Training in the Main Gym and Cardio Vascular room has proved hugely popular with pupils aged 14+ years. 

Working out in the adult area has inspired many to commit to their fitness programme.

The Main Gym comprises of:

• A Cardiovascular Theatre with cross trainers, treadmills, cycles and step machines guaranteed to get pulses racing and a great cardio workout
• A Fitness Room with a combination of resistance machines, barbells and dumbbells to help tone and strengthen muscles, along with a stretch area.

All the equipment is suitable for pupils from Year 9 -Year 12 and complements Key stages 3 and 4

Why the package is important?

·                     Activity such as this helps to build a healthy mind – acting as a type of behaviour therapy, building up low self esteem and confidence levels

·                     Promotes physical activity – not every pupil is good at sport or enjoys PE at their school. Getting these pupils fitter within the Main Gym area can help to get them back on track

·                     This activity can link in with key stage development

·                     We support pupils with special needs and social issues to get motivated and fit

·                     This helps to tackle the rise in obesity levels

·                     Taking part in this package demonstrates a strong commitment to making PE and school sport an important and valuable part of pupil’s lives

The package will include:

·                     A gym induction, personal programme and usage of main gym equipment for each pupil

·                     Nutritional information - amazing fun food facts that your pupils will find fascinating.

·                     A healthy body programme - discussing why we should exercise and what changes the body goes through with exercise and what happens without!

·                     Specific programme available for gifted and talented pupils that can improve stamina and muscles groups associated with their sport

·                     Awards and certificates

·                     An easy to follow pogramme that will enable pupils to continue with elements of their routines at home

·                     Shared data, evaluations and feedback to the school

·                     Providing links into community sport that pupils can pursue

·          Each pupil will also be issued with casual entry card that can be used after school to allow entry into the Gym on a 'Pay as they Go' basis

Benefits to the pupil:

Your pupils could enjoy;

• More energy
• Better social and team work skills
• Greater self-esteem
• Better school attendance
• Improved concentration levels
• Less risk of exclusion
• Progress in school PE /sports and reaching the appropriate level in key stage
• Weight management for pupils with overweight and obese issues Support and guidance for pupils who are under weight
• Increased opportunities for talent development
• Increased opportunities for leadership development
• Taking part in community based activity
• A safe, healthy and positive environment

And for the teachers.....they may stay in the gym area or catch up on PPA time in the café area and return to collect the pupils after their session