Gym and Studios Update

Fitness Class Timetable

Fitness class timetable from 25th May

Click here for the summer fitness timetable from 20th July to 6th September

Any Body Active

Click here for our Any Body Active flier detailing a range of activities to complement Members’ sporting pursuits and enhance their fitness and wellbeing.

Winners of 125 Gym Challenges 

Big congratulations to both Catherine Michie and Nick Paulson-Ellis on being the overall winners of the three monthly gym challenges celebrating 125 years of the Club!

Ricky’s fitness tips on training back

Training your back is essential for building strength, improving posture, and supporting everyday movement. Your back muscles help stabilise your spine, enhance pulling power, and work alongside your core to keep your body balanced. A strong back not only improves performance in the gym and sports but also reduces the risk of injury and makes daily activities such as lifting, carrying, and reaching much easier. Here are three highly effective back exercises:

 

Lat pulldowns

Lat pulldowns are excellent for developing the latissimus dorsi (lats), the large muscles that give your back width. Focus on pulling the bar down towards your upper chest while keeping your chest lifted and shoulders relaxed. This exercise improves upper body strength and helps build a strong, well-balanced back.

 

Seated cable rows

Seated cable rows target the middle back, including the rhomboids and trapezius muscles. Sit tall, keep your chest up, and pull the handles towards your torso while squeezing your shoulder blades together. This movement improves posture, strengthens the upper back, and enhances pulling strength.

 

Back extensions

Back extensions strengthen the muscles of the lower back, glutes, and hamstrings. Perform the movement slowly and under control, lifting your upper body until it is in line with your legs without overextending your spine. This exercise helps improve spinal stability, supports good posture, and reduces the risk of lower back injuries.

 

To find out more and be shown some examples, come and speak to Ricky or any other team members in the gym, we are always happy to help!

Summer is upon us!

 

The summer holidays are the perfect time to focus on your health and wellbeing. With longer days and more flexibility in your schedule, there’s no better opportunity to invest in yourself and make the most of your time at the Club. Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve your fitness, increase your energy levels, or simply stay consistent while your usual routine changes, our Personal Trainers are here to help you achieve your goals. Every session is tailored to your individual needs, ensuring you train safely, effectively, and with confidence.

 

Why choose personal training this summer?
• Stay motivated and accountable throughout the holidays
• Receive a programme tailored specifically to your goals
• Improve strength, fitness, and overall wellbeing
• Learn new exercises and build confidence in the gym

• Feel your best for holidays, sporting activities, and the months ahead

 

Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or looking to take your training to the next level, our experienced Personal Trainers will provide expert coaching, encouragement, and support every step of the way. This summer, make your wellbeing a priority and discover how Personal Training can help you feel stronger, healthier, and more confident.

 

To book a Personal Training session, please email gym@roehamptonclub.co.uk or speak to a member of the Fitness Team in the gym – we’ll be delighted to help you find the right trainer for your goals.

Sound baths

 

Sundays 5-6pm
2nd August
6th September

 

Our monthly sound bath offers a peaceful space to relax, recharge, and reconnect. Each session is a unique experience, with soothing sounds from crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and flutes creating an atmosphere of deep rest and calm. Many people leave a sound bath feeling deeply relaxed, calmer, and refreshed, with a greater sense of overall wellbeing. Individual experiences vary. No experience is needed—just wear comfortable clothing and allow yourself time to rest. Spaces are limited and advance booking is recommended. £20 per person.

 

Important: Sound baths are not suitable during pregnancy, for those with pacemakers, sound-induced epilepsy or other serious medical conditions. If you have any health concerns, please consult your healthcare professional before attending.

 

Single session booking only. Bookings open Monday 6.45am the day after previous sound bath. Cancellations and refunds accepted up to seven days before event. Payment must be made at time of booking. Bookings can now be made at www.roehamptonclub.co.uk via the social events tab, at Health Club Receptionor give the team a call on 020 8480 4245

Parent and Baby Yoga

 

Free classes Thursdays 1–2pm
23rd July

 

Bond and move with your baby while meeting other parents and babies. Learn breathing techniques, relax, stretch, and begin to regain strength.

 

Book now at Reception, give the team a call on 020 8480 4200 or log in and book online via the Members’ website at www.roehamptonclub.co.uk

 

Important Information:
Suitable for babies from 8 weeks to 12 months
Any mothers who have had Caesarean births should not start before 12 weeks.
All parents who have given birth and all babies should have the medical OK from their GP or medical advisors before starting the class (or any form of exercise).
All participants must fill up PARQ form prior attending any class with the Gym team.
For more information, please contact Lucy Carter, Deputy Gym and Studios Manager
at lucy.carter@roehamptonclub.co.uk

Outdoor gym times

After reviewing the initial schedule we have decide to make some changes for a more efficient outdoor gym offering. Please see below.

Monday: 11am-1pm and 4pm-6.30pm
Tuesday: 4pm-6.30pm
Wednesday10am-12pm and 4pm-6.30pm
Friday 10am-12pm
Sunday 10am-12.30pm

Online content updates

Videos of Susanne’s mixed ability Pilates for June are uploaded. Click here to follow our YouTube account where you can access these and previous sessions she has delivered, plus be notified when new videos are added.

Guest fee update – effective Saturday 27th June

We would like to inform Members that, effective from Saturday 27th June 2026, our weekend guest fees will be adjusted. The new weekend guest fees will be aligned with our weekday rates, creating a consistent guest pricing structure throughout the week. Please note that weekend guests are welcome from 2pm onwards only, subject to capacity restrictions. During periods of warm weather and high demand, we recommend calling the Health Club in advance to check whether guest access is available.

New Guest Fees

0–2 years free
3–17 years £9
18–25 years £17.50
26+ years £21

If you have any questions regarding guest access or fees, please contact Stuart Reeks, Health Club Manager at stuart.reeks@roehamptonclub.co.uk

Polite reminders

We understand it can be hot during this period; however, the proper attire is still required to use the gym. You must wear sports clothing, which is not too revealing (not a dress or skirt without sewn in shorts or short shorts without compression shorts underneath) and the correct footwear for the equipment you are using. While you can remove your footwear when working in a specific location you must put it back on when travelling around the gym.

Please remember that bags are not permitted in the gym or at the top the stairs. Tennis bags should be placed into a locker, and smaller bags can either be kept in lockers or the storage available at the base of the stairs to the gym.

Please be mindful of other gym users when you are training. While we understand you may need to use your phones to assist in your workouts, please note that is unfair to use them excessively whilst on equipment as this can cause others unnecessarily long waiting times. Excessive phone use is also unwelcomed during classes, as it is important you are paying full attention to the instructor for your own safety and the safety of others.

Please understand during busy periods it is kind to be mindful of other Members, try not to have lengthy recoveries unless needed and if possible, share equipment with others during your recoveries.

Studios classes are phone free zones, please refrain from using these while participating in a class. If it is an emergency, leave the class and use your phone in a designated phone area.

Remember the importance of wiping down equipment after use when in the gym. This protects yourself and others from becoming unwell and helps to keep the equipment in top shape for you to enjoy! There are cleaning wipes stationed around the gym, but should you struggle to locate one please speak to a member of the team who will be happy to help.

Junior guests using the Gym

Junior gym guests (11-15years old) MUST undergo a gym induction before using the gym or they cannot be admitted for their own safety. If a Member plans to invite a Junior guest, it is advised to contact the Health Club Team and book them in for an induction to be delivered directly before they use the gym. The induction takes 30minutes and will not need to be repeated on subsequent visits.

Personal Training and 1-2-1 Pilates prices 2026

Personal Training

One hour £75.60
Five hours £341.25
Ten hours £640.50
Twenty hours £1,193.85

1-2-1 Pilates

One hour £65.10
12 hours £714

1-2-1 Reformer Pilates

One hour £80.85
Five hours £388.50
Ten hours £777
Twenty hours £1,554

To book a Personal Training session or package please contact the Gym on 020 8480 4235 or email gym@roehamptonclub.co.uk to discuss the right Personal Trainer for you.
If you have any questions, please speak to a member of the Health Club team.
Personal Training session ‘no shows’ or cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will be charged to the Member. If your trainer does not show or cancels within 24 hours a free session will be given to compensate.

Junior gym hours 

Juniors aged 11-16 may use the gym on Friday evenings until 9pm and on Sundays from 10am – 8pm.

Junior gym hours are
10am-6pm Monday to Wednesday
10am-9pm Thursday and Friday
7am-10am and 12pm-8pm Saturday (10am to 12pm adults only)
10am-8pm Sundays

All children aged 11-16 must be supervised by and adult unless they have completed the gym band induction process.

For more information please see Ricky Alexis – Gym and Studios Manager or email Ricky.alexis@roehamptonclub.co.uk

Class Capacities 

We have reduced class capacities for Studio 1 to ensure Member comfort
We will monitor attendance to see if additional classes are required for consistent fully booked classes.
Late arrivals will not be admitted into classes. This is to protect Members from both injury and interruption to their class.

No Shows and Late Cancellations

We are still seeing several late cancellations or no-shows. Action has been taken with Members who are not being considerate to fellow Members by providing enough notice when cancelling or moving bookings.

We politely remind all Members of the Fitness Class booking policy:

◊ Bookings can be made 3 days in advance (from 6.45am daily)
Under all circumstances, please cancel more than 12hrs in advance.
All no shows and late cancellations will be blocked from booking for a 7-day period. This will double for repeat offenders.
Please be careful and considerate when making bookings to ensure you only book one session.
◊ Please book the correct session that you wish to attend.
◊ Please make sure you arrive early for your class.
◊ Please be considerate by not leaving classes early as this can disrupt the class and instructor.
◊ Late arrivals will not be admitted into classes. This is to protect Members from both injury and interruption to their class.

Studio Class descriptions

Ricky Alexis, Gym and Studios Manager – ricky.alexis@roehamptonclub.co.uk