Fitness classes

Our fitness class timetable at The Sands Centre offers something for everyone. Whether you want to burn serious calories in our brand-new group cycle experience, take a body pump class, or enjoy a more relaxing workout in our yoga classes, our full range of classes will cater to your every need.

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Strength and Conditioning

Choose from loads of great, motivational group activities that’ll help you strengthen and condition your whole body:

Power Pump

Let’s get pumped. This challenging workout features a range of weight-based exercises, set to upbeat music that’s sure to keep you motivated.

Core Stability 

Get better strength and posture with our Core Stability fitness class. This low-impact class uses a range of innovative equipment and your own body weight to develop a stronger core.

Stamina

Do you want a stronger and more sculpted body? Our Stamina fitness classes are designed to help you get fitter, stronger and leaner.

Circuits

Our Circuit classes offer an intense workout with better results! Focusing on high-energy interval training this class is designed to push you to your limits and improve your strength, stamina and endurance.

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Cardio

Get your heart pumping and increase your energy levels, as we move together in these fast-paced, high-energy classes:

Group Cycle 

Ready to sweat? Our Group cycle classes will ensure you burn some serious calories in a lively, atmospheric, motivating environment.

Boxfit

A class that really packs a punch! Our Boxfit class uses a mixture of boxing techniques to get your heart pumping, leaving you feeling fitter, stronger and fighting fit.

Combat

Combat is a high-energy, martial arts-inspired workout that is totally non-contact. Punch and kick your way to fitness. No experience needed. Learn moves from a variety of martial arts. Release stress, have a blast and feel like a champ.

Water Workout

Refresh yourself!  These invigorating, effective, but low-impact workouts in the water are easy on your joints. Choose from one of our themed or discipline-based classes.

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Mind and Body

Feel better inside and glow on the outside. Build your strength and flexibility in our lower impact classes:

Pilates

Our Pilates class is great for lengthening and strengthening your core whilst in a calm and relaxing studio environment.

Yoga

Our Yoga classes focus on energetic and traditional yoga poses helping you to relax the mind and improve your strength and wellbeing.

Functional Fitness

During Functional Fitness you’ll bend and stretch through a series of simple yoga moves and embrace elements of Tai Chi and Pilates. Breathing control is a part of all the exercises, and instructors will always provide options for those just getting started. You’ll strengthen your entire body and leave the class feeling calm and centred.

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Dance

Dance fitness classes allow you to get fit and feel great. These fun, energising group activities are guaranteed to put a smile on your face:

Dance Fitness

Are you in the mood to boogie? Our Dance Aerobics class will keep you motivated with fresh choreography and exercise moves every week.

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MEET OUR FITNESS CLASS INSTRUCTORS

Debbie

I am the Fitness Class Lead at The Sands Centre. I have over 30 years experience in teaching & have taught many different types of fitness classes over the years.I can’t pick a favourite as I love all the classes & customers. I particularly like talking to people & love being part of such a fabulous centre. This isn’t a job it’s my passion.

Kim

I have taught various classes at The Sands over the many years I have worked here & still have passion for teaching.  I enjoy both teaching & participating in spin classes and also attends the gym regularly too. I love trying to motivate my participants in order for them to push just that little bit harder!

Donna

I’m Donna, I’ve been an instructor since 2011. Wanted to become an instructor because I loved Combat which is still my favourite class to teach. I love to have a dance and hopefully bring a bit a joy to people’s day. I dislike too much negativity. There’s always something to smile about.

Simon

Greetings, My name is Simon, One of 3 Yoga instructors at the Sands Centre in Carlisle, Cumbria. My Style Teaching adheres to the traditional teachings of Yoga originating from Himalayas, India and provides a diverse and transformative application to peoples lives in order to improve overall health.

Bronwyn

I’m Bronwyn, I love all things Yoga, focusing on movement, breath and how this enhances our wellbeing. I’m also a secret lover of Boxfit - hate missing the class on a Friday!

Pauline S

I am qualified to teach Hatha Yoga for all abilities and ages; onsite and online. I particularly like teaching Chair Yoga, slow mindful flows and meditative relaxation to unite body, mind and breath - finding a deeper peace. My favourite colour is green and in my favourite drink I like a splash of lime. When needed, it’s so fun to cover Barre Fit classe.

Leanne

I love to cook and in my house you'll usually find me in the kitchen. I love music of all genres, music is always playing in my life!  I Enjoy reading, especially forensic  crime, however I do love a good love story. I'm fascinated by the mind and how it works. I dislike a messy house, so cleaning is another passion. My favourite class to teach is Bodycombat, however everything else comes a close second. That's why I do what I do, it's my passion!

Dave

I have been a fitness instructor for 25 years and a qualified personal trainer since 2016. I did 30 years in the fire service and now my focus is on fitness. Fav class to teach is combat because it just bangs! Likes music, having fun and good conversation. Love bringing new music to my classes to share it with everyone. Dislikes boredom, any form of bullying and excuses.

Emma

I have had a love for fitness & dance since I was a child. I followed my passion dancing abroad for several years. I really like musicals but my dislike is creased clothes. 

My favourite class is Dance Fitness but I also enjoy covering a variety of classes.