David Lloyd

Andrew Beale, who is our Club Support Manager, has organised a Golf Society for staff and Members for various dates throughout 2012.

With Aaron Coleman, David Lloyd Luton Personal Trainer, and Dave Plummer, David Lloyd Luton Member, on the unofficial commitee, we have courses throughout Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

The Society is having a year-long calendar of events, held twice a month, with one event on a weekday and one at the weekend.

There will be no joining fees and we have decided to keep this year a bit more casual to make sure everyone gets used to our format, gets to know our other regular Golfers and works on an unofficial handicap system to get it set for 2013.

If you would like to find out more, please email Andrew on ops.luton@davidlloyd.co.uk or see Aaron or Andrew in the Club.

Can you find the connection between all of the following?

1. The 1983 Top Ten (Snowy White) single which begins: "Saw you flying by, flash of turquoise blue, I just had to try, to keep your life in view."

2. The first letter of the surnames of motor car pioneers Charles and Henry.

3. The large cleaver-like tool which, in some Central American regions, is believed to be the best weapon to kill the mythical cadejo.

4. The three-pronged spear which features widely in mythical, historical and modern culture.

5. The name of the plant which precedes 'ville' to give the name of Desperate Dan's home town.

6. The only mythical creature featured in the Chinese calendar.

7. The paint company, founded in the late 1850s, which has its headquarters in Darwen, Lancashire.

8. The animal referred to in the Swahili language as "Simba."

9. The highest civilian decoration awarded in the UK, instituted in 1940.

10. The country where you will find the top-flight football clubs called Omonia, APOEL and Doxa Katokopia.

So, what's the connection? If you know the answer, maybe you should be pitting yourself against the other teams that regularly come to the Quiz Nights!

We'd love to see you and your team. Keep a look-out for the monthly dates.

Our next Quiz will be on Friday 1st June. See you there!

Firstly a quick reminder about Bank Holiday Monday 7th May. Our opening hours will be 7.30am-8.30pm. We do have classes running, with family activities at the same time, so no slacking because of the holiday!

Now I would like to mention the early-morning and lunchtime Spin classes.

It seems that these days people are always busy with their lives and tell me they have no time for classes. How about doing an early-morning Spin or even a lunchtime Spin?

We have Wednesday and Friday classes at 7am, and Monday and Wednesday classes at 12.30pm. The classes run for forty-five minutes and are a complete workout. Trust me – I have taken them both. Not on the same day, I might add!

I look forward to seeing you in a couple over the coming weeks.

We are now in the third week of our current programme. Lauren and Yasmin are having a very successful time running the course, with a lot of our Members doing very, very well.

We will also be starting an Off-Peak programme for those who cannot make it to the evening seminars.

Please keep an eye out in the Club for the dates and times of this.

The list of flavours includes:

Pash 'N' Shoot

Strawberry Split

Berry Go Round

Melon Refresh

Each Smoothie provides 2½ of your 5 a day.

All juice is NFC (not from concentrate).

We use only bio-degradable cups, lids and straws. (That means they're made from plants.)

Where possible the company's fruit is locally sourced, but even if that's not possible we still consider the impact on the environment. Take Açaí for example. It is one of the most potent antioxidant super foods on the planet and its harvest provides a viable, sustainable economic resource for the people of the Amazon. In order to grow, Açaí palm requires intact primary Amazon rainforest and currently this means that an area the size of Switzerland is being protected from loggers. So the next time you try one of our smoothies containing Açaí, remember: it's helping you, the Amazon and tribes you'll probably never be fortunate enough to meet.

Our Love Smoothies company have sent us a really great product that is 100% fruit, with either an orange juice or apple juice base. We then add a pouch of frozen fruit, depending on which flavour you want.

Try one in the Club soon...you know it's good for you!

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.

Want to know more? Book in for a TRX taster session with one of the Gym team or one of the Reception team.

Gareth has joined us from our Bushey Club. He has been their Lead Coach and has been promoted to Luton Sports Manager. He has now entered the business to continue the growth the team is making, both in the service they offer and the knowledge they are able to give to our Members. If you see him in the Gym or around the building then please give him a warm welcome.

Tom Hill (Lifeguard) has left the business. He had an opportunity in London which he felt he could not turn down, so he left after only three weeks with us. We wish him all the best.

Team Profile:

Name: Kirsty Prince

Age: 23

Hobbies: swimming, travelling and shopping!

Position: Receptionist

1) What is the most enjoyable part of your job?

Interacting with Members and solving problems

2) Describe yourself in three words.

Determined, motivated, happy

3) If you weren't doing this job what would you be doing?

Aircraft engineer

4) What's your favourite food and how often do you have it?

Cheeseless pizza – whenever my boyfriend makes it.

5) What's your favourite movie?

The Beach

6) What's your favourite sport?

Swimming

7) If you could go anywhere for a month, where would it be and why?

Thailand – my favorite movie was filmed there.

8) Cook or "order in", and why?

Cook – so I know what goes in my food.

9) Champagne or Stella?

Stella

10) Strength training or cardio?

Strength training

Name: Tasha Chiew

Age: 29

Hobbies: martial arts

Position: Membership Sales

1) What is the most enjoyable part of your job?

Working with Tom

2) Describe yourself in three words.

Small, loud, fun

3) If you weren't doing this job what would you be doing?

Climbing Mount Everest

4) What's your favourite food and how often do you have it?

Steak – once a week

5) What's your favourite movie?

Anything with Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, The Rock or Vin Diesel in it

6) What's your favourite sport?

To watch – F1. To play – UFC

7) If you could go anywhere for a month, where would it be and why?

Africa – to play with the lions

8) Cook or "order in" and why?

Order in – no washing up

9) Champagne or Stella

Champagne

10) Strength training or cardio?

Strength training