30th December 2019 | York

Manager’s Welcome

I would first of all like to wish all of you a Happy New Year. I hope that you had a great festive period with family and friends and you are ready to kick start a new year and a new decade 🎉😊.

A New Year means new goals. Whatever you have set yourself for the New Year we can help you every step of the way with our fantastic support system. Why not start the New Year with a new fitness programme??

As you all know December saw major investment in the club and as a result we now have all new cardio and strength machines, we’ve also put them all on a brand new floor 😊.

We have had some fantastic feedback from all of our members after the completed refurbishment to the gym floor; we are so excited for 2020 here at Roko York and will continue to improve the member experience going forward.

The club naturally will be busy this month but I will look forward to seeing everyone working hard and utilising the fantastic facilities we have here.

Wishing you health and happiness in 2020.

Craig Johnson & your Roko Team

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Club News

Your Online Account has landed!
We have launched an online portal where you can manage aspects of your Roko membership; you are able to change your PIN, update your communication preferences and make payments.  You are also able to book and cancel classes through your online account.

Login is available on the Roko website through the prominent login button and you use Member ID and PIN as per the Roko App.

Make sure we’ve got your correct email address as you cannot access the benefits of Your Online Account without a correctly registered email address.

NEW Roko App coming mid January!
The current Roko App has been a great success allowing you to always have your club in your pocket with quick and easy access to book your favourite group exercise classes. 

We are launching a NEW Roko App in mid-January 2020 which will enable more members to benefit from using the Roko App. 

The NEW Roko App will feature Your Workouts, Workout History, Training Programmes and Connected Fitness Apps in addition to booking your favourite group exercise classes.

Your Workouts – you will have access to a huge library of exercises to create and track your own workouts on the Roko App.
Connected Fitness Apps – the NEW Roko App allows you to connect all your Fitness Apps giving you a fitness hub that pulls together all your fitness training information.
The NEW Roko App will replace the current Roko App and we will send you a full invitation to download the NEW Roko App in mid-January when it’s ready for launch.

Make sure we’ve got your correct email address as you cannot access the benefits of the NEW Roko App without a correctly registered email address.

Fitness News

Resolution Wall
After the success of last year's ‘resolution wall’ we are bringing it back for 2020! Add your New Year’s Resolution to the wall at the top of the stairs to create accountability. We are entering a whole new decade so challenge yourself! We are looking forward to helping you achieve your resolutions this year.

Introducing NEW Personal Trainer Rob Rekis
Rob is an ex Rugby player which inspired him to find out more about the science of health and fitness. He consequently completed his degree in Sports and Exercise science and is ready to provide you with evidence based programming to help you set, achieve and exceed your health and fitness related goals. Rob has been an integral member of the Fitness team for the past year delivering inductions and gym floor classes and Roko Health Club are excited to see him apply his exceptional skills and knowledge to Personal Training. Catch up with Rob on the gym floor or speak to reception for more information about his introductory personal training offers and to book a FREE Taster session. What a brilliant way kick off your New Year’s resolutions!

Adult Swimming Lessons
Is your New Year’s Resolution to learn something new is 2020!!??Have you ever wanted to learn front crawl but not known where to begin?  Can you swim a strong Breaststroke but would like to learn a new stroke? Can you swim front crawl but would like to advance your techniques for a Triathlon? Well Roko York offers these types of courses for adults all the year through. The next course will run from Tuesday 7th January – Tuesday 11th February with James Taylor.  We have a beginner’s Front crawl 7-7:45pm and an intermediate to advanced course 7:45-8:30pm. The price of the 6 week course is £60 for Roko members and £75 for non-members. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact jarcher@york.roko.co.uk. Bookings are now open so if you would like to book on please speak to the reception team. 

Roko are supporting Cancer Research UK with York’s Race For Life & Pretty Muddy!
Join team Roko this year by signing up to take part in one of York’s Race For Life events.
Race for Life is a series of none competitive fundraising events for Cancer Research UK. It is open to all, and is all about coming together with friends and family to help beat cancer sooner.
With 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy and Pretty Muddy Kids events, there is something for everyone. The events take place at York Racecourse on Sunday 13th September, and there is currently 30% off until 31st January.
Sign up now at raceforlife.org using code: RFLJAN30

New Year... New Decade... New You...Start the New Year with a Health & Fitness MOT!
Ask yourself... Did you achieve your health fitness goals last year?  Have you been exercising week in, week out... without achieving results?  Many people stop short of their true potential and struggle with varying their workouts and eating well to improve their overall muscle mass and reduce body fat percentages. I liken the body to a fighter plane... would you get into the cockpit and, with no knowledge of how it works, try to fly it?  The perception we have is that we... Read more here... https://getsharpefit.co.uk/blog/new-year-new-decade-new-you/

Group Fitness

The Les Mills Re-Launch
Roko York is launching the NEW choreography from Friday 10th January to Saturday 11th January. A lot of our Les Mills instructors have already experienced the NEW releases and we hope you enjoy them as much as we do!  To be one of the first to experience the NEW BodyBalance please join Jo, Jenna & Emma on Friday 10th January at 8pm and for BodyCombat, BodyPump and Sh’bam please join Fran, Dan, Emma, Jenna & Hannah on Saturday 11th from 9am. All launch classes can be booked either by the Roko app 8 days in advance or in the club 7 days in advance.

New Fitness Timetable – January 2020!
The new fitness timetable for adults will commence on Thursday 2nd January and will run until Sunday 5th April. This timetable only has a few tweaks and changes which we feel makes the timetable more streamlined and accessible for members.  Due to popular demand we feel that another aqua class is needed so the Aqua Zumba is changing to a Wednesday with Angela to enable a NEW aqua fit class on a Thursday at 12pm with Hannah. This will hopefully relieve the waiting lists for the other aqua classes and make the booking on process less stressful. We have also added another Yoga class to the evening timetable. Tuesdays 6:15pm with Mike!  This is an “Overflow” class so members can only book the 6:15pm Yoga or the 7:30pm yoga on the Tuesday evening…..not both!  Again we hope this will relieve some of the waiting lists for the evening yoga classes.  At this busy time of year we ask that all members book in advance and also cancel classes with good notice. It is the most frustrating thing when the class is fully booked on the app but when it comes to it there are spaces for members that really wanted to come and take part!  Please BOOK, SWIPE your card on entry and please CANCEL if you cannot attend!!

Boogie Bounce Starting Saturday 11th January 2020!
This exciting NEW class is coming to Roko York!  Boogie Bounce is a fun, energetic and complete HIIT exercise programme performed on a mini trampoline. This is an external class which means there is an added cost to your membership to take part but let us tell you it is worth every penny! Spaces are limited for members so please book early with our reception team and pay for the class on the door. The sessions are listed below and we are now taking bookings for the first sessions on Saturday 11th January.  So go on, JUMP start your January fitness routine with this amazing class!

Saturdays 12:45-13:30pm & 13:35-14:20pm

Wednesdays 10:45-11:30am & 11:35-12:20pm

Roko Members price: £6 per session or 6 sessions for £30.

Beauty by Victoria

Beauty by Victoria offers Geleration or shellac manicures & pedicures, HD brows and lash extensions, massage, Neal’s Yard facials, waxing and hot waxing and finally Sienna x full body spray tans.

Roko members receive a 15% discount on treatments and non Roko members are welcome

To book or enquire please phone 07872 909 695

Children's News

Swimming Lessons – Term 1 2020
Term one of the New Year will run from Monday 6th January – Sunday 15th march 2020.  We will look forward to seeing you on week 1 and getting your child’s routine up and running again after the Christmas break!

Junior Activities Timetable 2020
This timetable will commence on Monday 6th January 2020.  The changes include a time change on a Saturday morning for the Multi-Circuits class for 10-15 year olds.  Our Super hero PT and gym team member Marius is taking over the class from Saturday 11th January.  The class runs alongside the Body Balance class in the M&B studio so if you want a bit of Zen whilst the kids are burning some energy and getting fit these sessions are perfect for you! Unfortunately “ROCK Martial Arts” has left York and ceased training but as soon as we can find a replacement we will communicate this with you in good time. 

Club Lounge

Why does your body need protein after a work out?
Repair, Maintain, And Grow!
Protein is especially important to consume after a workout as during the exercise you are effectively breaking your muscle tissue down. If you are exercising but find yourself with low energy or feel that you are not building any muscle, it may be down to not having enough protein in your diet!

Grab your protein fix from the Club Lounge!
We make a range of protein shakes using fresh fruit and other ingredients such as our Roko Special Shake… Fresh Blueberries, Crunchy Peanut Butter, Whey Protein & Skimmed Milk.

We also provide a range of premium Nutramino products, available from either the Vending Machine or over the Club lounge counter.

Come see what your Club Lounge has to offer!

Function Hire
We have a few spare dates in our Function Room diary, so if you are planning an event this year please speak to Tom our Club Lounge Manager to discuss free hire of your member’s lounge.

Zoggs

Product of the Month - Sea Demon Goggles

Check out these ultra-cool Hologram Sea Demon goggles from the Zoggs range. The perfect way to make swimming fun!

Available from Reception, for age 7 to 14 years. These fun goggles are anti-fog, include UV protection, and sport unique soft-seal quick adjust straps.