http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk Harpers Fitness News Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:47:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/vat-rises-to-20-- From 4th January 2011, VAT in the UK is rising from 17.5% to 20%. In line with these changes, from 4th January, Leisure Connection will also be increasing VAT to 20%. ... Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/vat-rises-to-20-- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/mandeville-and-wenlock-revealed-at-stoke-mandeville-stadium Wenlock and Mandeville were created from the last drops of steel left over from the construction of the final support girder for the Olympic Stadium. An animated film, based on a story by children&rsq... Wed, 19 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/mandeville-and-wenlock-revealed-at-stoke-mandeville-stadium http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/get-active-exercise-referral-programme-giving-hundreds-a-new-lease-of-life Harpers Fitness has been working in partnership with NHS organisations and Primary Care Trusts up and down the country to develop and deliver Exercise Referral Programmes for eligible patients within ... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/get-active-exercise-referral-programme-giving-hundreds-a-new-lease-of-life http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/have-you-considered-swimming-as-part-of-your-exercise-programme- Swimming has a number of excellent benefits including improved heart and lung efficiency, weight loss and muscle toning all achieved with little stress on your joints. Swimming is great for stress re... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/have-you-considered-swimming-as-part-of-your-exercise-programme- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/news-news-news- The investment into Harpers continues We are continuing to invest and improve all our clubs and leisure centres in 2010 and beyond in a bid to offer private sector quality. In the past couple of m... Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/news-news-news- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/are-you-registered-to-support-the-london-2012-olympics- We are keen to ensure the legacy of London 2012 continues long after the games so on the eve of 1000 days until London 2012 (31st October 2009) we, together with Sport England and champions of grass r... Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/are-you-registered-to-support-the-london-2012-olympics- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/drop-a-dress-size This month, members and customers of Harpers Fitness will be able to benefit from a little extra help and support in a bid to shed those excess pounds and slim down after Christmas. We have included, ... Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/drop-a-dress-size http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/world-s-biggest-swim-comes-to-a-centre-near-you- Date: 16-19 April 2010 Swimmers up and down the country will be making a splash for charity in April as they complete the Swimathon 2010 challenge at 19 pools helping to raise money for Marie Curie... Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/world-s-biggest-swim-comes-to-a-centre-near-you- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/free-personal-training-for-all-local-people- Now that all the snow is melting and ice thawing people will start to give their New Year’s Resolutions some thought and start (hopefully) to plan some gym sessions. To kick start this new activ... Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/free-personal-training-for-all-local-people- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/sign-up-for-the-nspcc-s-aerobathon-and-work-out-the-best-way-to-help-children Why not get fit this New Year and take part in the NSPCC’s biggest ever Aerobathon on Monday 8 February 2010. The sponsored two-hour aerobic workout will be led by qualified instructors at ex... Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/sign-up-for-the-nspcc-s-aerobathon-and-work-out-the-best-way-to-help-children http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/a-new-healthy-and-more-active-lifestyle-for-just-1p-- Harpers Fitness is encouraging more people to become active and enjoy regular physical activity for just 1p this January! With Christmas and New Year done and dusted for another year people have only ... Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/a-new-healthy-and-more-active-lifestyle-for-just-1p-- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/national-curry-week With National Curry Week fast approaching, (week commencing 23rd November 2009) there’s never been a better excuse to reach for a menu and treat yourself to the most popular Great British takeaw... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/national-curry-week http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-heroes-receive-great-feedback- The Harpers Heroes event went down a storm not only with staff but suppliers and shortlisted nominees alike. One piece of feedback shows how worthwhile the event was........ "We were t... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-heroes-receive-great-feedback- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/the-winner-from-harpers-heroes-has-her-say Dear Harpers, I want to thank you for everything you did to organise such a splendid event. I had a wonderful time at Bisham Abbey and was thrilled to be shortlisted for the award. That in itself w... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/the-winner-from-harpers-heroes-has-her-say http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/five-steps-to-get-into-the--little-black-dress--courtesy-of-harpers-fitness- Being motivated to train when the rain is pouring and it’s cold outside when all your friends and colleagues opt for the pub rather than the gym can be hard. Harpers Fitness has some top tip... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/five-steps-to-get-into-the--little-black-dress--courtesy-of-harpers-fitness- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-fitness-celebrate-inaugural-harpers-heroes-awards-success- Harpers Fitness has successfully hosted its first ever member and customer awards, which recognised and celebrated the success stories and achievements of you – our valued members an... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-fitness-celebrate-inaugural-harpers-heroes-awards-success- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-fitness-supports-national-nhs--know-your-limits--campaign Harpers Fitness is supporting the NHS’ high profile Know Your Limits campaign to help raise awareness of the relationship between alcohol and their health.    Alcoholic drinks are n... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-fitness-supports-national-nhs--know-your-limits--campaign http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-joins-national-winter-warmers-campaign- Harpers Fitness is helping a major national initiative reach local people this year with vital winter warming advice. Hundreds of “Keep Warm, Keep Well” leaflets will be distributed... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-joins-national-winter-warmers-campaign- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/ten-steps-to-the-perfect-body- With a new season upon us being motivated to train after your summer holidays is always hard, especially when your friends and colleagues opt for the pub rather than the gym. Harpers Fitness has some ... Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/ten-steps-to-the-perfect-body- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/back-to-school-fitness- The new school year marks the end of summer and as the kids return to school, many adults decide to dust down their own PE kits in a bid to get into shape. Like the thousands of youngsters now get... Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/back-to-school-fitness- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/health-scare-shocks-mum-of-two-to-lose-12-stone- Two years ago, 28 year old mum of two, Amy Sewell weighed 22 stone and was dangerously overweight. So much so, that she began to suffer from heart palpitations and had to be referred to her local hosp... Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/health-scare-shocks-mum-of-two-to-lose-12-stone- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/riverside-leisure-centre-manager-jumps-for-a-grand- Harpers Fitness staff from Riverside Leisure Centre in Norwich are pleased as punch with Contract Manager Phil Wright who successfully completed his 10,000 foot sky dive on Saturday 19th September in ... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/riverside-leisure-centre-manager-jumps-for-a-grand- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/get-vivacious-after-your-vacation-with-harpers-fitness One of the best parts of the summer is packing up your life and slipping off for a couple of weeks of pure relaxation and utter indulgence. The most strenuous task of the day might be simply... Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/get-vivacious-after-your-vacation-with-harpers-fitness http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-passes-on-vat-relief-to-charity Harpers and its members have donated a whopping £40,000 to their nominated corporate charity – WheelPower, the national charity for wheelchair sport. Since December 2008 when the VAT r... Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-passes-on-vat-relief-to-charity http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/summer-holiday-season Life’s a beach… During the summer holiday season we are all looking forward to giving our minds a well earned rest from the stress of daily life but our bodies on the other hand wi... Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/summer-holiday-season http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-heroes-awards-reach-the-half-way-mark Harpers Heroes, the new member awards programme, was launched two months ago and is still calling for customer entries as we reach the half way point. The awards recognise and celebrate the ... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-heroes-awards-reach-the-half-way-mark http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-fitness-supports-the-launch-of-the-fia-s-more-active-for-life-campaign- Harpers Fitness is fully supporting the launch of the Fitness Industry Association’s (FIA) More Active for Life Campaign by hosting family fun weekends this weekend (27-28 June) at all of its ce... Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-fitness-supports-the-launch-of-the-fia-s-more-active-for-life-campaign- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/ace-your-way-to-success-with-harpers-fitness No matter what time of year Tennis is a sport playable both indoors and outdoors.  Should you feel inspired to dust off your rackets and take up tennis why not get started with Harpers... Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/ace-your-way-to-success-with-harpers-fitness http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/-harp--on-your-bike As the 2009 Tour de France rapidly approaches, wannabe cyclists up and down the country will be donning their helmets and lycra shorts and hitting the roads. If you aspire to be the next Lance Arm... Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/-harp--on-your-bike http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/score-a-hole-in-one-with-harpers-fitness As the summer approaches and the nice weather draws in, wannabe golfers will be dusting off their clubs, slipping into their checked golfing trousers and teeing off in the sunshine. If you aspire ... Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/score-a-hole-in-one-with-harpers-fitness http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/triathlon-tips-for-a-better-lifestyle---- David Coulthard, Health and Fitness Manager for Harpers Fitness, reveals how adapting your fitness regime to a similar programme such as that used my triathlon trainees can really make a difference to... Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/triathlon-tips-for-a-better-lifestyle---- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-fitness-support-men-s-health-week--15th---21st-june Every year during Men’s Health Week, thousands of men are encouraged to become more aware of preventable health problems and seek regular medical advice. More men are dying from skin can... Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-fitness-support-men-s-health-week--15th---21st-june http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/men-s-health-week-top-tips- Nutrition • There is a clear link between obesity and cancer, putting on those extra cuddly pounds around your waist doubles your risk of getting cancer. Reduce your fat intake and replace satur... Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/men-s-health-week-top-tips- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/five-steps-to-the-perfect-bikini-body-courtesy-of-harpers-fitness- Being motivated to train when the sun is shining and all your friends and colleagues opt for the pub rather than the gym is always hard. Harpers Fitness, the name of community, public access leisure h... Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/five-steps-to-the-perfect-bikini-body-courtesy-of-harpers-fitness- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-fitness-welcomes-its-first-triathlon-trainee-- Lord Butler Leisure Centre in Saffron Walden, Essex has really been noticing a change for the better in some of their members this year. Jason Talbot (39) from Saffron Walden joined Harpers back in Fe... Mon, 25 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-fitness-welcomes-its-first-triathlon-trainee-- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/lets-get-ready-to-ramble Harper’s Fitness is supporting Get Walking Day 2009 on 30th May, 2009 by launching a new walking programme, which will prepare participants for the ups and downs of a countryside walk. Re... Tue, 19 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/lets-get-ready-to-ramble http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/how-to-keep-fit-safely-in-summer- What to Wear! When exercising wearing lightweight, loose fitting clothing promotes sweat evaporation and a cooling effect by letting more air pass over the body. Although recently, well known b... Tue, 19 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/how-to-keep-fit-safely-in-summer- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/run-to-the-beat-and-feel-great-with-harpers-fitness Everyone has their favourite album to listen to when they’re working out; some pound it out on the treadmill to Kings of Leon while others swing to Pet Shop Boys on the cross trainer, Ethiop... Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/run-to-the-beat-and-feel-great-with-harpers-fitness http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-fitness-help-thousands-take-to-the-water The launch of the Government’s two year free swimming initiative has been a fantastic success with thousands of people taking to pools since it launched. Harpers Fitness, which is support... Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-fitness-help-thousands-take-to-the-water http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-fitness-helps-your-pound-go-further Spring has most definitely sprung this month and with the sun in the sky and a fresh breeze in the air, now is the time to put the spring back in your step by starting the season with a fit an... Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-fitness-helps-your-pound-go-further http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-fitness-launch-harpers-heroes-awards There may be Miss World and Mr Universe, which celebrates the crème de la crème of the body beautiful but it’s about time the average Joe’s of this world were recogni... Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-fitness-launch-harpers-heroes-awards http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/how-to-look-good-naked------at-the-gym- How to look good naked…at the gym! Harpers Fitness is launching a brand new concept in gym programming. They are encouraging their members and customers across their leisure centres to bare... Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/how-to-look-good-naked------at-the-gym- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-fitness-launches-new-online-nutrition-shop-at-www-harpersnutrition-co-uk- Harpers Fitness launches new online Nutrition Shop at www.harpersnutrition.co.uk Harpers Fitness has launched a new online shop www.harpersnutrition.co.uk, which specialises in offering lifest... Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-fitness-launches-new-online-nutrition-shop-at-www-harpersnutrition-co-uk- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-strike-s-debut-performance-on-blue-peter Stars of Harpers Strike, Danny Ball (22) and Liam Richards (20) appeared on legendary children’s television programme Blue Peter on Tuesday 24th March at 4.35pm on BBC1. Performing alongs... Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-strike-s-debut-performance-on-blue-peter http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/get-fit-on-the-water-with-harpers Get fit on the water with Harpers As this year’s university boat race approaches many people may feel inspired to take to the water as a way of keeping fit. But if there’s no sig... Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/get-fit-on-the-water-with-harpers http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/free-swimming-initiative Harpers Fitness is supporting the Government’s swim4life campaign which launches in April. The campaign is linked to the nationwide Change4Life campaign which aims to help people to le... Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/free-swimming-initiative http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/new-faces-for-party-animals February 2009 New Faces for Party Animals at Harpers Fitness Planning your child’s party can be stressful, which is why Harpers is re-launching its timeless and trusted party packages for pa... Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/new-faces-for-party-animals http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/change4life--the-healthy-living-revolution-starts-here We all need to be more active and eat more healthily to halt the rising tide of obesity. If we do nothing, by 2050 90% of today’s children will be overweight and at risk from serious diseases &n... Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/change4life--the-healthy-living-revolution-starts-here http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-invest-nearly-half-a-million-pound-into-wyboston-health-and-fitness Harpers invest nearly half a million pound into Wyboston Health and Fitness, creating one of Bedfordshire’s finest gyms Harpers at Wyboston Health and Fitness at Wyboston Lakes has re-launche... Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-invest-nearly-half-a-million-pound-into-wyboston-health-and-fitness http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/exercise-motivation-to-achieve-your-fitness-goals So you’ve made a positive start to 2009, you started training an a regular basis and you’ve managed to keep up this change in your lifestyle for a few weeks but now its getting harder and ... Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/exercise-motivation-to-achieve-your-fitness-goals http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-strike-coming-to-a-leisure-centre-near-you-- Harpers Fitness has linked up exclusively with Liam Richards and Danny Ball, better known as Strike to provide a fun-based martial arts programme for children, which will launch in January 2009. Harp... Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-strike-coming-to-a-leisure-centre-near-you-- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/new-year-fitness-sale-now-on---save-50--at-your-local-harpers-fitness- Get a new job; drink less; cut down on chocolate and do more exercise…these are just a few of the resolutions that many of us make come January the 1st.  This year, Harpers Fitness is help... Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/new-year-fitness-sale-now-on---save-50--at-your-local-harpers-fitness- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-fitness-top-tips-to-kickstart-the-new-year Avoid stepping on the scales for a few days after the Christmas/New Year binge – that’s because it’s possible to gain several pounds in weight without actually gaining fat. Do the p... Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/harpers-fitness-top-tips-to-kickstart-the-new-year http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/leisure-connection-invests--220-000-into-new-equipment To kick start the New Year and the busiest time of the year for gyms and health clubs, Leisure Connection has invested £220,000 into new equipment across their estate. This national investment ... Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/leisure-connection-invests--220-000-into-new-equipment http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/sign-up-for-free-swimming- Harpers Fitness has thrown its support behind the government’s announcement about free swimming in England. From the 1st April 2009, free swimming will be available to the over 60’s and in... Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/sign-up-for-free-swimming- http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/sleaford-arts-festival-on-you-tube- The link below takes you on to You Tube where you can see a fantastic 6.26 min clip of the Sleaford Arts Festival organised by ArtsNK (managed by Leisure Connection) with North Kesteven District Counc... Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/news/all/sleaford-arts-festival-on-you-tube-