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It is a well-known fact that as little as 2 hours exercise a week will not just lead to a healthier heart but can also get you fitter, stronger and feeling great. But we also acknowledge that deciding on the best form of exercise can be hard, it has to fit in with your lifestyle, give you results quickly and safely and not be expensive.
The Gym, at the Northgate Arena, can fulfill all your needs. It is open seven days a week from 6.30am mid week and 8.00am at weekends and stays open through until 10.30pm. So there should be some time that suits your needs.
With over 100 exercise stations there is more than enough equipment and space to ensure you enjoy a good workout, which means you’ll want to keep coming back. To ensure you get the best possible results for you there is a team of professional and friendly staff who will put together a tailor-made programme designed for your own requirements.
To keep things simple there are several different ways to pay, either on each visit or joining one of the value packed U:CAN monthly packages. Where for a minimal monthly fee you get the benefit of The Gym plus complimentary use of the swimming pools and attend any of the fitness classes. Use of the pool, gym and fitness classes at Christleton Sports Centre is now also included for the same fee. There’s no joining fee or contract with any of the packages.
To join simply ask at reception they will let you have details of the Prices, whichever method you choose. Then book yourself an induction, if you have a lot of experience of gyms then it’s even easier and faster as you can chose to go on the Fast Track induction, then you are ready to go. Download monthly membership forms here:
A healthier, fitter lifestyle can be that simple.
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To add some variety or as a programme in it’s own right Toning Tables are an excellent form of non impact exercise.
The Arena has eight toning tables, located in the gym, to ensure all parts of the body are exercised and toned.
All of our Gym Instructors are qualified in this form of exercise and, if you wish to use them, they will take you through each of the tables as part of the Gym induction.
The toning tables are an ideal introduction to exercise. They operate by using gentle resistance techniques against the machine.
If you are new to toning tables the following Q&A may help you decide if they are right for you.
| I am overweight and have never exercised before. I would like to become active but wouldn’t feel comfortable in a gym surrounded by fit people? |
| Toning Tables are the perfect introduction to exercise for both men and women. Using simple resistance techniques against the machines, the tables tone your body and burn calories. Your size and weight is recorded to show how well you are doing. Once you are more confident with your level of fitness you could move on to using some cardio-vascular equipment in the Gym. |
| I am recovering from a hip operation and have been advised by my GP to start gentle exercising. What can I do? |
| Toning tables would an ideal way to start using low-level, gentle techniques. |
| I am a keen sports enthusiast currently out of action due to a knee injury. How can I keep in shape? |
| Toning tables are a non-impact way of exercising, ideal for injury rehabilitation which means you can still complete a challenging workout. |
Toning table studios look quite complicated to use. How do I know which ones are good for me? |
| At Northgate Arena you will be looked after by a professional consultant who will carry out an induction, assess your needs, show you the tables most beneficial for you and how to use them. To book your induction call Northgate Arena on (01244) 380 444. |
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Regular physical activity is fun and healthy, and increasingly more people are starting to become more active every day. Being more active is very safe for most people. However, some people should check with their doctor before they start becoming much more physically active. If you are planning to become much more physically active than you are now, start by answering the seven questions listed below. If you are between the ages of 15 and 69, the PAR-Q will tell you if you should check with your doctor before you start. If you are over 69 years of age, and you are not used to being very active, check with your doctor. Common sense is your best guide when you answer these questions. Please read the questions carefully and answer each one honestly:
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Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor? |
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Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity? |
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In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical activity? |
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Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness? |
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Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in your physical activity? |
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Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs (for example, water pills) for your blood pressure or heart condition? |
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Do you know of any other reason why you should not do physical activity? |
Talk with your doctor by phone or in person BEFORE you start becoming much more active or BEFORE you have a fitness appraisal. Tell you doctor about the PAR-Q and which questions you answered YES.
If you answered NO honestly to all PAR-Q questions, you can be reasonably sure that you can
If you have any questions regarding your health or safety in becoming more physically active, check with your doctor.
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After attending a Gym Induction, young people can then attend the Gym during the following times unaccompanied by an adult*
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| Monday – Friday | 3.30 – 6.00 pm |
| Weekend | 12.00 - 3.00 pm |
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| Monday – Friday | 2.00 – 6.00 pm |
| Weekend | 12.00 – 3.00 pm |
| Bank Holidays | Junior Gym Closed |
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| Saturday & Sunday | 12.00 noon |
| Monday – Thursday | 3.30 – 6.00 pm |
| Saturday | 10.00 am - 1.00 pm |
| Bank Holidays | Junior Gym Closed |
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| Monday & Wednesday | 5.00 pm |
Young people can also attend the gym out side of the above times as long as they are accompanied by an adult member of our gym. As part of the induction process we ask that Parents put the final signature onto young peoples induction forms just to confirm that all the details are correct.