Blog Archive
Table Tennis
WHAT IS IT? Table Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world with up to 300 million registered players. Usually played between two players or two teams of two players, bats are used by the players to … Read more…
Volleyball
WHAT IS IT? Go Spike is your chance to try one of the best sports around – volleyball! Whether you’ve never played before and want to give it a go or you haven’t played since you were at school – … Read more…
Yoga
WHAT IS IT? Based on an Indian spiritual philosophy, aligned with Hindu principles, Yoga is a hugely popular holistic exercise regime for all. There are several types of yoga – bikram yoga, iyengar yoga and, the most practised in Britain, … Read more…
Roller Derby
WHAT IS IT? Roller derby is a full contact sport. It’s a bit like a cross between rugby and a race, but there’s no ball and everyone’s on rollerskates! WHY IS IT GOOD FOR ME? It’s great for both cardio, … Read more…
Rounders
WHAT IS IT? Rounders is a striking and fielding team game, where points known as ’rounders’ are scored by a player hitting a ball with a bat and then completing a circuit of the track – consisting of four posts. … Read more…
Rowing
WHAT IS IT? Whether it’s out on the water in a boat or indoors on a machine, rowing will provide a full body work-out. There are two basic forms of outdoor rowing: sweep (one oar per rower) and sculling (two … Read more…
Running
WHAT IS IT? Running is one of the simplest, cheapest and most effective forms of exercise. It can be done almost anytime and anywhere, and requires very little equipment. Running includes quick walking, jogging, running and racing – it really … Read more…
Fitness Classes
WHAT IS IT? Group exercise classes Community Venues, fitness gyms and health clubs offer group exercise classes that are conducted by certified fitness instructors. Many types of group exercise classes exist, but generally these include classes based on aerobics, cycling (spin … Read more…
Netball
WHAT IS IT? Netball is a ball sport played between two teams of seven players and derived from early versions of basketball. Games are played with raised rings at each end and each team attempts to score goals by passing … Read more…
Metafit
What is it? Metafit is a new exciting twist on circuit-style training. Created by a former Royal Marine Commando, Metafit(™) combines the latest HIIT training techniques with traditional ‘Old school’ bodyweight exercises to set the metabolism on fire! The Metafit™ … Read more…