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Here's A Free Class!
Hi there! Promoting our brilliant Video On Demand service, here's a FREEBIE! This is Body Conditioning - an endurance strength class, suitable for all abilities - lots of repetition with a medium set o f dumbbells, u sually between 2kg & 6kg is good for a class that moves along at pace like this. It 's l ow impact meaning no jumping around, just smooth transitions between the exercises. It's not just me teaching, we have the lovely Rosie, Emma & Lauren bringing you a spread o

Fran Flin
4 hours ago3 min read


Upcoming Events! (Some Free 😉)
Our FREE bi-monthly event at Flin's Fitness is coming soon: Dance Because Nobody's Watching - all welcome. Sunday March 22nd at 12pm, Tubbenden School Main Hall. New Instructor Auditions. Finding the right person for Flin's Fitness to join the amazing team I already have, is my mission .... therefore I would value your input! Again, all members of FF are welcome - if you love your classes as much as I do, help me find the right fit! Expect absolutely anything from our candid

Fran Flin
6 days ago3 min read


The Power of a DANCE class!
Hiya, Following on from my blogs about Pilates and Strength style classes, we have another genre that we do so well at Flin's: DANCE style classes. An amazing mood lift, dance classes are incredibly popular with good reason: Improvement to CV fitness - it's an aerobic workout! Strength & flexibility - using core and limbs ...full body approach. Coordination & balance - improving motor skills and body awareness. Posture - encouraging taller, more upright movement. From a menta

Fran Flin
Mar 12 min read


🌷The Spring Schedule 👀
Hiya! There I said it! SPRING schedule .... what? SPRING! Or should I say What Spring? 😄 No major changes to the schedule just yet, but I AM looking for instructor talent for this year to help bring some of my ideas to class - keep your eyes on the weekly news... 👀 Enjoy the week ahead, please message me if any comments or questions 😊 Fran x Email : fran@flinsfitness.co.uk WA: 07976 412027 (business hours please) WA Community Broadcast group HERE Insta: @flins_fitness

Fran Flin
Feb 222 min read


🏋🏻♀️ Strength Training, Why? How? How Often?
Gallery of pics are real people in Flin's classes, courtesy of Payley Photography . Hello 👋🏼 Following on from my Pilates newsletter last weekend, the other HUGE trend in fitness is of course, strength. This could be overall the most important workout to schedule into your week. Here's why: Why Strength Train? Improves muscle strength and promotes the "toned" look. Boosts metabolism, increasing your metabolic rate, even at rest! Enhances bone density, strengthening bones an

Fran Flin
Feb 154 min read


🔥Why Is Pilates So HOT Right Now?
Hiya, Pilates is such a massive fitness trend at the moment, but it has been around for many years in the fitness industry. The "OG" Joseph Pilates first started teaching his method in 1925. It's incredible to think that this is over 100 years ago! Science and knowledge brings many evolved versions of the original methodology - rightly so, after 100 years!!! These days, we teach hybrid styles of Pilates, according to the creative skills of the fitness or pilates instructor, a

Fran Flin
Feb 83 min read


What's Your Flavour?
Hi There, A quick pictoral reminder about the diversity of all of our classes! 📑🖊️And in list form.... Strength & Conditioning: Body Conditioning Barre Conditioning Cross Training SWEAT. Box Fit Total Body Lite Pump Dance Style: Zumba Zumba Gold Dance Fit Line Dancing Dance Because Nobody's Watching Mind & Body: Power Pilates Pilates Yoga Barre Flow Check times and schedule below, book on via the class calendar HERE Remember we also have the Online Schedule and our Video

Fran Flin
Feb 12 min read


Featured Class 👀
Hiya, For the morning in-person classes fan, we have a wonderful Barre Flow every Thursday at 9.30am at Westcombe Park rugby club! Barre Flow: Gentle conditioning at a slow pace, with chill beats music. Strength work for supporting joints, using the barre as a balance aid. Stretch, core and mat work for stiff bodies! For more information about any of our classes, online or in person, please check our Instagram @flins_fitness or DM on WA, Insta or Facebook (FB is not always

Fran Flin
Jan 252 min read


Swifty Vibes!
Quick snippets of today’s Dance Because Nobody’s Watching (well, only meeeee….and I was videoing people’s feet, just in case the hips DID lie! 🤭) The next event is on March 22 nd , ready for booking in early. If you like your Dance style classes, Jules has a Dance Fit session every Monday at 6.30pm at Tubbenden, and Kelly presents Zumba there on a Tuesday AND a Thursday at 7.10pm. On another note, we love to promote the sociability of our classes – we are holding a mon

Fran Flin
Jan 182 min read


When You Feel Like Staying In..... 🥶
Hiya, This cold weather might make coming out to class a bit more challenging that usual! So! HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT online, to keep up with your fitness goals AND stay in? We have 5 online classes scheduled each week, Monday night, Wed & Friday mornings, also an early Saturday double class. Book and turn up, or get the link if you can't make it on time. These brilliant sessions then are edited and put onto our Video On Demand , found on your BSport booking platform. Rent or

Fran Flin
Jan 112 min read


Ready? Let's Go!
Here it is! The first FULL week back! All of your favourite classes return with all of your fave instructors! GROUP, ONLINE, ON DEMAND - we have it all covered - plenty of choice to fit in with your busy January! We even have a FREE Dance Because Nobody's Watching event, on Jan 18th .... booking is HERE , please select the FREE EVENTS PASS to book. All welcome, friends, family and anyone you care about. NEW TIME SLOT! Of our paid special events, the Stretch and Sound ones

Fran Flin
Jan 43 min read


This Bit In Between ...
Hello! We are running some classes to bridge this gap between Xmas and New Year - check out the schedule below! On Demand is brilliant to have a library of workouts to do at home - between 20 and 40 minutes, so you can pick up an express workout or a full length session - depending on your plans for the day. Search Video On Demand HERE Have a very Happy New Year and we will see you very soon. Fran X Classes for this bit in between and beyond! MONDAY 29th 🏫9.30am Cross Traini

Fran Flin
Dec 28, 20251 min read


Last Minute Gifting?
Hiya, If you are stuck for last minute gifts for your FF-loving friend or partner, then take a look in our store, or look through the gift card selection! Inspiration for the New Year drive to get fitter 💪🏼 Ideas: Gift cards to spend in the store, or on class packs An Online Holiday Fitness pack: 4 online classes, various space saving workout equipment - £39 Pilates Pack (10 online classes + a full set of kit for use in all our Pilates sessions) Class packs or membership

Fran Flin
Dec 20, 20252 min read


Why Community Fitness?
There's someone just like you at our classes! Hiya 👋🏼 So, although we are big online and on demand, the core of our group fitness classes is the community - that's YOU actually! Classes full of people just squeezing in their fitness or pilates session in amongst their busy schedule - maybe they don't have time for the gym, but they love to pick up a class or two in a week - this gives them a buzz, a quality workout and all they need from a fitness class! We also have an old

Fran Flin
Dec 14, 20253 min read


🎅🏻Here We Go!🎅🏻
Hi Everyone, December arrives with lots of you juggling so many appointments, events etc ....BUT we are still here providing at least 2 more weeks of a FULL schedule, with a reduced timetable and one off classes for the latter half of the month! Our FF casual drinks are booked for Wed 17th Dec at The Buff, Green St Green with all spaces booked currently ... if you would like to attend, please still let me know as I'm going to see if I can increase capacity! NEW! I have creat

Fran Flin
Nov 30, 20252 min read


November Feels!
Hiya, Ugh! The deepest depths of November! How are YOU doing? Here's a great opportunity to put up this joyous pic of Terry & Jane in action (pic credit Payley Photography). Keep smiling everyone! Many of us are busy making Christmas plans and Black Friday shopping – but don’t forget to make time for your health, fitness and happiness (classes for the week below!) No BF offers here as class memberships are already as low as I can feasibly offer, however there are still

Fran Flin
Nov 23, 20252 min read


Short & Not So Sweet 😉!
Hello! As we hurtle towards THAT time of year, you might find yourself struggling to fit in your exercise as often? Power:20 is our short, effective online session, available to book 8am on Monday morning (trialling a new time!) - remember if you book on, you will get the recording link sent to you which will last until the following week. (Just in case you can't make it after all!). The Power:20 classes are available On Demand via the app , or on the VOD section of your BSpo

Fran Flin
Nov 16, 20252 min read


Winter Schedules & New Hoodies Drop!
Hiya! Heading into the winter phase rather rapidly now! A good time to remind you that we have some fabulous classes to take you right through to the crazy season and beyond! I will post the above schedule cards on socials this weekend, so you will have them to hand - remember that many of our people belong to gyms, but love to come to our classes either because they are more niche: Box Fit Barre Flow Barre Conditioning Power Pilates Online ... or simply because you ALWAYS

Fran Flin
Nov 9, 20252 min read


Loyalty Cards 💳
Hiya, We have just SEVEN full weeks until the Christmas wind down, with LOADS of distractions leading up! DANCE FIT In an effort to keep our DANCE FIT classes going right up til the end, I have done two things: Re branded our Bollywood Dance, to Dance Fit , creating two sessions per week: Monday at 6.15pm at Tubbenden, also Thursday at 10.30am at Westcombe Park. Brought in LOYALTY cards, which work two fold: attending a class for one tick and also bringing a friend along for

Fran Flin
Nov 2, 20252 min read


Hoodies Clearance!
👀 HALF PRICE, from as little as £8.50 ... these are clearance, limited sizes - GRAB THEM QUICK! (Local delivery only - please email me for a price if postage required!) Take a look in the store HERE ... Hoodies are all GENEROUSLY sized. 👀 Look out for NEW STOCK COMING next week for the Autumn / Winter season, thick cosy hoodies in new colours: brown, burgundy, and sand, plus a re stock of the popular grey marl and black pullover, also black zip ups! Classes are continuing

Fran Flin
Oct 26, 20252 min read
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