STRENGTH & FITNESS GYM, SHONGWENI CLUB IN ASSAGAY
GETTING STARTED
FoxFitness is a strength and fitness gym located at The Shongweni Club in Assagay. Opening its doors 7 years ago, but recently renovated, FoxFitness has evolved into a family fitness centre to cater for all ages and levels of fitness. We run small professional coached group classes including HiiT, Burn, Strength and conditioning as well as Olympic lifting classes
HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING
HiiT CLASSES
HiiT stands for High-intensity interval training. Burn means you are definitely going to burn those calories and leave with a Burn in those muscles.
Duration: 45 Minutes
Consists of:
Bodyweight and resistance exercises using mainly but not limited to dumbbells, kettlebells, medicine balls and sandbags.
What to expect:
Resistance training in the form of a circuit or interval training which is effective for weight loss, fitness and builds moderate strength.
Core work is inevitable! Great for beginners or anyone new to weight training, also for those looking to supplement other sports like running/cycling or horse-riding.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
Duration: 60 Minutes
Consists of:
Body weight exercies, running, airbike and rowing, however you will be working a lot more with a barbell doing compound movements like squats, deadlifts and presses.
What to expect:
The classes are more technical and incorporate gymnastics and some Olympic Lifting.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Duration: 60 Minutes
Consists of:
Olympic lifting is an advanced and technical sport. I am fortunate enough to be qualified as a coach in this and a huge passion of mine is teaching these lifts to others.
PRE-TEEN AND TEENS CONDITIONING
Duration: 60 Minutes
Consists of:
CORE CORE and more CORE! Bodyweight exercises and the introduction of free weights for the older kids
What to expect:
Focus is on teaching the kids how to move and control their bodies safely. They will learn how to squat and do a perfect push-up. We do agility, plyometrics and fitness training which helps them with their sports at school. The older kids are introduced to kettlebells and dumbells as we start them on their strength journey safely and with perfect technique!
* Teens must be turning 11 in the year or older. Classes are small and spots are limited.
LEGENDS CLASSES
JOIN OUR FITNESS COMMUNITY FOR OVER 60’S!
Are you aware that consistent resistance (strength) training is even more important as we age? Holding onto muscle mass without some sort of strength training is virtually impossible.
Why is it so important to incorporate a good strength and fitness program?
- Bone density – Improved bone density and helps in the prevention of osteoporosis.
- Increases testosterone levels (Even in ladies) which in turn will speed up the metabolism and help with weight loss.
- More energy and the ability to do the things we love with our kids or grandkids.
- Confidence and self esteem booster, there is nothing wrong with becoming a bit of a “bad ass’ later on in life!
- Mood enhancer as it is proven that regular exercise increases dopamine and serotonin production which plays an important part in regulating our mood.
Classes are kept small. They are pre-programed and coached by a qualified trainer with over
