Classes
Mercer Hall has a whole range of classes to suit everyone, whatever your fitness level.
All of our classes are all led by trained professionals who will ensure that you get the most out of the session whether you're a beginner or just looking for a new personal challenge. The classes operate within a safe and friendly environment and are extremely popular with a whole range of people. Have a look through the list below, find one that suits you, and then contact us to book your place. The calendar below shows when our classes run.
To book for any of the courses below please contact the Mercer Hall reception on 01254 885607 or email us for further information.
Our classes can get busy, so it's best to book in advance (up to 7 days). If you are an Health & Fitness member (link to memberships page - 8.1), the classes are free, but if you are not a member then you can just turn up and pay on the day. We're sorry, but bookings cannot be moved or cancelled after the payment is made.
- Please arrive 10 minutes before your class starts so that each class can start on time.
- Fitness classes are open to anyone 16 and above.
Fitness classes available
Monday
| Class |
Time |
Instructor |
Difficulty |
Gentle steps 2 aerobics More Info » A light and gentle workout for the indivdual who desires a lower impact workout on the joints. |
10:45 |
Joan |
* |
Tone Zone More Info » This fitness class uses a series of gentle toning exercises to work on the most stubborn areas of your body: Bums, Thighs, and Tums (stomach). |
11:30 |
Joan |
* |
Body Pump More Info » Body Pump is 60minute non-impact, resistance training programme that utilises barbells and adjustable weights. It's the world first class to combine high-repetition weight training with aerobic conditioning. It will tone and condition your body, can help you to lose weight and ultimately change your body shape, all in record time. Body pump is type endurance training that is excellent for increasing lean body mass, improving muscle tone and definition but without causing bulking. It uses simple moves so that it appeals to both men and women of all ages and abilities. Self-regulated, adjustable weights mean you can control the intensity of your workout. Click here for a video sample of a Body Pump class (not taken at Mercer Hall Leisure Centre) |
18:00 |
June |
** |
Body Step More Info » Body step is the ultimate step workout and the world's fastest way to tone butts and thighs. It's a high-energy, athletic, cardio-blast, simple enough for men and women of all ages and fitness abilities to attend. You can control how hard you work by simply altering the height of your step and increasing or decreasing the range of your movement. Click here for a video sample of a Body Step class (not taken at Mercer Hall Leisure Centre) |
19:00 |
June |
*** |
Tuesday
| Class |
Time |
Instructor |
Difficulty |
Zumba More Info » Zumba combines Latin and international music in dance routines featuring aerobic and fitness interval training done to a combination of fast and slow rhythms. It was developed by Colombian fitness trainer Beto Perez a decade ago and is for anyone wanting to have fun whilst keeping fit. |
10:00 |
Laura |
** |
Rock Bottom More Info » This fun and high energy class works everything from the waist down especially concentrating on getting your bottom rock hard. |
18:00 |
Karen |
** |
Body Pump More Info » Body Pump is 60minute non-impact, resistance training programme that utilises barbells and adjustable weights. It's the world first class to combine high-repetition weight training with aerobic conditioning. It will tone and condition your body, can help you to lose weight and ultimately change your body shape, all in record time. Body pump is type endurance training that is excellent for increasing lean body mass, improving muscle tone and definition but without causing bulking. It uses simple moves so that it appeals to both men and women of all ages and abilities. Self-regulated, adjustable weights mean you can control the intensity of your workout. |
19:00 |
Gully |
** |
Tai Chi More Info » For people who wish to improve their health, fitness level, ability to focus, balance, flexibility, coordination, stamina, strength, body posture, power, and endurance. Tai chi emphasizes a calm and peaceful mind, helps with concentration, helps to lower blood pressure, relieves stress, strengthens the immune system, enhances elimination of wastes and the circulation of blood, and channels the flow of Chi through the body's meridians. |
11:00 |
Helen |
* |
Wednesday
| Class |
Time |
Instructor |
Difficulty |
Yoga More Info » Yoga originated in India and has spread all around the world. It has been developed over thousands of years to promote health and happiness by working on the mind, the body and spirit. Through a series of yoga postures, our sessions may improve your overall health, energy and vitality Increased flexibility with improved range of motion, provide you with a better posture and provide natural weight loss. Click here for a video sample of a Yoga class (not taken at Mercer Hall Leisure Centre). |
10:00 |
Helen |
* |
Yoga More Info » Yoga originated in India and has spread all around the world. It has been developed over thousands of years to promote health and happiness by working on the mind, the body and spirit. Through a series of yoga postures, our sessions may improve your overall health, energy and vitality Increased flexibility with improved range of motion, provide you with a better posture and provide natural weight loss. Click here for a video sample of a Yoga class (not taken at Mercer Hall Leisure Centre). |
11:00 |
Helen |
** |
Body Rock More Info » Rock your body and tone up and develop a strong, lean physique in this combination exercise session. |
19:00 |
Judith |
** |
Core Strength More Info » A 30 minute class to improve strength of the core abdominal muscles and lower back region to the latest music. |
19:45 |
Judith |
** |
Thursday
| Class |
Time |
Instructor |
Difficulty |
Energize More Info » Easy to follow aerobic steps for the more gentler mover and shaker. The class is designed to raise the heart rate and tone the body. |
09:45 |
Joan |
* |
Flexi Fit More Info » A class that combines strength poses and stretching that will increase flexibility and enhance your posture. |
10:45 |
Joan |
* |
Calorie Burner More Info » This is an all over body workout for increasing the metabolism, toning the body and burning calories. |
18:00 |
Ruth |
** |
Tone Zone More Info » This fitness class uses a series of gentle toning exercises to work on the most stubborn areas of your body: Bums, Thighs, and Tums (stomach). |
18:30 |
Ruth |
* |
Aquacise More Info » Water aerobics is an ideal way to improve the health of the heart & lungs and burn off calories without the wear & tear on the body. |
18:15 |
Sarah |
* |
Body Step More Info » Body step is the ultimate step workout and the world's fastest way to tone butts and thighs. It's a high-energy, athletic, cardio-blast, simple enough for men and women of all ages and fitness abilities to attend. You can control how hard you work by simply altering the height of your step and increasing or decreasing the range of your movement. Click here for a video sample of a Body Step class (not taken at Mercer Hall Leisure Centre). |
19:15 |
June |
*** |
Friday
| Class |
Time |
Instructor |
Difficulty |
Zumba More Info » Zumba combines Latin and international music in dance routines featuring aerobic and fitness interval training done to a combination of fast and slow rhythms. It was developed by Colombian fitness trainer Beto Perez a decade ago and is for anyone wanting to have fun whilst keeping fit. |
10:00 |
Laura |
** |
Flex & Tone More Info » |
18:15 |
June |
* |
Saturday
| Class |
Time |
Instructor |
Difficulty |
Body Pump More Info » Body Pump is 60minute non-impact, resistance training programme that utilises barbells and adjustable weights. It's the world first class to combine high-repetition weight training with aerobic conditioning. It will tone and condition your body, can help you to lose weight and ultimately change your body shape, all in record time. Body pump is type endurance training that is excellent for increasing lean body mass, improving muscle tone and definition but without causing bulking. It uses simple moves so that it appeals to both men and women of all ages and abilities. Self-regulated, adjustable weights mean you can control the intensity of your workout. Click here for a video sample of a Body Pump class (not taken at Mercer Hall Leisure Centre). |
10:00 |
Gully |
** |
What's on when?
Mercer Hall Dry Events
Gentle Steps
21 May 2012 from 9.45am until 10.30am (more info)
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Tone Zone
21 May 2012 from 10.30am until 11.15am (more info)
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Body Pump
21 May 2012 from 5.00pm until 6.00pm (more info)
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Body Step
21 May 2012 from 6.00pm until 7.00pm (more info)
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Zumba
22 May 2012 from 9.00am until 10.00am (more info)
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