1st October 2019 | York

Manager’s Welcome

Firstly welcome to October. Autumn is here and temperatures are starting to feel a little cooler. But that's no reason to think about staying at home! We have a number of exciting things happening during a busy October, more details are listed below. 

As I’m sure a lot of our members have noticed, we introduced a survey questionnaire that has been sent out to a number of members already. I’d like to thank everyone who has participated and given us feedback so far. Feedback both good and bad is crucial for us to help improve our offering here at Roko York.

Don’t forget to follow Roko on social media for all of your latest club news:
Instagram: @Rokohealthclub_york
Facebook: Roko York
Tag Roko in your posts and stories to be featured on our page! We may start giving away some prizes :-)

I’ll look forward to seeing you all throughout the month

Craig Johnson & your Roko Team

STARTtober

STARTtober is like October but with exercise! And right now you can tell your friends and family that we’re offering them a free day at Roko in order to make a START with their exercise. And you 'll benefit too by having a workout buddy. Simply invite them via the app or visit roko.co.uk/york/offers/starttober.

club  news

Shakes to Go!
Go Pro Whey is formulated to help you build and maintain lean muscle. It increases your performance and speeds up recovery after training. Go Pro Whey, if combined with weight and high resistance training, helps you to build and maintain lean muscle mass.
Grab a delicious shake at Roko Reception. Special Offer- £15.00 for 10 shakes to be enjoyed as and when you require them! (Only £1.50 per shake).
Choose from Strawberry, Chocolate, Vanilla or Banana.

Why not bring your meeting to Roko York
Did you know that we have a private purpose built conference & training room which is suitable for conferences, meetings, training sessions and much more. Excellent value for money packages are offered within modern facilities for up to 16 delegates which can include hospitality and event support.
This facility can be configured to banquet, boardroom, and cabaret or classroom layout. We are committed to delivering exceptional value and service to all users with competitive day-time, evening and weekend rates available with a generous discount for members of the club.

Make Learning to Swim Fun!
With the new swim term underway, what better time to check out our super cool Zoggs range?
Give your little ones an extra confidence boost with our fun range of Warner Bros swim aids, including Batman, Spiderman and Wonder Woman goggles, armbands, and dive balls.

Club Rules for Children and Youths
We would like to take this opportunity to remind members that there are rules associated with children, youths and young adults using the club. These rules are enforced to ensure the safety of children in the club and are displayed both on poolside and on the gym floor. If you have any questions with regards to these rules, please speak to one of our duty managers who will be happy to help. 

Premier Partners
Please take advantage of the great deal below with one of our premier partners:
20% off food & drink at The Principal York
From cocktails  in Chapter House bar to afternoon tea in The Garden Room and dinner in The Refectory Kitchen& Terrace, Roko gym members receive 20% off food and drink in one of York’s grandest hotels.
To find out more and to book, visit: theprincipalhotel.com/york
Discount valid for Roko members only. Membership card must be shown to claim the 20% discount on food and drink. Available seven days a week until 31 December 2019. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer.
Principal York, Station Road, York YO24 1AA

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 5th November – Tuesday 10th December 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 are open from Monday 21st October. If you would like to book a place please speak to the reception team on 01904 699740.

The Les Mills re-Launch
Roko York is launching the NEW choreography from Friday 4th October and Saturday 5th October.  A lot of our Les Mills instructors have already experienced the NEW releases and we hope you enjoy them as much as we do! 

To be one of the first to experience the NEW BodyBalance please join Jo and Jenna on Friday 4th October at 8pm and for BodyCombat and BodyPump please join Sam and Emma Saturday 5th from 9am. 

All launch classes can be booked either by the Roko app 8 days in advance or in the club 7 days in advance.

Little Black Dress Club!
The Little Black Dress Club is back! Transform your body just in time for your Christmas parties! Starting Wednesday 23rd October 5.30pm this 6 week course includes 1 PT session and 1 group session a week along with regular body stat. check up’s, nutritional information and an online group support network! This course only costs £100 for the 6 weeks and places are limited so book at reception today to avoid missing out! For more information contact Hannah on hking@york.roko.co.uk!

New Personal Trainer!
Introducing our new personal trainer Shaun Fitzpatrick! Shaun has trained people all over the world and specialises in body building and bootcamp style training, using his military experience to ensure you get the best out of every workout! You can find Shaun on the gym floor on Tuesday mornings teaching boxing and core classes! Catch up with him to book your Free PT Taster session today!

Do you have Effective or Affective Posture?

Neck and back pains are common in today’s society and can cause you a great deal of discomfort, stopping you from doing the things that you enjoy.  Having the correct posture is being able to move your body freely on a day to day basis, being able to stand or sit for long periods of time without feeling physical stress, muscular fatigue or been in pain.  Muscles are either strong or weak, different health problems that occur within your general health will create different muscular imbalances, some muscles can become over used and others too weak resulting in bad posture.  Your diet and nutrients consumed also play a massive role and your choices affect how well your muscles function.  As your body ages it gets more deficient because you don’t consume enough nutrients in comparison to the amount of toxins you’re exposed to /ingest.  

Read more... http://www.getsharpefit.co.uk/blog/do-you-your-family-friends-have-effective-or-affective-posture/

Beauty by Victoria

Treatment vouchers are now available for Beauty by Victoria; please contact 07872909695 to purchase yours.

Beauty by Victoria Monthly Offer- In October if you book a Neal’s Yard facial you will receive a 30 minute back massage for FREE.

Children’s News

October Half Term Swim Courses 2019
With the October 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 28th October – Friday 1st November 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 28th October – Friday 1st November 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  

October Half Term Intensive 1-1 week 
This year during the half term Roko are running a week of intensive 1-1 lessons as well as group lessons.  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 28th October – Friday 1st November with Josh McDowell 
Price:£80 Roko members & £100 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 each 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

October Half Term: Monday 28th Oct – Sunday 3rd November
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!

Club Lounge

Quiche now available for lunch!
Have you tried our delicious new quiche? Try our ham & cheese or Mediterranean vegetable quiche, with a fresh salad side and homemade coleslaw… Available now from the Club Lounge!    

Celebration coming up?
If you have a celebration coming up, why not hire your member’s Club Lounge for free for your event? With free parking, a central location and great drinks prices – it’s perfect for any event!
For more information please drop our Club Lounge supervisor an email: apopely@york.roko.co.uk

Why drink Nutramino HEAT?

HEAT BCAA is not only an energy drink! It is a functional beverage with a high caffeine content and 2.5 g BCAA and 13 different ingredients, of which 8 are vitamins. It contains absolutely no sugar, and contains no aspartame.
HEAT BCAA is based on a unique formula and a powerful mix of nutrients, taurine, caffeine and vitamins which boosts energy. The high caffeine content of this tasty drink will make sure that you keep your focus while you exercise.
HEAT, along with a wide range of other Nutramino products are available from the Club Lounge!