Beat the recession with free exercise classes in Regent's Park

The Royal Parks are offering a new programme of indoor and outdoor exercise classes. The Hub in Regent's Park will play host to a wide variety of sessions throughout November and December, many of which are free.

The activities on offer are aimed at all abilities and include pilates; jogging; yoga; cross training; cardio kick; and power walking. New parents can take part in the specially designed 'Parent and Pram' and 'Mother and Baby Yoga' classes; and circuit training for people with learning disabilities is also on offer.

David Ellis, Community Sports Development Officer, Regent's Park, said: "We are keen to encourage people to make the most of the Park, using it for exercise is a great alternative to the gym. The classes on offer are suitable for all abilities and many of them are free."

For further details please visit www.royalparks.org.uk/thehub or call 020 7935 2458.

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For further information or images please contact: Katy Murray, The Royal Parks on 020 7298 2128 or email kmurray@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk.

Notes to Editors

About Exercise Classes at the Hub:

• The Hub is a multi-sport and community centre situated in Regent's Park. For further information please visit: www.royalparks.org.uk/thehub.
• In November the Hub is open between 8.30am and 5pm and in December it is open between 8.30am and 4.30pm.
• Additional classes available in November and December include: super circuits; circuit training; legs, bums and tums; health walks; running; and power stretching.
• No membership fee is required. Health walks; power walking; jogging; and running classes are free. All other classes cost between £1 and £8.50 per session. Unemployed people; over 60s; and people who are registered disabled pay a maximum of £1 per class. A 10% discount is available for all Camden and Westminster residents (ID is required) and for Students who have a valid NUS card.
• To access all evening classes, the Park must be entered through Monkey Gate, located next to London Zoo.

About Regent's Park:

• The Regent's Park covers 166 hectares (410 acres) and includes stunning rose gardens with more than 30,000 roses of 400 varieties. The Park has excellent sports facilities and with nearly 100 acres available is the largest outdoor sports area in Central London.

About The Royal Parks:

• The Royal Parks is an executive agency of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
• The Royal Parks are: Bushy Park, The Green Park, Greenwich Park, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Richmond Park and St James's Park.
• For further information please visit: www.royalparks.org.uk