1st February 2022 | York

manager’s welcome

Welcome to your member’s February newsletter!

It’s been amazing to see so many faces (old & new!) in the club throughout January! It was very exciting to re-open the main pool after the re-tiling works and it’s been great to welcome so many of you back to the club for swimming.

For any new faces, welcome to the club and don’t forget to give yourself the best possible start to your membership by booking your gymfit. session with one of our fitness coaches. Use your member ID to log into the Roko app and use it to book your group exercise classes, join in our monthly fitness challenges (remember to link it to your smart watch!) and please don’t hesitate to speak to a member of the team if you are unsure about absolutely anything. We are, and always will be… here to help you!

For the familiar faces, thank you as always for your loyalty to the club and please don’t forget that we are here to help. Why not book a stayfit. with one of our fitness coaches – this may be to refresh your gym programme, or maybe you have a new goal in mind! Or maybe you need some help in the pool? swimfit. is back on a Sunday afternoon at 1pm – this is simply booked via the Roko app.

Please keep reading below for the latest essential information which will allow you to get the most out of your membership… see you in the club during February!

Best regards

Tom Jeffery
Deputy General Manager

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Club News and Events

The Matrix wristbands are here!! Available NOW from the reception team!

Missing a gym programme on the Roko app? Book in for a stayfit. session and ask the gym team to add your gym programme!

Final call for the Community Wellness health tests on Monday 7th February!

A 30 minute consultation which will highlight any common health concerns from weight management to stress, to poor sleep patterns and posture.

Including:
• Lung function
• Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Body fat percentage
• Hydration levels
• Urine analysis
• Blood glucose test (diabetes)
• Cholesterol test (and a breakdown)
• Blood pressure
• Heart trace scan

Exclusively available at the club on Monday 7th February!
More information at http://communitywellnessservices.co.uk/health-testing
Email tjeffery@york.roko.co.uk to secure the last few slots!

You said, we did – swimfit. is BACK!

Need some general advice on your swimming stroke? swimfit. is BACK every Sunday from Sunday 9th January 1-1.30pm in the main pool. This support is INCLUDED in your membership! Book today via the Roko App!

What is swimfit.?
30 minutes in the pool with a swim specialist. Our swimming specialist will guide you through pool-based activities available within the Club. swimfit. is also a supervised pool based session where you can get in the water, try out a session and pick up hints and tips on technique to ensure you fully enjoy your swim sessions

Fitness News

Handstand and Splits Pop Up Masterclass

Want to learn how to do a handstand or the splits, improve the ones you already have, or just know where to start?

Join Hannah Kay on Sunday 27th February 10.30am-12pm for only £5.

This course is suitable for any age/ability but under 12’s must be supervised by an adult.

Contact Hannah Kay to secure your place on 07882839060 or fitness@hannahkay.co.uk.

INTRODUCING NEW PERSONAL TRAINER – Emma-Louise Landrie

Do you want to lose weight and become stronger? Emma-Louise is here to help with your fitness goals!

Emma has 3 years’ experience as a personal trainer and during this time has worked with a variety of people ranging from clients who simply wish you live a healthier life to aspiring athletes who want to improve their sporting performance by improving their strength and endurance. Emma-Louise has practiced lots of different training styles herself throughout the years, she can help you find what works for you and help you get where you want to be!

Contact Emma-Louise on: 07444833908 or emma-louise-landrie@hotmail.com for more information about how she can help you achieve your goals!

Les Mills Launch Party!
This month we hosted our first Les Mills launch since before Lockdown 1.0 and we had a PARTY!
Great to have the Instructors team teaching and launching together again! What a great atmosphere and a great start to the new choreography!
Thank you everyone who joined us and a massive thank you to our instructors for delivering such fab classes and keeping us all going!!

Testing Tuesday is back – FTP

Power takes in to account how hard you are pedalling as well as how fast you are going and is a great way of keeping yourself accountable on the bike! The FTP test will push you for 20mins to see how hard you can go and maintain! FTP testing will help you monitor improvements in both power and fitness in the gym and will also help you target your training better in RokoRide classes!

Book in for half an hour with Hannah King on Tuesday 1st February at 10.30am!

Speak to a member of the team for more information and join us for re-tests on the first Tuesday of each month!

Head to the ‘FITNESS CHALLENGES’ section on the app to join our February Fitness Challenges!

Workout 20 times this month to Stay Strong at Roko and continue your fitness journey.

Climb the leader board and challenge other members and staff to be top!

Children’s News

February Half Term Swim Crash Course

Monday 21st – Friday 25th February 2022
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 21st – Friday 25th February with Jo
Price: £35 Members & £45 Non-Members
All lessons will be held at the same time every day:   

Stage 1(complete beginners): 8:30am
Stage 1/2 (already having lessons): 9:00am
Stage 2Adv/3 (new to stage 3): 09:30am
Stage 3Adv/4 (must be swimming lengths): 10am

*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 21st – Friday 25th February with Jo Archer
Time: BRONZE - 10:30am (30mins) & SILVER/GOLD – 11am (40MINS)
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

Half Term Kids Classes!
From Active Kids to dance with Joel get your kids booked into our fun fitness classes over half term (21st – 25th February).
Classes available to book at reception or over the phone from Monday 14th February. Grab a copy of the timetable from reception today!

Club Lounge 

Look out for our NEW gluten free cake range! 
We have a wide selection of gluten free treats available from the club lounge, including:
• Lemon Drizzle Cake
• Chocolate Brownie
• Chocolate Chip Flapjack
• NEW Vegan Blackcurrant Crumble

A message from our partners @ The Little Bear & Bird Flower Company 

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, The Little Bear & Bird Flower Company are here to help! Located on Usher Lane in Haxby. Enquire via their Facebook page www.facebook.com/littlebearandbirdflowerco

Reflexology & Re-Balance with Cathy

Available at the club – more information via http://www.reflexologywithcathy.co.uk

What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is a holistic therapy based on the theory that all the systems, organs and structures of the body are reflected in specific reflex points in the hands, feet, ears or face. I currently work primarily on the feet but also the hands if preferred. By applying pressure to the areas of the feet or hands a Reflexologist can help the body restore its’ own healthy balance.
It has the benefit of being a deeply relaxing therapy, and during periods of relaxation the body takes the opportunity to heal, restore and energise itself. Usually after a treatment, your tension may be reduced and you may feel relaxed. You may notice a better sleep, and an improved sense of wellbeing.

Indian Head Massage
I also offer Indian head massage that focuses on the neck, shoulders, head and face. Another wonderful relaxing treatment.
Look out for posters and leaflets in the club. Appointments offered to both members and non-members.