Challenge Fitness Centre

Valentines 3 Day Deal!

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:30:02 +0000

Give your loved one the gift of health this Valentines week and bolt them on to your membership for HALF PRICE!

That’s just £19 per month for a peak membership or £14.50 per month for off peak!

Available for just 3 days from this Monday 13th – Wednesday 15th Feb.

Call Chloe on 01279 279763 to arrange your Valentines Bolt On and add a partner, friend or relative to your existing gym membership*.

We’ll also be holding a Valentine’s raffle in club with the chance to win a luxury hamper!

*Terms and Conditions apply

Monday Night Zumba Suspended

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:32:56 +0000

Due to a change in our studio schedule, Zumba at 8.15pm on Monday evenings will be suspended from today. There will be no further changes to the timetable and Zumba will continue to run on Wednesday evenings at 7.15pm. We apologise for any inconvenience caused but hope Zumba go-ers will continue to attend the Wednesday night class.

Valentines Hamper Up For Grabs!

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:47:09 +0000

Win a bottle of pink bubbly, Lindt chocolate selection box, teddy bear, Challenge t-shirt & a bouquet of flowers!

To enter the draw simply refer a friend (non member) for a 7 day guest pass by writing their name and contact number on an entry slip. Write your name & contact number on the reverse & place into the draw!

A winner will be selected on Tues 14th

Good Luck!

February eNewsletter

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:05:30 +0000

Tranquil IT Saves Our Data Server

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:08:20 +0000

Often when we think of the gym we think of a place to go to perfect our bodies. What might not come to mind so easily is the concept of the gym as a business with IT needs like everyone else. The Challenge Gym server was old but it was a stalwart, serving up membership information and accounts for years until that fateful day when it ran its last mile. The statistics are scary. 80% of companies without well-conceived data protection and recovery strategies go out of business within 2 years of a major disaster. All too often back-up is an afterthought and when the worst happens your options are costly and limited.

Luckily as a long-time member of Challenge, Tranquil IT’s director Sean Watson and his team of crack operatives not only recovered the information but did it for free. Tranquil IT has refreshing beliefs about community and helping businesses in our village prosper. They know when they receive a call, more times than not, a business is in a bad situation others will be looking to exploit. Tranquil believes in compassion and providing a service that is not only peerless but affordable. Give Tranquil a call today to see how well they perform when given a Challenge.

Tranquil IT Solutions Ltd, 5 High Street, 1^st Floor, Bishops Stortford, CM23 2LS, 0203 002 0616

Is Your Gym Closed? Train for FREE at Challenge!

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:24:19 +0000

If your gym is currently closed due to the snow, or for any other reason, come pay us a visit at Challenge! Call us on 01279 503503 to book a free session, or just pop in and see us. Visitors will be welcome to try the gym and classes.

Legs Bums & Tums Class with Sarah – Video

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:30:21 +0000

Studio Pump Class with Claire – Video

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:14:44 +0000

Achiever of the Month – Jen Ray

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:21:23 +0000

Jen Ray, aged 50 (++!) has been a member at Challenge for just over 1 year. After smoking all of her adult life Jen managed to kick the habit 9 years ago. However just 2 years ago she was diagnosed with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), a lung disorder caused by smoking. After completing a rehab course at a COPD clinic, Jen was recommended to continue exercising to improve her lung capacity and oxygen flow. At 5 ft 5” in height and a weight of 9 stone 10 pounds, Jen also wanted to tone up and feel stronger.

Jen says she has received tremendous help from Instructor and Personal Trainer Toby, seeing him every 4-5 weeks for program updates. Jen says, “It’s a great incentive because I want to achieve and go beyond what Toby sets me. He’s a hard taskmaster!”

Jen works out 3-4 times per week and completes both cardio and weights based exercises. After a 20 minute walk on the treadmill and 6 minutes of rowing Jen tones her whole body using various resistance machines, focusing on her core in particular. Jen keeps her workouts varied by including skipping, boxing and medicine ball work.

Because Jen had high Cholesterol levels she’s also made some changes to her diet. To reduce her fat intake Jen has cut out butter, fry ups and some meats. To ensure she still gets the much needed protein Jen also drinks Whey Protein shakes regularly.

As a result of her exercise regime and low fat diet Jen now weighs 8 stone 11 pounds, losing just under a stone! Her lung capacity has also improved massively. Walking her dogs up steep hills is now a breeze!

Jen says, “I feel good. It spurs me on and makes me forget I’ve got an illness. I feel normal!” She hopes to continue to increase her lung capacity, core strength and ultimately reach 8 ½ stone in weight.

Jen has done amazingly well and is a true inspiration! Well done from all at Challenge!

HURRY, MEMBERSHIP SALE ENDS TOMORROW!

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:16:06 +0000

Join Before Feb & Pay No Joining Fee!

It’s time to get the body you want in 2012.

With memberships available for less than £1 per day you won’t find better value in the Bishops Stortford area.

Receive access to the newly refurbished gym, classes, sauna, sunbed, inductions and workout programmes.
Plus achieve your goals in 12 weeks or get your money back!*

Call us NOW to reserve your membership and save £30 on the joining fee! Hurry, offer ends Tues 31st Jan.

Contact us on 01279 279763

* Terms and conditions apply