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Spaces Available at Our Parent/Child Exercise Class- Squats with Tots!

January 13, 2020 by Frances Greenwood Leave a Comment

Did you know we have a class perfect for keeping fit whilst caring for you children?

Join Becca on Tuesdays at 10-11am at Penistone Leisure Centre for a workout whilst your child(ren) have fun playing! The class is different every week, with a variety of exercises to keep your fitness up. There are toys available for the kids to play with, or they can join in with the exercises. The workout is around 45mins, then there is a 15 minute craft activity for the children and some social time for the parents/carers!

The class costs £5, for more information please contact Becca on 07962142929.

Calling all Stay at Home Parents…

November 11, 2019 by Frances Greenwood Leave a Comment

We have a brilliant solution to the ‘how to get your workout in?’ quandry that many of us face!

Come along on Tuesday mornings from 10-11am to ‘Squats with Tots! It’s a parent and child (or grandparent, carer etc) fitness class that you are welcome to bring your child/children along to!

The class consists of a 40 minute workout, and space for the children to play with a variety of toys etc whilst you do your thing! It doesn’t matter if your child joins in, shouts, cries, you need to stop to see to them etc, as everyone’s in the same boat! At the end of the workout, there’s time for a drink and chat, and fun crafts for the kids to do!

Classes cost £5 including the kids activities too.

To book, or ask questions, please contact Vicky/Becca on 07446873815

Looking For an Effective Cardio Workout? Try Circuits!

October 13, 2019 by Frances Greenwood Leave a Comment

Did you know we have Circuit Training classes at Penistone Leisure Centre- On Mondays at 6pm and 7pm, and Thursdays at 6pm.

Circuit Training is run by Eric Feek, who makes sure that no two classes are ever the same! You won’t get bored of this workout.

Circuits starts off with a warm up of running and stretching, and moves on to changing activities of strength and cardio exercises including but not limited to- burpees, squats, press-ups, kettlebell swings, rope work, weights, body weight exercises, skipping and more!

This class is perfect if you’re wanting to boost your training or get fitter quickly! It’s suitable for anyone, as each person can work to their own ability/fitness level.

It’s a really friendly class and Eric makes sure everyone feels welcome! It’s £3 per class, but your first class is free! So why not come along and give it a try!

Hands up if you love Circuits!

Clubbercise Starts Again From Today!

May 7, 2019 by Frances Greenwood Leave a Comment

We’re delighted to say that Clubbercise is back at Penistone Leisure Centre! Kelly is bringing the party to us two days a week! Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm in the main hall and Thursdays 5:45-6:45pm in the back room.

Clubbercise is like a night out, but a work out! Glow sticks, disco lights, banging club classics and dancing… And best of all, it’s in the dark, so no need to worry if you’re doing it ‘right’ or not!

For more information or to book onto coming sessions, please contact Kelly on 07708931231.

Love Yourself Healthy x

February 15, 2019 by Beverley Addy Leave a Comment

Happy Valentine’s Day – As we hit Valentine’s Day this week our headline message is Love Yourself Healthy.

So, we have quizzed two of our voluntary gym instructors on their favourite exercises, food and general workout tips to give you some ideas on just how to Love Yourself Healthy and we will be sharing them over the next six weeks.

First up – meet our voluntary gym instructor Richard Metham, age 36, from Millhouse Green.

He has two daughters aged six and two and has been an instructor since he was 21, when he started at a gym in Sheffield.

He began using Penistone Leisure Centre as it gave him chance to work out away from his working environment as an instructor in other gyms and he’s used it ever since it reopened. He currently works as assistant manager for Penistone Grammar School leisure centre

Richard became an instructor as he likes to do things with the local community. His children have also reaped the benefits of the leisure centre with Swegway and skating sessions, so he likes to put something back. Outside of the gym, Richard keeps fit by walking his dog and his two children keep him busy ‘none stop’ now he has given up his regular 6-a-side football.

Richard said: “I like to change my routines. I work out Monday, Wednesday and Friday and I like to make each workout different. Variety is a key factor, changing things every so often, moving through different exercises for different muscle groups. You might concentrate on three or four for a number of months, but changing makes it more interesting and keeps you motivated.

“I like to say, ‘go heavy or go home’ when I’m working out. It’s not about the number of times you do something, it’s about the quality of your work out.”

So what does Richard like to do in his workout?

BICEP CURL

“It is just a favourite of mine. It’s a concentrated exercise. It gets muscles working. It works on a smaller muscle group. It gives you a get go. It’s one I always start on. The reason I start on it is an isolated exercise, but it hits major muscles. Then I move on to a larger muscle group, like the chest press or a back exercise. I like to start and finish on an arm exercise.”

For an alternative or complementary exercise to the bicep curl, try a tricep extension.

TOP TIP – “Steady progression and work at your own pace. If something starts to feel easy don’t ‘cheat it’ put the weights up or results will slow down,” said Richard.

Let the leisure centre help you Love Yourself Healthy. Join our gym with weights and cardio rooms – £2 day pass, £5 week pass, £17.50 month pass. No contract, simply take an induction (followed by your first session for free) to be able to use the gym whenever it’s open – click for opening times.

Request an induction on line today – click here.