THE VERDICT Dawn Tuckwell shares her fi rst person experience of visiting the three clubs….
Heartcore The Fulham studio has a very relaxed feel about it – there’s no reception desk, but someone from the team is there to welcome you on arrival. It feels more like a home from home than a gym, especially downstairs in the changing rooms with bare brick walls, wooden floors, candles and butler sinks. Downstairs is also home to the spacious TRX studio. The pilates class takes place in the
airy upstairs studio which houses 10 of Schuring’s custom-made CoreFormers – these are much more robust than reformers I’ve seen before. Schuring explains that she has designed these specifi cally so they are sturdy enough to support the weight of exercises that comprise Heartcore’s full-body workout. The hour-long class is challenging
but great fun, and we do exercises I’ve never done in a standard pilates class. With a small group of eight, Schuring is able to check technique
“The hour-long class is challenging but great fun, and we do exercises I’ve never done in a standard pilates class”
and make adaptations according to our ability. This training isn’t for the faint-hearted, but judging by the members in the class it works and they all seem hooked. I know I am.
Movers & Shapers Queen’s Park has a similar feel to the other Movers & Shapers studios – light, bright and friendly. My first visit consists of an initial consultation with a trainer, where measurements such as height, weight, body fat and muscle mass are taken using Tanita scales. I
then complete a questionnaire about my exercise history before we discuss and set my personal goals. I return later that day to take
part in a dynamic Power Plate class
“Most people look as though they’ve come in on their way home from work, and half an hour later their workout is done”
that incorporates power bags and medicine balls. I also try a circuit class in the functional zone – and lots of clients do the same. Both classes are great fun and our instructor, Lenka, is careful to check everyone’s form throughout and make sure we’re all pushing ourselves. The variety of exercises and equipment used keep us all engaged and before we know it, it’s time to cool down. The concept makes complete
sense – most people look as though they’ve come in on the way home from work, and half an hour later their workout is done.
TRAIN Fitness My TRAIN experience starts with a detailed questionnaire completed prior to my first visit, so my coach can tailor our first meeting to my needs. I was then invited to my assessment session, which included a detailed body composition analysis and functional movement screen.
My coach asks lots of questions
about each element of my lifestyle in order to create my own ‘client matrix’. This process seems more detailed than many consultations I’ve had previously, reinforcing the holistic approach that TRAIN takes to improving overall health. We agree a set of goals –
improved movement, weight loss and improved strength. To make sure I achieve these I will receive three one-to-one sessions a week with my coach, as well as a range of supplements. I will also take part in one virtual fi tness fx class each week – I can’t wait to start! TRAIN is much more than a hi-
tech microgym that also offers great classes: the personal service provided by Scrivener’s holistic programme is second to none. This system is for the seriously committed individual, with the cash to spare. ●
Dawn Tuckwell
September 2014 © Cybertrek 2014
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