CLASSES

Inspired by elite athletic training principles, LES MILLS CORE™ is a scientific core workout for incredible core tone and sports performance. You build strength, stability and endurance in the muscles that support your core, improve balance, assist injury prevention, and become better at everything you do. Most classes are in a 30 minute format, however 45 minute formats are also available.

• Colne Valley,
• Dewsbury,
• Stadium,
• Huddersfield Leisure

LES MILLS GRIT™ Athletic is a 30-minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sports conditioning workout, designed to make you perform like an athlete. This workout often uses a step, bodyweight exercises and multi-dimensional sports conditioning training to increase your overall athletic performance: strength, agility, speed and power.

• Colne Valley,
• Stadium,
• Lockwood Park

Aqua Zumba incorporates dance and fitness moves to make it fun for anyone who wants to exercise in the water. Accompanied by fun, upbeat music Aqua Zumba makes exercising seem like a pool party.

• Batley Baths,
• Batley STC,
• Colne Valley,
• Dewsbury,
• Huddersfield Leisure

Aimed at people who are recovering from injuries, or have pre-existing health conditions. This is a slow-paced class that has various exercise stations, which may include using specific equipment that will add some light resistance

• Holmfirth

If you want the optimal mix of strength, cardio and core training this is it. Step into a LES MILLS TONE class and you'll tick off a complete workout in 45 minutes. The challenging mix of lunges, squats, functional training and tubing exercises will help you burn calories and take your fitness to the next level. Also a great foundational class, LES MILLS TONE has a wide variety of options accommodating all fitness levels ensuring everyone leaves the workout feeling successful.

• Batley Baths,
• Colne Valley,
• Dewsbury,
• Holmfirth,
• Scissett,
• Huddersfield Leisure

Legs, Bums & Tums (LBT) targets the common problem areas, incorporating a mixture of abdominal workouts, lunges, stretches and exercises for the legs, thigh's, buttocks and stomach. A conditioning class focusing on re-shaping the lower body. This is a low impact class, with an element of cardiovascular work and suitable for all levels of fitness.

Participants must be 16 or older.

• Batley Baths,
• Scissett,
• Huddersfield Leisure

Lose inches around your waist while having fun in a Powerhoop group exercise class. Our certified instructors are trained to teach exciting, effective classes that give their members fast results.

What to expect

• Stadium

Circuits are a great way to get in shape. Circuit training is a high volume (repetitions), low resistance (weight) workout with short rest intervals and is geared primarily at improving muscle tone and definition, while improving cardiovascular fitness.

Change your reps and weight depending on your level!

Participants must be 16 or older.

• Batley STC,
• Dewsbury,
• Stadium,
• Lockwood Park

Hatha yoga is a generic term that refers to any type of yoga that teaches physical postures. You should end up leaving the class feeling longer, looser, and more relaxed.

• Holmfirth,
• Stadium

Iyengar Yoga, named after and developed by B. K. S. Iyengar, is a form of Hatha Yoga that has an emphasis on detail, precision and alignment in the performance of posture and breath control.

Participants must be 16 or older.

• Holmfirth,
• Scissett,
• Stadium,
• Lockwood Park,
• Huddersfield Leisure

Step aerobics is a form of aerobic power distinguished from other types of aerobic exercise by its use of an elevated platform (the step). The height can be tailored to individual needs by inserting risers under the step.

Participants must be 16 or older.

• Colne Valley,
• Huddersfield Leisure

Pilates is an exercise system that focuses on stretching and strengthening the whole body to improve balance, muscle-strength, flexibility and posture. It incorporates elements of yoga, martial arts and Western forms of exercise. Initially adopted by professional dancers in the US as an effective form of recovery after injury, pilates has steadily grown in popularity around the world, and includes celebrity fans such as Madonna and Jennifer Aniston.

Participants must be 16 or older.

• Batley Baths,
• Batley STC,
• Colne Valley,
• Deighton,
• Dewsbury,
• Holmfirth,
• Scissett,
• Stadium,
• Lockwood Park,
• Huddersfield Leisure

The empowering group fitness cardio workout where you are totally unleashed. This fiercely energetic program is inspired by mixed martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as karate, boxing, taekwondo, tai chi and muay thai.

Supported by driving music and powerful role model instructors, you strike, punch, kick and kata your way through calories to superior cardio fitness.

Participants must be 16 or older.

• Batley STC,
• Colne Valley,
• Dewsbury,
• Holmfirth,
• Stadium,
• Lockwood Park,
• Huddersfield Leisure

The sports-inspired cardio workout builds strength and stamina. This high-energy interval training class combines athletic aerobic movements with strength and stabilisation exercises. Dynamic instructors and powerful music motivate everyone towards their fitness goals. No matter what your fitness level, you'll get fit, stay fit and get fitter!

Participants must be 16 or older.

• Colne Valley,
• Dewsbury,
• Holmfirth,
• Scissett,
• Stadium,
• Lockwood Park,
• Huddersfield Leisure

The Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates workout that builds flexibility and strength and leaves you feeling centered and calm.

Controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses to music create a holistic workout that brings the body into a state of harmony and balance.

Participants must be 16 or older.

• Colne Valley,
• Scissett,
• Stadium,
• Lockwood Park,
• Huddersfield Leisure

Water based aerobic workout which is suitable for all levels of fitness.

There are also Deep Aquafit sessions available which are higher intensity and carried out in deep water.

• Batley Baths,
• Batley STC,
• Colne Valley,
• Dewsbury,
• Holmfirth,
• Scissett,
• Stadium,
• Huddersfield Leisure

Tai chi, also called tai chi chuan, combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements. Originally developed as a martial art in 13th-century China, tai chi is today practised around the world as a health-promoting exercise.

• Batley Baths,
• Huddersfield Leisure

Mature Movers is a low intensity workout aimed at over 50's. Enhances flexibility and co-ordination, enjoy this class with like minded people!

• Colne Valley,
• Dewsbury,
• Huddersfield Leisure

Keep Fit is a low intensity work out aimed at people looking to stay active. The class involves a range of exercises that enhance co-ordination and flexibility.

• Huddersfield Leisure

Featuring simple, but seriously hot dance moves, SH'BAM is the perfect way to shape up and let out your inner star - even if you're dance challenged!

Set to a soundtrack of chart-topping popular hits, dance music heard in the worlds hottest nightclubs, familiar classics remixed and modernised Latin beats, SH'BAM is the ultimate fun and sociable way to exercise.

What will SH'BAM do for me?

- Get you in the fat burn zone without the 'hard work' workout.

- Improve coordination and teach you hot new dance moves.

- Increase cardiovascular fitness through interval training peaks.

- Give you an emotional high, you'll have so much fun you'll forget you're exercising!

Participants must be 16 or older.

• Colne Valley,
• Scissett,
• Lockwood Park

Kettlebells are an excellent way of improving your day to day function! They help recruit small muscle groups by adding weight to many of the movements you use during the day and during sport, improving your overall performance. The class is a whole body workout and most movements require multiple muscles which helps boost your metabolism. This means your body will continue to digest food rather than store it for up to 4 hours following the class, hacking away at those fat stores! To summarise things…If you want to improve your day to day performance, develop strength and tone as well as burning body fat without using the treadmill, Kettlebells are for you!

• Batley Baths,
• Batley STC,
• Deighton

The Original Dance-Fitness Party

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dance-fitness party. Zumba® classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you'll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring! It's easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating.

Participants must be 16 or older.

• Batley Baths,
• Batley STC,
• Dewsbury,
• Holmfirth,
• Scissett,
• Stadium,
• Lockwood Park,
• Huddersfield Leisure

Using stationary indoor bikes, the instructor led cycle sessions seek to combine cardiovascular fitness with muscle strength and endurance exercises.

Participants must be 16 or older.

• Colne Valley,
• Deighton,
• Dewsbury,
• Scissett,
• Stadium,
• Lockwood Park,
• Huddersfield Leisure

The original LES MILLS™ barbell class, will sculpt, tone and strengthen your entire body, fast!

This workout challenges all of your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like Squats, Presses, Lifts & Curls.

Great music, awesome instructors and your choice of weight to inspire you to get the best results you came for - and fast!

Participants must be 16 or older.

• Colne Valley,
• Dewsbury,
• Holmfirth,
• Scissett,
• Stadium,
• Lockwood Park,
• Huddersfield Leisure

LES MILLS GRIT™ Cardio is a 30-minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout that improves cardiovascular fitness, increase speed and maximize calorie burn. This workout uses a variety of body weight exercises and provides the challenge and intensity you need to get results fast. LES MILLS GRIT™ Cardio takes HIIT and combines it with powerful music and inspirational coaches who will be down on the floor with you, motivating you to go harder to get fit, fast.

These classes are intensive training sessions and anyone wanting to book onto them must comply with the following:

1. GRIT is a progression so is not advised to new members - it’s something to work towards.

2. Members need to be training regular consisting of 2 - 3 x 45mins cardio sessions that are interval based plus at least one weight/strength session before participating in GRIT sessions.

3. Attendance to Body Combat and/ Attack classes are also advised before they attend GRIT Cardio and GRIT Plyo.

4. Health, safety and technique are of the upmost importance in GRIT sessions, preparation and knowledge will avoid injury. Instructors may advice participants to attend further Les Mills classes before continuing on the GRIT journey.

5. Avoid weight training after GRIT e.g. doing a Bodypump class.

6. Participants should only do one GRIT session at a time it's not recommended that you participate in back to back sessions.

7. There are strict participate maximum numbers 15 participants to 1 instructor. If team taught there should be no more than 25 participants in a class.

• Colne Valley,
• Stadium,
• Lockwood Park

LES MILLS GRIT™ Strength is a 30-minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout, designed to improve strength and build lean muscle. This workout uses barbell, weight plate and body weight exercises to blast all major muscle groups. LES MILLS GRIT™ Strength takes cutting edge HIIT and combines it with powerful music and inspirational coaches who will be down on the floor with you, motivating you to go harder to get fit, fast.

These classes are intensive training sessions and anyone wanting to book onto them must comply with the following:

1. GRIT is a progression so is not advised to new members - it’s something to work towards.

2. Members need to be training regular consisting of 2 - 3 x 45mins cardio sessions that are interval based plus at least one weight/strength session before participating in GRIT sessions.

3. Participants are recommended to have completed 10 Bodypump classes prior to doing GRIT Strength. This allows them to learn the strength moves and develop technique.

4. Health, safety and technique are of the upmost importance in GRIT sessions, preparation and knowledge will avoid injury. Instructors may advice participants to attend further Les Mills classes before continuing on the GRIT journey.

5. Avoid weight training after GRIT e.g. doing a Bodypump class.

6. Participants should only do one GRIT session at a time it's not recommended that you participate in back to back sessions.

7. There are strict participate maximum numbers 15 participants to 1 instructor. If team taught there should be no more than 25 participants in a class.

• Colne Valley,
• Stadium,
• Lockwood Park

These classes are designed to help prevent the effects of ageing on our bodies and will gently increase fitness, coordination, muscle tone and flexibility. Working at your own level of fitness, these classes are open to everyone and are especially suited to mature groups and PALS referrals.

• Dewsbury,
• Scissett,
• Stadium

Bring a night out to your workout!
If you like the idea of a fitness class that feels more like a night out than a workout then Clubbercise is for you!  You’ll work your way through easy to follow dance fitness routines using rave glow sticks along to anthems from 90 classics to the latest chart hits in a darkened room!  There are lots of high impact and low impact options so Clubbercise is suitable for anyone!

Get ready to glow!

• Dewsbury,
• Huddersfield Leisure

Aimed specifically to those who wish to learn Pilates but require instruction in the absolute fundamentals of the method. The sessions will focus on improving posture, strengthening abdominal and back muscles, stretching and increasing mobility. It will help improve confidence to progress to attending general Pilates sessions.

• Stadium

Are you ready to fasten your boxing gloves and fight for your fitness?

If so come along and try a BOX45 class!

BOX45 is KAL's high intensity boxing class and involves 2 minute short, sharp rounds of pad work for 45 minutes which will definitely push you to your limit!

To find out when BOX45 classes are running check the centre's timetable pages.

Benefits of BOX45:
•Helps with weight loss
•Improves fitness levels
•Builds strong bones and muscles
•Strengthens the entire body
•Helps relieve stress/releases anger

Book your place online or at reception*

*Please note KAL's usual booking policy applies.  KAL Members and KAL Card holders can book 7 days in advance and non-members can book 5 days in advance.

Participants must be 16 or older.

• Batley STC,
• Deighton,
• Holmfirth,
• Lockwood Park

HIIT Cycle - High Intensity Interval Training is a 30 minute workout designed to maximise calorie burn on a static bike and improve fitness levels.

• Colne Valley,
• Scissett,
• Stadium,
• Huddersfield Leisure

HIIT Circuits - High Intensity Interval Training is a great way to get into shape. This is a short sharp half hour exercise class that includes funtional exercises and small gym equipment. This class works every muscle and is a high calorie burner.

• Dewsbury,
• Holmfirth,
• Huddersfield Leisure