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12 RECREATION
• GET AT, STAY PT. GET PT, STAY PT
I. In the swim of things
1992 Promotions Assistant Ali Thompson introdues new activities for 1992 at Link Centre
NOW'5 THE ca It's the New Year and we're here to Duringthe following times 2 lanes Family Swim
help you get fit. How about some will be available
Play rafts and toys will be available
for all the family to enjoy. Fridays
TIME TO swimming. There are hree new Tuesday to Friday 500pm - 7.00pm
swimming sessions for all the fam- 12 noon -2.00pm
ily to enjoy. Tuesday to Thursday
GET FIT 5.00pm - 7.00pm Duck and Dive
I- Train in a lane Saturday and Sunday A fun session for all the fa mily. Bring
Lane ropes will enable the more se- 5.00pm - 6.00pm along a mask, snorkel and flippers
rious swimmers or those wishing to and expl9re the very depths of the
improve fitness, an opportunity to One lane rope will be available as Link Centre pool.
swim uninterrupted. usual, at other times. Saturdays 11.00am- 12noon.
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And we have something new for
13-16yearolds whoneed to livenup
BY DESIGN LTD your Saturday mornings.
I 4:3-rFzn-v-c.-" for Strength
Local fitness expert Lee Hogan says flexibility is good for life Saturday Club for
ET FIT, STAY FIT GET FIT, STAY
Tuesdays 7.30pm - 8.30pm youngsters
AT
Exercise to Music with Lee C) Whether you are a ballet dancer, Come along for organised games,
Total Body Conditioning. in free swim and one of the following
-4 body builder or someone who pre-
IE Warm Up Aerobics, Stretch, I tutored activities; soccer, basketball,
fers to take their exercise at an aero-
Floorwork, Cool Down. Suitable (0 bic class an important part of your volleyball, trampolining, climbing,
for Intermediates. £2.50 -C training should include an element badminton /short tennis/table ten-
The Gym, Greendown School a, of stretching or as I prefer to call it nis. Thecoursenins 1.l5am-1.00pm,
UJ flexibility. All good training pro- starting on 18th January.
- Wednesdays 7.30pm-8.30pm grammes and exercise routines in- Furtherdetailson this and all other
Absolute Beginners with Lee mq clude an element of flexibility but activities are available from Main
Designed for those people who why, and what are the benefits? Reception on 871212.
have not exercised for some time Flexibility is defined as the range
and need a gentle re-introduction. of movement of a joint or group of
Suitable for men and women of joints, this may be affected by dam- Change for local
all ages and abilities. £2.50
c, age to the bones of the joint but the
m
iz The Gym, Greendown School - most common factor affecting flex- sports shop
ibility is the inability of the muscle Westside Sports at Shaw Village
Sundays 6pm-7.15pm
di surrounding a joint to stretch to their
I- Centre is taking a change in direc-
Fitness Training with Lee maximum length.
Circuit Training, Stamina -I In most people joints have the tion.
Building, Team Games. £3.50 potential to move through a greater Activities such as jogging, football All the present stock is being sold
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Sports Hall, Greendown School range of motion than the muscles and netball all have the effect of off to be replaced in the new year
E with displays of sports equipment.
FREE FITNESS TEST surrounding them will allow, but shortening the muscles especially in Westside founderTomTaylor, from
ON 12TH JANUARY through regular stretching the mus- the legs and it is important to Freshbrook, is teaming up with I-TM
COME & SEE HOW FIT ll AVIS cle capacity to extend fully can be lengthen these muscles to prevent
IZ I Sports, a major importer of hockey,
YOU REALLY ARE! increased allowing the joint a greater injuries in the future.
UJ cricket and football equipment from
range of motion. Some quite dra- Finally another benefit of stretch- India.
matic increases in flexibility can be ing, which has been well known in
Sundays 7.30pm-8.30pm "Catering for the leisure market
Exercise to Music with Lee
>- made over a relatively short period yoga circles for years, is that it can wasn't working for us but we saw
if good stretching exercises are done promote muscular relaxation, when
Total Body Condioning. a regular basis. a muscle becomes tense itis in a state the need for a showroom where
Warm up, Aerobics, sports players could view a wide
-4 Increased flexibility can help pre- of partial contraction which in-
Stretch, Cool down. range of equipment," said Tom.
Suitable for Intermediates. vent problems such as muscle sore- creases the blood pressure and 'We'll be catering mainly for hockey
The Gym, Greendown School ness and muscular tears, prevent wastes energy, so always remember and cricket players, plus soccer and
muscle inflammation and speed the to stretch and maintain your flex-
Everyone Welcome. £2.50 rugby; they'll be able to see a much
recovery from soft tissue injuries. ibility on a regular basis.
wider range of equipment than in
NO MEMBERSHIP JUST PAY ON THE DAY
31 any other sports shop."
IZA As the equipment will be im-
FREE BUMPER
ported direct from the manufactur-
RAFFLE AT THE END
Genuine bargains in the Sports Clothing ers Westside Sports will be able to
OF JANUARY sell goods to the public at well be-
& Footwear Clearance Sale at low high street prices. They will
Personal Training for also stock a basic range of shell,
Individuals & Corporate Westside track and shower proof suits and
Clients a speciality footwear.
Whilst stocks last, there are some
Sports bargains to be had with clothing
Bodes By Design Ltd. is sponsored by
: being sold off at 20% below their
previously low prices and footwear
PERFORMANCE SHOES Show Village Centre,Shaw (between JCR going at 10%.
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