Gym and Studios Update

Fitness Class Timetable

Click here for the fitness timetable from 7th 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.

Nicole on the importance of stretching

As we age, our bodies naturally lose some flexibility, joint mobility, and muscle elasticity. Stretching isn’t just a warm-up or cool-down – it’s a key habit for staying active, reducing aches, and maintaining independence over time.

The importance of stretching as you age

• Maintain mobility and balance, lowering the risk of falls
• Reduce stiffness and joint pain, especially after long periods of sitting
• Improve posture, which can decline with weaker muscles and tight joints
• Enhance circulation and recovery, making daily activities feel easier
• Even a few minutes a day can make a noticeable difference in how your body feels and moves.

The best stretches for older adults

Focus on gentle, controlled movements – never forcing a stretch.

1. Neck side stretch
Slowly tilt your head toward one shoulder, hold, then switch. Helps relieve neck tension and improve range of motion.

 

2. Chest opener
Clasp your hands behind your back and gently lift your arms while opening your chest. Great for posture and counteracting rounded shoulders.

 

3. Seated hamstring stretch
Sit tall, extend one leg, and hinge forward slightly. This supports walking mechanics and eases lower-back strain.

 

4. Calf stretch
Step one foot back and press the heel down. Strong, flexible calves support balance and ankle stability.

 

5. Hip flexor stretch
In a gentle lunge or standing stance, shift weight forward to stretch the front of the hip. Especially important if you sit often.

 

6. Cat-cow stretch
On hands and knees, alternate rounding and arching your back. This keeps the spine mobile and relieves stiffness.

 

A simple habit with big benefits

Aim to stretch most days, holding each stretch for 20–30 seconds while breathing deeply. Consistency matters more than intensity. Over time, stretching can help you move with more ease, confidence, and comfort – at any age.

Hydro spin and circuits

 

With the bikes being in the pool, these classes are high-energy cardio with low-impact resistance, where the water supports the knees, ankles and hips, helps regulate body temperature while working out and suitable for all abilities, wherever you are just starting or looking for a new challenge.

 

Offering a variety of styles with different hydro coaches, you will find one that will make you come back for more.

 

Tuesday 11am with Susanne
Wednesday 9.30am with Na Young
Friday 11am with Ayesha
Sunday 8.10am with Ayesha

 

Booking available three days in advance. Log in and book online via the Members’ website or call the team on 020 8480 4245.
For any queries, email stuart.reeks@roehamptonclub.co.uk

Tai Chi: for arthritis and fall prevention

 

Wednesday afternoons at 3pm

 

Improve balance, flexibility and mobility through gentle Tai Chi movements designed to support joint health, reduce stiffness and help prevent falls. Suitable for all abilities and perfect for those with little or no previous Tai Chi experience.
Movements are performed at a comfortable, supportive pace.

 

Book up to three days in advance at Health Club Reception, call 020 8480 4245 or login and book via the Members’ website.

 

For more information, please contact Kyle Gillingham, Group Exercise Coordinator at kyle.gillingham@roehamptonclub.co.uk

Forever Strong

 

Wednesdays 2pm to 2.45pm with Nicole in Studio Two

 

Join our fun, welcoming strength-based class designed specifically for adults aged 60+. Using a range of light-to-moderate weights and functional movements, the session focuses on building strength, improving balance, coordination and mobility, and helping you feel stronger and more confident in everyday life.

 

Book up to three days in advance at Health Club Reception, call 020 8480 4245 or login and book via the Members’ website

 

For more information, please contact Kyle Gillingham, Group Exercise Coordinator at kyle.gillingham@roehamptonclub.co.uk

Sound Baths

 

Sundays 5-6pm
4th October
1st November
6th December

 

Step into a space of calm and immerse yourself in the soothing landscape of sound. Gentle vibrations from a gong, crystal bowls, and chimes help quiet the mind, ease tension, and support deep relaxation.

 

Each session offers a chance to slow down and reset – though each person’s response is unique. Beginners are welcome; simply be present, get comfortable, and allow the sound to do the work. £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 Reception or give the team a call on 020 8480 4245

Parent and Baby Yoga

 

Free classes Wednesdays 12.45–1.45pm

 

23rd September
7th and 21st October

 

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

 

Book your free sessions now at Health Club Reception, give the team a call on 020 8480 4245 or log in and book online via the Members’ website

 

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 Kyle Gillingham, Group Exercise Coordinator at kyle.gillingham@roehamptonclub.co.uk

Free Gym Induction and Programme

 

A gym induction is a personalised session that introduces you to the Club’s gym. Conducted by a qualified fitness trainer, it covers gym environment, safe and effective equipment use, and advice tailored to your individual goals. You’ll receive expert recommendations to support your fitness journey, helping you exercise with confidence while using our state-of-the-art equipment.

 

A gym programme is a bespoke exercise plan designed to help you achieve your individual health and fitness goals through safe, effective, and progressive training. Created by a fitness trainer following a consultation, each programme is tailored to your experience, lifestyle, and objectives. You are entitled to regular reviews at three-month intervals to ensure the programme evolves as you progress, maintaining motivation and delivering measurable results.

 

To book in for these complimentary services, speak to a member of the Gym Team, or send an email to gym@roehamptonclub.co.uk

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.

Polite reminders

Juniors must collect their wristbands from before entering the gym keep them on at all times to ensure the team can keep safe within the gym environment. 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.

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