1. health and fitness
2. exercise

07.30 - 18.30
09.00 - 12.00
09.00 - 13.00
Crèche opening times
Monday - Friday Saturday
06.00 - 22.30
07.30 - 21.00
08.00 - 21.00
08.00 - 20.00
Centre opening times
Monday - Friday Saturday
Sunday
Bank Holiday Introducing GRIT
Thursday
Masters (3) 12.00 - 13.00
Swim School (3) 16.00 - 18.30
Wednesday
Swim School (3) 16.00 - 18.30
Saturday
Swim School (3) 9.00 - 11.30
Tuesday
Swim School (3) 16.00 - 18.30
Masters (3) 20.30 - 21.30
Friday
Family Swim (1) 14.00 - 17.00
Swim School (3) 16.00 - 18.30
Monday
Family Swim (2) 11.15 - 11.45
Swim School (3) 16.00 - 18.30
Main pool times*
BARRECONCEPT - is a unique ballet barre workout, set to highenergy music, which dramatically transforms the entire body. The
focus is on toning the thighs, lifting the butt, sculpting the arms
and flattening the abs, whilst simultaneously burning fat.
Highfield Park Drive
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL4 0AH
01727 816 100
Nuffield Healthscore™
is an online and mobile
fitness and lifestyle tool
which combines our
expert knowledge with the latest smart technology.
It has been designed to guide and motivate you to
make healthier choices whether it’s being more active,
eating better, improving your sleep or managing your
stress levels.
You can log your group exercise activity directly at the
Healthscore kiosk in your gym.
Nuffieldhealthscore.com
Total Abs - A short class dedicated to toning and strengthening
the muscles in the abdominal and lower back area for a firmer
body and better posture.
Circuits - A simple to follow effective workout consisting of a
series of short bursts of a variety of cardiovascular/calorie burning
movements and muscle toning/strengthening exercises.
Box Fit - A varied workout using basic boxing skills
combined with calorie burning and muscle endurance
exercises.
Nursery opening times
Monday - Friday *Wet facilities including pools, sauna and steam room open
Monday to Friday 06.00 - 22.00 & Saturday 07.30 - 20.30 Sunday
08.00 - 20.30
Join Nuffield Health for the national launch of GRIT™!
We are one of the first to offer these hot new 30 minute
workouts across all our Fitness & Wellbeing Centres!
The GRIT™ Series combines short explosive bursts of
high intensity training with periods of recovery – the
best way to increase fitness levels, build strength, tone
muscle and burn off calories!
If you’re wanting to take your fitness to the next level
ask a member of the team about GRIT™ Cardio, GRIT™
Plyo and GRIT™ Strength.
BODYPUMP - The original structured weighted workout, with
the motivation of music and easily adjustable weights. This is a
challenging and effective workout for all the major muscle groups.
BODYATTACK - A high energy, structured, athletic fitness
class which is a great way to get fit or get fitter. Simple
routines involving running and jumping can challenge your
fitness or be modified to suit your current abilities.
High Energy Workout - A mix of high energy aerobics,
muscle strength and endurance exercises including some
Tabata Training.
08.00 – 19.00
08.00 – 20.00
**Please note that during aqua classes the leisure pool is not open
for general swimming
These classes work on your muscles to improve
fitness & appearance. This will also help improve your body
composition, blood glucose levels and athletic performance.
Good muscular fitness will also reduce your risk of
musculoskeletal problems.
Legs Bums and Tums - After a short simple aerobic warm up,
a combination of easy to follow exercises focus on improving
muscular endurance and tone in the legs, abdominals and bottom.
Interval Training - High intensity aerobic fitness and
strength training. Using short timed intervals of exercise.
Child Access times
(Under 16s)
Saturday – Thursday
Friday Number of lanes used are indicated in brackets after activity.
Muscular Conditioning
and Toning
Aerobics - A fantastic class for calorie burning and
co–ordination combining mixed impact movements to
upbeat music.
Masters Swim - A structured session in the pool aimed
to improve stroke technique, stamina and flexibility whilst
providing an all over workout. A great way to complement
dryside training with less impact on the body but still hitting
a high intensity. Must be able to swim 100m to attend.
St Albans
activity schedule
Step - A great calorie burning class involving a variety of
movements of different intensity on and around the step
that’s good for co– ordination as well as the muscles of the
thighs and bums.
October 2014
Cycle - A really effective, motivating calorie burning /
cardiovascular workout on our indoor bikes that involves
no routines or need for co–ordination.
08.00 - 19.00
08.00 - 20.00
Energetic workouts that will raise your heart rate to
burn calories. These classes will improve your aerobic
fitness, reduce body fat, lower blood pressure and
cholesterol levels.
Kids pool times
Saturday - Thursday Friday
Aerobic Fitness
and Calorie Burning
Extend, Relax and
Re-Energise
These classes concentrate on developing good posture and
muscular control to improve appearance and function. They
are delivered at a lower level intensity and will also give you
time to relax, de-stress and restore your energy levels.
BODYBALANCE - A strong, structured class focusing on flexibility
and posture combining the disciplines of yoga, pilates and tai chi
performed to music. The longer class includes more yoga and
relaxation for even greater benefits in strength and wellbeing.
Yoga - This traditional eastern discipline combines strength and
flexibility through a series of movements linked with a focus
on breathing. Different yoga disciplines vary in their speed and
intensity but all help develop a sense of inner wellbeing and calm.
Pilates - Pilates is a fantastic technique for strengthening
and balancing all the muscles of the body to help rehabilitate
and prevent injuries as well as improve posture and range
of movement.
Aqua Natal (£) - Aqua Natal aims to help maintain fitness during
pregnancy - allowing for an easier pregnancy, delivery and
recovery. Exercises can be adapted for each stage of pregnancy to
allow for gentler or more focused exercise. The session is led by a
qualified Midwife.
Express
classes
These are fast and efficient workouts. Designed for those
who are short of time but still enjoy the atmosphere of
training in a group.
Express Box Fit - A varied workout using basic boxing skills
combined with calorie burning and muscle endurance exercises
Express Abs - A short class dedicated to toning and strengthening
the muscles in the abdominal and lower back area for a firmer body
and better posture.
Express SYNRGY - Various upper body and lower body exercises
to get the heart rate up, using a combination of weighted balls,
battle rope, TRX and boxing. A great workout in just 45-mins
CXWORX - Formulated with a carefully structured, scientific
approach and unforgiving intensity, CXWORX will tighten and tone
the abs and glutes, improve functional strength and assist in injury
prevention like nothing else.
GRIT - Les Mills GRIT Series small group training
sessions are the most intense 30 minutes your body
will ever experience. Using strength, power, plyometric
and endurance based movements to get big results,
superfast.
Themed
Classes that add variety and interest – such as dance
styles and martial arts.
Karate - Karate is an ancient martial art/selfdefence
discipline that has great physical benefits.
Zumba Aqua - Dance inspired aqua class using latin rythms
and the properties of the water for cardio and tone and a
great deal of fun get ready to party in the pool!!!.
Zumba - A fusion of Latin and International music that
creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system.
Come join the party!
Ballet Fit - Dance is a great way to burn calories and have fun
whatever the style of dance performed; this class could be
good for your social life as well as your body.
ZUMBA® GOLD is based on the same dance moves
used in the original Zumba class. The Gold class, however,
is less intense, with dance routines designed for beginners
and older adults using modified movements. Zumba Gold
provides an appropriate workout for those just beginning
a fitness program.
Activity schedule
Aerobic Fitness
and Calorie Burning
Muscular Conditioning
and Toning
Monday
Remember to log your activity on nuffieldhealthscore.com
The latest activity schedule is also available on our website or call 01727 816 100 for more details.
We update our activity schedule, so do continue to give us feedback as it helps us improve our services to you.
Extend,Relax and
Re-Energise
Tuesday
Express
classes
Wednesday
Thursday
06:15
07:00
Cycle - Cycle Studio
06:15
06:45
GRIT™ - Studio 2
06:30
07:30
Circuits - Circuit Area
06:15
07:00
Cycle - Cycle Studio
06:15
07:15
BODYPUMP™ - Studio 2
06:15
07:00
Cycle - Cycle Studio
09:10
09:40
Cycle - Cycle Studio
Yoga - Studio 1
06:45
07:15
06:30
07:30
Insane Abs - Studio 2
09:15
09:45
GRIT™ - Studio 2
Pilates - Studio 2
09:15
10:00
08:30
09:30
Cycle - Cycle Studio
09:15
10:00
Aqua - Pool
09:15
10:00
Cycle - Cycle Studio
09:30
10:15
Aqua - Pool
09:15
10:00
Express Synrgy Synergy Area
09:15
10:00
Interval Training - Studio 1
09:30
10:30
All over body workout - Studio 2
09:45
10:45
Express Synrgy Synergy Area
Yoga Hatha - Studio 2
09:30
10:30
09:30
10:15
All over body workout - Studio 1
Dance Aerobics - Studio 1
10:00
10:30
Total Abs - Studio 1
10:00
10:30
Express Abs - Synergy
Area
09:30
10:30
Express Synrgy Synergy Area
Cycle - Cycle Studio
Legs, Bums & Tums - Studio 1
BODYBALANCE™ - Studio 2
10:30
11:30
Aqua Natal (£) - Pool
Box Fit - Studio 1
10:00
10:45
09:30
10:30
Pilates - Studio 2
10:45
11:45
10:30
11:15
09:45
10:30
09:30
10:15
11:30
12:15
BODYPUMP™ - Studio 2
Aqua - Pool
10:30
11:30
11:30
12:15
Pilates - Studio 1
Fit Ball - Studio 1
10:30
11:30
12:00
13:00
Zumba Gold - Studio 1
Yoga Hatha - Studio 2
11:30
12:15
14:00
15:00
Pilates - Studio 1
12:15
13:15
BODYBALANCE™ - Studio 1
18:15
19:00
Zumba - Studio 1
17:00
17:30
Meet The Health Mentor Gym Floor
18:30
19:00
GRIT™ - Studio 2
18:15
19:00
Step Conditioning - Studio 2
19:00
19:45
Express Synrgy Synergy Area
18:15
19:00
Zumba - Studio 1
19:00
20:00
BODYPUMP™ - Studio 2
19:00
19:30
Box Fit - Studio 1
19:00
20:00
Aqua Zumba - Pool
10:45
11:45
Yoga Hatha - Studio 2
12:00
12:45
Aqua - Pool
14:00
15:00
Pilates - Studio 1
18:00
18:45
Cycle - Cycle Studio
18:00
19:00
BODYATTACK™ - Studio 2
19:00
19:30
GRIT™ - Studio 2
19:00
19:45
19:00
20:00
19:15
20:00
Cycle - Cycle Studio
20:00
20:45
Cycle - Cycle Studio
20:00
21:00
All over body workout - Studio 1
20:30
21:30
Yoga Power Vinyasa - Studio 2
Themed
09:30
10:30
Yoga Hatha - Studio 1
10:00
11:00
Circuits - Circuit Area
10:45
11:45
Yoga Hatha - Studio 2
10:45
11:45
Zumba - Studio 1
12:00
13:00
BODYPUMP™ - Studio 2
12:00
13:00
Masters Swim - Pool
12:15
13:00
Aqua - Pool
GRIT™ - Studio 2
18:15
19:00
BODYBALANCE™ - Studio 1
Pilates - Studio 1
Box Circuit - Circuit Area
Interval Training - Studio 1
19:00
20:00
18:30
19:30
19:15
20:00
Cycle - Cycle Studio
19:30
20:00
CXWORX™ - Studio 2
19:00
19:45
Aqua - Pool
20:00
20:45
Legs, Bums & Tums - Studio 2
19:30
20:00
Express Box Fit Synergy Area
19:00
20:00
BODYPUMP™ - Studio 2
20:00
21:00
Pilates - Studio 1
19:30
20:30
Circuits - Circuit Area
19:00
20:00
Step - Studio 1
20:30
21:30
Masters Swim - Pool
19:30
20:30
Cycle - Cycle Studio
19:30
20:15
Express Synrgy Synergy Area
20:45
21:45
Karate - Studio 2
20:00
21:00
Yoga Hatha - Studio 1
19:45
20:30
Cycle - Cycle Studio
Showcase classes
Friday
06:30
07:30
Circuits - Studio 1
09:15
10:00
Aqua - Pool
09:15
10:00
Express Synrgy Synergy Area
09:15
10:15
Circuits - Circuit Area
09:30
10:30
Body Conditioning - Studio 1
09:30
10:30
BODYPUMP™ - Studio 2
10:00
10:45
Cycle - Cycle Studio
10:30
11:00
GRIT™ - Studio 1
10:30
11:30
Ballet Fit - Studio 2
11:30
12:30
Zumba - Studio 2
12:00
13:00
Beginners Pilates - Studio 1
18:15
19:00
Interval Training - Studio 1
20:00
21:00
Yoga - Studio 1
Saturday
08:00
08:30
08:15
09:00
08:30
09:15
08:45
09:30
08:45
09:30
09:15
10:00
09:15
10:00
09:30
10:30
09:30
10:30
09:30
10:30
10:30
11:30
10:40
11:40
16:45
17:30
GRIT™ - Studio 1
Cycle - Cycle Studio
BODYBALANCE™ - Studio 2
BODYATTACK™ - Studio 1
Express Synrgy Synergy Area
Aqua - Pool
Cycle - Cycle Studio
BODYPUMP™ - Studio 2
Circuits - Circuit Area
Dance Aerobics - Studio 1
Step - Studio 1
Circuits - Circuit Area
Cycle - Cycle Studio
Sunday
08:15
09:00
Cycle - Cycle Studio
09:15
10:15
Barre Concept - Studio 1
09:30
10:15
Cycle - Cycle Studio
10:15
11:15
Pump - Studio 2
10:15
11:15
Step - Studio 1
11:15
12:00
Express Synrgy Synergy Area
11:15
12:00
Legs, Bums & Tums - Studio 1
11:15
12:15
Pilates - Studio 2
19:00
19:45
Aqua - Pool
October 2014 - St Albans