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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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: 24 February to 24 March 2015
Location: Garfield Primary School, SW19 8SB.
Cost: £55.00
Spaces are limited, so find out more & book your place now.
The couple that sweats together stays together. Or something like that. Consider Valentine's Day the perfect excuse to grab your partner & take them to a class.
Hot up your Saturday morning:
7.45am: Heart pumping HIIT in South Park Gardens (45 mins).
9.00am: Running romance in Wimbledon Park (75 mins)
9.00am: Tough love at Fit In The Park, Wimbledon Park (60 mins)
9.00am: Blissful burnout at Fit In The Park, South Park Gardens (60 mins)
Check out our full timetable & Bootcamps for further details.
Go on, spread the love...
Heather x
P.S. Nothing says "Happy Valentine's" like an HA fitness gift certificate. Drop me a line if you need a last minute present idea!
Some of my best workout memories are of when we're out there, battling against the elements.
You feel invincible, invigorated & pumped with energy. Nothing quite beats it & you just want more.
Yesterday, at 6.15am, we charged across South Park Gardens, leaving crazy footprints in the fresh snow. Later on in the morning, our Buggyfit mums powerwalked across a sparkling white Wimbledon Common, with the little ones all tucked up in their buggies.
So although we'd prefer it to be dry & sunny, there's still loads of fun to be had outside during the winter months.
Wrap up in warm layers & wear gloves & a hat. Remove a layer when you start to sweat & put it back on again if you start to feel chilly.
If you wait for the perfect conditions, you'll never get anything done. Somedays you just have to make your own little bit of sunshine.
Check out our latest class timetable & I'll see you in the park soon!
Heather
Need some motivation to run? Want to improve your speed? Want to improve your efficiency? Want to stay injury free?
We're running a 75 minute Running Bootcamp in Wimbledon Park this Saturday at 9am. This session is suitable for intermediate runners who are training to do distances between 10K & the marathon. It maybe your first time at this distance, or you maybe looking to improve a previous time.
Location: Wimbledon Park
Cost: £10
We are keeping numbers small, so that you'll all get personal attention & focus.
Our Trainer, Claire, ran a personal best at the London Marathon last year at 2hrs 45 minutes & was 6th non-elite woman across the finish line. But don't feel intimidated by her swiftness, Claire is brilliant at helping all levels of runners from beginners through to advanced.
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.
Tempted to join in? Head over to our Bootcamps page where you can book now via paypal , or get in touch to find out more.
This will no doubt please a few of you!
We'll be moving our Tuesday Fit In The Park 9.15am class to the slightly later time of 9.45am. Meeting in the usual place, in the middle of the park.
All class passes & pay-as-you-go welcome. We'll be starting at the new time from Tuesday 13 January.
See you there!
We've had quite a number of you ask us to put on an earlier Saturday class. So starting on 10th January, we'll be running a 7.45 to 8.30am Blast Class in South Park Gardens. This is a full body workout in just 45 minutes! We'll meet in the middle of the park near the drinking fountain (the Trinity Road gate will be open).
So if your Saturday mornings mean you can't always get to our 9am sessions, we're getting up a little bit earlier to make sure you don't miss out on your HA fitness workout!
Your class passes & pay-as-you-go are all valid & newcomers will be made very welcome.
Come & give it a go this Saturday!
Wimbledon Fit In The ParkTime to blow away the cobwebs & manage that festive damage!
We're back in action at 9am on Saturday 3 January 2015 in both Wimbledon Park & South Park Gardens.
Join us for a challenging & fun Fit In The Park workout.
In Wimbledon Park we meet near the Revelstoke Road entrance. Just to the right of the carpark (put SW18 5HY into the sat nav. Free parking in the park).
In South Park Gardens, we meet near the Trinity Road entrance (put SW19 8QY into the sat nav. Metered parking on the road).
All welcome!
We can save you from frantic Amazon searches, big queues & crowded shops. Buy your loved one an HA fitness voucher for 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.
Whether it's for a regular exerciser, or someone who'll appreciate being nudged in the right direction, we can help.
The last day we can take orders is Friday 19th December, so get in touch now & make someone smile this Christmas!
As the festivities are getting into full swing, don't forget that we'll still be in the park, working you hard, right up until the 22 Dec. Our last 2 timetabled classes will be:
- Mon 22 Dec: 6.15am Wimbledon Park
- Mon 22 Dec: 9.30am South Park Gardens (Welcoming everyone to this final session)
And then:
- Mon 29 Dec: THE MINCE PIE BURN-OFF!
Sat 3 Jan: Back to it with our full class timetable!
Heather x
Due to popular demand, we've decided to extend our Early Mornings Aren't That Scary Challenge until Christmas. It also now includes our 2 evening classes!
Simply join us at any 3 of the following sessions in 1 week to earn your free class pass:
South Park Gardens: 6.15am on Tues & Thur.
Holy Trinity School: 7.30pm on Mon
Running Club: 7.15pm Wed
Wimbledon Park: 6.15am on Mon, Wed & Fri
The free pass will be given out at the end of each week & can be used at any of our Early Morning sessions only. It will expire on 24 December 2014.
We've heard that some of our Wimbledon Park Buggyfit mums find the Thursday 12 noon finish time a bit tricky. We've also had feedback that a few non-postnatal ladies are interested in joining the class too.
So, from Thursday 27th November, this class will be a Blast Class, suitable for postnatal mums & anyone else who'd like to come along. Babies & children more than welcome to come & play, gurgle, eat & sleep (we don't mind a bit of noise either).
The class will start at 11.00am, meeting in front of the cafe in Wimbledon Park. You'll have the option to leave either at 11.45am or 12noon, depending on you & your little ones schedule.
Many of you have been saying that you'd like to come to our early Wimbledon Park sessions, but when the alarm goes off, it's all too easy to roll over & hide under the duvet.
So we've set-up the Don't Hit Snooze, Grab Your Shoes Club!
It's all about motivating each other to get out of bed & into the Park. You can find out who is going to which classes & tell everyone which ones you'll be committing to.
It's very informal. To join, all you have to do is email me saying that you'd like to share your email address with other people who come to the 6.15am Wimbledon Park sessions. You'll then be able to join in the chat & get motivated!
We're rolling it out in Wimbledon Park. But if you think this would work for you in South Park Gardens, drop me a line & I'll set it up.
