Joining a gym might be something you’ve been thinking about for a while, but just not got round to. Or, maybe you can’t decide on which gym to join and worry about committing before really trying out the place.
Birmingham Community Leisure Trust’s (BCLT) seven centres is offering customers the chance to try before they buy with 7-Day-Free-Passes.
With a choice of pools, state of the art gyms, an extensive range of group workout classes and so much more, these centres have everything you’re going to need to stay fit and healthy heading into autumn.
Fancy rediscovering your love of racket sports? Head to Billesley for tennis or badminton practice or enjoy the squash courts at Wyndley and Fox Hollies.
Want to relax after a workout? There are Sauna and Steam room facilities at Beeches and at the New Erdington Leisure Centre which is set to open its doors for the first time on Monday, September 4.
Group workouts
For some people fitness comes easy, but for most of us motivation can often be an issue. That’s where group exercise classes come in. Loads of studies have shown how working out in a group is proven to keep people going and keep them coming back for more.
The beauty of classes is that you keep on going because of the encouragement of those around you, but you also get to do things at your own pace.
At the BCLT centres, the range of classes available is wide enough to suit all fans of group exercise. They’ve got the world famous LES MILLS™ suite, including BODYPUMP, BODYATTACK and RPM (the LES MILLS spin on group cycling.)
Some sites offer yoga - a great class for people that want a holistic workout for the mind, body and soul.
Throw in Pilates, Functional Training group sessions in the gym, Zumba, pool-based Aqua classes, sessions for the over 50s and many more and you’ve got a range of activities that’s difficult to beat.
Steven Darby, BCLT’s Regional Fitness and Group Exercise Manager, said: “People love our classes and just keep coming back for more. Sometimes that’s because they like a particular teacher, but mostly it’s down to them loving being with other people all with similar goals, working hard, laughing and enjoying their fitness and leisure time with us.
“We’re so confident people who try our classes will come back for more that we offer all new customers a 7-Day-Free-Pass to see what all the fun’s about!”
Boditrax
This is a machine that once tried is never forgotten. Step on boditrax™, tell it your age and height and the machine will do the rest. Within 30 seconds, you’ll have a full body report telling you exactly how healthy you really are.
This NHS-approved body composition tool is free for all members. Quickly find out your Body Mass Index (BMI), without a trip to the GP. Check what your Metabolic Age is - this is an age you can reduce! Each 30 second session gives a report with over 20 key body metrics.
Boditrax™ is the perfect place for people to start their journey with BCLT and is currently available at Cocks Moors Woods, Fox Hollies, Wyndley and will also be available at New Erdington from September and at the New Stechford Centre opening early next year. Find out your current level of fitness and let the centre’s exercise experts help you make the correct next step towards a healthier you.
Birmingham Community Leisure Trust Partnership Director, Jamie Bryant said: “Our members love boditrax™! The reports show people changes in their bodies that their eyes can’t see.
“Seeing numbers go up like muscle mass, or go down like metabolic age is proving such a great motivator for people. Small improvements are detected by boditrax™ and this is really helping our members keep on track with their fitness. And on top of that, it comes free with gym memberships.”
Memberships
BCLT have a range of sign-up options to suit all needs. Just interested in gym and classes? There’s a membership for that. Only keen on swimming? Got that covered too. And if you join one leisure centre, your membership gives you access to them all.
Try any of the facilities listed below for free, for seven whole days. Just give the leisure teams a call or visit the websites to sign up online. Let’s get back to life!
Visit www.birminghamleisure.com to find out more.
Beeches Pool and Fitness Centre, Beeches Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B42 2HQ
Phone: 0121 516 5638
Fox Hollies Leisure Centre, Shirley Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 7NS
Phone: 0121 796 2330
Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre, Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 6ER
Phone: 0121 516 5641
Stechford Leisure Centre, Station Road, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 8QN
Phone: 0121 796 2331
Erdington Leisure Centre, Mason Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 9EJ
Phone: 0121 516 5650
Wyndley Leisure Centre, Clifton Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6EB
Phone: 0121 516 5659
