Facilities

Swimming Facilities

The Indoor pool measures 13.7 metres by 7.6 metres. There is an adjacent Spa Jacuzzi Bath, Steam Room and Sauna.
Our adult only Outdoor Pool measures 14 metres by 6 metres. It is open between the months of April and October.

Gymnasia

There are two fully equipped gymnasia at the Ardencote.  Cardiovascular Gym - Jogging Machines, Cross Trainers, Latest design in exercise bikes. The New Star Trac Human Sport Gym

Golf

Ardencote's 9 hole champiomship golf course is available to members and residents at no extra charge. To see full golf course description please click here.

Tennis

We have 3 all-weather tennis courts with flood lighting available in one hour sessions. To find out more about Ardencote tennis please click here.

Squash

The Ardencote has three glass backed squash courts available in 40 minute sessions. To find out more about the Ardencote squash please click here.

Classes

Pilates

Pilates is an exercise method, designed to elongate, strengthen and restore the body to balance. Based upon an anatomical understanding of the body's muscular and skeletal systems, the Pilates teacher creates a comprehensive exercise programme for the client. Classes will focus on specific areas individually whilst using exercises that integrate the whole body to re-educate and restore it to optimum muscular and skeletal function.

The Pilates Class is taken by with Mike Reid and Suzy Cummins on:

• Monday 9.30am -12.30pm
• Thursdays 9.30am-10.30am

Step

Step aerobics is a form of exercise that utilizes a platform ranging in height from four to ten inches. The platform, or step, is usually made of polyurethane and has a rubber tread. Step aerobics is a form of aerobic activity that is an extension of floor aerobics. Step was developed in the late 80s, and has become the predominant aerobic class in many areas. This exercise utilizes the same principles, but adds an additional cardio element in that extra energy is expended when stepping on and off the riser.

The Step Class is taken by Julie Gilbert on:

• Tuesdays  9.30am - 11.30am
• Fridays 9.30am - 11.30am

Boxercise

Boxercise is a fantastically fun exercise class based on boxing training principles. It is a pad-focused workout incorporating some old school style boxing training, creating a highly effective fitness class suitable for literally everybody. Boxercise is especially popular with women as it allows them to attend a boxing style class without the pressure of sparring, Boxercise is purely a non confrontational class and no sparring is involved, just lots of fun pad work with many different types of exercises to ensure you burn lots of body fat, tone up literally every muscle in your body in record time and all while having a great time.

The Boxercise class is taken by Penny Smith on:

• Thursdays  7.00pm - 8.00pm
• Sundays 7.00pm - 8.00pm

Qi Gong

Qigong (or ch'i kung) is an internal Chinese meditative practice which often uses slow graceful movements and controlled breathing techniques to promote the circulation of qi within the human body, and enhance a practitioner's overall health. There are also many forms of qigong that are done with little or no movement at all, in standing, sitting and supine positions

The Qi Gong class is take by Liz Keaney on:

• Thursdays 10.30am - 11.30am

Blast and Toning

The perfect start to the week! Blast fat and tone your body from head to toe. The class will burn loads of calories and tone and reshape your body. The class mixes an aerobic warm up and cutting edge fat-burning exercises with Pilates and resistance exercises to target all your troublesome areas.

The Blast and Toning Class is taken by Vicky Gillet on:

• Wednesdays 10.00 am -11.00am

Kettlebells   

Unlike a dumbbell or barbell, the Kettlebell's centre of mass is offset from the handle, This means the weight constantly pulls against your hand and requires not only strength and co-ordination, but also the use of the other muscles through your arms, shoulders and your core stabiliser muscles. You use around 600 muscles in a workout and exercise your cardiovascular system, too – it's definitely a total body workout.

The Kettlebells class is taken by Daniel Hodgkins on:

• Tuesdays 6.15pm - 7.15pm

FitBall & Circuits

Exercise balls are an ideal way to give your body a makeover, for  improving your strength and flexibility to make you feel good all over. FitBall is a favourite amongst health and fitness    experts and exercise ball workouts are great for improving your cardiovascular system, strengthening muscles, toning, as well as correcting a slouching posture.

The Fitball & Circuits  class is taken by Amy Staniland on:

• Wednesdays  11.00am - 1.00pm
• Fridays 12.00pm 1.00pm

Children's Ballet    

This class is excellent for every child, whether their aim is to gain confidence and grace, to learn the joy of dance, to improve balance and co-ordination or to train for a career in dance.  There are opportunities for children of all ages and the aim is to make the lessons a fun and enjoyable way to learn the art of ballet.

The Children's Ballet class is taken by Lorraine Heath on:

• Sundays 10.00am - 12.30pm