Pilates is a gentle and unique form of exercise that conditions the whole body by improving strength, body awareness and alignment, flexibility, balance and coordination. Great for beginners and all fitness levels. To book your place, please visit the Wellbeing Booking portal HERE

An early morning high intensity dynamic total body workout for all exercise levels. To book your place please visit the Wellbeing Booking portal HERE

“HOP” is the original dumbbell workout and remains the only group exercise workout that can measurably bring your upper body and lower body into fitness and energy balance. Far more than just another studio workout – Hour of Power® is a vitality strategy for life!

What to expect:

Hour of Power is an effective cardio class where you add light resistance to the upper body – using dumbbells – and sometimes has been likened to ‘Spinning’ for the upper body. You can manage the intensity of the class by choosing anywhere from 0.5kg right up to 10kg.

Beginners wouldn’t normally go higher than 1kg and would stay with this weight for several weeks to allow their strength and fitness to adapt. Most don’t go higher than 2-3kg once they have adapted, and even the fittest generally don’t go higher than 5kg. It is not about the weight, but using your energy effectively and improving your endurance.

Hour of Power is low impact, and designed to cater for most fitness abilities. You are encouraged to manage your intensity by resting and recovering when you feel you need it.

It’s not about keeping up with others, but working within yourself and getting in ‘Your Zone’.

Expect to burn anywhere between 300kcal to 700+kcal, depending on the intensity you decide to work at. With regular participation you can enjoy improved cardio fitness, greater strength and endurance, including a stronger core.

Feel free to contact Chris (christian.regis@gcs.ac.uk) to have a chat about your fitness goals, and see if the Hour of Power can help you.

So if you want to improve your fitness, help burn fat and get stronger, then book your place, please visit the Wellbeing Booking portal HERE

The College has its own dedicated Fitness Club Teams chat for employees to keep up to date with all the activities going on in relation to fitness, both in work time and outside of work. Please visit GCS Fitness Club to join the chat and find out more.

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Swimming sessions are currently being held in the National Pool in Swansea on Sunday morning. You can either join the beginners or intermediate lane where you will receive tuition and coaching based around your ability. These sessions are suitable both for those who want help to prepare for an event or to simply improve your technique and fitness. To find out more contact Daniel.Jones@gcs.ac.uk.

Cold Water Dipping is one of the newest trends of latter years, and participants claim it gives you more energy, better sleep, improved focus, reduces stress, strengthens your immune system and creates a better mindset. But why not find out for yourself? Please visit the Wellbeing Booking portal HERE to find out when the next session is taking place

GCS offer staff discounted membership to the Sports Centre, starting at £60 per year for an individual and £150 per year for family membership. Staff membership includes access to:

  • Full use of the gym and power room 7 days a week
  • Free badminton court hire
  • Free access to out of working hours and weekend fitness classes

To find out more, contact Claire.Bickford@gcs.ac.uk

 

Whether you want to run your first 5k or improve your 10k and beyond, you will be able to run with like-minded people with similar abilities and aspirations. To find out more contact Christian.regis@gcs.ac.uk

There are a mix of rides to suit all abilities, including “Any Bike Bike Rides” aimed as a relaxed social ride on traffic calm or traffic free routes and are suitable for all fitness levels. We also offer more club level challenging rides. To find out more contact Christian.regis@gcs.ac.uk