3rd March 2020 | York

Manager’s Welcome

Hopefully March will be the start of some better weather after the storms and heavy rainfall in February. It’s been great to see many of you now making it through the first 2 months of the new decade still working towards your goals.

If some of you are in need of some programme inspiration please book in with the fitness team and they can create a new programme for you based around your goals. Alternatively, the Roko workout plan section on the app could provide all the inspiration you need to try something new. It’s also worth checking the deals section if you would like to treat yourself.

We also have some fantastic Roko member premier partner deals running currently; please read on to find out more. If you would like to become a premier partner with Roko York please contact me via email cjohnson@york.roko.co.uk.

I’ll look forward to seeing everyone in March

Craig Johnson & your Roko Team

tell your friends & family - 2 weeks for just £20

You are more likely to achieve your fitness goals when you work out with a buddy. And right now until the 17th of March, your friends can spend 2 weeks with you at Roko with a no commitment trial membership. Refer your friends via the app, tag them on our 2 week Facebook post or email them this link:   https://www.roko.co.uk/york/offers/buynow20

the new Roko app

In March we will be introducing a new system that will automatically delete overlapping class bookings in order to ensure maximum class availability for members.  This means that if you book a class and the class time overlaps another booking you have the overlapping class will automatically be deleted. 

This will prevent members being unable to book into classes because others have made multiple class booking for the same time.

We hope that this enhancement to class bookings will improve your booking experience.

With regards to booking experience we apologise for the issues being experienced at the 9pm booking release time for 8 days in advance booking.  The App is currently performing very slowly at peak demand of 21:00 to 21:03.  Please be assured that we are working tirelessly with our suppliers to resolve this situation and that we understand your frustrations and thank you for your continued patience.

The new Roko App is your fitness hub. Gym users it’s for you too!!!
You can create and track your workouts, link your fitness apps, join fitness challenges and set goals.

YOUR WORKOUTS
You have access to a huge library of exercises to create and track your own workouts.  Log your workouts manually or use xCapture and these will automatically be added to your workout history.

CONNECTED APPS
Connect all your Fitness Apps so that all your fitness training information is pulled together and is automatically added to your workout history in the Your Workouts tile.

GOAL CENTRE
Take your training to the next level by setting personal goals.

FITNESS CHALLENGES
Join monthly fitness challenges and challenge yourself and your friends!

DEALS
Monthly deals available to you from national brands and also club deals too!

Club News

Coronavirus
At the time of writing, advice from the NHS and PHE is that most people can continue to go to work, school and other public places and only need to stay away from public places (self-isolate) if advised to by the 111 online coronavirus service or a medical professional.

We have been and will continue to follow the advice of Public Health England (PHE) to help prevent the risk of spreading the virus. On a precautionary basis we have provided sanitiser around the club along with additional towels and wipes for members to clean any equipment after use. We have also requested that all Roko employees and freelance instructors declare any travel they may have had, or are planning, to affected areas so we can advise them on steps we may require them to take such as self-isolation.

We would ask that if you are feeling unwell or meet any of the criteria set out in the government communication then you do not attend the club and that you contact 111 for further advice.

Please continue to adopt thorough hygiene practices whilst at the club. Wipe all equipment after use, wash your hands thoroughly with soap before and after using the gym or use the sanitiser provided, catch and bin coughs and sneezes in a tissue.

Two sources of information can be found at the links below.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

We very much hope that you avoid the coronavirus and enjoy your time at Roko Health Clubs where we will continue to look after your health and fitness needs. Please follow us on Facebook for the most up to date news.

New Service Alert - Welcome Flex Health
At Flex Health we are able to offer our clients intensive physiotherapy treatment in a warm and friendly environment.  We have recently opened a clinic in York, alongside an already well-established clinic in Hull. We offer an intensive physiotherapy treatment on a 1:1 basis with a regular physiotherapist to lead you through the rehabilitation process.

We work with musculoskeletal clients and treat a wide range of conditions including:

Our intensive approach helps our clients to return to sports following injury or to maintain an active lifestyle if they are dealing with a long term condition.  All staff at the clinics are friendly and welcoming and our regular clients are happy to support one another and share advice with other clients on the services that we are able to provide.

With an affiliation with Roko Health Clubs, members are offered to use the services of our clinic at a discounted rate to the price set for the general public. If you would like to enquire about prices for the services we provide, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Potential clients are always welcome to ring and have a chat for advice with one of our team of therapists and can arrange to visit for a look at the equipment and services we have on offer. If you would like to contact a member of the team, you can either email admin@flex-health.co.uk or telephone on 01904 390901.

Fitness News

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! Mondays 17:25-18:15 & 18:15-19:00 in M&B Studio, Wednesdays 10:45-11:30am in NRG studio & Saturdays 12:45-13:30pm in the M&B studio     

Roko Members price: £6 per session or 6 sessions for £30.

The Core Issue: Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates...
The Yogi’s, Tai Chi and Pilates Masters can control their state of mind and their breathing, thus controlling their inner systems.  Your organs relate to your muscles... correcting organ functions through nutrition allows your muscles to engage as they should, if your organs are in a state of stress then so are your muscles, making you feel tight, have poor posture and causing pain in movement.

Joseph Pilates was a German physical trainer and the creator of the Pilates training technique, or as he called it “Contrology.”  He believed that all movements in exercise and daily life should be performed under full control with awareness of individual postures.  Joseph Pilates (1883 – 1967) said: “You will feel... Read more here...

https://getsharpefit.co.uk/blog/the-core-issue-yoga-tai-chi-pilates/

Welcome Back Steve Kelly
After a couple of months off Steve will be re-joining the gym team to deliver your gymfit., stayfit. and gym floor classes! While being away Steve has been developing his coaching skills in his own personal and professional training business! You will find him on shift on Wednesday mornings and Thursday throughout the day so let’s give him a warm welcome back! Steve’s energy and enthusiasm is infectious so we are delighted to welcome him back! Don’t forget to book your stayfit. at reception to refresh your programme, boost your motivation and get the most out of your health and fitness journey.

Sports Relief is Coming – 13th March
This year it's game on! So get your kit on and get involved in our ‘in club’ activities and fundraisers! We are hoping to bring everyone together to get active and raise money through the power of sport! In an unjust world there will always be poverty so we will fight this inequality by raising money to power the local change makers on the ground! The money raised will support people living incredibly tough lives in the UK and around the world. While poverty and injustice exists we will keep fighting! Keep your eyes on our social media and in club to find out how you can get involved!

Nourish Inside Out

Marjorie had a successful launch event at the club where she talked on nutrition for the menopause. She also shared her journey on how she came to be a nutritional therapist explained what nutritional therapy is. There is also a very good intro offer! 

If you missed the launch, are interested in the offer and would like more information why not arrange a FREE Discovery Chat?

This is informal and can be one to one or in a small group. She is available on Thursdays including evenings. This is an ideal way to find out how nutritional therapy can work for you and what it’s about. 

She is also hosting regular Talks; the next one on Gut health is on Saturday 28th March at 10.30am in the coffee shop area. To book

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gut-health-tickets-97307686911

https://www.facebook.com/events/135586614435507

For nutrition, tips, recipes follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/insideoutnourish

Children’s News

Swim Enrolments Term 2 March – May 2020
The swim enrolment process for the March – May is now well under way!  If you have not yet booked your child on to Term 2 you have until Sunday 8th March at 1pm to do so before all the empty spaces are released for swaps and for people on the waiting lists.  All swimmers on the swap list will be called from Sunday 8th March from 2pm.  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. 

Easter Holidays Swim Courses 2020
With the end of term fast approaching we are offering lots of swim lesson options to keep your children swimming and progressing over the Easter 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 Easter Holidays?  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 6th – Friday 10th April 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
These courses are  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 6th –Friday 10th April 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

Easter Holidays Intensive 1-1 week
Roko are running a week of intensive 1-1 lessons as well as group lessons this Easter Break.  We understand the importance of offering what each child needs and we know that a lot of children thrive from 1-1 tuition.  The week intensive 1-1 course is designed around your child’s needs, what you would like them to achieve and with the lessons being at the same time Monday – Friday, we are also adding structure and routine to yours and their week.

When: Monday 13th – Friday 17th April with Josh McDowell
Price: £100 Roko members & £125 for non-members  

*The lessons will run between 1-3:30pm Monday – Friday. 
*The time of your lesson is subject to availability when making the booking. 
*There are only 5 places available this week so you need to be quick!    

If you would like to book a place on the 1-1 Intensive course, please see the reception team.  If you would like further information please contact jarcher@york.roko.co.uk

Club Lounge

Watch out for Lucozade Sport Cherry: coming on the 23rd of March!

Premier Partner Offers

Blue Sky Day Nursery
March Offer:
Blue sky day nursery is purpose built and family owned and for Roko members they offer a 20% discount when using the crèche facilities.

Blue Sky Day Nursery – How can we help?
Blue Sky is a Day Nursery and preschool who offer a range of services all designed to meet the needs of our parents.  We cater for children of all ages from 3 months to 12 years in our Nursery, Pre-School, Crèche and Holiday Club.

We are happy to be able to offer “traditional” nursery care on a regular fixed booking pattern by the full day, half day or short (school) day.  We are even happier to be able to uniquely offer a “Totally Flexible Care” option where parents can book the sessions they need without being tied into a contract and this includes bookings for full days, half days, short (school) days and also by the hour in our crèche.

On top of that we have an amazing Pre-School where you can make use of your 30 hours of funding (2 year old or 3&4 year old).  Our qualified early years professionals will fully support your child’s learning and prepare them for school in a fun and exciting way.

For a full list of options visit www.blueskydaynurseryyork.com or pop in and meet our fantastic team for a chat about how we can help you.
Contact details as follows
Email: yorkadmin@blueskydaynursery.com
Tel:     01904 693007

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