UCL Union

4 FOR 3 OFFER EXTENDED

Our 4 Months for the Price of 3 Offer has been extended until Wednesday 4 April, when we will be closing for Easter.

EASTER BREAK
Close: Wednesday 4 April at 2.30pm
Reopen: Thursday 12 April

We wish you all a Happy Easter.

WHY EXERCISE? 
THE BONE BANK AND WEIGHT- BEARING EXERCISE
Did you know that 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men in the UK will suffer an osteoporotic fracture over the age of 50? Osteoporosis is on the increase.

Age 50 may seem in the distant future but the time to take preventative action is now, while your skeleton is increasing in bone density. Try to maximise your peak bone mass, which is achieved between 20-40y. Your lifestyle can influence the amount of bone laid down in the bone 'bank' during your growth years and how much bone density is maintained later in life. Diet and activity are included among the lifestyle factors that can influence bone mass.

Activity should be of a specific type if it is to help in reducing the risk of developing osteoporsis. Regular weight-bearing exercise stimulates bone growth and strength. This includes exercising with weights and doing activities which involve impact, such as jogging, aerobics, skipping, squash. The wrists, spine and hips should be targeted for strengthening as these sites are the most prone to osteoporotic fracture.

If you haven't exercised before, start gently and get advice from one of the BF Instructors. 

With February comes the arrival of our special Spring Offer:

4 MONTHS MEMBERSHIP FOR THE PRICE OF 3
£55 - Students
£85 - Staff and Alumni of UCL / UCH and related institutions
£115 - Public
Offer expires 23 March 2007.

You can also get annual, 6 month and off-peak subscriptions or just pay as you go with a Day Membership. Click on Prices for details.

BF CLASSES
Yoga - from 16 February, Friday's Yoga class will run from 5.30-6.30pm.
Core Stability / Abs - an extra class is on its way soon.
UCL Aikido times have changed. Lunchtime practice (£1) is Mon.  & Fri. 1-2pm.
The other classes (£2) are on Tues. 6.30-7.30pm, Wed. 5.30-8pm, Sat. 11.30-1pm.

GYM INSTRUCTION
Don't forget, gym inductions are free to members and if you are new to gym work we advise you to have one. If you have already had an induction and worked through the BF Beginner's Programme, make an appointment for one of the BF Next Step Programmes. This will progress you in manageable stages. This appointment now only costs £10.

TRAINING TIPS - Stay Clear of Injury
Now that we have free weights equipment and heavier dumbbells it is timely to remind weight trainers to treat your backs with respect. Maintain good posture and do not arch your back while doing your reps. When raising or lowering a weight to the floor or dumbbell rack, do not round your spine. Bend your knees and keep your back flat as you lean forward. Talk to one of our helpful instructors if you are unsure of your form.

Good training.

We hope you have had a good term's training. Now it is time for rest and recovery. Bloomsbury Fitness will be closing over the festive season at 2pm on Friday 22 December and will reopen on Tuesday 2 January 2007 at 7.30 am. 

What's new in store for our members in the New Year?

NEW GYM EQUIPMENT
In response to popular demand we are further improving our free weights section. In the week beginning 8 January we will be taking delivery of NEW DUMBBELLS, 2 - 40 kg (rubber, in increments of 2kg). These will replace the old iron 2 - 50lb set.

NEW YEAR MEMBERSHIP OFFER
If you are thinking of joining or of renewing your membership, take this opportunity to get
7MONTHS FOR THE PRICE OF 6
£95                  All Students
£125                Staff and Alumni of UCH / UCL and related institutions
£165                Public
Bloomsbury Fitness, the best value gym in WC1?...............Probably.

Offer expires 31 January 2007
Other membership options avaliable, click on Prices.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,
The Bloomsbury Fitness Team.





 

The best value gym in town?...........Probably. 

Click on the Price List link to the right to check out the membership options on offer. Then visit us on the top floor of the Bloomsbury Building, Gordon Street.

Benefits of membership include:
• Our superb Fitness suite, which has a wide range of cardiovascular and weights equipment, including our recently extended Free Weights section.
• Free beginners’ gym inductions.
• Free and varied programme of Fitness Classes.
• Martial Arts, Squash and Club activities.
• The opportunity to meet people and make new friends.