Okay, this is where they flex. A 20-metre pool that’s warm, not chilly. It’s like swimming in a giant, gentle bath. And they run aqua aerobics classes where you jiggle and splash with a bunch of lovely retirees. Talk about a workout and a gossip session rolled into one.
There’s also a steam room and sauna. So after you’ve paddled about, you can melt. Probably the best part of the visit. You’ll walk out feeling like a wrinkly, content raisin, but in the best way possible.
Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Gym: Redefining Fitness with
Classes: From Yoga to Zumba (and Everything Wild In Between)
The class timetable is insane. There’s everything from gentle Pilates to “Body Attack” which sounds like a video game, but is actually just you jumping around like a maniac. I tried the spinning class once. My legs screamed for mercy, but the instructor yelled, “You’ve got this!” and I felt invincible. For ten minutes.
Yoga here is surprisingly good. They do a “Yin” class where you basically lie on the floor in weird shapes for an hour. Bliss. Zero skill required. Just a willingness to breathe and look peaceful while your hips pop.
