The Christmas Countdown Has Begun!

Life is going to get busy with parties, school plays, shopping & the usual work/life balance stuff.

But don't let the next 6 weeks slip away into the festive madness. Commit to your health, your fitness and your workouts. You'll feel much better for it. And you'll also be so much more confident wearing that little black dress (slim-fit designer shirt for the guys?)

It's time to plan ahead, commit & book your workouts into your diary now. Check out our timetable & BootCamps coming up in November and December!

Be Proud Of Yourself In January 2017

Stay in shape throughout the party season & you'll thank yourself come the New Year!

We're running all of our Fit In The Park & Buggyfit classes right up until 23 December. Check out our timetable and buy your pass online today.

Heather

Buggyfit at The Baby Show, Olympia!

Buggyfit will be at the Baby Show, Olympia this weekend (21-23 Oct)!

If you'd like tickets to the show, you're welcome to use our PUSHABYE discount code for a 35% reduction on the price.

Heather will be helping on the stall on Friday 21 Oct. If you're one of our regular Buggyfit mums, do pop over and say hi. Or if you're interested in finding out more about postnatal fitness in Wimbledon and South West London, we'd love to have a chat.

We run 4 Buggyfit classes in Wimbledon a week. Check out our timetable for all the details or contact us for more info.

South Park Gardens - See The Sun Rise!

See the sun rise in South Park Gardens with us! We meet near the Trinity Road entrance at 6.15am & finish at either 7.00am or 7.15am every Thursday.

All levels and abilities are welcome. Come & join a great bunch of guys & girls who enjoy working out & having fun in a beautiful park, before breakfast!

Free trials in October for any 6.15am newbies, just drop us a line first.

Wimbledon Park BootCamp - NOVEMBER!

Bookings now open for our November Wimbledon Park BootCamp!

Fun, friendly & challenging! You'll get a full body workout combining strength, cardio, endurance, core & functional movement. All levels & abilities welcome.

Time: 6.15 - 7.00am
Place: Wimbledon Park, near the Revelstoke Road entrance.
Dates:
Mon 31 Oct, Wed 2 Nov
Mon 7 Nov, Wed 9 Nov
Mon 14 Nov, Wed 16 Nov
Fri 18 Nov (bonus session)

Cost:
£45 for the above 6 classes plus a bonus/catch up session on Fri 18 Nov.
£25 for any of the above 3 classes plus a bonus/catch up session on Fri 18 Nov.

Get in touch or book your place today!

Wimbledon's Spine Tinglingly Good Workouts!

The Halloween season is about to kick off, so here are our top 4 reasons why early morning sessions really aren't that scary:

1) It maybe chillingly early, but you'll glow with devilish pride for the rest of the day.

2) There's no need to be scared or afraid of our 6.15am workouts. All abilities are welcome, including beginners.

3) Our classes are friendly, challenging, motivating, rewarding & fun. You'll also hear laughter & the occasional cackle too!

4) Don't worry about what you look like, the parks are empty apart from us at that time. Bed-hair and zombies are warmly welcomed.

Free Trial In October!

Why not join us at our next early morning session? If you're new to our 6.15am classes, you're welcome to join us for a free trial in October at either of our Wimbledon Park (Mon and Wed) or South Park Gardens (Thur) early sessions. Just drop us a line to let us know you'll be coming along.

Don't be a plump pumpkin, join us!

Fit For All Friday!

Everyone is welcome at our Fit For All Friday sessions at 9.30am in South Park Gardens. We have a wide range of clients joining us, including Buggyfit mums, work-from-home-on-Friday people and occasionally a few Dads too. We're happy for you to bring your little ones along to play along side you (they remain your responsibility).

We'll set different levels so that everyone gets a good workout and has some fun too.

You're welcome to use your HA fitness class passes or drop-in for £9. Why not give it a go this Friday? We meet in the middle of the park near the water fountain.

Bank Holiday Opening Hours: Wimbledon Park & South Park Gardens

The HA team are all off doing exciting things over the August Bank Holiday weekend & we're guessing many of you are busy too. There will be no classes from Fri 26 Aug (tomorrow) to Mon 29 Aug inclusive.

However we've decided to put on a special one-off Tues evening class on 30 August in South Park Gardens. It'll be 7.30-8.30pm & everyone is welcome, including our Buggyfit mums & Wimbledon Park gang. Just bring your class passes or do pay-as-you-go (£9).

All of our other Fit In The Park & Buggyfit sessions will be going ahead as normal from Wednesday. Check out our timetable for the details.

Make It Happen!

It's summer holiday time! If you're not going away over the next couple of weeks, make sure you join us in the park. We've got a full timetable for you, with only a couple of changes to our Wimbledon Park early sessions (see below).

All mums are welcome to our Buggyfit classes over the summer, including those with older children. Your little or big ones are welcome to play/sleep/eat/read nearby whilst you train (as always, your children remain your responsibility). Head over to our timetable for all the details.

If our daytime sessions don't work for you, why not join us at 6.15am? You can choose to finish at either 7.00am or 7.15am. When it's warm, there's no better time to exercise than in the cool early in the morning. Before work. Before the rest of the family are up. Before you've managed to think up all those excuses not to do it!

Here's the plan for Wimbledon Park early classes over the next couple of weeks. We hope to see lots of you there tomorrow morning! Come into the park via the Revelstoke Road entrance & you'll see us.

Wimbledon Park Early Classes Next Week...
Mon 1 Aug: 6.15am - 7.00/7.15am
Wed 3 Aug: 6.15am - 7.00/7.15am
Fri 5 Aug: No class
 
And The Following Week...
Mon 8 Aug: 6.15am - 7.00/7.15am
Wed 10 Aug: No class
Fri 12 Aug: 6.15am - 7.00/7.15am
 
All of our other Fit In The Park & Buggyfit sessions will be going ahead as normal over the next few weeks. You can buy your pass online & then pick it up at your next class.
 
Don't forget to apply suncream & squirt some bug spray on (especially for our early morning & evening sessions).
 
Happy Training,
 
Heather

Durnsford Park, Not Wimbledon Park This Week

With the Tennis Championships heading our way, SW19 will soon become the sporting focus of the world again.

During this busy fortnight (27 June to 10 July), all of our classes will continue to run, however this year we'll be temporarily moving out of Wimbledon Park (it's the Council's new policy unfortunately).

So this here's the plan:

Buggyfit postnatal classes will take place in Durnsford Park (see below). We'll be there at our regular times of 9.30am on Wednesdays & 11.00am on Thursdays (29, 30 June & 6,7 July). If you've got older children, bring them along as there is a fantastic little playground!

Fit In The Park 6.15am sessions will meet just outside of the Revelstoke Road Wimbledon Park gates. We'll then be putting you through your paces with some running drills around the grid & surrounding areas. It should be fun & you don't have to be a runner to take part! See you there at 6.15am on Wednesday & Friday.

Fit In The Park Saturday 9.00am classes will also take place in Durnsford Park (see below). We'll be there on 2 & 9 July with some challenging new moves for you!

Durnsford Park is a lovely green area just off Durnsford Road (put SW19 8EY into your sat nav). You'll find street parking (pay-at-machine) on Wellington, Lucien, Gordondale, Havana & Mount Roads. It's a bit further away from where all the action is, so there are no Wimbledon Tennis parking restrictions.

Obviously we do recommend leaving your car at home & giving your workout an extra boost by walking, running or cycling to our classes. However, if you're driving around Wimbledon during the tennis fortnight, it can get very busy, so it's wise to plan in extra travel time. Parking can also be challenging as there are restrictions in place. Go to the Wandsworth & Merton council websites for details. 

All of our South Park Gardens classes will be running as normal. Check out our timetable for full details of all our classes. Be warned though, we've got some great workouts planned & we may even include a tennis theme here & there. We know this is a busy time, but we'd love to see as many of you as possible training with us over the coming weeks. If you need to renew your pass, or buy a pay-as-you-go session, head over to our purchase page.

Happy Training,

Heather

Netwalking On Wimbledon Common

Have time to talk business whilst getting fit. We’ll walk across Wimbledon Common with the occasional stop for a spot of strength training. You can chat to other business people or fire questions at me about exercise & fitness. There will be no set agenda. Just informal networking, fitness & fun.

When: Thursday 28 April 9.30 to 10.45am

Where: Meet and finish at the Windmill café. Great if you want to catch up for a coffee before or after the session. There’s a free carpark & toilets. Full directions & details about the meeting point here.

Who: All levels welcome.  This is a very inclusive & friendly group.  We warmly welcome & support anyone who may feel slightly intimidated or scared about joining an exercise class.  This isn’t bootcamp!

Why: You’ll come away feeling healthy, inspired & energised!

How much: Just £5 which will be donated to the Starfish Charity

What to wear on your feet: Trainers or walking boots. Wellies will be OK if you’re used to walking in them.

What to wear on your legs: Tracksuit bottoms, walking trousers, running tights, leggings etc.

What to wear on your top: Ideally a sports bra (for ladies) underneath a couple of tops. It’s good to have a few layers so that you can take things off as you warm up. A waterproof jacket or coat will be good too.

Anything else: In this weather, you probably won’t need to carry water with you, but having either a drink in your car or money for the café afterwards would be a good idea.

Sign up: Just drop us a line to book your place. Then bring a fiver along on the day!

Happy Christmas!

We're now on our Christmas break. We'll be back in action on Saturday 2nd January 2016, when we'll be running 2 special classes:

8.00am in Wimbledon Park
9.30am in South Park Gardens

Everyone welcome. Our normal timetable will resume on Monday 4th January.

Best wishes

Heather

BodyRock BootCamp Jan 2016!

Kick-off your New Year's resolutions at our new-style BodyRock BootCamp in January.

Training over 5 consecutive mornings, you'll get a full body workout, combining strength, cardio, endurance, core & functional movement.

We'll bring a variety of different kit along to keep it fun, help you scorch calories & challenge you up from head to toe.

Mon to Fri, 6.15 - 7.00am

11 - 15 Jan, Wimbledon Park
18 - 22 Jan, South Park Gardens

Early Bird Discount! £40 for each 5-day Bootcamp if booked before 22 December 2015 (regular price £45).

Book your place now!

Class Price Increases

Our class prices will be going up slightly. They will be:

Drop-in: £9
10 classes: £75 (£7.50 a class)
20 classes:  £125 (£6.25 a class)

We'll be switching over to the new prices at 8pm on Dec 23. You can save & buy your class online now (even if you have some still left) at the current price. We'll then give you your pass when you're ready to start using it.

Give The Gift Of Fitness This Christmas!

We want to save you from frantic Amazon searches, big queues & crowded shops. Buy your loved one an HA fitness voucher this 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.

Have you seen our new hoodies & technical t-shirts? We'd love to see all our clients wearing them in the park next year & they'd make a great pressie (easy to wrap too!).

So whether you need a gift for a regular exerciser, or someone who'll appreciate being nudged in the right direction, we can help.

Head over to our purchase page for some stress free shopping. Drop us a line if you need any help with sizes etc. Free delivery on all orders!

Cardio Before Christmas

December is a busy month. Let's admit it, workouts tend to get skipped & lots of yummy festive calories are consumed.

But with a little bit of planning & self-motivation it is possible to start the New Year feeling fit, not fat.

We're running our Wimbledon Fit In The Park & Buggyfit classes right up until Tuesday 22 December. We've got early morning classes, weekend sessions & indoor evening workouts to choose from. So act now. Don't put it off until January!

Check out our class to find a class that suits you.

Then join us in the park & let exercise be your festive stress reliever this December.

Heather x

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

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.

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!

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!