Looking for an alternative to being a hamster in a wheel in the gym, maybe some martial arts or something different suitable for a female with not to much sporting ability... I have been browsing the internet but its quite hard to find the where and whens. I'm sure there's lots of other options out there.

Hey chick! i have the perfect sport for you!!! ROLLER DERBY! its an all female sport which involves full contact ass kicking on roller skates. its so much fun and ive made so many great friends from doing it, check out our myspace page at www.sheffieldsteelrollergirls.co.uk. it doesnt matter if youve never skated before, we welcome any ability skaters or non skaters, we have skates and pads you can hire and we can help teach you how to skate. we practice at graves leisure centre on bochum park way sundays from 3 - 4.30 and are starting a thursday practice at usport near sheff uni 7 - 9. You dont have to be athletic or really to fit to do it either, its for all shapes and sizes. let me know if you would like to come along to any of the practices, you can even just come and watch at first if you want, then we'll get you hooked and you'll get your skates on the next time :o) message me if youre interested.
love n shoves,
em xxx

Hi you could try our Martial Arts Classes or our Kettlebell classes, we have a mix of Male and Females training,

Check out the web site and if you have any questions please email or PM
Hope to see you training with us soon
Mark

Looking for an alternative to being a hamster in a wheel in the gym, maybe some martial arts or something different suitable for a female with not to much sporting ability... I have been browsing the internet but its quite hard to find the where and whens. I'm sure there's lots of other options out there.

We do beginners kickboxing classes in the city centre.

77 Sidney street
in the town centre down the street from Decathlon sports shop and next but one to Niche nightclub.

Our beginners classes are suitable for new starters even those who are unfit or overweight or similar. (its OUR job to get you fit)
Monday and Thursdays are our beginners classes.
830-930pm
We also have an earlier class on a Tuesday 6-7pm at :
www.theforge-ma.co.uk

Ring 07775 914155 for further information.
Oh and its only £5 per lesson.
There is a good mix of lads and girls (of all ages LOL) and everyone is friendly and helpful.

Thanks everyone for your replies!
I'll definitely come and have a look at Roller Derby on thursday - looks ace, though sundays might be easier to get to generally because all the buses going to chesterfield / dronfield stop at Norton.
How much is it? I'm size five - will i be able to borrow any skates?
Kettlebels looks a bit strong, but kickboxing might be worth a try - do any girls go? Its all blokes on the website!

Thanks everyone for your replies!
I'll definitely come and have a look at Roller Derby on thursday - looks ace, though sundays might be easier to get to generally because all the buses going to chesterfield / dronfield stop at Norton.
How much is it? I'm size five - will i be able to borrow any skates?
Kettlebels looks a bit strong, but kickboxing might be worth a try - do any girls go? Its all blokes on the website!


We have quite a lot of girls here , even one of our fighters is a girl Rachel Crosby. One of our Black Belts is Kathryn Mapley ( a girl) . We used to have a female British university champion Holly mason training with us till she moved to london as well.
The website is quite old and the pictures are from like 5 years ago. We are in a totally different gym now too.

Hi cloudnine, I run Parklife fitness which runs outdoor circuit classes in Graves park. The classes are mixed and mixed ability so everyone is welcome. The ethos of the class is hardwork made fun.
The classes meet at the animal car park off Hemsworth rd, Monday Wednesday at 19.00 and Saturday at 12.30. Its £3 and lasts 60 mins.
Hope to see you there

The outdoor circuit classes sound great - particularly now the weather's so nice. I've got so many options now I'm going to have to take them one at a time! Thanks Swisstc and also to chefkicker.

Can definately recommend Parklife Fitness. The classes are a great alternative to the gym and also if you struggle for motivation.

I agree with Roayl Plaza. I couldn't recommend it enough.

hey hun, yes we wil have some spare pads and skates for you, sessions cost £4 . we practice thursdays from 6.45 - 9 at u sport - part of sheffield university, and at graves leisure centre on sundays from 2.45 to 4.30. let me know if you want to come along and ill make sure we have skate and pads for you, i hope you can make it, youll have a blast!!! :o) em x

Come and try poledancing! Its a far better workout than the gym, and more fun too :D

Check out the gallery on my website - that could be you! Beats pushing weights any day of the week... www.butterflyfitnessstudio.com

I do Judo and would recommend it anyone and is great for fitness. There is a beginners class at Goodwin on a Thursday 8pm - 10pm and there are other classes in Sheffield too.

I do Judo and would recommend it anyone and is great for fitness. There is a beginners class at Goodwin on a Thursday 8pm - 10pm and there are other classes in Sheffield too.

Judo is very good for all round boy strength.
Its a great workout. Pity there isnt more judo going on in sheffield.

Hi you could try our Martial Arts Classes or our Kettlebell classes, we have a mix of Male and Females training,

Check out the web site and if you have any questions please email or PM
Hope to see you training with us soon
Mark

Can beginners join the kettlebell class at any point?

Beginners can join the kettlebell classes at any time,
hope to see you training soon
Mark

Beginners can join the kettlebell classes at any time,
hope to see you training soon
Mark

Kettlebells sounds from what i hear to be an excellent form of strength training.
Im tempted to give it a go myself!
Just dont kill me mark ;)

Can beginners join the kettlebell class at any point?

Hey check this out!!! Kettlebells doesnt just burn fat it "blowtorches it" !!!
:thumbsup:

I could use some of that

hi we have a new class that is starting on the Thursday 23rd of April 6.30pm to 7.30pm its £5 but its the new craze. performed barefoot to diverse and inspiring music, Nia is a fusion of fitness class that blends the power and punchs of Tae Kwon Do, with the stillness of Tai Chi, and the dynamic postures of yoga and the joyfulness of dance.
you need to book a place as places limited to 12 per class.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOLAxZDct1E

We also do Tai Chi classes, pole dancing, burlesque, circuit training, vibro gym (come for a free demo) running club the nia technique and starting o the 18th Sat 11am an aerobics class with wait for it JAMES BOND as seen in the Sheffield Star.
For more information email us on sales@serenityspa.uk.com or call 0114 258 2559

Plus the Spa is Buy One Get One free Monday to Thursday in April Only normally £20 for 2 & half hours so now you can bring a friend and come in for £10 each.
Sessions are: 9.00am - 11.30am - 12 noon to 2.30pm - 3.00pm til 5.30pm and tuesday & thursday eve 6.00pm til 8.30pm.

Booking is essential 0114 2582559

Thanks everyone - this list will keep me busy! x x

Beginners can join the kettlebell classes at any time,
hope to see you training soon
Mark

Ooooh, i'll have to give it a go next fri... do i need to ring and book a place Mark?

No need to book for the Kettlebell classes, just turn up and train
see you training
Mark

Plus the Spa is Buy One Get One free Monday to Thursday in April Only normally £20 for 2 & half hours so now you can bring a friend and come in for £10 each.
Sessions are: 9.00am - 11.30am - 12 noon to 2.30pm - 3.00pm til 5.30pm and tuesday & thursday eve 6.00pm til 8.30pm.

Booking is essential 0114 2582559

Do you have the place to yourself, or share it with everyone else who books?

No need to book for the Kettlebell classes, just turn up and train
see you training
Mark

Will do Mark, thanks!

gracie barra sheffield brazilian jiu jitsu.

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The roller derby was great on thursday! Thanks girls for making me feel so welcome and getting me on my feet - i had such a laugh. Thank goodness for the knee pads! I'll definitely come again thsi week if its okay to borrow the skates again. x x I was aching afterward so must have burnt some calories - though not sure if that was from laughing lol

glad you enjoyed it hun, its really great exercise and a lot of fun too! see you tonight :)

glad you enjoyed it hun, its really great exercise and a lot of fun too! see you tonight :)



Can anyone join? my other halfs sister may like this.

Shes OK, however she has a slightly visible moustache. If she trains, I assume no one in the group will make an issue ?

For some reason she is paranoid about it.

I was in same situation a year ago then I joined the British Military Fitness group in Sheffield.
Here's their webbie:

britmilfit.com

I could never go back to a boring gym now...

any one can come and have a go at roller derby! its amazing! (you have to be a girl though to play the game) but we do need guys as well for refs!!!! its amazing!! tell everyone about it!!

I tried burlesesque dancing - wasn't for me but might be worth a go?