Chiswick Newsletter June 2018
11th June 2018 | Chiswick
Manager’s Welcome
Welcome to the June Newsletter. We have been working on the content, to make this as interesting and informative as possible. Within this month’s edition you will find a mix of club updates and editorial content. We are hoping in the coming months to add exercise hints and tips from the team too!
This month will see the launch of the Roko app, you will receive a separate e-mail with instructions on how to register for this.
We will also be showing Live world Cup Games in the Café, please feel free to join us for the games!
I look forward to seeing you in the club through the month
Warm Regards,
Ben Holden, General Manager
app update
The app is in final testing phase so keep an eye out for a dedicated email later this month about accessing the app.
special summer partner offer
add your partner with a flexible summer membership
If your partner is considering membership then now is the time!
Current Roko members can benefit from this special summer offer:
Add a partner with a flexible summer membership and benefit from:
• No Joining Fee
• No 12 Month Contract, and
• Upgrade to the Lowest Available Couple Rate
Club News
Class Booking
On 01/05/2018 we made all studio classes available to book 7 days in advance. Members can book through the team at the front desk and will shortly be able to do so via the Roko app.
We do not anticipate there being a need to book for all classes but want to ensure that priority is given to those members who have booked for the busier classes.
We appreciate this is a change in the way that we have operated, if you have any feedback one of the team will be on hand at peak times to talk this through. We will advertise in-club as soon as the new Roko app is available for download.
Fitness News
– Jack Dillon Fitness Manager
So here we are, half way through the year and onto summer!! I would firstly like to thank everyone for their cooperation with the new booking system. We are still communicating to members via class instructors and Front of House. There are still a few kinks to iron out but we have made great progress. As a collective we all need to make an effort to be on time and book in advance to avoid any disappointments. It is also the instructor’s duty to manage the class according to the register, class numbers and any late comers. Please can I ask you all to support them in this.
For any of you that are new members or haven’t been to one of our Rok-X classes I would highly recommend you give it a go. Rok-X is a 30 minute HIIT class to help you step away from the treadmills and give your workout the punch it needs. We have them most lunchtimes and in the evening.
Highlight classes this month
Bootcamp – Thursdays at 18:30
Body-X – Tuesdays at 18:00
Indoor Cycle – Friday at 09:30
• World cup fever is about to hit, who do you want to win the cup? We will be playing the games in our lounge so come down and join in the fun.
• We are currently still looking to add to our gym floor equipment so any requests please feel free to email me: jdillon@chiswickbridge.roko.co.uk
• I would also love some feedback in any shape or form about the gym floor itself and I will do my best sort it out.
Many Thanks , Jack
PT in Profile
NICK POWELL
Skill Areas:
Weight loss and toning
Injury rehabilitation
Golf strength and conditioning
Qualifications:
Certified level 3 Advanced Personal trainer
Spinning instructor
Boxercise/ circuit instructor
Contact Details:
Nickbpowell@me.com
07447913154
Nick and his training approach:
“I have been a personal trainer for 12 years now and have been lucky enough to meet and train some great people and build lasting relationships over that time. I believe the key to successful long term training is consistency. Training doesn’t have to be longwinded, complex and dull. I’ll show you how to break those barriers to achieving consistency and invite you to challenge yourself and have fun. YES FUN!”
Favourite exercise:
PULLUP ~ A great body weight exercise that is a real test of strength and body composition. It primarily works the back muscles and arms. Can be made suitable for all skill levels and placed into any program (injury permitting) for any goal, whether it be weight loss, strength, size or general fitness.
Do get in touch with Nick or any of our PTs to find out more about personal training and what it could do for you!
Guest Blog
~ TAELOR BENNETT nutritional therapist
Beat The Bloat and Feel Good When You Dress in Less
Bikini season (and the equivalent for you men) is just around the corner! And like most humans, you probably want to look your best! Sure, you may want to lose a few pounds but a simple trick that will instantly (within 24 hours) make you feel and look differently is getting rid of bloating.
That feeling of bloat is terrible; the rock in your belly, the pants that need to be unbuttoned after every meal, etc. So here are my top 5 tips to help get rid of bloat and give you that extra bit of confidence when it comes time to dress in less:
1. Skip the salt
The sky-high sodium in processed foods can cause water retention, which contributes to bloating. Some foods to avoid are crisps, ready-meals, fast food and take-away. Certain sauces and condiments can be another sneaky source.
2. Make water your main beverage
Skip the bubbles and booze—at least in the short term. Because alcohol is dehydrating (and nothing but empty calories), it can make you feel bloated. Drinking carbonated beverages can also lead to a build-up of gas and make you feel puffy, so take a break from alcohol and other fizzy drinks.
3. But don't shy away from coffee (or tea)
The caffeine in coffee and tea has a diuretic effect, meaning it’ll make you wee more. Tea and coffee have also been shown to have powerful anti-inflammatory properties, which can have long-term benefits to your health. A cup or two a day is great, but like with everything - don’t overdo it.
4. Remove trigger foods
Keep a food diary of what you eat and how you feel and you will soon start to see a pattern of how certain foods make you feel. Common bloating foods are gluten, dairy, cruciferous veg, onions and legumes.
5. Eat foods that help you, not fight you
Anti-inflammatory foods that calm the stress response can help keep things calm in your digestive tract too. A few great ones to reach for:
• Dark chocolate (70%+ cacao)
• Dark green leafy veg
• Hemp hearts (smoothies or atop salads)
• Olive oil
• Turmeric (juiced, seasoning)
• Wild salmon
Give these tips a try and start noticing a reduction in bloat. If you are prone to gas, you will most likely notice a reduction of that as well.
If you would like to start feeling better, I am offering Roko members a 20% discount on initial consultations through the end of July, 2018.
My goal is to help you be the best version of yourself and that includes feeling and looking your best. For more information or to get in touch, please email me taelorcbennett@gmail.com or visit www.taelorbennett.com
Rachel Staggs Aesthetics News
– Rachel Staggs
New Treatment
We are very excited to be launching this new and exciting treatment directly from the USA.
The treatment works using radio frequency to trigger lypolysis, a process used successfully for many years to melt stubborn fat and tighten skin tissue.
We will be having 2 discovery days where we will invite clients along to have 121 consultations.
The discovery day dates are:
Wed 14th June
Thurs 21st June
Want to come along???? Spaces are limited for this event so do drop us a email or call to reserve your space: Info@rachelstaggsaesthetics.co.uk or 0208 747 5756
Lash Bomb
Looking for the perfect - stress free summer lashes for holiday???
Forget the high maintenance lash extensions.
Lash Bomb is the most amazing alternative to lash extensions - It totally opens the eyes and creates the appearance of longer lashes without the need for all the dos and don’ts associated with extensions.
Book this month and receive a complimentary re varnish on your hands worth 20.00
To contact Rachel and her team:
Email: info@rachelstaggsaesthetics.co.uk Website: www.rachelstaggsaesthetics.co.uk
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Staff Member in Focus:
Name: Zuzanna Lomot
What is your job role? Finance Administrator
How long have you been at Roko and what did you do before? It’s my third year here in this role and before that I was helping a former finance manager from time to time while looking after my little boy.
Favourite things about your job? I love to be accurate and work with numbers
Do you have any hobbies? Swimming/walking/badminton and watching BBC science and nature documentaries.
What’s the most interesting fact about you? I love to go to ice skating, even during the summer.
If you were stuck on a desert island, what would you have with you and why? I hope I would never be on a desert island as I wouldn’t survive for long there! :-)
Class update
– Hugo Camacho Class co-ordinator and instructor
Please book in for classes 7days in advance to guarantee your place. We are working to improve the process as staff and members get used to the changes. Please cancel your place via reception if unable to attend.
Instructor Profile of the month – Lana
Classes taught at Roko: Spinning and Body Pump
How long have you taught here: I think almost 3 years
How long have you been an instructor: 9 years
What do you love about your class: I love the friendliness, the positive energy that the class brings to people and the feeling of accomplishment after the class is finished
What are the key body and mind benefits of attending your class: Total mind relaxation and the whole body and muscle stimulation If you were stranded on a desert Island what is the one thing you couldn’t live without: I don’t think I would care about any material things, I would just miss my family and my pets
Tell us a fun / unusual / interesting fact about yourself: I have a passion for knowledge and a curiosity for learning new things, so I am qualified in Journalism, Hair styling, Beauty therapy , Human Bioscience, Nutrition, Biology and Chemistry teaching, Educational Assessment and Personal Trainer
Maintenance update
– Jen Sanders – Deputy GM
New pins, keys and hangers have been ordered to ensure all lockers are available for use to members following a recent audit.
Please may we remind members to kindly not changing room lockers overnight – it reduces the amount available to other members.
Many thanks for your co-operation.
Clinic4Sport
- Samia Gomez – Clinic4Sport
Sports Injury Clinic at Roko is based upstairs in the gym floor and offering all Roko Members the following offer:
REFER A FRIEND AND GET 50% OFF ON YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT (Offer valid till 30th July 2018).
To book an appointment simply go to Clinic4Sport appointment online booking: www.clinic4sport.com
Other News
TEAMM8
unique men’s clothing, swimwear, active wear label from Australia coming to reception from Friday 1st June 2018
