Group Exercise

If you prefer to workout in a group or working out on an exercise machine isn’t for you, we have what you are looking for. We offer a variety of Group Exercise classes ranging from Yoga and Pilates to Pump ’n' Tone and Thai Kick, and for those looking for a bit more of the non-traditional forms of exercise or want to try something different, Latin Rhythms and Dance Beats is sure to get your body movin’ and groovin’: Watch out for our new classes! (see below)

Come and trial our NEW outdoor class starting Tuesday 21 September, Thursday 23 September & Saturday 25 September 2010. 

Accelerate is a new circuits-based class using both conventional and unconventional fitness exercises to challenge participants who want to add variety to their workout routine and challenge themselves within a class environment.

Tuesdays, 6-7pm, starting 21 September - 26 October 2010.

Thursdays, 5.45-6.45pm, starting 23 September - 28 October 2010.

Saturdays, 9-10am, starting 25 September - 30 October.

£25 for the course or £5 per session.

Class to be held within de Stafford Sports Hall or outside if weather permitting.

To book your place in this challenging de Stafford Sports Centre on 01883 344 355. Places are limited, but it may be possible to join later in the course. 

Class descriptions:

Wellbeing: For mind, body and soul. These classes are great for improving posture and flexibility, toning and strengthening, balance and body awareness, giving you that happy tingling feeling.

Core Balance / Core Strength: Pilates-based workout with focus on posture and strengthening the core abdominals, with balance and stretch elements.

Core Pilates / Pilates on the ball: Through Pilates, develop abdominal, back and pelvic musles, alignment, relaxation and body control.

Fit Ball: Use of a large, improving core stability and posture.

Pilates / Pilates 50+: A mat-based class that targets the deep, postural muscles: abdominals, back, spine and pelvic floor, to help improve overall central core stability.

Wellbeing Workout: This holistic workout combines elements of Pilates, Yoga, stretch and relaxation, re-energising, re-focusing and re-tuning the body to give a full sense of wellbing. Ideal for beginners and those returing to exercise.

Yoga: Holistic workout designed to strengthen, stretch and prevent bad posture habits. Yoga also improves mental flexibility and breath awareness.

Yin Yoga: Yoga-based class focusing on the deeper muscles through static, slow-paced postures.

Yang Yoga: Yoga-based class, with a strong dynamic practice, developing practice, developing strength, stamina and flexibility.

High Energy Workouts: For stamina, strength, muscle toning and increasing fitness ability. These classes will get your feet moving and your heart beating.

Aerobics: A high energy dance-style workout set to music.

Aerotone: Easy to follow aerobic workout and toning class, giving you that all over body workout.

Body Tone & Total Abs: A class of two halves! Specialised toning through to complete core workout.

Cardio-box: Punch and kick your way to a stronger body. This hogh-energy, semi-contact aerobic workout uses boxing tecniques to get you moving.

Cardio Trio: An intense cardiovascular workout, combining aerobics, step and circuits to give and all over improved fitness ability.

Hi Lo: This class is a great cardiovascular workout with a bit of floor work too. High and low options will be given throughout.

Introduction to Group Exercise: 4 week cycles to give participants an insight into the range of classes Tandridge Leisure offer, including Body Conditioning, Aerobics, Step and Circuits.

Lunchtime Circuits / Sunday Challenge: This past-paced class is a combination of cardio and resistance exercises - a full body workout!

Legs, Bums & Tums: Exactly what it says on the tin! This classes class focuses on those target areas of the lower body, getting you ready for the beach!

Low 'n' Lively: A low impact, easy to follow aerobic class, constructed with simple routines, and fun, gentle exercises, to encourage mobility, keeping the whole body on the move.

Lunchbreak Trio: For those who like a bit of everything. A mix of aerobics, toning exercises and floor exercises, for an all over body workout.

Pump 'n' Tone: A powerful weights-based class aimed at buring fat and building strength and endurance, (not bulk), in the muslces for theupper and lower body.

Pump & Stomp: Feel the powerful effect of this 90 minute high resistance workout! Tone muslces, burn body fat and improve body fitness, through the use of weights and steps.

Step / Step 'n' Tone / Step 'n' Sculpt: A cardiovascular programme using a height-adjustable step to perform easy to follow routines and a variety of step combinations, providing a high energy cardio workout to music.

Strength & Tone: A safe, low impact class using a range of studio equipment to help improve muscle strength and tone.

Strictly Abs: This class is a definate for those looking for an intense workout focusing on the abdominal and back muscles!

Thai Kick: Push your limits to the next level with this semi-contact, high energy aerobic workout, that promotes strength, co-ordination and flexibility.

Total Body Conditioning: A safe and effective, complete toning and strengthening class, aimed at a whole body approach, improving general fitness and strength.

Specialist: Workouts designed for specific requirements, beacause we care.

50 Low 'n' Lively: Just like Low 'n' Lively,w ith some exercises specifically designed for the more mature.

50  Pilates: Increasing mind and body awareness, strengthening deep abdominals.

Pre & Post Natal: A simple, low impact, music-based exercise class, designed to maintain fitness levels and build strength where necessary, in preperation for and after the birth. (Please make sure that you have had a post natal check from your midwife and received the OK before partaking in any exercise).

Aqua: Water-based workouts. Safe, gentle and fun.

Aqua Fit: A fun, water-aerobic workout to music, improving muscular strength and tone.

Aqua 50 : Suitable for non-swimmers, improve muscle strength and all over fitness. A stress free, low impact workout.

Dance: A fun and energetic workout, challenging your feet and teaching new dance techniques.

Dance Beats: Learn all types of dance styles, from street and jazz, to theatre musicals, in this funky dance class, suitable for both men and women from 16 - 60 .

Latin Rhythms / Latin Aerobics: A class combining elegant movements and beautiful music, improving co-ordination, fitness and confidence.

Urban Funk 'n' Fever: A combination of hip-hop, street dance and aerobics, and effective workout, boosting confidence, co-ordination and balance. Suitable for all ages, 16 years.