Taking this opporttunity to wish our members a very happy and prosperous new year.
We're here to signpost activities that help you to stay physically and mentally fit.
Activity hosts are invited to list their lessons, sessions, workshops, courses and social activities free of charge via www.A2Z.Events. If you scroll over the listings on site, you'll see when they were most recently confirmed.
If you need some handy, healthy recipes to alongside your activities, please have a look at the menu that our nutritionalist, Charlotte of Nutricademy, has put together or you.Look out also for the starred listings - they'll reveal a special offer for you.
From yoga, through dance and onto park bootcamps, there are hundreds of of choices across the UK, and beyond, for you. The activities in this newsletter are just a tiny portion.
Jive Frenzy have a special for beginners on Mondays in Bexhill.
Over 50s Dance Fitness classes are offered in Southampton on Mondays between 10-11am.
There is a Swing Jive & Rock n Roll dance class every Tuesday in Bangor.
In Worthing there is a special offer on yoga on Wednesdays.Every Thursday morning in Ealing there is a mixed bootcamp with Social Fitness, who make a special offer to Stayfit.Events members. In the evening they teach Boxercise, also in Ealing, and, of course have a full diary of healthy fun, for all levels, age and gender.
Zumba and Pilates is on the menu each Thursday in Cambridgeshire.In Huntingdon on Thursday evening you can find Dance Aerobics classes.Pole Fitness classes at Body Synergy each Friday in Birmingham are about getting fit, becoming stronger and having fun.
For Saturday Bellycise in Stowmarket or Zumba in Kilburn.
Sundays often include special workshops. For Instance I see the i2i Core Moves for Improvers at Salsa! Soho on Sunday 12th January that comes with a £5 discount by quoting Londonsalsa.co.uk.
There are special offers for special events in the months to come.
For instance I can see that James French, an International Yoga teacher, based in India specialising in Hatha, Vinyasa Flow and Chakra Yoga is holding a workshop near Leeds on Saturday 1st February.
Add some Latin spice to your April 2020 with... Let's Salsa LUXURY LATIN DANCE AND FITNESS RETREAT
April 2nd-5th 2020 Chateau Lou Casteou, Cote d'Azur, France
4 days luxury accommodation in the chateau in en suite bedrooms with sea or mountain views.
Quote GDC to get £100 off advertised pricePlease register your interest by contacting morag@loucasteou.com
Chateau Lou Casteou's Let's Salsa Retreat combines all the rhythm and sparkle of Strictly Come Dancing with good exercise, great company and delicious food.
Hidden in the Cote d'Azur's idyllic Esterel Mountains, the elegantly furnished chateau is a luxurious haven, perfect for a few days away and a chance to take to the dance floor. The Let's Salsa programme is designed to cater for both new dancers and those with more experience hoping to improve their skills.
They are privileged to work with several of London’s best teachers including Laith Sami [European Salsa Champion] Simon Mascarenhas, John Let’s Salsa and Tym Fuego who all teach and have performed in the best London salsa and bachata clubs.
Also they are delighted that international Kizomba and Lukas award winner Christian Jean Francois has joined the team teaching Kizomba, Semba, Afrobeat and Cuban Salsa.
During the four-day retreat, the classes cover dance disciplines from all over the world, offering guests the chance to try their hands (and feet) at Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Cuban Rueda, Kizomba, Merengue and Hip Hop. Dance classes are also interspersed with a variety of fitness activities, including circuits in the historic cloisters, Latino aerobics by the pool, a tennis workshop and mountain treks along the stunning nearby coast.
The classes are led by a team of award-winning professional dancers and experienced fitness instructors, keen to pass on their passion for dance. All breakfasts, lunches and dinners are served around the pool or in the historic cloisters. After energetic workouts and dancing, these are a welcome chance to relax, socialise and enjoy the stunning chateau.
The talented chef, Jimmy Karl, who also specialises in delicious coconut milk mojitos, provides sumptuous meals that are made from locally sourced ingredients, and both healthy and delicious. After being wined and dined in luxury guests can even try out their new dance moves at a local Salsa club.
The warm and friendly atmosphere at Lou Casteou is the perfect setting for this retreat. It is a comfortable and welcoming sanctuary where guests are encouraged and supported by their teachers and one another, improving their dancing skills and forming friendships at the same time. Let's Salsa is a vibrant programme full of fun, frivolity and fast footwork.
Please register your interest ASAP to guarantee a place contacting morag@loucasteou.comQuote GDC for £100 off advertised price.
We are delighted to announce new dates for the Luxury Fitness Retreat.
Set in the beautiful Cote d’Azur countryside this luxurious fitness retreat provides the perfect balance of energetic training classes, vibrant Latin dance parties, stunning coastal treks, tennis workshop, private chef and pampered chateau accommodation.
The event will appeal to all ages and levels of fitness, whether you are seeking to improve your fitness and well-being levels, learn or improve your dancing ability or to kick starting a new fitness regime.
Arrival: Wednesday, transfer from Nice airport at 11.15. Lunch will be served and the first stretching, and fitness sessions will be held during the afternoon and evening
Departure: Sunday after lunch. 4 nights’ luxury- stay on an all-inclusive basis. A champagne reception will be held on Wednesday evening followed by the welcome dinner, during which the program will be discussed.
May 27-31, June 24-28, Sept 16-20 2020
ACCOMMODATION
Guests will stay at the luxurious chateau on an all-inclusive basis. All meals, drinks and wines will be included and talented Italian chef, Matteo will prepare healthy and delicious, gourmet meals prepared from the best local ingredients .Meals will be served around the pool, weather permitting, in the historic cloisters or elegant, period reception rooms.
FITNESS SESSIONS and ACTIVITIES
The Fitness program will be led by David Higgins and James Rose. David is a charismatic and enthusiastic personal trainer with many years of experience. James is a skilled tennis coach, experienced tour player and high performance trainer. Together they will assess your level of fitness , specific requests and guide you. Fitness classes will include stretching, core strengthening and toning , kettlebells, TRX , HIIT, boxercise, cardio blast, battleropes, circuit training, swiss balls, water aerobics, kayaking, latino aerobics and beach volleyball.
Other options include mountain biking, tennis workshops and treks along the stunning coast.
We've also found you a £49 discount off the 10-day Kizomba, Bachata, Cha cha cha, On1 & On2 Salsa, Afro-house, dancehall and fitness holiday in Jamaica, starting May 15th 2020.
Enjoy keeping fit during 2020,
Leigh and the Stayfit.Events team