Swimming Pools

With a main pool and a teaching pool there is always something happening in the water.  Whether its our ASA accredited Swim School swimming lessons or Aqua Aerobics our wet activities offer something for everyone.  We offer results cards in the pool for those who want to use the pool to get fit and fun sessions for those who just want to relax.

Fitness Suite

If you enjoy a good workout in a state of the art environment then why not try out our fitness suite.  With 50 pieces of the latest Technogym equipment this is a great way to boost your fitness levels.  We have results cards designed to offer you a different workout every time and you can also book our personal training to provide motivation and results driven exercise plans.

Movement Studio

If you like to work out in a group then we have got classes to suit every need.  From classes designed specifically for the 50+ market to young adult sessions – there will be something to spark your interest.  We offer the very latest in group exercise classes and techniques and offer taster sessions for smaller groups of people wanting to try out a new class.

Café

Time to sit, relax and enjoy a nice drink and snack after your activity.

Creche

Our crèche is open each weekday so that parents can take part in activity knowing their children will be well looked after.  Children can come from a few weeks old.  Colourful toys and activities ensure your child enjoys their stay and learns to interact with other children of the same age.

Personal Trainers

Whatever your goal, motivation or challenge, for fast, guaranteed results - turn to the activity experts. Click here to find out more and register your interest.

Matt

Personality
Motivating, approachable, outgoing and always willing to help.

Experience & Qualifications
I have always been into sports. When I was younger I represented Essex in the 100m and High jump and also England in the High jump.

• Level 2 Gym Instructor
• Boxing coach
• Circuits
• Core Stability
• Boot camp
• Level 3 Personal Trainer Award
• First Aid at work
• Power Plate Level 1&2
• Nutrition & weight management
• Keiser Spin

What made you decide to work in the Fitness Industry?
I love to see members and clients working hard and achieving results. There is no better feeling that’s why I’m in this industry

Testimonial
"Before I started training with Matt, I could count my yearly visits to the gym on one hand and even then, they mostly consisted of a leisurely swim and sauna session. After seeing some holiday photos of me in a bikini, I decided that it was time to do something to get in shape for my next holiday so I booked a personal training session with Matt. Straight away, he put me at ease and listened to my needs and expectations, and from there we set on a training plan and outlined some achievable goals related to my fitness. Since I started, not only have I lost the weight that I wanted to, but I have toned up and feel more body confident and my overall fitness has increased drastically. Each session with Matt is always different and never repetitive; I always leave feeling great and looking forward to the next session. What I really like is that Matt not only plays to my strengths, but he also strengthens my weaknesses and he has influenced my attitude towards food, resulting in a much healthier and balanced diet"

Favourite Film: Warrior
Favourite Colour: Navy Blue
Favourite Singer/Group: Simply Red
Favourite Food: Thai Green Curry
Favourite Drink: Cranberry Juice

Jess

Tell us about you
I am an easy going and enthusiastic person who works hard and likes to keep busy. I treat each client as and individual and give them specific training sessions that focus on their own goals and fitness levels

Experience
I have been working in fitness industry for 5 years as a fitness/class instructor and personal trainer. My clients have ranged from Young Adults (11-15), GP referrals to Older Adults.
 
Qualifications & specialist areas

• Level 2 Gym Instructor
• Powerplate level 1&2
• Level 3 Personal Trainer award
• Running coaching
• Level 3 GP Referral
• Nutrition & weight management
• Young Adults fitness Level 2
• Safeguarding children
• Adapting gym instruction for adolescents
• Outdoor training
• Aqua aerobics
• RPM
• Strike
• Core stability

Testimonial
‘Jess is a very friendly, helpful and professional member of the team. She has helped me progress with my strength training which I could not of done on my own’

Favourites
Favourite Film: How to train your dragon
Favourite Colour: Purple
Favourite Holiday: Spain
Favourite Singer/group: Alexis on fire
Favourite Drink: Cherry coke from a can
Favourite Food: Mum’s roast dinner

Joe

Personality
I am an ambitious, outgoing person who thrives on a challenge. I run a successful pt business in Canary Wharf, where I'm always thinking outside of the box and educating myself to make sure I can offer the best service possible to my loyal clients.
If we haven't met, come and speak to me as I'm always willing to help anyone.
 
Experience & Qualifications

• PTA Global Level 3
• ViPR Specialist
• Power plate Instructor
• Weight loss and Toning Expert

What made you decide to work in the Fitness Industry?
After many years of working with leading fitness industry experts and being mentored by my one of the top 6 personal trainers in London I have helped over 100 clients achieve there desired goals from housewives looking to lose weight to a Prada model preparing for a big photo-shoot.

Testimonial
"Joe is the best personal trainer I have had over the last 10 years. He GUARANTEED me results whilst making fitness fun and educational. The results have been amazing at 41 years old to get to 6% body fat was a lifetime goal we managed to achieved over the year working together."
Matt Barnes-Freelance IT Consultant

Favourites
Favourite Film: Alfie
Favourite Colour: Red
Favourite Holiday: Australia
Favourite Singer/ Group: Jagged Edge
Favourite Food: Thai     
Favourite Drink: Mojito

Scott

Tell us about you
I am an approachable person who will always listen to a client’s goals and help them to push themselves harder using alternative ways of training

Experience
I have worked in the fitness industry for over 9 years as a fitness instructor both at Epping sport centre and Loughton leisure centre. I have been personal training for 3 year and I have trained clients ranging from beginners to advanced fitness levels
 
Qualifications & Specialist areas

• Level 2 Gym Instructor
• Tomahawk Spin
• Powerplate Level 1&2
• Nutrition
• Advanced strength training
• Strike

Testimonial
‘Scott is a professional trainer who dedicates time and effort into planning a constructive training session, all sessions are enjoyable and hard working and the results speak for themselves’

Favourites
Favourite Film: Rocky
Favourite Colour: Blue
Favourite Holiday: Spain
Favourite Singer/group: Rod Stewart
Favourite Drink: Coffee
Favourite Food: Steak

Martyn

Tell us about you
I am enthusiastic, motivated and always try my best in everything I aim to do

Experience
I have been working in the fitness industry as a gym instructor and personal trainer for four years. I specialise in muscular endurance, strength and circuit training

Qualifications & specialist areas

• Level 2 Gym Instructor
• Powerplate Level 1
• Level 3 Personal Trainer Award
• Tomahawk Spin
• Client lifestyle
• Circuit training
• Advanced strength training
• Core stability
• Training in different environments
• Swim teacher Level 1

Testimonial
‘Martyn is a great personal trainer. He has helped me mentally and physically achieve my goals through his continuous support’

Favourites
Favourite Film: Never back down
Favourite Colour: Green
Favourite Holiday: Egypt
Favourite Singer/group: David Guetta
Favourite Drink: Fresh orange juice
Favourite Food: Emma’s homemade Lasagne

Nick

Tell us about you
I’m a friendly but focussed person and I try to put this into all sessions I deliver. I believe that all sessions should be fun, but most of all, effective

Experience
I have worked for several years in various parts of the fitness industry from teaching classes, gym instructing to personal training. Specific experience in weight loss and increasing fitness
 
Qualifications & specialist areas

• Level 2 Gym Instructor
• Powerplate Levels 1&2
• Level 3 Personal Trainer award
• Boxercise
• Diet & weight management

Testimonial
‘Nick’s sessions are challenging, but always varied and fun. He is a very focussed and motivating trainer and I would recommend him to anyone that who wants to spend their time in the gym getting real results.’

Favourites
Favourite Film: UP
Favourite Colour: Blue
Favourite Holiday: Egypt
Favourite Singer/group: Phil Collins
Favourite Drink: Pineapple juice
Favourite Food: Jacket potato

Lisa

Tell us about you
I would consider myself to be a bubbly person who loves to motivate & encourage people.  I like to make exercise fun & enjoyable whilst achieving optimum results.

Experience & Qualifications

• 13 years in both the studio & gym environment
• YMCA Exercise to Music
• YMCA Level 2 gym Instructor
• YMCA Level 3 Personal Trainer
• Body Pump
• Keiser Spin
• Adolescent training

What made you decide to work in the Fitness Industry?
I have always had a passion for fitness/exercise & when I became a mum I decided to make this passion into a career.

Testimonial
"Lisa always makes our sessions motivational & fun!! Whilst helping me achieve my goals”

Favourites
Favourite Film: Pretty Woman
Favourite Colour: Purple

Favourite Singer/ Group: Take That

Favourite Food: Thai
Favourite Drink: Pinot Grigio

Clubs & Associations

NPLQ

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Information

 

The RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is widely recognised as the professional benchmark in the leisure industry and will provide you with the opportunity for employment at most UK swimming pools. The qualification also has widespread international recognition.

All courses are open to candidates aged 16 years or over.

The qualification consists of two units:

 Unit       The Principles of lifesaving and Pool Supervision
 Unit 2     The Application of Supervision and Rescue in a Swimming Pool

The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is awarded upon successful completion of both units and is valid for a period of 2 years.

 Prerequisites

You must be at least 16 years of age prior to commencing the training course.

You must be able to demonstrate that you are:

• Fit and healthy
• Able to jump or dive into the pool in deep water
• Able to swim continuously for 100m on your back and 100m on your front
• Able to swim 50m in under 60 seconds
• Able to tread water in deep water for 30 seconds
• Able to surface dive to the deepest part of the pool

Able to climb in and out of a pool unaided (without the use of steps)

The candidate must attend the entire course and pass the assessment to be awarded the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

 

Information on the next course at Loughton Leisure Centre

 

Course day:    Thursday 

                       

Duration:         15 weeks

 

Starts:             25^th October 2012

 

Times:             7.00pm – 10.00pm approx

 

Cost:               £260.00

 

Instructor:       Darren Goodey

 

Pre-requisite

Every candidate, prior to commencement of a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) course, must:

 

If you would like to attend the next NPLQ course you must first attend a pool test where you must be able to demonstrate the above fitness criteria.

 

The pool tests for the next course will take place at Loughton on Sunday 7^th October 2012 at 3.30pm.

 

Please contact Darren, the course trainer, on 01992-564501 to book your place or to arrange an alternative date.

 

Book early to avoid disappointment as there are only 8 places available !!

Martial arts clubs

We have many martial arts clubs who run their groups form our facilities.
Karate groups on  Monday, Thursday and Saturday
Ju Jitsu on Friday
Wing Tsun on Sunday
For timings and prices please contact reception.

Rookie Lifeguard

We hold Rookie Lifeguard on Fridays from 5-6pm with Maureen.

To find out more please contact reception.

Community & Corporate Partnerships

Epping Forest District Council Sports Development Dept
The Council’s Sports Development Team provides a professional service of sports coaching, health & fitness development and general leisure provision, throughout the district on a year round basis.  With specialist Sports Development Officers in football, racket sports and fitness, children and young people of all abilities have the opportunity to learn new skills or improve existing ones, under the expert guidance of our team of qualified staff.  They also have staff that work with adults and the 50+, with specific programmes to encourage participation in physical activity, sport and social activities including dancing and special day trips.

West Essex Sports Partnership
The West Essex School Sports Partnership (SSP) is made up of 41 schools from the Epping Forest area and is based at Davenant Foundation School. Partnership Development Manager, co-ordinates the partnership, bringing together Schools, Local Authority, National Governing Bodies, Clubs, Coaches and Volunteers to allow young people opportunities to take part in physical activity.

This years PESSCL data is back from YST and the Partnership has preformed extremely well! The headline indicator of the % of students taking part in 2 hours of PE and school sport is up from 88% last year to 95% this year.

Local Schools on our area

• St Andrews Primary
• Coopersale & Theydon Garnon Primary
• Ivy Chimneys Primary
• Theydon Bois Primary
• St Johns School

Exercise Referral SchemeThe exercise referral scheme lasts for 10 weeks and is supervised by qualified colleagues who will make sure that you will have a safe, effective and enjoyable start to a more active healthier lifestyle.

Who will benefit?
Exercise can play a key role in assisting postoperative recovery, mobility, insomnia, back pain and weight loss, as well as improving self-esteem and fitness. In addition, research has proven that regular exercise can improve a broad range of physical and psychological medical conditions including amongst others;

• angina
• diabetes
• arthritis
• obesity
• hypertension
• asthma
• anxiety
• depression

We link with a number of local doctors, hospitals and the Primary Care Trust. These include:

• Abridge Surgery
• St Margaret’s Hospital
• Princess Alexander Hospital
• Whips Cross Hospital

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