York Newsletter February 2020
4th February 2020 | York
Manager’s Welcome
I hope everyone’s New Year’s Resolutions are still going strong 😊🤞
We have had a fantastic start to the New Year and would like to welcome a lot of new faces to the club and would also like to thank our existing members, we really appreciate you all. The New Year has seen us integrate our brand new equipment with our new app. This gives you all the ability to track and record your workouts and jump in on our monthly gym challenges. A little friendly competition doesn’t do any harm! We have also launched new initiatives in club, such as the hydration station and free fruit Friday which hopefully everyone is enjoying and feeling healthier as a result.
Kind regards,
Craig Johnson & Your Roko Team
member announcement
there's a new app in town - and it can do even more!
You can still book classes & get news but now it’s your fitness hub too!
You can create and track your workouts, link your fitness apps, join fitness challenges and set goals. So now the new app can help you in the gym as well as in classes!
The NEW Roko App replaces the current Roko App so please click here or on the button below for full details about how to download the new app and log in. Tip: You'll know it's the new app because our logo has a white background.
Make sure we’ve got your correct email address as you cannot access the benefits of the NEW Roko App without a correctly registered email address.
**Please note that the old app switched off on the 4th February so download the new app now if you haven't already**
refer a friend who joins
& you both get a limited edition roko workout top
As a Roko member, you've already committed to achieving your goals - and we're here to support you. But did you know that you are more likely to achieve your fitness goals with a workout buddy?
So introduce a friend to Roko and you'll both benefit from the additional motivation that you will provide to each other. PLUS, when you refer a friend right now and they decide to join, then they'll pay no joining fee and we’ll give you both a limited edition Roko workout top. Simply click here to refer your friends now: https://www.roko.co.uk/york/offers/tshirt
Fitness News
Adult Swimming Lessons
Have you ever wanted to learn front crawl but not known where to begin? Can you swim a strong breaststroke but would like to learn a new stroke? Can you swim front crawl but would like to advance your techniques for a triathlon? Well Roko York offers these types of courses for adults all the year through. The next course will run from Tuesday 25th February – Tuesday 31st March with James Taylor. We have a beginner’s front crawl 7-7:45pm and an intermediate to advanced course 7:45-8:30pm. The price of the 6 week course is £60 for roko members and £75 for non-members. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact jarcher@york.roko.co.uk Bookings for this course are open from Wednesday 12th February. If you would like to book on please speak to the reception team.
Boogie Bounce Sessions for Roko members 2020!
Boogie Bounce is a fun, energetic and complete HIIT exercise programme performed on a mini trampoline. This is an external class which means there is an added cost to your membership to take part but let us tell you it is worth every penny! Spaces are limited for members so please book early with our reception team and pay for the class on the door. The sessions are listed below and we are now taking bookings. So go on, JUMP start your fitness routine with this amazing class!
Saturdays 12:45-13:30pm & 13:35-14:20pm in the M&B studio
Wednesdays 10:45-11:30am
Mondays 17:25-18:15 & 18:20-19:00 (please note these Monday sessions will start on Monday 10th February)
Roko Members price: £6 per session or 6 sessions for £30.
Goodbye
We say Goodbye to our Spin instructor Clare Evans after 9 years of amazing spin classes! Please join us in wishing Clare all the very best for the future and a huge thank you for your amazing classes and for going above and beyond for EVERYONE who ever came in to your class. Clare’s last class with us is Friday 7pm 7th February 2020 Thank you Clare x
Have you ever turned down your car radio to help you see better?
Having good coordination and balance is essential for us to Function, Get Fit, Play Sports, Lose Weight and just be generally active. We have to balance 3 systems which all work together to give us good coordination and balance called: The Triad of Balance. The better each system operates individually, the better they all work together as one. Poor posture forces you to overwork certain muscles and when your body isn’t working correctly you’re reducing your strength and performance in the gym! Becoming aware of your posture on a daily basis, how you move, stand, sit, walk and balance will transform your workouts and overall health.
The body’s 3 systems are: Read more here... https://getsharpefit.co.uk/blog/have-you-ever-turned-down-your-car-radio-to-help-you-see-better/
Find out more about how correcting your posture can improve your workouts and health. Contact me for your free consultation mike@getsharpefit.co.uk
Club News & Events
This month we are pleased to announce a new service that will be available, Marjorie from Nourish inside out will be on site every Thursday. Please see Marjorie’s profile below:
I’m Marjorie Grice DipION MBANT MCNHC
I am a Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and British Association of nutrition and lifestyle medicine (BANT). I will be available at Roko on Thursdays from February.
My launch event will be held on the 29th of February. I will be around to chat and get to know you. It’s all free and refreshments are provided. There are a couple of talks on Nutrition for the menopause at 10.30am and 2.30pm - it’s better to book these due to space!
Or go to the website. www.nourishinsideout.co.uk
My passion is to help women in their mid-years live a healthier life, filled with energy, reducing painful and embarrassing symptoms both prior and post menopause. I use evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle changes, tailored to your unique individual, genetics, metabolism and environment to re-balance and help you be revitalised inside and out.
Nutrition for Midlife
I help ladies struggling with midlife changes, get their Mojo back!
Low mood Brain Fog
Energy Crisis
Weight gain, bloating
Menopause; Hot flushes, night sweats, insomnia
Allergies
Skin StrugglesTo discuss your personal goals contact me for a free no obligation discovery call See website for full information and packages. www.nourishinsideout.co.uk
Members benefit from 15% off our nutrition Packages until 30/4/2020
Contact Details Marjorie Grice, 07884024380, hello@nourishinsideout.co.uk
Facebook- Nourish Inside Out @insideoutnourish Twitter @nourishinside
Instagram -nourishinsideout Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/marjoriegricenutrition
Little Bear & Flower Co.
You may have noticed a few new additions in our reception area and our Club Lounge – thanks to the Little Bear & Flower Co!! See below for some exclusive Valentine’s day offers…
Roko Starter Packs
Whether you are beginning your Roko journey, or are already well on your way, a Roko Starter Pack ensures you are fully equipped!
Each pack contains a Roko- branded :-
Water Bottle
Sweat Towel
Drawstring Bag
Available from Reception- £12.99
The Spa
Beauty by Victoria will be offering a Full Body massage and taster facial for just £50. The treatment time will be 1 hour and 30 minutes and you can book by contacting Beauty by Victoria on 07872909695. Gift Vouchers are also available for a Valentines gift for a loved one 💕
Children’s News
Swim Enrolments Term 2 March – May 2020
The swim enrolment process for the March – May swim term will commence on week 8 of this current swim term. From Monday 24th February until Sunday 8th March at 1pm you can book your child on for another swim term, once you have collected your child’s enrolment letter from their teacher. Your deadline for booking on is Sunday 8th March at 1pm! All swimmers on the swap list or waiting lists will be called from Sunday 8th March from 2pm so please book your child back on before the deadline so you do not miss out! Anyone on the waiting list for swimming lessons will be called from Monday 9th March. The next swim course will run from Monday 16th March – Sunday 24th May 2020.
February Half Term – Monday 17th Feb – Sunday 21st Feb 2020
Roko will be running our kids junior timetable during the day this week so you can fit your workouts around the kids being off school. Please pick up your copy of the Half term activities today from the reception desk!
February Half Term Swim Courses 2020
With the February Half Term fast approaching we are offering lots of swim lesson options to keep your children swimming and progressing over the School Break! Below are the different options we are offering and all the information you need……
Group Swimming Crash Courses
Would you like to keep some structure in your child’s routine this half term? Would half a term’s worth of swimming lessons help bring them on a bit quicker with their swimming?? At Roko we highly recommend a crash course during the school holidays to help with all of the above!
When: Monday 17th – Friday 21st February with Jo Archer
Price: £35 Members & £45 Non-Members
All lessons will be held at the same time every day:
Stage 1/ 2: 8:30am in the small pool
Stage 2Adv/3: 9am in the small pool and main pool
*Bookings for this course are now open
*There are 6 spaces available in each Stage.
*When signing up you must commit to the whole week
NO discounts, refunds or exchanges will be given for any missed sessions
Bronze & Silver & Gold Awards
During the Half term break Roko are running a Bronze & Silver & Gold courses for children in Stage 6+ or for those who have passed all the Roko stages. The course is a great way to increase their stamina and for them to achieve a higher badge. The week intensive course does not guarantee they will achieve the badge but there will be a test on the last day to give them the opportunity to pass their Bronze, Silver or Gold award.
The course will run: Monday 17th –Friday 21st February with Jo Archer
Time: BRONZE - 09:30am, SILVER – 10:10am & GOLD – 10:50am
Price:£40 Roko members & £50 for non-members
If you would like to book a place on the course please see the reception team. If you would like further information please contact jarcher@york.roko.co.uk
Capoeira Coming to the Junior Timetable at Roko!
What is Capoeira?? Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. It was developed by enslaved in Brazil at the beginning of the 16th century. It is known for its acrobatic and complex manoeuvres, often involving hands on the ground and inverted kicks.
Who is the teacher?? Jerri da Silva has over twenty five years of experience in martial arts. He started Capoeira in 1987 in the South of Brazil, Alvorada, Rio Grande do Sul but moved to Great Britain in 2005 to continue practicing Capoeira and martial arts. For the past 15 years Jerri has been teaching Capoeira in London, Scotland and Europe. He became a World Champion during the Capoeira World Championship in 2015 in Brazil, winning the first place in his category.
When are the sessions going to be held?? Fridays in the Mind & Body Studio from 5:30-6:30pm, for children 6years+.
How much will it cost?? For a trial or pay-as-you-go sessions - £7.50 for roko members. Monthly payment for roko members is £20 per month and this is to drop in to any session that Jerri teaches in York. More details to come……
When does it start?? Friday 21st February is the first session! To book a place please book at the reception desk and then pay Jerri on the night!
Function Hire
We have a few spare dates in our Function Room diary, so if you are planning an event this year please speak to Tom our Club Lounge Manager to discuss free hire of your member’s lounge.
