Exclusive offer from Switch Fitness for Go Earlsfield readers

Go Earlsfield has been contacted by local fitness business Switch Fitness London.

Switch Fitness London is owned by Siobhan Middleton; a leading fitness professional in female fitness and nutrition. She has been working in the fitness business for over 8 years and realised there was a huge need in the market to help women achieve confidence and results without crash dieting and over exertive exercising.

An interview with Siobhan

 

Why did you open Switch Fitness London?

I was previously a personal trainer, and met a lot of women who wanted desperately to take up personal training but were unable to afford such an expensive service. In the end I was tired of seeing women that I could help struggle with their fitness, weight and confidence. So I changed my business to create a platform and community that supports, motivates and offers each member a membership that bridges that huge gap between personal training and just a gym membership.

That’s when Switch Fitness London was born… :)

Why do you only focus on women?

Women differ to men in their hormonal makeup; we react differently to exercise and nutrition; we need slightly different training programs and we need different nutritional programs. So focussing on women alone allows us to really target the female body and guarantee results without over exercising!

What makes it different?

We provide a variety of membership packages that have one thing in common; tailored fitness, nutrition included and 100% educational to be able to tailor it to your lifestyle, body and goals. Without the price tag that personal training comes with! ALL of our classes are part of our own Collection of training methods, designed specifically by myself to ensure quick results. You can also chose the class dependant on what impact level you want! Start at a level that suits your body and work up!

20% off early bird discount to our Kickstart Bikini Body Program in 30Days

This is our top fitness and nutritional program that guarantees results beyond your expectation without crash dieting and only 1.5 hours or exercise a week! The code ends 1 week before the course begins!

3 courses to chose from!

Date: 14th June
Date: 5th July
Date: 2nd Aug

To book: www.switchlondon.co.uk/ksbb

Go Earlsfield readers get an extra class! >>>

If you send an email to bookings@switchlondon.co.uk and quote ‘goearlsfield’ we will pop an extra 30-minute taster class on your account!

07712150446

www.switchlondon.co.uk

669 Garratt Lane, SW17 0PB

 

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Free trial of new gym programme for women

CrossFit Bold gym in Earlsfield is launching a new programme for women called "WomenFit".

They say:

Marlo Kinnear, Programme Director at CrossFit Bold, says: “The WomenFit programme aims to pair fitness with fun. Many women struggle to make fitness part of their daily routines due to other restrictions such as lack of time and expensive childcare. We’ve taken this into account at CrossFit Bold and welcome post-natal women with babies in buggies and provide childcare during our sessions so that they have no excuses!”

WomenFit sessions run every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 – 11.45hrs and everyone’s first trial session is FREE. Visit www.crossfit-bold.com/womenfit for more information. Prices start from £40 per month.

See my earlier blog post for more fitness options in Earlsfield.

Local news round-up

Welcome back to the blog! After a brief sojourn on the other side of the globe Go Earlsfield is safely back in SW18. Let's look at what's been going on since the last post:

The Leather Bottle's ice rink made national news. Wandsworth Radio is set to start broadcasting this year. The Earlsfield Deli is now open till 6pm on Mondays. And Wandsworth Council is seeking views on the new primary school planned for the Atheldene Centre.

Another hairdressers, Headmasters, opened on Garratt Lane with a range of opening specials. The Sylvan Oak restaurant continues its preparations with an expected opening date of mid February. And a new Cattle Grid looks set to confirm their Earlsfield project soon. Switch Gym for women has opened near Burntwood Lane.

The Pig and Whistle launched T-Bone Tuesdays for January. The Jolly Gardeners have released their January menu. And By The Horns have Brewery Tap tickets on sale for the 6 Nations on the 1st of February.

After all that, if you're still on track for your New Year's resolutions - or want to make a start - check out the range of local sports and fitness options.

Getting fit in Earlsfield

Now that the weather is finally improving (or, at the very least, the days are longer), lots of people seem to be out pounding the pavements in Earlsfield. But what other options are there for getting out and active? You might be surprised at the range of activities on your doorstep.

If your club or class is missing, please leave a comment and I'll update the page.

Classes and activities

 

From golf to kickboxing to pilates, you can find it all in Earlsfield. Many of the gyms and clubs offer classes too, so be sure to check them out!

Active Lifestyles 50+ programme - run by Wandsworth Council
Central London Golf Centre - located on Burntwood Lane
Fishing - in the southern basin of the Wandsworth Common lake
Fit For a Princess - 13 classes a week on Wandsworth Common including cardio pilates and kickboxing
Grove Pilates - a range of classes and activities and you can book online
ProPhysiotherapy: located in a studio off Garratt Lane, morning and evening classes, plus men's pilates on Saturdays, antenatal and post-natal pilates, and post-natal circuits with free baby-sitting, book on enquiries@prophysiotherapy.co.uk
MA&Y - yoga and martial arts in Earlsfield library on Monday and Thursday evenings.
Wildflower Yoga - in the same studio as Grove Pilates, Monday and Tuesday evenings book as above
Jiva Health (formerly Anoushka's Yoga) - yoga classes in St. Andrew's Parish Hall in Waynflete Street
whYoga - classes in Earlsfield Library
Visit Wandsworth Council's website to book a sports pitch or tennis court on council grounds. Find out what sports activities the council offers at which venue.

 

Gyms

 

There are gyms for all budgets and tastes in Earlsfield and surrounds.

Crossfit Bold - strength and conditioning in a warehouse on the Haslemere industrial estate
easyGym - opening autumn 2014 in Southside but accepting memberships now
Nuffield Health - in King George's Park
Pure Gym - on Wandsworth Road at the top of Garratt Lane
Switch Gym - women-only gym near Burntwood Lane
Virgin Active - in Southside Shopping Centre
Wandle Recreation Centre - run by DC Leisure on behalf of the council

Clubs

 

Battersea Ironsides - on Burntwood Lane for rugby, cricket, and football
Earlsfield Amateur Boxing Club - a long and proud Earlsfield history
Heathfield Club - a bowls club on Sandgate Lane
Magdalen Park Bowling Club - on Magdalen Road
Magdalen Park Lawn Tennis Club - with bookable facilities, coaching, and tournaments
Run Club - on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
South London Bowling Club - established in 1900
The Spencer Club - based in Fieldview and supporting hockey, cricket, tennis, lacrosse, and squash
TYGA Earlsfield Martial Arts - based at Beatrix Potter Primary School
Wandilea Bowls and Social Club - Lawn bowls sports club playing within Surrey County Bowls Association
The Wandle Runners - open to all runners looking for a group to train with. Follow them on Twitter for the latest news or visit their website.

Green spaces

 

If you just want to get out of the house, Earlsfield is home to some great parks and green spaces. Some of them have running tracks and other facilities too. Visit the websites for more information.

Garratt Green - including playground
Garratt Park - including basketball court and playground
King George's Park - including part of the Wandle Trail
Wandsworth Common - a range of spaces and facilities