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Portobello Green Fitness Club
NEW YEAR – SAME OLD YOU?
SORT IT OUT... at the Club that’s
different!
Don’t bore yourself by
joining one gym...
Join 85 gyms, 60
pools and 1000’s of
classes...
Join us and use them all!
AT PORTOBELLO, THE CLUB THAT’S
DIFFERENT
IS NOW PART OF LONDON’S
LARGEST LEISURE NETWORK
DIFFERENT DEAL!
DIFFERENT FEEL! DIFFERENT QUALITY!
Check out our Special deals...50% Discount on
Membership this January:
Membership includes: FREE classes, FREE towels, FREE
five introductory personal training sessions AND... FREE SQUASH COURTS (if you
play – we can arrange lessons if you don’t at a very reasonable
price...) – and after your exertions you can relax in our saunas and steam
rooms – both male and female changing suites including their own dedicated
saunas and steam rooms... so what are you waiting for – “come in and
see us, and we’ll make you feel fine”... and look great!
AND THAT’S NOT ALL THIS JANUARY... WHY NOT JOIN
WITH A FRIEND FOR A GREAT COUPLES DEAL? YOU SAVE MONEY and GET A GYM BUDDY TO
HELP KEEP YOUR MOTIVATION HIGH!
AND... REMEMBER, REMEMBER, REMEMBER: WE HAVE ALL-NEW
EQUIPMENT IN THE GYM, YES WE’VE REPLACED ALL THE CARDIO AS
WELL...
COME AND TRY THOSE NEW MACHINES AND
FEEL THE DIFFERENCE – Once you’ve tried them NOTHING ELSE WILL
DO!
...AND THERE’S OUR GREAT NEW
INTEGRATED CHANGING SUITES – INCLUDING SAUNA & STEAM ROOM!
PLUS... AN ALL-NEW STUDIO PROGRAMME, plus all the
classic Portobello Specialities INCLUDING: CAPOEIRA, PILATES, TAI CHI, 3 LEVELS
OF ASTANGA YOGA AND MUCH MORE!
So join Portobello’s best club, it’s the
place to be, whether you just want to work up a sweat in our gym or free-weights
room or you fancy flexing that body with capoeira, pilates, yoga or dance
classes... whatever you want, we’ll get you started on a programme
that’s perfect for you with those FIVE FREE TRAINING SESSIONS! ...AND as a
member you get FREE TOWELS whenever you visit, FREE USE of our SQUASH COURTS and
ALL CLASSES FREE, plus of course the gym, saunas and steam rooms...A great
social programme ...and MUCH, MUCH MORE...
Call 020 8960 2221 or 8962 5753 to find out
more!
...OR Why not email us RIGHT NOW for more information and to make
an appointment to come in and take a look around - Come and give us a try!
We’re just a click away EMAIL US NOW at... latestdeals@pgfc.org.uk
For
more on the London Fitness Network see www.londonfitnessnetwork.org
AND if you don’t want to join, don’t
forget you can still visit our three treatment rooms. We have numerous
therapists and masseurs offering everything from Swedish massage to Ayurvedic
therapies and hopi ear candles (just not ALL at the same time...). Or why not
take a look at our pay as you go classes and courses (details below) OR play
squash – a court for two players off-peak is only £10 per session!
Club day-passes (include gym and classes) £15
FOR ALL YOUR FITNESS NEEDS – FIND OUT WHAT
WE’VE GOT BELOW...
At Portobello Green Fitness Club we have the equipment and facilities
for all your fitness needs (and we’ve just refurbished with new changing
and more saunas and steams) and replaced ALL our gym equipment. Our cardio and
resistance machines provide you with the basis for continual first class
workouts and we also have a separate fully-equipped free weights gym including a
smith machine, T-bar incline bench and flat bench press platforms; plus 2
walk-in squat racks and a huge array of brand new dumbbells ranging from 10 -
40kg (20 – 100lbs) in weight.
We hope you enjoy your visits and
take full advantage of your gym induction with free personal training sessions
from our fully qualified gym staff.
OUR FACILITIES:
With full membership you can use all our facilities at no extra charge
– current benefits include:
Spacious, fully equipped
gym
Air-conditioned ‘free weights’ room
Fully qualified
exercise consultants
A wide variety of studio classes in our two studios
– from capoeira to fat-burners...
Saunas and Steam rooms
Five free
1-2-1 training sessions
Weekly/Monthly programmes
Free Towel
service
Fitness Testing
Fat Testing
SERVICES & ACTIVITIES FOR YOU AT PORTOBELLO
GREEN:
Fitness Testing
By doing various tests we are able to determine both the aerobic and
anaerobic capacities of members.
From these results we can determine what
areas need to be improved on – and therefore prescribe the correct
exercise for each individual member.
Fat Testing
Measuring body fat percentage is an easy way of determining the difference
between fat mass and lean body mass. Beneath our skin is a layer of subcutaneous
fat tissue which makes up our non-essential fat in the body.
It is
possible to measure fat at specific sites with skinfold calipers and working out
percentage of body fat. Having too much subcutaneous fat tissue makes our bodies
prone to developing coronary risk factors.
PERSONAL TRAINING SERVICE
The Fitness Team at PGFC are all qualified to deliver a personal training
service to Club members. Members receive an initial five free sessions as part
of their induction package. For details of further sessions speak to an
instructor or contact the gym manager gym@pgfc.org.uk (Usual costs: £35
per session or £160 for 5 sessions, or £300 for 10 sessions). We also
have an exclusive arrangement with a dedicated team of personal trainers from
Heart and Soul Personal Training – for more on their approach see
below.
What Is Personal Training?
Personal training is where the Trainer stays with you for the full session
on each visit. They monitor each aspect of your training program from technique
to intensity, from eating habits to sleep patterns. They advise and motivate you
every step of the way!
Depending on your reasons for using a Personal
Trainer, they can spend more time looking at each component of fitness and ways
to improve both physical and mental aspects of your health & fitness -
whether for sport-specific training, weight management or personal motivation.
They can also take you off-site to participate in other activities, not
available within the Club, such as outdoor running & cycling. The choice is
yours!
INTRODUCING SARAH HERBERT’S ‘HEART &
SOUL’ – PERSONAL TRAINING
Tel: 020
8964 0886 or 07790 608014
CLICK HERE TO Email: SarHrbrt@aol.com
At Heart & Soul Personal Training, we don’t believe in just
getting in shape for special occasions like summer holidays, weddings or
parties, instead we focus on health and fitness for life. This means we try to
make exercise an enjoyable and easy lifestyle change, rather than offering you a
crash course of intensive workouts. We also focus on mental as well as physical
health, so you feel more motivated and energized. Heart & Soul is run by
Sarah Jane Herbert, who has worked in the fitness industry for over 14 years.
Her qualifications include Distinction in Leisure and Management, and YMCA/RSA
Certificates in exercise to music, weight training, circuit training, free
weights, spinning and personal training. She is also a member of Fitness
Professionals and keeps up-to-date with the latest developments in the industry
by regularly attending workshops and seminars. Buy 10 sessions and get one
free.
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR MEMBERS OF PGFC!
OUR LATEST STUDIO CLASSES AT PORTOBELLO GREEN –
NEW CLASS TIMETABLE...
INCLUDING classes
available to non-members from £7:
NOTE: some classes run several times a week –
scroll down to the latest studio timetable for details
AND... WATCH OUT for MORE NEW CLASSES
TONING ~ FIVE TOP TONING CLASSES
Look Better Naked
Prepare for lights out? Or is it lights on?! Burn fat
and tone muscle so that you feel sexy and confident whatever the occasion! A
total body workout with aerobic moves and free weights.
Pump It Up
Pump It, Push It, Pull It, Move It! An explosive free
weight barbell class to firm, tone and sculpt your body.
Tone & Shape
Work your way to a great body with this low intensity
body conditioning class.
Hardcore Abs
An intense abdominal and back workout to strengthen
the core and blast those abs.
Xpress Abs
Ever wanted a six-pack? 15 minutes of hardcore
abdominal exercises.
FAT BURNERS ~ FOUR TOP FAT-BUSTING CLASSES:
Tour De Portobello (Spin)
Be led on a cross country journey covering hills,
slopes, bumps and flat roads on spin bikes. A mega interval cardio workout to
shed those pounds!
Rock Ya Body Robics
A fat burning and toning class all rolled into one!
The first half of the class involves simple step routines aimed to get your
heart pumping and target your legs and bum. The second half of the class focuses
on toning, sculpting and stretching the whole body.
Step & Tone
A fat burning and toning class all rolled into one!
The first half of the class involves simple step routines aimed to get your
heart pumping and target your legs and bum. The second half of the class focuses
on toning, sculpting and stretching the whole body.
Boot Camp Circuit
Be prepared to be drilled, pushed and pulled through
a series of exercises set up in a circuit. This class will improve strength,
stamina and cardio fitness.
MIND –
BODY
SIX CLASSES FOR HOW YOU LOOK
AND HOW YOU FEEL:
(PLUS SOME
NEW SPECIALITIES BELOW...)
Hatha Yoga
A form of yoga to aid relaxation and stress
management through improved flexibility and body realignment. Consists of
postures and breath control to boost body, breathe and mind.
Pilates (available to non-members at
£7 per session)
Improves muscle tone, flexibility, strength,
coordination and control. The heart of pilates mat work is core stability and
strengthening the deep abdominal and back muscles.
Xpress Stretch
Muscles tight, tired and achy? 15 minute stretch
class to relieve muscle tightness.
Tai Chi
An ancient Chinese martial art concentrating on
meditation, movement and energy.
Astanga Yoga (available to non-members at
£15 per session – including a full day Club pass)
A breath focused, dynamic and energetic form of yoga
to detoxify the body and calm the
mind.
Astanga yoga has been taught at
Portobello Green Fitness Club by Mark Ansari since 1995. Uniquely among Fitness
Clubs in West and central London, Portobello Green offers three levels of
Astanga yoga, from beginners classes introducing new students to the basic
postures, correct breathing, and vinyasa (breath connected movement), to
intermediate level where the traditional sequence of postures is verbally taught
in a flowing dynamic class, to advanced self-practice (Mysore-style) where the
student experiences the true essence of Astanga yoga by practising at their own
pace, receiving hands-on adjustments and individual verbal
instruction.
Mark is one of the UK’s
most experienced teachers. As well as his regular classes at Portobello Green
Fitness Club in west London, he also runs yoga retreats internationally and
teacher training intensives in the UK. He is co-author with Liz Lark of the
best-selling book “Yoga for Beginners” (Newleaf). Mark’s
unique approach is to make the dynamic Astanga yoga system accessible to nearly
all ability levels through the use of tried and tested modifications and
variations.
MARTIAL
ARTS
Capoeira (available to
non-members at £8.50 per 90 minute session, or £7 for one-hour
classes)
An exciting form of afro-brazilian martial arts.
Combines the elegance of dance, martial arts, music and gymnastics into a sport
for strength, endurance and stamina.
Fight Club
Be the fighter you have always wanted to be! Learn
boxing punches, kicks, ducks and weaves. Great class to chisel those muscles and
develop your boxing skills.
Thai Boxing (available to non-members at
£7 per session)
Muay Thai or Thai Boxing is a self defence technique
developed by ancient warriors in Thailand. It is an intense full
body-conditioning workout, incorporating pad and shield work.
SPECIALITIES AND COURSES – ALSO OPEN TO
NON-MEMBERS:
WATCH OUT FOR NEW SPECIALITIES... NOW
RUNNING...
NEW Bellydancing lessons... discover the joy,
beauty and health benefits
Tuesdays 6.30pm - 8pm; £10 per week - See
www.cynthiadance.com
for
details email cynthiatabone@yahoo.co.uk
or
tel 07960 427 687
– or ask at the gym
reception 020 8960 2221
NEW Burlesque course... learn the art of the
tease
From the fan dance to modern techniques like
'shimmying' and 'bump & grind' - Tuesdays 8pm - 9pm; £60 for four weeks
- See www.burlesquebaby.com
for details or tel 0784 306 3288
Salsa
A great team of dancers and teachers will help you
learn to move your body to the rhythm in style – AND have a great time on
Saturday afternoons!
Classes run every
Saturday 3.15pm - 4.45pm
£6 non-members
/ £4 Portobello members
For more
information call 07896 187 760
or email
ruedabaila@gmail.com
Ceroc
This social dance style is based on modern jive and
has been a big hit across London where its fusion style gives everyone a
reference point.
£30 for a course of
four afternoon Workshops (4 X 90mins)
For
information call 07872 600 858
To
book go to: www.ceroclondon.com/workshops.htm
Pole Dancing
Dirty dancing? - That’s up to the girls!
Classes on Monday and Wednesday nights run by Polepeople, London’s leading
trainers (as seen in pretty much every London newspaper and magazine, and hell
they’ve even been on Radio 4?!) see www.polepeople.co.uk for details and
booking or call Soni or Alison on 020 7737
0831
Monday (Intermediate) 7.15pm - 9.15pm
Wednesday (Beginners) 7.15pm - 9.15pm
£150 six week
course
PLUS... classes for kids like Little Kickers,
Mark Elie Dance Academy and Kids Karate ...ASK AT RECEPTION FOR
DETAILS!!!
See details of times for all member and
non-member adult classes below...
OUR LATEST STUDIO TIMETABLE
Levels:
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G: For all fitness levels
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Look out for NEW CLASSES!
And look out for Studio changes
(Studio 1 V’s Studio 2)
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B: For beginners
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A: For serious exercises
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I: For those who have done it before
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** Available as pay as you go classes
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ALL THE CLASSES & TIMES – DAY BY
DAY:
Time
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Class
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Teacher
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Level
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Studio
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Monday
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11am – 12noon
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CommunityTone & Shape
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Kamilla
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G
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S1
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12.45 – 2pm
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Yoga
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Aki
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G
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S1
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6.15 – 7pm
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Rock Ya Body Aerobics
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Tony
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G
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S1
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7pm – 7.30
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Hardcore Abs
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Lucy
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G
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S1
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7.15 – 9.15pm
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Pole Dancing (Beginners)££
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Book 020 7737 0831
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S2 £Paid
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7.30 – 8.15pm
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Tour de Portobello Spin
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Lucy
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I
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S1
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Tuesday
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10am – 11am
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Ladies Only Tone & Shape
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Nadira
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G
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S1
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12noon – 12.45
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Tour de Portobello Spin
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Dean
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G
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S1
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1pm – 2pm
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Hatha yoga
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Freddie
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B
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S1
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6.15 – 7pm
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Boot Camp Circuit
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Arianna
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G
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S1
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7pm – 7.45pm
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Look Better Naked
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Veronique
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G
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S1
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7.45 – 8pm
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Express Stretch
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Veronique
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G
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S1
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6.30 – 8pm
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Belly dancing ££
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07960 44427 687
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B
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S2
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8pm – 9pm
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Burlesque ££
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Tel 0784 306 3288
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B
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S2
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8.15 – 9.45pm
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Astanga Yoga Beginners
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Mark Ansari
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B
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S1
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Wednesday
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11am – 12noon
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Yoga (prestige)**
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Aki
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G
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S1
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6pm – 7pm
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Boxing ££
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G
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S2
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6.15 – 7pm
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Step & Tone
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Yvonne
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G
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S1
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7pm – 7.45pm
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Tour de Portobello Spin
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Corey
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G**
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S1
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7.45 – 8pm
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Xpress Abs
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Corey
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G
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S1
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8pm – 9.15pm
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Thai Boxing**
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Dean
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G
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S1
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7.15 – 9.15pm
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Pole Dancing (Beginners)
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Book 020 7737 0831
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S2 £Paid
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Thursday
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10am – 11am
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Ladies Only Shape & Tone
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Lucy
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G
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S1
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12.30 – 1.30pm
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Pilates**
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Ana D
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G
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S1
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6.15 – 7pm
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Pump It Up
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Tamsin
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G
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S1
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7pm – 8pm
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Fight Club
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Sham
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G
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S1
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8.15 – 9.45pm
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Astanga Yoga Intermediate
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Mark Ansari
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I
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S1
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Friday
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10am – 11am
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Pilates** Over 50s
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Lesley
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G
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S2
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11am – 12:30
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Tai Chi**
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Michael
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G
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S1
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12:30 – 2pm
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Yoga** Over 50s
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Lesley
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B
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S1
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2pm – 3pm
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Line Dancing** Over 50’s
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Lesley
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G
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S1
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6pm – 6.30pm
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Hardcore Abs
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Rachael
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G
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S1
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6.30 – 7.15pm
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Tour de Portobello Spin
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Rachael
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G
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S1
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7pm – 8pm
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Boxing ££
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G
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S2
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19:15 – 20.15
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Capoeira**
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Manjerico
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B
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S1
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20:15 – 21:45
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Capoeira**
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Manjerico
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I
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S1
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Saturday
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9:30 – 10:15am
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Tour de Portobello Spin
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Lucy
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G
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S1
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10:15 – 11am
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Pump It Up
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Lucy
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G
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S1
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3:15pm – 4:45pm
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Cuban Salsa ££
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Rueda Brasilia
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G
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S2
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Sunday
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11am – 12noon
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Pilates**
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Ana D
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G
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S1
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12.15 – 1.30
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Capoeira**
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Manjerico
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G
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S1
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1.30 – 2.45pm
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Astanga Yoga Beginners
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Mark Ansari
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B
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S1
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3pm – 4.45pm
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Astanga Yoga (self practice)
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Mark Ansari
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A
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S1
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PORTOBELLO GREEN BEAUTY ROOM:
Jenny offers facials, waxing, electrolysis, pedicure
and manicure, San Tropez tanning, massage, eyebrow tinting and many other
services from body wraps and Hopi ear candles to
thermology.
Call Jenny Lee on 07951 695 945
for details
PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENTS AT PORTOBELLO:
We treat:
Sports
Related Injuries
Recurring Joint
pain
Occupational and Repetitive Strain
Injuries
Back and Neck
Problems
Postural
Aches
Musculo-skeletal
Injuries
Post Operative
Healing
Physiotherapy is a way of treating
the body as a whole, by correcting and improving the body’s natural
healing mechanisms. Physiotherapy treats the cause of the problem rather than
just the symptoms. It will help relieve pain and promote healing in over-used or
injured muscles, joints, ligaments and
nerves.
For sports injury clinic call Sally
on 07976 900 041
RELAXING MASSAGE OR PROFESSIONAL SPORTS MASSAGE
– YOUR CHOICE!
For massage call Phaedra Georgiou on 07949 072 084
or
see www.londonmassagetherapist.co.uk
or
email info@londonmassagetherapist.co.uk
Discount
for Fitness Club members – massage takes place in our new third treatment
and therapy room
To hire either of our two studios or to enquire
about treatment room availability call Kellie Boyle on 020 8960 2221 or click to
email studios@pgfc.org.uk
SQUASH
AT PORTOBELLO GREEN:
Squash court use is FREE to full members of
Portobello Green Fitness Club – but if you ONLY want to play squash ask
about an annual pay and play membership at £85 per year, plus £4.50
per game for squash, or £6 per visit if you want to use the other
facilities such as the gym and free weights room.
Alternatively pay £15 per visit
(– this is a day pass and can be used to play squash and also use all
other facilities during the day of the visit).
GREAT OFF-PEAK SQUASH OFFER FOR
NON-MEMBERS!!
COURTS ONLY £10 FOR NON-MEMBERS from 7am
– 4pm (40 minute session)
Club Squash
These sessions are run on a Thursday night and
Sunday lunchtime and provide an opportunity for all members to meet other squash
players and have a few friendly games. All levels are
welcome.
Internal Squash
League:
• We have 16 Leagues with 5
players in each
• The league runs for
6 weeks
Club Teams
The Club currently has two teams in the Middlesex
Squash League. The league contains other Clubs from the Middlesex area. Our
first team is in Division 3 and the other team is in Division 6.
Tournaments
There are two graded tournaments held at the Club
each year. All players, from beginner to advanced levels, are welcome to
participate in these. Keep an eye out for dates and details, which will be
displayed around the Club.
Equipment – sales, hire and
re-stringing
Racquets, balls, grips, shoes and various other
pieces of equipment are on sale from Reception or Michael Phillips. Racquets can
be hired for £2.50
Michael also provides
a restringing service for Squash and Tennis racquets. Please contact him
directly (number below).
Squash lessons
Squash lessons are by appointment- contact our
Squash Coach - Michael Phillips on: 07956 961 743 or email: mphillips@pgfc.org.uk
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