Keeping Our Classes Going Safely Through the Heatwave

Oh my daysssss! 🔥

When it gets this hot, fitness should feel good, not risky. Classes are still running, with a full schedule for the mornings, but the pace is dialling down a bit for the evening classes, when the temperature is hotter. The aim is to keep moving, stay connected with our fitness routine, and look after the body while the heatwave passes.

A couple of the high intensity sessions are cancelled on Wed & Thur which is the peak of the heat, but there is still plenty we can do safely, from mobility work and strength basics to balance, stretch, and more static conditioning.

During a heatwave, fitness classes need a different pace. The goal is to finish feeling better than when the class started, not wiped out, dizzy, or overheated.

This is especially true for anyone who is new to exercise, returning after a break, recovering from illness, pregnant, older, or managing a health condition. Some medications can also affect hydration, heart rate, or how the body handles heat. Anyone unsure should check with a qualified health professional before exercising in hot conditions.

Hydration starts before the class

Water breaks during class help, but hydration begins earlier. Arriving already thirsty makes the session harder from the start.

A simple approach works best:

• Drink water steadily through the day

• Bring a full bottle to class

• Take small sips before, during, and after exercise

• Avoid relying on one large drink at the end

• Eat normally, unless advised otherwise by a medical professional

  
  

The signs that mean it is time to stop

We plan to give time for plenty of breaks.

Stop exercising and cool down if any of these symptoms appear:

• Dizziness or feeling faint

• Nausea

• Headache

• Confusion

• Muscle cramps

• Unusual weakness

• Racing heart that does not settle

• Hot, dry skin or feeling unable to cool down

• Feeling chilled or shivery despite the heat

  
  

These signs should not be ignored or pushed through. Let your instructor know how you are feeling and take a break, sip some water, allowing us to monitor your symptoms.

No workout is worth risking heat exhaustion or heatstroke.

One of the best parts of a community class setting is that people can look out for each other. If someone seems quieter than usual, unsteady, flushed, or disorientated, please do check in and if you think it's wise, let the instructor know what you are seeing.

Keeping the routine alive without overdoing it!

One of the hardest parts of a heatwave is the way it disrupts routine. One minute you feel like you are really in the groove, but then ...... 😩

Routine does not have to be all or nothing. A more gentle class can still keep the habit going. It keeps the social side of fitness alive too. For many of us, this is just as valuable as the physical workout 😉

Any questions or concerns, please do message me... otherwise, we look forward to seeing you soon 🙂

Fran x

fran@flinsfitness.co.uk

Schedule for the week commencing 

🎥denotes Online classes

🏫denotes Group

MONDAY

🏫9.30am SWEAT. with Rosie - WP

🏫10.30am Zumba Gold with Kelly - WP

🏫11.30am Pilates with Emma - WP

🎥6.00pm Online Body / Barre Conditioning with Rosie

🏫6.15pm Box Fit with Fran  - Tubbenden

🏫7.10pm Total Body with Fran (hopefully outdoors) - Tubbenden

🏫7.15pm Yoga with Ef covering - Tubbs Small Hall

TUESDAY

🏫9.30am Strength & Stretch with Tracey - WP

🏫10.30am Power Pilates with Tracey - WP

🏫6.15pm Body Conditioning with Fran - Tubbenden

🏫7.10pm Zumba with Kelly - Tubbenden

🏫7.10pm Power Pilates with Fran - Tubbs Small Hall

WEDNESDAY

🎥9.00am Online Body Conditioning with Fran 

🏫9.30am Barre Conditioning with Rosie - WP

🏫10.30am Line Dancing with Kelly - WP

🏫6.30pm Pilates with Fran covering - Tubbs Small Hall

🏫6.45pm Strength & Stretch with Ciara (later time) - Tubbenden

🏫7.30pm Slow Flow Yoga with Ef - Tubbs Small Hall

THURSDAY

🏫9.30am Barre Flow with Rosie - WP

🏫6.30pm Power Pilates with Rosie - Tubbs Small Hall

FRIDAY

🎥9.00am Online Power:40 with Lauren

🏫9.00am Pump Express with Rosie - WP

🏫9.45am Body Conditioning with Emma - WP

🏫10.30am Total Body Lite with Emma - WP

SATURDAY

🎥8.30am Total Body Online with Fran

🎥9.20am Online Power Pilates with Fran

🏫9.30am Cross Training with Emma - Tubbenden