An article from Mastering Nutrition WHY HAVING SOME BRAWN CAN HELP YOUR BRAIN. Having witnessed first hand the cruel, debilitating effects of Alzheimer’s disease on loved ones, seeing research that proposes practical ways that can help to slow or even halt brain degeneration is always going to catch my eye. A research team the…
We offer a number of different styles of yoga here at Odyssey, and it might not surprise you to know there a big differences between them. This is a list, with the instructors for each style. Beginners Hatha Yoga With Lianne This is your fundamental Hatha Practice. The series of movements in…
An article from resident Nutritional Therapist, Ian Riches, masteringnutrition.co.uk We’re moving into a period of the year where we start to feel like hibernating during the Winter months, and this can really coincide with the ‘Winter blues’. This can manifest itself in a number of different ways, with feelings of low mood, tiredness and…
WE KNOW HOW TIME IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES PEOPLE FACE WHEN TRYING TO FIT EXERCISE IN THE DAY. We all too often hear ‘I’m waiting until I’m less busy’. Well this implies that when you become busy again you’ll stop. Let’s be honest we’re all busy – if you want long lasting, enduring…
Continuing to Improving Your Membership Experience in January 2023 As part of our continued upgrades to your membership experience, we will be launching with a new membership system – Magicline – in January 2023. In essence, nothing changes from your perspective, but there are a couple of things you need to be aware of. Magicline currently serves over 24…
Barre and Barre Flow by Lianne, Odyssey Fitness Coach & Barre Instructor For those of you that are unsure what Barre is, it’s an aerobic fitness class inspired by some of the fundamental movements in Ballet such as a Plié, which is essentially a squat with a straight back. We use the bar for balance,…
Member’s Christmas Lunch When it comes to Christmas lunches, Odyssey is sure to tantalise those tastebuds. Think roast bronze turkeys accompanied by pigs in blankets, Brussel sprouts, cranberry sauce and chestnuts, alongside lip-smacking concoctions! Monday 5th December @ 1pm Monday 12th December @ 1pm Menu… STARTERS Cream of Celeriac Soup with brioche croutons and chives Ham…
Have you ever wondered if your swimming can be improved? At Odyssey Health Club we have two great swimming coaches in Kevin and Jen, who offer 1-2-1 swimming lessons at times to suit you. These can be one-off or ongoing sessions and can help you overcome a speedhump in your technique or help you on…
Open to all Odyssey Health Club & Spa members, we were delighted to announce our first ever tennis tournament, and what a success it was! This was an opportunity to not only put our members tennis match skills to the test, but also to join us for a fantastic social event, culminating in a…
17th July 2022 Open to all Odyssey Health Club & Spa members, we are delighted to announce our first ever tennis tournament is moving forwards at an amazing pace! We’d love to invite all members to our finals day on Sunday 17th July 2022 where we’ll be handing out some amazing prizes, warming up the grill for some…
What is Barre? Barre is a ballet inspired class, using the fundamentals of ballet for fitness. ✅ What are the benefits of Barre? 1️⃣ Body control. Every movement requires attention on the body to move in a precise and controlled way – you will be cued throughout the class. 2️⃣ The class is also fantastic for strength…
Sunday 12th June De-Stress & Detoxify Workshop £35 for Members £45 for Non-members Enjoy a fusion of… Hot Yoga- 11:30 (60 minutes) Hot Yoga is strongly influenced by a philosophy that suggests practicing yoga in a heated environment will enhance the benefits associated with yoga practices such as improved flexibility, strength, cardiovascular conditioning, increased blood…
We’re pleased to announce that we’re continuing with our next phase of refurbishment works within the club which we’re excited to share with you. Spa Reception and Dining This part of the project will see a breath-taking new reception area to include brand new nail stations, retail space, seating and more. The addition…
The Muddy Awards are back for 2022! The Muddy Stilettos Awards are renowned for their quality – they search out and celebrate the most exciting businesses in Hertfordshire. Odyssey Health Club & Spa are looking for nominations in… Best Day Spa! Click here to register for your unique voting link The first NOMINATIONS stage of the awards runs from NOW…
Swim Clinic: Frontcrawl with Open Water Tips Tuesday 17th May – 7:00pm – 8:30pm Our swimming coach Kevin will break down Freestyle into key technical areas, showing you footage of technical skills in the café before you head to the pool to work through each part of the stroke for an hour of practical…
I have just returned from Rishikesh in India, where I completed my 100 Yoga Teacher Training. I am qualified in fitness Yoga, although this opportunity allowed me study real yoga, helping me with the deeper understanding of the practice, and allowing me to pass this on to our members! I chose to study…
As a valued member of Odyssey, we are writing to confirm that we have submitted a planning application for a number of improvements to the club. This application includes everything we want to achieve at the club, which we intend to work through as we continue to grow the business. Some of the changes being…
After posting an update for the planning application to improve a number of areas of the club, we’ve had quite a few members asking to see what the development is going to look like. We’ll be sharing some more images in the coming weeks and months, although this image gives a beautiful overview of the…
To supplement our amazing team of Group Cycle instructors we’re launching our Technogym Virtual Group Cycle classes. These are designed to run during the quieter periods of the day, giving you more flexibility over your training schedule. We aim to invest in state-of-the-art fitness equipment and classes, so you – our members – will…
We know that more and more members are looking for varied workouts that are short, intense, effective and entertaining. With this in mind, Odyssey Health Club would like to introduce to you… Technogym LIVE! The new software layout This exciting and innovative software has been installed on to each machine in the cardio suite, and accessing…
Kundalini Yoga Workshop Sunday 24th April 10:30am – 12:30pm Kundalini Yoga blends familiar yogic postures, dynamic movements, breathing techniques, deep relaxation, meditation, mantras and mudras into a practice that will teach you balance, self-healing and elevation. This type of yoga appeals to those who are looking for mental and physical challenges and want to…
Help us with our Clean Pool Campaign! We want to improve the quality of our water and your swimming experience – and we need your help. It is both a club rule, and health etiquette, to shower before you swim. Swimming without showering creates a chlorine compound that, amongst other things, makes your eyes sting.…
To exercise more, to eat well and in the right quantity, to have a healthy lifestyle. These are the main objectives that we set ourselves every year with the arrival of September. However, keeping the helm of the metaphorical boat is by no means easy, because the unexpected is always just around the corner and…
The comeback continues! The team here at Odyssey Health Club & Spa are super-excited to confirm that we will be extending the facilities and services we can offer inline with the government guidelines from 17th May! Continue reading for more info and important links… Classes allowed up to 30, and the continuation of live…
A Breath of Fresh Air – Timetable We are excited to be bringing a range of outdoor classes and facilities to our members from 29th March. Mondays ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 10:00am – 10:55am – Outdoor Spinning – Sarah / Emma 11:15am – 12noon – Fit Outdoors – Faye 5:00pm – 5:55pm – Outdoors Spinning – Michelle Tuesdays…
The Comeback The Odyssey Roadmap to Reopening We understand that for a lot of our members, it’s not just the services, facilities and equipment that we provide that is important, it’s the support of your fellow club members, staff, and being part of a like-minded community. As lockdown eases, we will continue to…
Dear all, Further to the recent Roadmap announcement by the Prime Minister, we have now had some time to review the finer details behind the headlines and the key steps are set out as follows: 29th March – Tennis can resume following the Rule of 6 restriction. Coaching with Dan is now available and courts…
Dear all, As we now have confirmed, our local area will be remaining in Tier 4 for the foreseeable future. We’d like to take this opportunity to confirm: – No direct debit will be taken for January – Online classes and tennis court booking will continue for FREE As we March towards reopening we are…
As Hertfordshire moves into Tier 3, the following restrictions at the club will be observed as of 8:00am on Saturday 19th December: Gym remains fully open Spa remains fully open Classes will be temporarily suspended (online classes available) Pool remains open, including the poolside sauna and steam room. Aquacise will be temporarily suspended Tennis…
On-Demand Classes from Technogym The best on-demand workouts. Anytime, anywhere. In addition to the online library of classes we have available Odyssey Health Club members now have the possibility to train at home or outdoors with on-demand classes from Technogym. To access this huge selection of videos, simply download the Odyssey App and…
Book the FIRST in a series of outdoor classes NOW taking place on our tennis courts in beautiful surrounds… -> Members only -> Book via the app -> FAQs at the bottom of this post Mondays Spinning with Liz -> 10:00am -> £8.00 per 45min class Tuesdays Bodyweight HIIT -> 6:00pm -> £8.00 per 45min…
Dear Member, . With the unprecedented situation we currently find ourselves in, we wanted to communicate clearly and concisely regarding our position as your Health Club & Spa. . The Government advice to date is that over 70’s and high risk groups should isolate, outside of this, the advice is that people should socially distance…
Boosting Immunity: Functional Medicine Tips on Prevention & Optimizing Immune Function During the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Outbreak | The Institute for Functional Medicine 8-10 minutes By the IFM Medical Education Team With the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus disease in the news, The Institute for Functional Medicine would like to remind you that there are several…
January comes to a close and the slog is starting to feel easier right? Maybe… Or maybe you are still awaiting the day where that run on treadmill, that weights session, that circuits class or that swimming session starts to feel ever so slightly easier. Bill Gates was once quoted as saying, “People overestimate…
Helping Our Member with The Most Epic Journey In The World: Ross Sea Antarctica Celene Pickard re-joined Odyssey Health Club in September 2019 with one very clear goal in mind: to improve her fitness to complete the semi-circumnavigation of Antarctica, a journey of epic proportions. Celene’s story starts 2 years ago when she was…
How to WIN at the GYM? Okay, you’ve taken the big step and actually joined the Club – welcome on board! We have picked up some great ideas about how to achieve the body you want, maintain a healthy lifestyle and actually enjoy doing it! We want you to succeed, and will do everything in…
Whether you want to lose weight, gain muscle, tone up or improve your overall health, New Year resolutions are the No. 1 reason people of all fitness levels decide to join a conveniently located gym. Here are our TOP SEVEN reasons to join Odyssey Health Club right NOW! Discover our membership options here …
Many of you will recognise Mark Pittaccio: Known as Pitsi by many, he is a long-standing member of Odyssey Health Club, a spinning and cycling enthusiast, and coach at Datchworth Rugby Club. Earlier this month, Mark returned from Poznan in Poland, having proudly represented Great Britain in the 2019 UCI Gran Fondo World Road…
An article by Lianne Andrews, Fitness Coach here at Odyssey Health Club. Something I have been looking into recently is things you can do to increase your running speeds. There are a mix of things in gyms, outside and also general lifestyle changes you can make for improvements. Use the Skillrun. This isn’t replacing…
The reason behind Skillrow Rowing machines allow you to train up to 90% of your muscles in one session, by activating your legs, arms, back and core all at the same time. However, only with Skillrow can you train all your muscles, by mixing and switching between aerobic capacity and anaerobic power. Cardio and power…
The darker mornings and evenings leave us feeling lower on energy, and we generally feel like all we want to do is be at home on the sofa with a blanket and possibly a pet, book TV or all of the above. BUT Don’t hibernate – Keep active! Here’s our 10 Top Tips for Beating…
Whether it’s for concerns about the environment, animal welfare, or just wanting to try to be healthier, increasing numbers of people are choosing a diet that minimises animal produce or cuts it out entirely. More recently, cutting out animal produce entirely is something that has been actively promoted by the charity Veganuary, which asks people…
Struggling to Get Started Again This September? We’re here to help. You’ve had a manic summer, well the whole year has been a blur, and you told yourself you would get back into some kind of fitness programme when you returned from your summer holidays, or perhaps when the kids went back to school.…
Strength training for older adults is beneficial because these exercises help build muscle strength and muscle mass and preserve bone density. Strength training has the ability to combat weakness, fragility and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. But at some point, in your 30s, you start to lose muscle mass and function. The cause is age-related…
Wednesday 25th September – Backstroke (7-8.30pm) Can you swim backstroke but feel like there is room for improvement? Come along to this great FREE session led by our swim coach Kevin. The session will start with a short introduction and video demonstration in the lounge, progress through to the pool for around an hour and…
Are you looking for Vitamin B12 Injections? Vitamin B12 Injections for Energy, Health and Vitality To book your B12 Shot with registered Nurse Michelle please call 01438 313320 Next Clinic Dates: Saturday 10th August – FULLY BOOKED Saturday 17th August – Only 3 appointments left Saturday 7th September Saturday 21st September Saturday 12th October Saturday…
So hopefully before reading this you have already enrolled onto the member journey with us here at Odyssey Health Club. During the first induction or recent review you may have outlined fat loss as your primary goal for the upcoming weeks. In this blog I will be outlining the importance of Strength Training and how…
We are delighted to annouce that Odyssey Health Club & Spa have WON Lux Life Magazine ‘Best Independent Spa & Health Club’ in Hertfordshire. Odyssey’s Managing Director, Stephen Aucott, had this to say about this fantastic award: “We are absolutely thrilled to be the 2019 winners of this fantastic award! Being recognised by Lux Life…
Now you have signed up to Vitto you are well on your way to a healthy happier life! Throughout the course you will begin to learn what a healthy, balanced diet will look like. The real question is: How do you consistently eat healthy in real life? Everyone knows what it’s like to ‘Work…
In recent years, foam rolling has become a common practice in most gym settings. Foam rolling is a form of self-massage in which the targeted musculature is rolled and compressed. It is considered a form of self-induced massage because the pressure that the roller exerts on the muscles resembles the pressure exerted on the muscles…
The Domino Theory – for the newbie at gym… When it comes to diet and exercise, sometimes the first few steps are the hardest, one moment we feel all enuthasitic about achieveing a goal, then we hit the first hurdle and life has got in the way and its all blown out the window. Why…
History What is Meditation? Well, it’s been part of Eastern Culture, Philosophy and Religions for thousands of years for spiritual purposes, before the birth of modern civilization. It has been found in ancient Hindu scriptures with the intention to understand the true nature of Brahman (“God”). During the 20th century it became popularised in the…
Upgrade your playlist for fresh new tunes that’ll keep you working out longer and harder. Listen to this playlist created by our very own members. Add your favourite track today! Listening to music when you hit the gym to improve your workout isn’t exactly a new concept. But understanding how your favorite tunes enhance…
“Friends make you laugh a lot more, cry a little less… and workout harder!” There are so many reasons why you should exercise with friends, but here’s my top 4: 1. Competitive Working out with a friend can bring out the competitive side in all of us, helping us to complete that last kilometre…
We are delighted to launch a further Tai Chi course with the outstanding Simon Watson. If you have ever wanted to try Tai Chi then this is the perfect opportunity to learn from the very best. Dates: Wednesdays 1st May – 22th May 2019 Time: 2:10pm Cost: £8.00 for the 4 week course …
Easter Boot Camp: Saturday 20th April Saturday 20th April from 10:00am, we’re running an Easter Boot Camp to help raise money for our Charity of the Year, Garden House Hospice. Entry is just £5.00 and includes a protein shake of your choice. Help us raise money for Garden House Hospice by putting your…
Looking to get in shape in time for the summer👙? Sarah has a quick core workout to supplement your routine. If it’s time you changed up your gym programme, book in for a FREE review with Sarah, or any of our fitness team today ✅
Walk, jog, or run, in one of the most scenic events in Hertfordshire. Situated on the “North Island” of the Chiltern hills and valleys, this is a must-do event to tick off your bucket list, with some of the most breathtaking views Hertfordshire has to offer. The route for all the distances is multi-terrain. One…
Wednesday nights we’re climbing some of the best and toughest climbs from a selection of our favourite cycling classics in our brand new SKILLBIKE Mountain Challenge. Come and join us for these super tough workouts, pitting yourself against some of the hardest climbs in the world! You’re going to need plenty of fluids…
Saturday 23rd February 2019 THE 5K FAVOURITE RETURNED! Getting down and dirty and getting fit for 2019! Muddy Mayhem was back on Saturday 23rd February 2019. “Get on your marks and get ready to clamber, climb, scramble and crawl this fantastically fun obstacle course in aid of Hospice Care.” After an energetic warm-up from…
“A completely new way to accomplish professional sports training in a highly effective solution,” – blah blah. That’s great, but what exactly is the SKILLMILL and why should we care? The SKILLMILL from Technogym is a great piece of kit to help with your training. Situated next to our function fitness area, we have two…
