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start times are conveniently early - i.e. 17.40 or 18.00. And it’s cheap! Sarah pays £25 a month and does about 6 or 7 classes a week. No hidden extras - the cost is completely transparent. Contact: 0207 697 9768 www.classbase.co.uk


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Drake’s Gym 1 Pardon Street EC1V 0LR .


ormer sprinter and Human Movement Science graduate Bert Stemarthe set up Drake’s Gym (behind Goswell Rd/Clerkenwell Rd junction) in 1999 so he could work with similarly minded personal trainers and clients wanting their expertise – an unusual move at the time. During the ‘90’s he worked at Holmes Place (pre- Virgin Active), witnessing the transition of personal training from high-end, outsourced niche speciality to much larger in-house service delivered by all sorts of different staff.


Sprinting is the second most powerful exercise after the weight lifting snatch and when competing Bert used to train for fifteen hours a week. He has been recommended by Barbican neighbour, Paul Bostock, who has trained with him weekly for some years and enjoys the variety of thoughtfully arranged exercises sessions.


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Golden Lane Leisure Centre - Adults swimming lessons.


ou are never too old to swim. Whether you’re a complete beginner or need to improve your technique, adult Swim School is for you.


Non-swimmer - those who are frightened of water and are complete beginners – Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:00pm Intermediate - those who are able to swim but are inefficient in their stroke technique – Tuesdays 7:00 – 7:30pm Advanced - those who are able to swim well but still need some tuition on stroke technique, speed or stamina – Tuesdays 7:00 – 7:30pm


10 week terms £72.00 total – discount available for City residents.


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I have thoroughly enjoyed the advanced 7-7.30pm Tues class and seen major technique improvements. Swim School also offers private adult lessons (group or 1-2-1) – can be used for those wishing to train for an event. 1-2-1 lessons are £22.50 for half an hour session.


For booking please e-mail robyn.phillips@fusion-lifestyle.com


Virgin Active Barbican - Swim


ifeguards across the area say up to 80% of swimmers have poor technique – consequences can be stress on the spine and shoulders. VA Barbican’s Resident Swim Coach, Rachel, teaches 30 minute private lessons for gym members in the 25 metre pool - all-abilities . As a personal trainer too, she can assist you with a supporting gym program. Contact reception to book. Professional Triathlete, Team GB Coach and longtime VA Personal Trainer, Jez Robinson, specializes in coaching long distance swimmers (among his varied client-base). He’s currently coaching a channel crossing and Gibraltar to Morrocco swim (16km) and clients queue for his PT services. For the serious athletes, Jez works on a 4 week training schedule where rest and stress management are just as important as exercise. He emphasizes the importance of varied exercise – if time’s a problem take advantage of the VA Barbican daily 20 minute Fast Classes. Also, as we get older weight training becomes more important. Virgin Active Barbican, 97 Aldersgate Street, EC1A 4JP Tel: 0207 374 0091 www.virginactive.co.uk/en/clubs/barbican


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Golden Lane Health & Fitness - Young at Heart


oung at Heart is a popular physical activity program for those aged 50 and over, Offering over 20 hours of activity - heavily subsidised - per week, including swimming (6-9am Tuesday mornings and 10:30-12:00noon on Thursdays). Come and join us. For more information visit http://www.fusion- lifestyle.com/centres/Golden_Lane_Sport_and _Leisure/Community/Young_at_Heart Golden Lane Sport & Fitness, Fann Street, EC1Y 0SH. Tel: 020 7250 1464


Judo for juniors & adults


ue Webster has thirty years experience as a coach running Judo for juniors (14yrs & under) Betty Brunker Hall Tues 5.30-6.30pm; Finsbury Leisure Centre Sat 10-noon and for adults (over 15yrs) Betty Brunker Hall Wed 7-8.30pm. Both Sue and her colleague Ryan are experts in their field and their commitment to the sport is inspiring. Contact: www.finsburyjudoclub.co.uk/how- to-start or email: suew@hotmail.com


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experience”. Treatments include: Swedish, deep tissue, aromatherapy, relaxation, Indian head, lymphatic drainage.


For my 60 minute deep tissue massage of shoulders, neck and upper back (stressed from swimming, martial arts and yoga), Maxine used coconut oil with arnica balm. I’m sensitive to the cold and appreciated her using a hot stone intermittently to warm the muscles. She quickly finds and treats tension that, if left, can lead to pain, reduced movement and injury. I exercise intensively, so prefer strong massage pressure. Maxine varies all aspects of the massage depending on the individual. I found the massage therapeutic (my main aim) and relaxing. To book an appointment call/text Maxine 07968 842 840.


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