David Lloyd

During the Easter holidays we held our Grand Slam Coaching sessions, which were fantastically well-attended, and expertly coached by our All Stars team.

Each day had a fancy dress theme, and the coaching team really went to town with their fancy dress efforts. But the kids upstaged them on the final day – the U.S. Open day!

Well done to everyone who attended. We can’t wait to see you all again next half-term.

Our Red/Orange/Green/Yellow Two and One players all worked on building (offensive) and neutralising (defensive), this has led to all of our All Stars really beginning to move well around the court, and they are starting to look like athletes!

This term the focus has switched to finishing (really offensive!) and staying alive (really defensive!). Please question your All Stars after each session to ensure they have got the most from it. Remember, most importantly, they should have had fun! However it is also key that they understand what they have been taught.

If for some crazy reason your child hasn’t yet had a go at tennis at the Club, book your All Stars trial now by speaking to a member of the Coaching team or by leaving a message at Reception.

Good times to trial are Mondays at 5pm and Sundays at 11am. At both these times we have pretty much every age group playing, and you are more than welcome to come down and have a trial at any time during the term!

TRX allows you to train your body in 3D.

What does that mean?

Most exercises you perform in the Gym or in everyday life are carried out in the sagittal plane of motion (frontal axis). A typical example would be a squat.

The TRX allows you to carry out a standard squat not only in the sagittal plane but also in the frontal and transverse planes, enabling you to train your body in 3D.

By training your body in 3D you are targeting muscles you would not normally use when performing these exercises, thereby enhancing your workout and reaching your goals faster.

The TRX allows you to be imaginative with your training. Think how you would do a standard press up. Now imagine yourself on the TRX doing the same press up, and think of all the new possibilities that opens up.

There are many new products in the Gym, such as our new TRX training system, ViPR™ and Power Plate®. If you would like to know how to incorporate these into your workout, or simply want to update your programme or add some exercises onto your routine, please see Reception or a member of the Fitness team for your free Personalise Your Exercise session.

One pound of body fat = 3,500 calories. So having a deficit of 500 calories per day for a week would lose you a pound of fat a week. Add in exercise as well and you can even increase your weight-loss.