Aptitude Health & Fitness

WE NEED YOUR HELP 🙏🏻

We need as many volunteers as possible to help us and the fabulous soapbox team set up and dismantle the course for this years Farndon Soapbox Derby Sunday the 15th of September.

BURN SOME EXTRA CALORIES.....
Think of it as an outdoor class, moving hay bails and barriers to set up the course.
And as an extra sweetener we will even throw in a FREE guest pass to the gym or a class as a thank you to any volunteers!!

Volunteers will be needed
06:00-08:00 to set up
17:00 - 19:00 to clear up

The last two years a small group has worked tirelessly to set up the event which has always been a brilliant day for the village. As a community we want to help as much as possible this year!

Please email
[email protected] or send us a direct message if your up for the job

Thank you ❤️

Yep… We’re at it again!

This year we are taking part in the Farndon Soapbox Derby for the amazing Hospice of the Good Shepherd

Would you like to watch our lads wearing the shortest of shorts or potentially flammable shell suits?

Would you like to see our soapbox try and not get trashed before the finishing line?

Would you like to see Gaz wear a wig for the whole day?

Be sure to come down and cheer us on this Sunday 15th of September where we will take to the start line in something you’ve probably suggested.

Please share our story and the link in our bio and help us raise funds for The Hospice of the Good Shepherd.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/aptitude-health-1723735829579?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Faptitude-health-1723735829579&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=pfp-email

You did it! You helped make this happen.

We would like to thank every one of you who supported us at The Summer Games and in the last few weeks with donations to the North West Air Ambulance Charity

It’s a cause close to our… well, there was the easy pun avoided. The work they do is incredible and it is all funded by donations, like the ones you’ve made.

From everyone on the team here at Aptitude and on behalf of The North West Air Ambulance service, thank you ❤️🙏🏻

Stay consistent

Keeping moving forward

And you will always be “Stronger than yesterday” 💪🏻

Have you tried LIFT3D yet?

Every Tuesday 7-8pm LIFT3D is our ultimate strength class with

A bespoke tri-set resistance workout designed to make you stronger fast. Using the rule of three to embrace lifting till fatigue. 💪🏻

Don’t count the days, make the days count. Thursday workout, make it legendary.

It’s the summer, it’s the holidays and we all know that at some point you need to get the kids burning their energy… outside of the house! Aptitude Kids is the place to come for them and your sanity. Take a break at The Hideaway whilst the team bring a mini Aptitude session for the mini ones in your life!

Also… and we can’t state this enough… Baby Steps is an incredible class for all the mammas who want to grab some exercise, get back into a workout routine and can bring their babies with them. This hugely popular class is on twice a week and shouldn’t be missed for all the new mums of the Aptitude family.

Did you know we now run a chair based exercise class 🪑

Chairobics, Every Tuesday 14:15 - 14:45

A functional and creative way to exercise and get moving.

Do you have stiff joints? Do you want to exercise in a slow and controlled method? Do you want to be mobile and use your muscles with more regularity? Are you coming back from injury, surgery or a long time away from the gym?

If the answer is yes to any of the above, then Chairobics is for you.

This low-impact, low-injury risk, low-intensity 30 minute workout gets you moving freely and safely. You build coordination and get those muscles moving.

Better yet, you don’t even need to bring your own chair to our class.

We have plenty.

Classes now available to book via our glofox app or website on a payg basis for £6 or with a monthly membership

(Bookings can also be made in person or over the phone)

STUDENTS! If you are in need of a short term membership over the summer here at Aptitude we have a deal for you!

6 weeks, one off payment from £38.

ID is required to qualify

13 but must be accompanied by a paying adult at ALL times
14 + on their own but must book a free 15min induction with a member of staff before using the facilities.

*Can’t be used in conjunction with any other offer or membership

We’re now just a week away now from our second Summer Games! 🏃🏻‍♂️🍺 🍰 🍖

(Games will go ahead come rain or shine, we have plenty of cover if the weathers against us)

Here’s all you need to know before the big day 🙌🏻

5 teams of members lead by Gaz, Skye, Josh, Aaron and Tilly will compete across multiple events to be crowned Summer Games champions.

Events will be a mixture of sports day classics and some more serious stuff.

kids will be able to take part in the sports day events after the teams have completed them.

Friends and family are welcome to come down to watch the events, grab a drink from the bar and a bite to eat.

WHAT ELSE IS ON

ITS NOT JUST ABOUT THE
COMPETITION

* Full bar from
* BBQ
* Kids Sport with .uk
* Bouncy Castles
* Cake & Treats from
* Live DJ set from .me.fit & .tee
* Climbing wall
* Ice cream van

FREE spectator entry for Family, Friends and Kids

With less than two weeks to go until our 2nd Summer Games who do you think is going to be our 2024 champions? 🏆

TEAM GAZ

Larissa Jones
Anna Roseblade
Claire Knight
Mark Robinson
Emily Roberts
Simon Gainey
Thomas Dam
Sam Clarkson
Sam waters
Bel Platts
Natalie Thornton
Mike Fuller
Alex Styling
Mark Slater
Collum Coombs

TEAM SKYE

Leslie Hall
Liz Herrick
Mike Herrick
Julie Molyneux
Carol Jones
Lyndsey Malone
Sarah Carter
Emma Dam
Diane Koziarski
Jill Tyler Smith
Simon Grimes

TEAM AARON

Rebecca Robinson
Kathryn Walley
Charlotte foxon
Jenny Roberts
Cherri Anne Bones
Jason Carr
Paul Kay
Clare Pilling
Emma Cook
James Farclough
Ian Jones
Felix Shaw
Steven Clarkson
Lewis Norman
Mike Knight
Owen Farmer

TEAM JOSH

Amy White
Charlotte Springlett
Victoria Benion
Rebecca Shearman
Maddie Grimes
Nick Roberts
Becki Bell
Zandra Neeled
Bill Mathieson
Dan Heath
Chris Young
Josh Shearman
Leon Scott
Sam Moscrop
Mike Shearman

TEAM TILLY

Tilly Young
Tony Whalley
Emma Styling
Hailey Morait
Tori Ford
Jack Gardiner
Nicky Carr
Helen Kay
Oliver Waters
Tom cox
Chloe Minshaw
Alex Haliday
Ed White
Ed Heaton Jones
Scott W
Nick Foxon
Danny Piggott

Remember in addition to the competitive events there will be loads going on and it’s free to come down with the family to spectate and support the teams.

Bar 🍻 🍷
BBQ 🍔
Ice cream van 🍦
Bouncy castle 🏰
Climbing wall 🧗
AJ from Dodge uk with fun games for the kids .uk
Music from .doll & .tee
Brownies from 🍫
Kids sport day events 🏃🏼‍♀️

Get it in the diary… the countdown is officially on 📅

45 minute workouts, do they work?

Read our latest blog to find out what our trainers have to say..

https://www.aptitudehealth.co.uk/45-minute-workouts-do-they-work/

Keep calm and HIIT it 💥

Why you need to try one of our HIIT classes 🏃🏻 💪🏻

Found daily, they are one of the staple diets of our countryside gym – and they have grown into something of lore. With over 1000 participants in the last two years, there has to be a reason or several hundred as to why they are so beloved

Read our full blog here

https://www.aptitudehealth.co.uk/why-you-need-to-try-a-hiit-class/

On Monday, June 24th we are providing CPR & AED training. ❤️

We all know how important it is to know things like CPR.

It can save lives.

Did you know that in less than a 3 mile radius from Aptitude, there are 10 Defibrillators (AED’s)

Yet, recent stats show that only 15% of the UK population feel comfortable knowing how to use a defib and just over 33% know how to do CPR.

That’s why we’re holding special training on Monday June 24th, 7:00pm - 8:30pm to teach you.

You will learn what you need to do if you ever find yourself being asked to help.

All of this is in support of the NWAA North West Air Ambulance.

The NWAA covers the whole of the North West and does an incredible job of getting to patients quickly and saving lives. Last year they did over 1200 emergency Air Ambulance call outs and over 300 emergency vehicle dispatches at a cost of £5000 a flight.

They are not government supported and we would like to use the opportunity of training to help them.

Tickets will be free to book but we are asking for a minimum donation of £10 per ticket with 100% going directly to the NWAA.

To reserve your place please get your ticket via the store section on your glofox app.

We would love to see lots of faces there to learn how to save lives and to support this incredible charity.

Any questions please let us know ❤️

Hot & Cold Contrast Therapy sessions with at Aptitude 🔥 🧊

Have you ever wanted to experience intense heat followed by submersible ice plunges?
Have you ever wondered why everyone including your best mate is doing them but you’re not?

Well, wonder no more because, on Saturday, June 22nd, HIVE Saunas are bringing the world of hot & cold to our grounds here at Aptitude Health & Fitness.

Sessions will be 45 mins and bookable on the hour from
9am till 2pm

Long-term studies have shown massive health benefits and in this one day pop up, you can get a taste of the associated benefits of double therapy including;

- Reducing inflammation
- Reducing pain
- Improving circulation
- Speeding up the healing process
- Reducing muscle tension
- Improved flexibility
- Boost energy levels
- Manage stress better

Booking is available via the GloFox App, available to members and non-members. Each session is 45 minutes.

Bathing costumes are NOT optional, they are needed!