December 2018 Highdown Sport and Leisure Autumn Term Aspire & Achieve News Firstly, I would like to thank everyone who completed the Facilities Survey questionnaire that we circulated last month. The results have been incorporated into our bid to the ESFA for funding to refurbish the sports block. After our bid for funding failed last year, we have revamped our bid and are sitting with fingers and toes crossed that we win when the results come out in April 2019. In the meantime we will strive to maintain the building as operational as possible. We are still open over the festive season so when you feel the need to work off that Turkey and Mince Pies or Christmas Pudding then please do pop in to say hello to the team. It s traditionally a very quiet time in the sports centre so a good time to get in there and feel virtuous at the end of your workout. On behalf of the team, I would like to say thank you for your continued support of HSL and wish you a peaceful and relaxing break over the festive season. Best wishes to all in 2019 Dorothy Company School Business Manager Duty Manager To celebrate the New Year we have a promotion giving a discount out to all new members starting 1 January 2019 and with the option to go to any HSL class free of charge for the first week of joining. Members can use our wonderful gym facilities as well as the pool for only 18.50 per month. This would make for a wonderful Christmas present as it means you can enjoy as many roast potatoes as you would like! Like us on Facebook and Instagram
18.50 a month Only 5 joining fee Rolling contract no tie Very friendly quiet gym Free induction Free four week basic plan New equipment Quiet Pool Personal training for fitness goals Membership Holiday Opening Hours Fitness Suite Saturday 22 December 07:30-15:00 Sunday 23 December 07:30-12:00 Monday 24 December Tuesday 25 December Wednesday 26 December Thursday 27 December 06:00-22:00 Friday 28 December 06:00-22:00 Saturday 29 December 07:30-12:00 Sunday 30 December 07:30-12:00 Monday 31 December 08:00-14:00 Tuesday 1 January Members Swim Times Saturday 22 December 07:30-14:30 Sunday 23 December 07:30-11:30 Monday 24 December Tuesday 25 December Wednesday 26 December Thursday 27 December 06:00-21:30 Friday 28 December 06:00-21:30 Saturday 29 December 07:30-11:30 Sunday 30 December 07:30-11:30 Monday 31 December 08:00-13:30 Tuesday 1 January
Exercise of the month Instructions for Arnold Press 1. Sit on an exercise bench with back support and hold two dumbbells in front of you at about upper chest level with your palms facing your body and your elbows bent. Tip: Your arms should be next to your torso. The starting position should look like the contracted portion of a dumbbell curl. 2. Now to perform the movement, raise the dumbbells as you rotate the palms of your hands until they are facing forward. 3. Continue lifting the dumbbells until your arms are extended above you in straight arm position. Breathe out as you perform this portion of the movement. We recommend doing 10 repetitions, 2-4 sets. Benefits 1. Increases strength in shoulders and works all of the shoulder. 2. Helps with shoulder stability and mobility. 3. Strength in this movement can cross over into over overhead movements such as the overhead press and bench.
EVERYONE WELCOME Pay just 5 for a HS&L class and enjoy the workout! You don t need to be a HS&L member to join the class. prices may vary. Please call to book 0118 9015812 Day Time Class Venue Instructor Monday 16:45-17:45 Boxercise 19:15-20:15 Circuits Sports Hall Amanda Stevens 19:00-20:00 Thai Kickboxing Sifu Frank Tuesday 18:30-19:30 19:30-20:30 Legs Bums Tums Yoga Wednesday 18:00-19:00 Tang Sou Dao (First class free) Sports hall Nazim Gokcezade External Booking 18:30-19:30 Bodyblitz HSL staff Thursday 20:00-21:00 Kickboxing Robby Elson Friday 15:30-16:30 Boot Camp Sports Hall HSL staff 18:00-19:00 Tango Sou Dao Sports hall Nazim Gokcezade 10:00-11:00 Yoga Saturday
Yoga Classes - Kate Cullum Kate is a fully qualified yoga instructor with over 20 years experience teaching Vinyasa and Hatha yoga in and around Caversham and has specialist teaching qualifications in Sports Yoga. With a background in the design industry she brings a creative edge to her sequences keeping classes fun, friendly & relaxed. Students are encouraged to go at their own pace and classes are small so can be adapted to suit you and help you to get the most out of your practice. "My classes are all about making you and your body feel the best it possibly can, to be able to move like you used to!" With a strong focus on the breath & alignment moving through a series of dynamic standing sequences, through to core work and longer seated stretches creating strength & flexibility in the body before finishing with a deep, nourishing relaxation at the end. Classes: Tuesdays 7.30-8.30 Saturdays 10.00-11.00 5 each Members Section Congratulations to John Macphee John has been regularly attending the gym four to five times a week for a minimum of two hours since becoming a member in August. During the past few months while John has been a member at Highdown Sport and Leisure he has become significantly stronger in the weight room, reduced body fat, improved his core strength and can swim like a shark. For John s dedication and the work he has put into his fitness goals we would like to reward him with one month s free gym and swim membership for a family member or friend along with a one off voucher for free use of any of the HSL facilities of his choice. Well done John!! What s your challenge? Share with us and let us help you reach your goals Phone: 0118 901 5812 Email: dutymanager@highdown.reading.sch.uk Address: Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8LR Twitter.com/@highdownsports Facebook.com/HighdownSports/ Instagram highdown.sport.leisure