Keep fit in Regent's Park

A wide range of activities to inspire people to keep their New Year's resolution of getting fit in 2009 are on offer at The Hub, Regent's Park. For the unemployed; over 60's; and those registered disabled, all exercise classes will cost a maximum of £1 each.

The new sports programme will run from now until 5th April 2009 and classes will be held between 7.30 and 19.30. Activities include circuit training; pilates; yoga; and cardio kick. They are offered on a pay-as-you-go basis and cost between £2.50 and £8.50 per session, unless the participant qualifies for the £1 maximum charge. Some classes are free to all participants, including beginners' jogging; intermediate running; and power walking.

Jill Osleger, Active Sports Manager, Regent's Park, said: "The recession means that people are forced into making cut-backs and we feel that exercise should not be one of them. By offering a range of classes from Circuits to Pilates from as little as £1, we hope that people are encouraged to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Our classes are based at The Hub and also use the outside space of Regent's Park - we hope that people are encouraged to view this as a great alternative to the expense of joining a gym."

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 kmurray@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk

Notes to Editors

About Exercise Classes at the Hub:

• The Hub is a multi-sport community centre situated in Regent's Park.
• Free classes for all participants include: beginners' jogging; beginners' running; intermediate running; walking and power walking.
• Further classes cost between £2.50 and £8.50 per class (unless participants are unemployed; over 60; or registered disabled - in which case these classes will cost a maximum of £1 per class). These classes include: circuit training; pilates; parent and pram; cardio kick; legs, bums and tums; yoga; mother and baby yoga; track attack; and power stretching.
• A 10% discount is available for all Camden and Westminster residents (ID is required) and for Students who have a valid NUS card.
• No membership fee is required - classes are on a pay as you go basis.
• To access all evening classes, the Park must be entered through Monkey Gate, located next to London Zoo (Regent's Park is open from 5am until dusk - Monkey Gate is left open after dusk to allow access to the Hub).

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