Gym Hatrick

Today Mark held the third of his weekly exercise classes, first there was the Aqua Aerobics in the swimming pool, then the Body Balance in the relaxation area and now the final piece to the puzzle the Stepping Class. When Mark set out to plan the organised part of his programme we wanted to try and offer every week something for everyone. The Aqua Gym was a chance for clients to exercise in an easier environment allowing the water to form both the resistance and the assistance in terms of strain on joints, the Body balance was a chance for clients to relax, stretch and destress and finally the Steeping class was offering the masochists the opportunity  to take part in a formal class working with others to keep fit.

All the classes have been a great success and well attended however they have also provided a great learning curve for Mark and the team at the stables as they have had to quickly assimilate knowledge to communicate the styles of the classes to guests and Mark has had to practice his routines in a new environment. Indeed when i suggested running two step classes consecutively to help alleviate the crowding he nearly had a heart attack as though I was not aware how exhausting even one session was on him.

It has also been of real benefit to to us to examine the potential for us to offer facilities and services which are not at present on offer locally to the hotel. it has also helped us develop our thoughts on the plans to create an indoor sports hall offering tennis, badminton and even circuit training. at present the planners are a little sceptically of the need for indoor facilities in the area, and the benefits of a sports hall over the impact of yet another building on Eriska. however hopefully the development of our exercise classes and the potential for the future will I hope help sway their thoughts. In the meantime at least the classes are all keeping Mark not only busy but fit!