Spin class Reminder…..


Folks
Quick reminder for week 5 spin class Thurs night 730PM with the excellent Stephen Webb at the Old Library Trust Healthy Living Centre. I hope by now all of you are now getting the benefits of these specialised training sessions. Tough as they may be, they are excellent preparation over the winter months for the Spring and Summer ahead of us.  Its hard to believe that this is now already week 5 in our eight week programme.Some of you have already been asking me if we could extend the program into March so, we will see what the interest levels are and what can be done over the next few weeks to accomodate the requests.  

See u there for some more pain !!

FCC Spin Classes…2nd Class Thurs night 7.30pm Sharp


Folks
I hope you are all feeling recovered afer a tremendous session on the bikes last Thursday night at the Old Library Trust Healthy Living Centre.

For those of you who were not familiar with Stephen Webb the instructor, you can perhaps see now why I hold him in such such high esteem as a trainer. I thought his session last although murderously tough at times, was absolutely superb for the cyclist -informative & motivating. Full credit to you all for putting in 110% effort and taking yourselves well out of the comfort zone. People are what make these sessions enjoyable, the banter and craic before the start , the tough sesion work out (groans and all!), the motivational speeches by the instructor, the fullness of response from the participants, are all the ingredients that make these sessions enjoyable and empowering. A turbo trainer just doesn’t do that for me anyway. I have no doubt you all will be fighting fit come the start of March I for one am certainly looking forward to the seven weeks that lie ahead in your company.
A couple of minor points I would like to make:
o Feel free to rotate around the room on each visit.
o I noticed one or two people without water – Remember to always bring a bottle of water. These rooms can get really hot as you will appreciate last night.
o Remember to drink water afterwards too when you go home to avoid dehydration
o Lockers – the changing rooms unfortunately do not have lockers so feel free to bring your sports bag into the room.
o The facility have asked that each person clean their bike after use with the sanitation spray and towelling provided – thanks for adhering to this last night.

Finally, We now have all bikes FULLY BOOKED and paid for – thank you all. If for any reason you cannot make a session, drop me an email or text to let me know. I can then offer the bike to some folk on the standby list – I’m sure they’d appreciate the opportunity to do the odd class or two.

Thanks again for a tremendous turn out and see you all on Thursday night to do it all over again

Allan M
FCC

Winter FCC Spin Classes Begin!


Folks
Hope you all have had a great Christmas and New Year.

This is just a reminder to you all that the FCC spin classes will begin this week. As mentioned before Christmas, the location for the classes had to be moved but we now have a firm booking in a good facility.

It is the Old Library Trust Healthy Living Centre, on Central drive in the city. I have been using the facility myself over these past few weeks and its indeed an excellent modern facility, fully equipped with a spin room and studio. Very clean male & female showering/changing facilities are there for those who wish to avail. The Spin room is modern with good ventilation and the bikes are brand new so I can fully endorse the use of the facility. Indeed I have seen a few of our own FCC members enjoying their facilities. The Old Library Trust Healthy Living Centre is a brand new building despite its name, and overlooks the nearby Bishops Field floodlit 3G football and outdoor recreational pitches. Details of address /tel no.can be found at http://www.olt.ie/ Parking is to the side of the building on the right of the main entrance. The facility re-opens on 3rd January so I have agreed a start date for THURSDAY 5th JANUARY AT 7.30pm.. (Note the new date & time folks)

The cost remains unchanged. It will cost each person £25.00 for all sessions. (If you can pay this ‘up-front’ to myself on the 1st night that would be ideal) This covers the cost of room hire and cost of the experienced instructor. He will tailor a programme suited to cyclists and I am sure you will all really enjoy his sessions. Again, if you have a heart rate monitor, bring it with you as it will prove very useful for these sessions.

I hope you will enjoy the programme. It will provide good base level training in a very nice environment during the winter months. I for one am certainly looking forward to it and of course seeing you there. This will take us through the January & February months and leave us all fighting fit for the better weather ahead come March

Finally I would like to apologise for the ‘shunting’ of the start up date but atleast now we have a confirmed facility that meets the standard. Hopefully you will all be eager to go come the 5th!!

PS Can I just ask that each recipient confirm their attendance to me directly either by reply to this email or by contacting me on 07895713221.  IF ANYONE IS STILL LOOKING FOR A PLACE, GET IN CONTACT WITH ME ASAP.

Kindest RegardsAllan MallettFCC

Spinning Update !! 8/11/11




Folks

Thank you for expressing an interest in taking part in the spinning programme. I have had a tremendous response with over 20 respondents.

You may already have heard the news this week that Energie Gym, the venue for our current programme of circuit classes and proposed spin classes, is to re-locate to new all premises in Springtown. To allow the changeover, Energie will close at the close of normal business on Fri 11th November. They are allowing 4 weeks outage but are optimistic of having some parts of the new gym up and going in less time. There is a new spinning suite at the new premises and management have indicated that they will honour our FCC spin programme. – its simply a question of timing. As soon as I know more, I will communicate the start date, and all other details. Fingers crossed, it should not be delayed too long.

Best Regards

Allan Mallett

Spin session sign up


Fellow Club members,

Over the past few years, FCC has been actively promoting Autumn /Winter indoor
training initiatives. At present, a very successful programme of ‘Circuit
Training’ geared specifically towards the cyclist is well underway at Energie Gym in the
very capable hands of Sammy McFadden. This current programme is due to complete
on Thurs 24th November (8th & final week). On its completion, we have further
negotiated with Energie an excellent deal using their dedicated spinning room
specifically for FCC members.  A further 8 week programme of cycling specific
training will be offered using their spinning suite. We have engaged the
services of one of Derry’s leading personal fitness instructors for this who has
put together a great programme of cycling specific classes (Endurance training,
interval training, hillclimbs etc. using heart rate monitors if you have one!)
all delivered in his own very unique way.

The 1st session will be held on Thurs 1st Dec 8-9pm
lasting 8 weeks and is open to all FCC members. The total cost of the programme is £25
(paid in advance) for the 8 weeks – (this equates to approx. £3/session) – very reasonable.�
Bikes are limited – so we will take the first 23 names who wish to participate.
Word was spread on last weekend’s well attended Saturday’s club run and already
interest is high so please don’t delay in getting your name in for this. Its
ideal training for all levels of fitness – from those looking to consolidate
their summer fitness to new/returning FCC club members or simply to those who
want to shed a few pounds in the lead up to and after the festive season. No better way
to do it than group exercise amongst fellow FCC members.

As usual, the gym provide full use of their changing facilities, showers, sauna
& steam room afterwards.
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How to apply:
Email confirmation to: allenmallett@btinternet.com ( leave a contact tel no. on
the email please) or simply text me on 07895 713221.

REMEMBER, ITS THE FIRST 23 NAMES RECEIVED!!!�
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Summary
8 Week Indoor Cycling/spinning programme
Thurs 8pm – 9pm weekly from 1st December
Location Energie Gym & Fitness Club Strand Road Derry (Beside Smiths Toys)
Cost £25 for the 8 weeks (paid in advance please)
Contact allenmallett@btinternet.com or 07895713221
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Hope to see you there.
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Regards
Allan M.