bit heavier. Surprisingly, the Windmill car park on Wimbledon Common never gets too busy, so no problem with parking for Buggyfit on Tuesdays & Fridays.
Don't let this put you off though. We've got some great classes planned & would really love to see you there. You may even bump into some famous faces!
Do you have any visitor parking permits for Wimbledon/Southfields/SW19?
Despite being a small business in the area, we're unable to get parking permits for the tennis fortnight. We'd therefore really appreciate it if anyone has a visitor permit that they could give or lend to us (with lots of kit & many sessions to train, it's not so easy to leave the car behind).
If you can help, please get in touch & we'll arrange to pick it up.
Many thanks!
Heather
Posted by Heather Waghorn.
Can you squeeze in one more?
The schools are back & we're already counting how many sleeps until the summer holidays. Now's the time to do that final push for the summer. Whether you want to turn those bingo wings into sculpted pieces of art, or convert the spare tyre into something that more resembles a washboard, the best thing you can do right now is to train hard & eat well.
Have a look at our timetable below. Can you squeeze in one more session a week? Just until the summer?
Try & come along to one of our evening classes after work. It's lovely at that time of day in the park at the moment. Take advantage of the long evenings while you can & join us on:
Mondays: 7.15pm, South Park Gardens - meet in the middle of the park
Thursdays: 7.00pm, Wimbledon Park - meet near the Revelstoke Road entrance.
Posted by Heather Waghorn.
A Bank Holiday With Good Weather?
I don't want to speak too soon, but the forecast for tomorrow is looking pretty good for those of us in SW London. No rain predicted & there should be a little bit of sunshine to keep us all smiling.
As usual, all of our hard working instructors will be enjoying a well earned day off, so there will be no classes tomorrow (Bank Holiday Monday). However, we'll be back full of energy & raring to go on Tuesday 28th May!
Have a lovely Bank Holiday!
Heather
Posted by Heather Waghorn.
Hello Sunshine!
Happy Days & Double Trouble!
The lovely sunshine (please come back!) inspired so many of you to get fit & have fun with us in the park last week. We love our classes being so popular, but we also want to make sure everyone gets the attention they need.
So we've decided to give you TWO trainers at your Saturday morning Fit In The Park class in South Park Gardens, Wimbledon!
Our lovely Kate will be running the class in her usual fun & challenging style. I'll also be there to check technique & motivate you to get the most out of your class. We're starting tomorrow morning, so come along & see the Kate/Heather team in action!
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
Posted by Heather Waghorn.
Let's Dance!
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
Posted by Heather Waghorn.
Fair weather exerciser?
Want to come in from the rain?
Then train inside with us every Monday night at Holy Trinity School, Wimbledon at 7.15pm.
Outdoor training...indoors
Enjoy a challenging hour of creative cross training, combining cardio, static and mat-based exercises.
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!
Posted by Heather Waghorn.
The Joy Of Six
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.
Posted by Heather Waghorn.
You ask, we deliver!
We love to make you happy. That's our goal in life. So we're making a couple of changes to our timetable that are simply what you asked us to do.
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
Posted by Heather Waghorn.
It's snowing!
Do you still train in the snow? We get asked this quite a bit & the answer is always yes! As long as it's safe & we can get to the venue, we'll be there.
So don't use a bit of snow as a reason not to exercise. Join us with a willing spirit and leave feeling energised and positively glowing with smugness.
Check out the photo of some of our Buggyfit mums this morning on Wimbledon Common. While it may look a bit chilly, everyone soon warmed up & had a really exhilarating session. The babies were happy too, all tucked up & protected from the elements by their rain covers.
In severe conditions we may, admittedly, be forced to cancel a class. If this is the case, full details will be posted on the front page of our website at www.hafitness.com. If in doubt on the day, text to me on 07941 851 778 & I will respond as soon as possible.
Look forward to joining you in the park for fitness & fun, & possibly snowballs & snowmen (some assembly required).
Best wishes
Heather & the HA fitness Team
Posted by Heather Waghorn.
Merry Christmas!
As another fabulous year comes to a close, we hope you can all be pretty pleased with at least one goal or dream you’ve achieved this year, big or small.
One of our goals was to make sure our personal training sessions and classes were always fun and different, so that you'd keep coming back to us for more. Well our renewal rates are amazing, and we're really chuffed with all the feedback you've given us.
So a big thank you for your support over the past year, and we look forward to working on those New Year resolutions with you in January!
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
Posted by Heather Waghorn.
What do you think?
If our class timetable has something missing, or doesn't quite do it for you, we want to know about it. We'd also love to hear about when we're getting it right too!
So whether you're one of our star pupils, occasional exercisers, or still haven't dipped your toe into the HA fitness class water yet, we'd be over the moon if you could complete our very short questionnaire by Wednesday 19th December. Just click here, it'll only take a minute to complete. You'll also be entered into a prize draw to win an HA fitness 10 class pass!
Posted by Heather Waghorn.
Santa's Festive Boot Camp, 22nd December 2012!
So join us on Saturday 22nd December for the final time this year as we transform South Park Gardens into a challenging Winter wonderland gym. Embrace the crisp temperatures with a brisk 2 hours (split into 2 sessions) of energy boosting, fat burning fun. You’ll be on such a high afterwards that you’ll be flying through those final mad Christmas preparations!
Put your body through its paces with a workout combining both cardio and strength training. And if you need any more motivation, just think how smug you’ll feel on Christmas day. Yes you can have that extra portion!
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. You don't have to have any previous experience of our classes or Boot Camps to join in, it's open for all to enjoy, regardless of age or ability. This will be our final bumper class of 2012 so please join us & wear something festive to our last class of the year!
Cost: £7.50 drop-in for 1 class or £13 for both sessions.
HA fitness cardholders can use their passes at both of the classes. If you come to 2 sessions, you'll have 2 classes ticked off. Both classes are included for ‘Unlimited’ class pass holders (you don't need to pay any extra).
Posted by Heather Waghorn.