The Hub, Regent's Park launches new pay-as-you-go fitness sessions

Indoor and outdoor activities including Pilates, Yoga, Parent and Pram, Power Walking Circuit Training, and Mother and Baby Yoga are now available as part of a new exercise programme at The Hub, Regent's Park, from just £1.00* per class.

In addition, a series of "mystery" cardiovascular-based lunchtime classes will be on offer on Tuesdays, whilst special classes designed for people diagnosed or recovering from Coronary Heart Disease will be available on Wednesdays.

Sessions run during the daytime and evenings, are open to everyone and no membership is required.

Beth Andrew, Sports Manager, The Hub, Regent's Park, said: "These classes are primarily aimed at attracting beginners and they offer an excellent opportunity to anyone who wants to improve or develop their fitness. Exercising in Regent's Park is a great alternative to using a gym and we are trying to encourage people to make the most of the Park."

Media contact: Katy Murray on 020 7298 2128 or kmurray@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk

Notes to Editors

• Other classes available include: Running, Jogging, Power Stretch and Body Conditioning. For a full programme, please see www.royalparks.org.uk/hub
• Classes need to be booked in advance - to book please call the Hub on 0207 935 2458.
• *Prices start at just £1 for unemployed people, over 60's or people who are registered disabled. 10% discounts are available for Westminster Residents with a Residents Card, Camden residents with a Camden Wellness card or Students with a valid NUS card. Some sessions are free whilst others cost no more than £8.50 (full price). For full details please visit www.royalparks.org.uk/hub or call 0207 935 2458.
• ** Wednesday 1:30pm � 2:30pm: Guided walk for all, including those who have been diagnosed with or are recovering from Coronary Heart Disease. Participants should meet at Clarence Gate and the class ends at the Hub where the walkers socialise over refreshments in the Hub café (normal café charges apply). Thursday 11am - 12noon: Exercise session for people with learning difficulties � (please contact the Hub if you would like to be involved).
• Entrance to the Hub after 6pm is via Monkey Gate only (opposite Primrose Hill footbridge).
• 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.
• The Royal Parks Agency is an executive agency of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.