Health Clubs

Fitness & health health

Leading a hectic life? Need somewhere to tone your body, recharge your muscles or simply stretch? We have put together the best locations for you to do just that. Whether you fancy going for a swim or need regular fitness classes, we know that our recommended providers will do their best to keep you in shape.

PureGym PureGym St Albans is open 24/7 and includes equipment to help you lose weight, tone up, gain muscle and improve strength. The gym features cardio and resistance machines, a free weights area and 50+ fitness classes (included at no extra cost). PureGym St Albums will be part of Abbey View Retail Park, next to Halfords. We want to keep PureGym a safe environment for everyone to work out. If you plan to train at night or during un-staffed hours ( Unit 3 Abbey View Retail Park, Griffiths Way, St Albans AL1 2RJ. 0344 477 0005 www.puregym.com/gyms/st-alban

Fitness First Whether you’re looking to improve your mind, body or overall health, Fitness First St Albans is here to help you smash every goal. With fantastic fitness facilities, friendly personal trainers and motivational group exercises, we’re here to give you a workout unlike any other. Conveniently located in Christopher Place Shopping Centre, our St Albans gym is open 7 days a week from 6am to 9pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 6pm on the weekends. So, whether you’re looking to work up a sweat before sunrise, squeeze in some midday deadlifts or smash it in one of our group fitness classes just before bed, we can tailor to every timetable. Unit 17 Christopher place shopping centre, Upper Dagnall St, St Albans AL3 5DQ. 01727 519134 www.fitnessfirst.co.uk/find-a-gym/st-albans

One YMCA Community Gym The St Albans Gym, also known as the Highfield Gym, has everything you need to stay in shape. Membership is open to anyone and everyone and, with a capacity of 20,000 users, there is plenty of space for physical activities of all kinds. As well as the main gym, users can also enjoy access to a free weights room, a sports hall and a badminton court. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, bulk up, or make some new friends through team sports, the St Albans Community Gym has everything you need. The building also has an AstroTurf football pitch and a mezzanine office space, making it a great place to unwind even when you’re not participating. 59 Russet Dr, St Albans AL4 0DB. 01727 731540 www.oneymca.org/what-we-do/healthwellbeing/st-albans-community-gym/

Batchwood Golf Course & Sports Centre Batchwood Golf Course & Sports Centre is located in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Our leisure centre has a range of facilities for everyone to enjoy from our 50+ station gym with more than 30 weekly classes, indoor and outdoor tennis and squash courts and an 18 hole golf course. Batchwood Drive, St Albans AL3 5XA. 01727 844250 www.1life.co.uk/Batchwood-Golf-Course-andSports-Centre/ Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre has all the facilities you’ll ever need to keep enjoying an active lifestyle. The gym features state-of-the-art equipment, while the two pools play host to our award-winning swimming lessons, alongside many other activities to suit all swimmers. You can also enjoy a plethora of group fitness classes, designed to suit everyone, while climbers of all ages and abilities can enjoy our indoor climbing wall. We also boast a dedicated Hot Yoga studio, crèche facilities, and our luxurious Verulamium Spa must be seen to be believed. Holywell Hill, St Albans AL1 2DL. 01727 736080 www.everyoneactive.com/centre/WestminsterLodge-Leisure-Centre

Yoga with Josie Josie offers yoga classes, workshops & retreats in the Fleetville area of St Albans, around the UK & abroad. Classes are either ‘In person’ in Josie’s home studio & garden or Online via Zoom. Whatever your experience, ability or age, everyone is welcome. Classes are friendly & small with a strong focus on physical alignment, breathwork & relaxation, helping you develop an overall sense of steadiness & wellbeing. Come & try Gentle Yoga, or a more dynamic practice with the Mixed Level Classes; Baby Yoga; Yoga Nidra; Pregnancy Yoga; Yoga for teenagers; Yoga for Families & Private One-to-One sessions. 24 Salisbury Ave, St Albans AL1 4TU. 07909 965989 www.yogawithjosie.co.uk/

The Pilates Rooms Our mission is to bring honest pilates to the community. Our instructors are experienced, inspirational and varied. Our pilates is a meditative fitness experience that will benefit your body, mind and soul. Our classes are small and personal. Set in a small, serene studio with motivational music we bring you a physical therapy that’s effective and fun. New to pilates? We offer a workshop for all new clients where we can introduce you to the equipment, cover the basic principles of the technique and advise you on which class is best for you going forward. Our group training classes are small, dynamic and empowering, incorporating reformer, mat and barre. 6-7 Waddington Rd, St Albans AL3 5EX. 01727 854126 www.thepilatesrooms.co.uk/

The Yoga Hall Creating a close relationship between the body and mind is as valuable now as it has ever been. As the body opens, the mind releases the tensions of a way of life that is increasingly demanding. One begins to perceive a fresh sense of connection and wellbeing. Enjoy a new experience, try a class. 1 Hatfield Rd, St Albans AL1 3RR. 01727 857224 www.theyogahall.co.uk/#/