***NEW - Group Fitness Timetable*** We are so excited to launch our 2018 Group Fitness Timetable, we are ready with new classes and some firm favourites voted by our members! Classes help everyone achieve their fitness goals, develop their skills and confidence. Use the timetable to get the most out of your time at the gym, have fun and make new gym buddies. Check out our timetable online or members can book classes with our amazing instructors on their GymSync app. So what are you waiting for ...

Nutrition is one of the most important aspects of whatever your goals are, whether it's building muscle, losing weight or to improve athletic performance. Every Friday In January I'm going to be telling you what foods you should be eating pre and post workout. This week I'm going to be telling you about what you should be eating pre workout. Carbs - If you like to have your workouts short and intense such as weight training, circuit training and interval training then carbs are a must before a workout because they are your main source of fuel for this type of activity. If you're workout is in 2-3 hours or more then you should be eating slow digesting carbs such as potato, bread and rice. But if you're workout is in an hour or just under then fast digesting carbs are the best option, fruit is perfect for this as it has the natural sugars that you need and these will restore glycogen levels in your blood very quickly. Protein - protein is also a must before a workout because it increases protein synthesis and also studies have shown that it kick starts that muscle recovery and building process sooner than eating protein post workout. Fats - fats are a great source of food if your workout will be a much longer workout for a moderate to low intensity.

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Firstly Happy New Year to Everyone From Myself and The Team At Darlington! We hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas and New Year. Now it is 2018 we are ready to help you with those fitness goals. Let 2018 be the year for you, don't wait and let those excuses be a thing of the past. The elves in the Club have been busy during December and we are excited to launch our new January Group Fitness Timetable. Members can book classes and Small Group PT Courses with Darren using their gym sync app. We are excited to introduce our new Instructor Martyna to everyone, we have lots of new classes including Legs, Bums and Tums in the evening, Fit Ball, HIIT, Hatha Yoga and Hot Yoga. Personal Trainers Craig and Carl have been resting over Christmas ready to help everyone. Why not catch them in the gym or contact them on Facebook. Members have been training with them both throughout 2017 and the results speak for themselves. Members can now enjoy 20% discounts with Gladiator Nutrition in Darlington, just pop in the shop and take your access card. The staff are looking forward to helping everyone, need some advice this is the place to go. We are also looking forward to welcoming the team from the store into the Club in the New Year to give members advice and try out some free samples. Enjoy the New Year Everyone & Let's Smash 2018 Together! Alex - Club Manager

New Classes - Hatha Yoga & Hot Yoga Starting in January why not come and join our fantastic instructor Emma on a Thursday evening. Starting with Hatha Yoga at 5.30pm, which is the more traditional style yoga. And is good for anyone looking to get into more of a Yoga workout. Followed by Hot Yoga at 6.30pm, which is pushing the more standard yoga movements and utilising a hot room to further stretch and work the body, for that next level workout. Members book your class via your app. So why not book your space and try this class and all others available to members. All classes are included in the membership.

Rudolph's Magic Muscle Powder Competition Winner Two members guessed correct with 72 teaspoons of protein powder in the bottle. Andrew Wright and Liam Finnerty Liams name was drawn out of Santas hat. So Liam will receive a free months membership and a bag of protein to kickstart his 2018 in the right way. Well Done Liam.

***Available For All New Members Joining in January*** Join Personal Trainer Carl in January for a FREE 30 minute session. Carl is available to help all new members with their fitness goals. He can't wait to get everyone started. New members can book their FREE session at the Club reception or contact Carl. T&C's apply

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New Instructor - New Class We would like to give a warm Snap Fitness welcome to our new instructor Martyna. Martyna has been involved in the fitness industry for over 8 years, and will be joining us from January 2018. And her main goal is to share her passion and share her love and way of exercising with all of the Snap Fitness Darlington members. Martyna will be taking a brand new class starting in January 2018. Fit-Ball, every Wednesday at 6.45pm. Members can book their space via their app and come and give this great new and enjoyable class ago with this enthusiastic and passionate instructor or one of our many other great classes available on our Group Fitness timetable.

Yes it's Boxing Day and most of you will be spending time with your family and friends, but don't forget about us over here...we're still open 24 hours! (Just don't forget your access card; our staff are also enjoying some well deserved time off 😉) #24hourgym #SnapUK