The Pickaquoy Centre Trust is a registered Scottish Charity No: SC02 8833ISSUE 2 • FEBRUARY 2016

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Cycle ExpressBring your motivation and energy for a quick half hour of cycle fit and enjoy a morning workout.

BodyCombatBodyCombat combines moves and stances from a range of self-defence disciplines like karate and boxing into an energetic routine. Music and choreography create a fierce, fun experience which raises fitness levels while reducing fat and cholesterol.

Cycle FitA fun, cardiovascular indoor cycling workout that guarantees you will improve your fitness and leave you on a high!

Fit ‘n’ 50+A safe and effective low impact workout with seated strength work to fun, motivating music.

Step WorkoutThe ultimate step class combining simple yet effective choreography with abdominal work.

ZumbaZumba combines motivating music with unique moves and combinations making this a fantastic dance-based fitness workout. Zumba is a fun aerobic workout suitable for people of all ages.

BodyPumpThis strength endurance workout incorporates barbells and adjustable weights with highly motivational music to maximise the experience and delivers a fantastic all over body workout.

CircuitsThis 40 minute class will provide you with a full body workout focusing on a number of fitness elements including; muscular endurance, strength, anaerobic conditioning and mobility. The intensity varies from week to week with a lower intensity session every fourth week to allow for recovery and to provide variety.

GRIT SeriesHigh Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) in three styles. GRIT Strength – uses weights and bodyweight exercises to increase tone strength and fitness. GRIT Plyo – explosive agility training to help build a lean athletic body. GRIT Cardio – intensive bodyweight exercises to rapidly burn fat and improve cardiovascular fitness.

MetafitA 30 minute carefully choreographed blast designed to obliterate calories and create lean functionally strong bodies. It’s the 30 minute work out that lasts for 24 hours!

Cycle SculptA combination of 30 minutes of CycleFit and 30 minutes of strength and conditioning work. Great for those wanting cardio and conditioning in one class.

Tabata CircuitsTabata is a well proven and researched method of improving aerobic and anaerobic systems, it follows the HIIT protocol but can be adapted so that you can overload on muscular endurance exercises as well making it uniquely suited to targeting muscle groups for a hypertrophy effect.

Yoga for StrengthAstanga Yoga is an ancient yet evolving art of Yoga using the union of mind, body and breath to improve strength, stamina and flexibility through a dynamic flow of yoga postures (Asanas)

BodyBalanceBodyBalance gives individual focus on flexibility, strength and controlled breathing combining Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi, leaving you feeling relaxed and renewed.

Fitness YogaThe flowing routines carried out to music can improve cardio vas-carried out to music can improve cardio vas- to music can improve cardio vas-cular fitness and increase stamina as well as providing a balanced fitness routine. Breathing with movement massages the organs acting as a detox and is scientifically proven to reduce the effect of stress.

Hatha YogaA combination of physical and mental exercises which promote flexibility, reduce stress and increase stamina and strength.

PilatesPilates is aimed at lengthening and strengthening the core muscles groups. This class will help you with joint mobility and will also help align your posture and breath-control.

Aqua WalkingWith the pool set at a level height this allows a low impact exercise option, it reduces stress on joints and is great for rehabilitation. The class is not instructor led.

Aqua ZumbaA safe, challenging, water-based workout that’s cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, exhilarating beyond belief. Take the Zumba party to the pool!

Powerswim Powerswim is a short intensive class designed to fit into your lunch hour or when you are short of time. Powerswim is designed for adults who want to improve their swim stroke, technique and fit-ness level within a coached environment. This class is more suited to advanced swimmers.

Skills & DrillsDesigned to help adults develop their stroke technique and improve fitness. This session is instructor led and is more suited towards swimmers who can swim lengths but require more work on their technique.

class descriptions

For all up-to-date information on classes, visit us on

www.pickaquoy.co.uk or call 01856 879900

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things to rememberWear cool, comfortable, practical sports clothingOnly wear the appropriate foot attire (except for mind-body classes)Respect other users – switch off your mobileKeep hydrated – bring a water bottleObtain help from the instructor if you need itUse and replace equipment safelyTickets should be shown to the instructor when you arrive

2 people are better than one – invite a friend!

Members can book up to 14 days in advanceUse a debit/credit card to book by phone if you are not a registered userSet yourself up for the class – arrive 10 minutes earlyIf you need to cancel, please give 24 hours notice Collect your ticket at least 10 minutes before the start of your class

Studio 1 Cycle Express7.15am – 7.45am

BodyPump9.30am – 10.15am

BodyBalance10.30am – 11.30am

BodyCombat5.30pm – 6.30pm

Zumba6.45pm – 7.30pm

GRIT Cardio* 7.45pm – 8.15pm

Pool Powerswim12.45pm – 1.15pm

Aqua Walking2pm – 3.30pm

Studio 1 Fit ‘n’ 50+10am – 11am

Yoga for Strength12pm – 12.45pm

BodyPump1.10pm – 1.45pm

BodyPump5.30pm – 6.15pm

Step Workout6.30pm – 7.30pm

BodyBalance7.45pm – 8.30pm

Other Circuits (Arena)

7.05am – 7.45amPilates (Grainbank)

6.15pm – 7.15pmPilates (Grainbank)

7.15pm – 8pm

Studio 1 Cycle Express7.15am – 7.45am

Hatha Yoga10am – 11am

MetaFit1.10pm – 1.40pm

Cycle Fit5.30pm – 6.15pm

BodyCombat6.30pm – 7.30pm

GRIT Strength*7.45pm – 8.15pm

Pool Powerswim7.15am – 7.45am

Skills & Drills12.45pm – 1.15pm

Studio 1 Circuits7.05am – 7.45am

Fit ‘n’ 50+10am – 11am

Yoga for Strength*12pm – 12.45pm

BodyPump1.10pm – 1.45pm

Zumba5.30pm – 6.15pm

BodyPump6.30pm – 7.30pm

Fitness Yoga7.45pm – 8.30pm

Pool Aqua Walking12.30pm – 2pm

Studio 1 Cycle Sculpt9.30am – 10.30am

BodyBalance10.45am – 11.30am

Tabata Circuits12.15pm – 1pm

BodyCombat5.30pm – 6.15pm

Zumba6.30pm – 7.15pm

GRIT Plyo*7.30pm – 8pm

Other Hatha Yoga (Grainbank)

6pm – 7pm

Pool Skills & Drills5.30pm – 6pm

Studio 1 BodyPump4pm – 5pm

Other Fitness Yoga (Grainbank)

11am – 12pm

Pool Aqua Zumba4.45pm – 5.30pm

strengthcardio aquamind – body

BOOKING POLICY: Members can book classes up to 14 days in advance, registered users can book up to 7 days in advance. Bookings can be made at Reception or at www.pickaquoy.co.uk/online-bookings

CANCELLATION POLICY: If you need to cancel a class booking please give 24 hours notice otherwise a late cancellation fee will be applied.

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cardioInclude some cardio

training in your weekly routine and you will feel

energised and alive! Cardio training will

ensure your heart and lungs get a work out!

strengthBoost your

energy levels, improve your

mood and shift body fat.

Better, stronger, leaner!

mind – bodyThese classes aim to

improve your flexibility, awareness and

mindfulness, paying particular attention to

body alignment, breathing and energy.

aquaBring some fun into your work out and step into the pool!

Working out in water enables you to perform

movements with reduced impact on joints.

*Classes start week commencing 29 February.