Know Your Class
Over 120 classes per week!
Active offers a wide range of fitness activities to suit you and your fitness level. Classes may vary from Centre to Centre. If you are in doubt about which class to try, seek guidance from our Active gym instructors. Participants should always inform teachers prior to the start of class about their medical history. The intensity of classes ranges from gentle to advanced level. Use the following key to establish which is best for you.
Classes may vary from centre to centre. If in doubt about which class to try seek guidance from our Active gym instructors. Participants should always inform teachers prior to the start of class about their medical history.
Your health is your responsibility. Not all exercises are suitable for everyone. You should not exercise beyond your own abilities. If you know, or are concerned, that you have a medical condition which might interfere with you exercising safely, before starting an exercise programme you should obtain and follow the advice of a medical professional.
Advice if exercising during pregnancy.
Gentle 
Moderate Advanced
LQ - Les Quennevais FR -
Fort Regent SPF - Springfield
Ambient Stretch 
FR/LQ - Lisa Troy
A class that focuses on stretching, strengthening and relaxing the mind and body. Training the body to become supple and strong and often can help alleviate ailments such as some back pain or even some stress related symptoms. The exercises are taught at Levels 1, 2 and 3, meaning the class is suitable for beginners (including the more mature class member), intermediate and even advanced fitness level class members.
BALLET FITNESS
FR - Chloé-Maria Baker
Designed for all levels of fitness, Ballet Fitness is a full body workout which aims to tone muscles and improve flexibility.
Using the fundamentals of Ballet and Pilates to lengthen, strengthen and stretch your body whilst working on posture and alignment.
Ballet Fitness is a high intensity yet low impact workout suitable and adaptable for everybody, men are welcome too!
If you would like to try this class here is a little
more info to help you…
1. Footwear/What should I wear on my feet?
A. ideally grip/sports socks, but bare feet are ok. Trainers are not appropriate as they are too bulky.
2. Do I need previous ballet experience?
A. No previous ballet experience is required. If you have already participated in a Pilates or Tone and Strength style class you will find some of the exercises similar.
3. What type of music is used in the class?
A. Upbeat music will be an accompaniment to this class.
4. Class/exercise content.
A. The base exercise for ballet is a plie. Some of the content will focus on the technique involved to execute the movement.
BODYPUMP
FR - Various Instructors
BODYPUMP is a weighted workout for anyone looking to get lean, toned and fit fast, burning up to 600 calories in one 60 minute class.
Using light to moderate weights with lots of repetition, BODYPUMP gives you a total body workout, increases core strength and improves bone health. Instructors will coach you through the techniques pumping out encouragement, motivation and great music- helping you achieve more than on your own. You'll leave this class feeling challenged and motivated.
BODYPUMP is also available as a 45 minute workout- BODYPUMP EXPRESS, which focuses on the bigger muscle groups.
BODYPUMP TECHNIQUE is essential if it's your first time. Beginners must attend an initial 15 minute session prior to a class which is dedicated to technique for beginners.
Not appropriate for under 16 year olds.
Body Conditioning
LQ - Sam Lee
A cardio based warm up followed by a variety of strength and cardio exercises using a range of equipment. Great for increasing fitness and toning up.
Body Sculpt
LQ - Caroline Nicolle-Brien
This class will give you a full body workout beginning with an aerobic warm up, followed by full body toning exercises, a cool down and stretch.
Core Conditioning
LQ - Vicky Barratt
An enjoyable class focusing on core strength using the fitball. A full body conditioning class suitable for all levels.
Kettlebell
Classes
LQ - Sam Lee
This dynamic class incorporates the use of a kettlebell in a non-stop routine that works every muscle in your body to tone up, improve core stability, improve endurance and burn fat, all in a fun friendly group environment.
Move 'n' Tone
SP - Jo Matson
A mixed full body work out, working arms, body, legs, toning and stretching, finishing the class with Zumba and Fitsteps. Suitable for any fitness level.
Muscle Pump
LQ - Carol Wood / Vicky Barratt
A workout with a weighted bar and hand weights, which tones and guarantees results. The class concentrates on individual muscle groups to ensure a complete body workout. Suitable for all levels of fitness from beginners to advanced.
Strength and Sculpt
LQ - Caroline Nicolle-Brien
This class will give you a full body workout beginning with an aerobic warm up, followed by full body toning exercises, a cool down and stretch.
Total Tone
FR/LQ - Lisa Troy
A body conditioning and cardio class designed to tone, trim and strengthen all areas of the body. 'Variety' is the key to this popular class, workouts are performed with different types of equipment plus the simple fun effective use of just your own body!
Tri Circuit
LQ - Carol Wood / Vicky Barratt
A mixed work-out split into three sections - Boxercise, Resistance and Core Conditioning. Aimed at all levels of fitness from beginners to advanced.
Pilates
Alignment & Core
Pilates
LQ - Jane Hamilton
Classic Stott mat work focusing on core Pilates moves with good precision of movement. Students will be educated about basic anatomy, bone alignment to prevent injury and knowledge to assist and improve body awareness.
This great class includes a lively warm up, a head to toe Pilates work out and delicious stretch with stretchy bands at the end!
Beginners Pilates
SF - Fiona de Miguel
This class is suitable for those new to the principles of Pilates. The class develops body awareness, improving and changing the bodies postural and alignment habits, and increases flexibility and ease of movement.
Core & Foam Rolling
Pilates
SF - Magda Bochen
Strengthen your core during the first half of this class and end with a beneficial session of guided foam rolling. Learn the importance of maintaining core strength during workouts and daily life, while also taking time to stretch and foam roll to decrease soreness from workouts. A good class for newcomers or those experienced in foam rolling.
Everyday Pilates
LQ/SF - Fiona de Miguel
This class is suitable for those new to the principles of Pilates. The class develops body awareness, improving and changing the bodies postural and alignment habits, and increases flexibility and ease of movement.
Fitness Pilates
FR/LQ/SF - Carol Wood / Fiona de Miguel / Magda Bochen
A safe, sensible exercise system that will help you look and feel your very best. The class develops body awareness, improving and changing the bodies postural and alignment habits, and increases flexibility and ease of movement. A combination of the original Pilates exercises will be mixed with updated techniques and practises. Various equipment may be used such as resistance bands, hand weights, mini balls, weighted balls and stability balls.
Fitness Pilates Fusion
LQ - Lucy Kerr
An energising class focusing on the balance, core strength and flexibility elements of Pilates. A gentle warm up of mobility and flexibility exercises followed by a flowing group of exercises and stretches, leaving you feeling refreshed and invigorated!
Pilates
LQ - Vicky Barratt / Lucy Kerr
The way to start your Friday. Pilates just as it should be. All you need is your body. No weights or bands are used. A great core strengthening class with lots of stretching. You will leave this class feeling great.
Posture Pilates
SP - Magda Bochen
A gentle and balanced class focusing on strengthening the abdominal muscles that do so much for posture and for supporting the back, improving the quality of movements and keeping the spine flexible and strong.
Power Fitness Pilates
FR/LQ - Fiona de Miguel
A conditioning class using the principles of Fitness Pilates. Beginning with a dance-style aerobic warm up before moving on to a strength and conditioning section using a variety of equipment such as resistance bands, toning balls and weights, finishing with a stretch cooldown.
Power Pilates
LQ - Caroline Nicolle-Brien
This class will take your Fitness Pilates practise to the next level! Equipment including mini balls, resistance bands, hand weights and toning balls are used to make the traditional exercises more challenging. With regular practise expect to achieve a strong core and increased strength, balance and flexibility.
STOTT Pilates
SF - Sonja Assiter
Stott Pilates, is a contemporary style, updated version of
Joseph Pilates.
The largest point of difference between Stott and Joseph Pilates'
method is the approach to postural alignment. The Stott method
aims at restoring the natural curvatures of the spine and
rebalancing the muscles surrounding the joints. It still adheres to
the major principles of Pilates-breathing, concentration, fluidity
of movement-but is distinguished by its approach to postural
alignment, exercise sequencing and the use of props.
NOTE: Active class entry 14 - 15 year olds
The Active class programme has been designed with adults
in mind. Some classes may be appropriate for 14 - 15 year olds if
accompanied by an adult at the instructor's discretion. Under 14s
are not permitted to participate in Active classes.
BoxFit 
FR - Various Instructors, LQ - Danny Blandin / Josh Price
A fun and high intensity boxing class involving bag work and pad work, floor and bodyweight exercises to help improve fitness, muscle tone and strength. Gloves are provided but feel welcome to bring your own. Moderate to advanced class. Please note this class is available to all ages from 14+ (adult supervision required).
NOTE: Active class entry 14 - 15 year olds
The Active class programme has been designed with adults
in mind. Some classes may be appropriate for 14 - 15 year olds if
accompanied by an adult at the instructor's discretion. Under 14s
are not permitted to participate in Active classes.
Old Skool HIIT Aerobics
FR - Charlotte Moore
A fun, energetic dance fitness workout which includes high intensity interval training for an all over body workout. This workout will help you feel energized, fit and healthy.
Strictly Dance Fusion
FR - Julie Stanier
A dance based class using a fusion of styles Latin, funk, pop, American smooth and jazz. Great for motor skills, strength and burning calories while singing along to the music.
'Strictly' FitSteps
LQ - Julie Stanier
A dance workout from the "Strictly" team. Your favourite ballroom dance rhythms - Cha Cha, Jive, Quickstep, Paso, Waltz and others. The fun way to dance yourself fit and bring out your inner "Strictly" self! No partner needed.
Zumba
FR/LQ/SP - Julie Stanier / Claudia Morena / Colin Stanier
Zumba Fitness is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party. Zumba classes combine Spicy Latin dance rhythms - Cumbia, Samba, Salsa, and Merengue, and International music with a fun and effective workout system. You'll be so busy having fun - you'll forget that you're exercising!
Zumba Toning
FR - Claudia Morena
Zumba Toning is perfect for those who want to party, but put extra emphasis on toning and sculpting to define those muscles! The challenge of adding resistance by using Zumba® Toning Sticks (or light weights), helps you focus on specific muscle groups, so you (and your muscles) stay engaged!
Latin Dance Fever
LQ - Colin Stanier
An exhilarating, fun dance class. Easy-to-follow movements inspired by hot Latin rhythms including merengue, salsa, reggae and more. Great music with a fun two-way exchange between participants and instructor. Get your dance shoes on and prepare to work your body while singing out loud!
NOTE: Active class entry 14 - 15 year
olds
The Active class programme has been designed with adults in mind.
Some classes may be appropriate for 14 - 15 year olds if
accompanied by an adult at the instructor's discretion. Under 14s
are not permitted to participate in Active classes.
Circuits 
FR - Various Instructors
LQ - Adrian Seymour / Robin Bousson
An all-round cardio-vascular endurance programme. Short bursts of high intensity exercises, mixing cardio and strength work to improve fitness levels and tone your body. This is a great interval training based class. Exercises can be adapted to suit most fitness levels.
Spinning
FR/LQ - Various Instructors
Spinning is a specific format of indoor cycling. It's a cardio (aerobic) workout set to music and led by a certified instructor. Most classes last between 40 and 60 minutes,
Spinning is great for people who want a motivating workout that they can control at their own pace. Even if you're not into choreography-based fitness classes, you can still enjoy Spinning because it involves neither rhythm nor complex moves. It's low-impact, so it's very suitable for people who want to balance out higher-impact exercises (like running) or for people who have some joint problems.
Tabata HIIT
FR - Laura Jacques, Ben Manning, Corey Scott, Luke Sheldon, Kate Denny-Mallen.
Tabata HIIT incorporates bursts of high energy exercise with short rest periods, to hit every part of your body.
High Intensity Interval Training is proven to improve your fitness, increase your stamina and endurance whilst shredding fat - even after your workout has finished your body continues to burn calories.
Each instructor led workout is 30 mins of pushing your body to its limits, to create great results in a motivating environment.
STRONG by Zumba
LQ/SP - Claudia Morena
STRONG by Zumba is a revolutionary high-intensity workout led by music to help you make it to that last rep - and maybe even five more. Push your limits.
"Zumba's New Non-Dance Workout Is Totally Different-And I Loved It."
Do you have what it takes - Join us to find out!
NOTE: Active class entry 14 - 15 year
olds
The Active class programme has been designed with adults in mind.
Some classes may be appropriate for 14 - 15 year olds if
accompanied by an adult at the instructor's discretion. Under 14s
are not permitted to participate in Active classes.
BODYBALANCE 
FR - Kate Denny-Mallen / Laura Jacques
A Yoga, T'ai Chi and Pilates-inspired workout leaving you long, strong, calm and centered. From the very first class you should start to experience the stress-reducing and spiritually renewing benefits of BODYBALANCE along with noticeable strength and flexibility gains and postural improvement.
You'll be guided through a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses creating a holistic workout that brings the body into a state of harmony and balance.
Core Pilates
FR - Sheila Bond
This class practices traditional Pilates methods and exercises to lengthen and strengthen the body, whilst encompassing wellbeing for the mind and spirit.
Core Pilates is suitable for beginner's right up to advanced participants and will create a deep inner connection utilising breathing techniques to assist performing the exercises.
Yoga
LQ - Shelly Godden
Your teacher will take you through a flowing series of yoga postures and as the body warms you will work towards deeper stretches. You will be guided on when to inhale and exhale. You will also be encouraged to find your own level and be able to rest or challenge yourself depending on what your body needs.
This class lasts for 1 hour. It is based on pure yoga postures and concentrates on breathing techniques.
Dynamic Yoga
FR - Elayne Cole
SP - Henrietta Brice-Smith /
Michelle Cotillard
LQ - Henrietta Brice-Smith
This dynamic style class focusses on smooth continuous rhythmic movements flowing fluidly from one yoga pose to another in rhythm together with controlled breathing. It teaches you to release tension to "soften" completely in any yoga pose, relieving stress, while still maintaining the necessary muscular effort to maintain flow, good posture and good alignment.
Muscles are toned, joints are mobilized, heat is generated and at times the cardiovascular system is challenged. Suitable for beginners as well as more experienced students and can be practiced side by side.
Dynamic Yoga will build confidence and help you stay present and centered.
Hatha
Yoga
LQ - Ali Bellé
This class is based on pure yoga postures and concentrates on breathing techniques.
Iyengar Yoga
LQ - Joy Cumming
The Iyengar Yoga system, was developed by B K S Iyengar in Pune, India, over the last 75 years. It is one of the most widely practiced forms of Yoga in the world today.
The Iyengar Yoga system features physical postures and breathing patterns, emphasising precision. Alignment, planned sequences, and timing, which can be aided by the use of groups such as blocks, wooden bricks, and belts, all of which are available at our classes.
This method of Yoga focuses on precision, alignment, and safety in each posture. It builds strength, flexibility, stamina, balance, a healthy body, relaxed and alert mind, and promotes a general feeling of well-being. Classes are taught at multi-level, so that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy the many benefits which the practice of Yoga can bring.
Freestyle Fitness Yoga
LQ - Caroline Nicolle-Brien
Freestyle Fitness Yoga is suitable to anyone regardless of age, gender size or ability. It improves flexibility, strengthens and tones the core muscles and increases confidence and self-awareness for the participants. The class is performed to gentle soothing music, beginning and ending with relaxation/meditation to enhance wellbeing.
Yoga Flow
SP - Michelle Cotillard
This class is open to all levels and abilities and is especially great for beginners or those searching for the therapeutic benefits of yoga. This soothing gentle practice focuses on moving slowly into basic yoga poses while using the breath as a tool to remain present and mindful. The slow pace of this class allows you to enjoy each pose. Expect lots of stretching and lengthening with a heavy dose of relaxation to wrap up your practice and leave you feeling great.
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Yogalates
LQ - Norma Mahony SP - Caroline Nicolle-Brien
A 60 minute session integrating Hatha Yoga and Pilates, mainly to bring greater awareness and develop the body in a balanced way.
Accompanied by soothing music the class is moved through a series of floor exercises (the main emphasis on spinal & pelvic alignment, breathing, developing a strong core or centre and improving coordination and balance).
Incorporating both matwork exercises from Pilates and Yoga to warm up the body and prepare the student for more challenging standing work later in the class.
Exercises are modified in range of ability from beginners to advanced. Intensity also increased over time as the body adapts.
Classes end in a traditional way with relaxation and meditation.
Yin Yoga
SP - Michelle Cotillard
Yin Yoga is a quiet contemplative practice. It works deeply into your body with longer held poses of 3 to 5 minutes whilst targeting and stretching both the deep connective tissues between the muscles, and the fascia throughout the body. The aim is to increase circulation in the joints and improve flexibility as the poses stretch and exercise the bone and joint areas, helping to regulate the body's flow of energy.
When we begin to practice Yin & Restorative Yoga, we learn to listen to our bodies, slowing everything down. We learn to recognise our thoughts, to see them coming in and out of our mind, and to experience and digest them instead of having them race through our mind like an escaped rollercoaster.
This in turn increases our ability to be in the present moment and to practice gratitude, slowly bringing us closer to our authentic self. It is a truly perfect way to find space, to slow your mind down and to be guided deeper into your practice.
Suitable for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced yogis.
Wellbeing
Yoga
SP - Henrietta Brice-Smith
Early morning yoga class in which you will awaken the body in preparation for the day. Through repeated movements to warm up your muscles and nourish your joints, this is a gentle practice though can be a little challenging at times.
Suitable for everyone.
NOTE: Active class entry 14 - 15 year
olds
The Active class programme has been designed with adults in mind.
Some classes may be appropriate for 14 - 15 year olds if
accompanied by an adult at the instructor's discretion. Under 14s
are not permitted to participate in Active classes.
All Aqua classes are held at Les Quennevais Sports Centre.
Aqua Aerobics 
LQ - Various Instructors / Jack Van Rensburg / Terri
O'Donoghue
A general fitness programme in shallow water, also suitable for non-swimmers.
Aquafit
LQ - Caroline Osgood
Suitable for non-swimmers and beginners through to advanced. Fun and fitness in the water to music with the use of various equipment. No age limit! Very good for core/abdominal work and particularly beneficial for people with joint/back problems or injury recovery. Buoyancy equipment may be worn if desired.
Aqua Mobility
LQ - June Poole
Suitable for anyone with limited mobility. Gentle aerobics and body conditioning to music. Suitable for the Over 50's and people with weight management issues.
This class focuses on mobility using a range of movements and stretching exercises in water ranging from gentle aerobics and body conditioning in the shallow end to an advanced workout in the deep water using dumbells. Class participants can choose which area is suitable for them.
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Aqua Deep
LQ - Helen Cawley
A deep water non-impact workout. Buoyancy belts/cuffs are worn to improve balance, coordination and intensity.
Hydro Fit
LQ - Claire Hassan
Exercising in water eliminates the impact on your joints. With every movement you make in water you are fighting against its resistance and you will get an intense workout.
The use of buoyancy cuffs around the ankles gives a very efficient workout strengthening and toning all the major muscle groups in the core and lower body. This is a high energy class, sometimes taken as a circuit class. Towards the end you will use dumbbells to focus on abdominals and arms for a complete body workout. You work at your own level so everyone is welcome, including non-swimmers.
NOTE: Active class entry 14 - 15 year
olds
The Active class programme has been designed with adults in mind.
Some classes may be appropriate for 14 - 15 year olds if
accompanied by an adult at the instructor's discretion. Under 14s
are not permitted to participate in Active classes.
