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Fitness Classes

We have classes for the whole community, from high-energy dance or cardio classes to strength, conditioning, mind and body. There’s something for everyone. Fitness class timetables and time slots are bookable via the Better UK app or by clicking 'Book Activity' at the top of this page. Select ‘Fitness classes’ to find out more.

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Strength and Conditioning Classes

Build a stronger body with our strength and conditioning classes. Choose from a number of different classes all of which will make you feel motivated and energised.

Power Pump - Get your body pumping to a driving beat with one of our motivating pump fitness classes. Fusing high-energy routines with challenging weights, our pump workouts are a full-body blast that will put you on the fast track to fitness.

Legs, Bums & Tums – This fun workout will help you feel stronger and improve fitness levels. A range of exercises are used targeting the lower body such as lunges and squats.

Body Conditioning - Once you start, you won’t ever want to stop. These intense, exciting classes combine cardio and conditioning for a full-on, high-energy workout.

Core Conditioning - Get better strength and posture. This low-impact class uses a range of innovative equipment and your own bodyweight to develop a stronger core.

Functional Fitness - Part of our small group training which takes place on the gym floor. Get better strength and balance. The exercises in this session are designed to help you train and prepare your body for daily tasks by simulating common movements and muscles you use everyday at home, work or during sports. Perfect for overall strength, coordination and balance.  Better for – Fitness for everyday living.

Strength - Part of our small group training which takes place on the gym floor. Get stronger and sculpt. These sessions are designed to help you get fitter, stronger and leaner using a series of exercises using equipment and your own bodyweight. Better for - Building Strength and Conditioning.

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Get your heart pumping and burning calories with energetic routines to uplifting music.

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HIIT- Better results, faster. Push yourself to the limit with 30 minutes of quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed by short recovery periods that will keep your heart rate up and help you reach your goals quicker. If you want fast results in a class full of like-minded people of all ages and abilities, try a HIIT class near you. Better for: A full body workout

Group Cycle - Pedal your way fit. Work at your own pace as you cycle along with the group in one of our themed classes to uplifting music, or focus on achieving your goals in one of our discipline -based classes.

Circuit Training- Part of our small group training which takes place on the gym floor. Push your workout to the next level with high intensity circuit training. Circuit routines provide a rigorous, all-body workout as you tackle a sequence of physical challenges designed to get you fitter and stronger.

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Senior Classes

Whatever your level of fitness, everyone is welcome at one of our fitness classes. Our Basics classes are designed for seniors, beginners, juniors or those wanting to get back to fitness after a break, people referred by their GP and more. 

Mindfulness Basics - With simpler movements & lower intensity, this class is perfect for people starting their fitness journey, older adults, families & anyone looking to build confidence. Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are & what we’re doing.

Chair Based Yoga Exercise - With simpler movements & lower intensity, this class is perfect for people starting their fitness journey, older adults and anyone looking to build confidence. Embrace the flow of natural body movements to develop strength, flexibility & peace of mind. This class incorperates chair based movements to strengthen ones stability and balance.

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Mind and Body Classes

Our Mind and Body Basics classes offer something for everyone. If your looking to improve mobility or incorporate time for helping you to relax and reflect, then our selection of classes will help provide a great option for all.

Pilates- Concentrating on posture, balance and flexibility this class can help to relieve tension in shoulders, back and legs and improve core strength in a relaxing atmosphere.

Mindfulness – This class will help to release tensions, find inner calm and help participates to relax. A series of guided mediations will take place in a calm and peaceful environment.

Yoga - Embrace the flow of natural body movements to develop strength, flexibility and a peaceful state of mind. From energetic routines to slow, serene sequences, Yoga classes balance movement and meditation to help you feel better inside and out. Better for: Gaining peace of mind, improving overall strength and wellbeing. 

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Dance Classes

Crystal Palace National Sports Centre dance classes with get you moving and put a smile on your face.

If it’s a fun motivating cardio dance workout or to socialise with others our dance classes are the answer.

Zumba - such a fun way to combine exercise with dance, you won't even realise you're working out. Inspired by disciplines such as salsa, flamenco, reggaetón and hip hop, Zumba dancing transforms your fitness routine into a fiesta.

Dance Fitness - Dance yourself fit! Our ranges of Dance Aerobics classes combine exercise and choreography with infectious music to keep you motivated every step of the way. Choose from one of our themed or discipline-based classes. Better for: Cardio fitness.

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Junior Classes

Why not get involved in our junior fitness classes? Whether you want to build a stronger body with our strength and conditioning classes or get your heart pumping and burn calories with our cardio classes. Crystal Palace National Sports Centre has all the classes you need.  Classes take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays during term time and additional classes are put onto our time table during the holiday periods.

Cardio Junior - Get your heart pumping and increase your energy levels in one of our Junior Cardio classes.  These classes are fast-paced with high energy activities which could include HIIT and Step Aerobics in one class.

Strength and Conditioning Junior - Strengthen and condition your whole body in one of our Junior Strength & Conditioning classes.  These classes are a combination of strength and conditioning activities that could include Circuit Training and Body Conditioning in one class.

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