News from Jesmond Pool & Gym

Practicing Self-Compassion To Achieve Your Goals

Practicing Self-Compassion To Achieve Your Goals

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels It’s a new year, and that means resolutions. Those solemn vows we take in order to get fit, get healthy, and shed bad habits. But one of the problems with resolutions is our tendency to become overly self-critical as we work...

4 Benefits Of Exercising In Winter

4 Benefits Of Exercising In Winter

Mustering up the courage to workout in the winter months can be a real challenge. Cold weather and dark days make winter arguably the most difficult time of year for most of us to maintain our exercise regimes. But if we can find the motivation to keep going, even...

How To Motivate Yourself To Workout At Home

How To Motivate Yourself To Workout At Home

Photo by Alexy Almond from Pexels. With a second nation-wide lockdown now underway, many of us are once again focussing on how to stay fit, healthy, and happy whilst confined to our homes. And whilst some people have always preferred home-based exercise regimes,...

8 Exercises For Lower Body Strength

8 Exercises For Lower Body Strength

Photo by Li Sun from Pexels. Whatever your reasons for working out - better performance in the pool, weight loss, muscle gain, or general wellbeing - it's always crucial to work on the lower body. After all, our largest muscle (gluteus maximus) is located in the lower...

3 Benefits Of Wearing Swimming Goggles

3 Benefits Of Wearing Swimming Goggles

Photo by sergio souza from Pexels Goggles are an essential item in any swimmer’s locker. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, goggles can really help you out in the water. So to help spread the word, here are 3 benefits of wearing swimming goggles…  Goggles...

5 Pilates Workout Videos To Engage Your Core

5 Pilates Workout Videos To Engage Your Core

It's no secret that PIlates is an amazing workout. We've talked about it on the blog before. But, in short, it's great for flexibility, posture, strength, and mental wellbeing. We've also shared 5 Pilates moves for a killer core workout. But today we thought we'd...

Returning To The Pool: A User’s Guide

Returning To The Pool: A User’s Guide

Photo by julie aagaard from Pexels. With the reopening of pools around the country, many people are breathing a sigh of relief at the prospect of getting back into the water after so many months. But safety concerns are still paramount, and it’s essential for both...

5 Free 30-Day Workout Challenges to Make Your Month Interesting

5 Free 30-Day Workout Challenges to Make Your Month Interesting

30-day challenges are very popular. Whether it’s for getting fit, losing weight, or quitting sugar, there are countless online programmes designed to guide us through 30 days of change and transformation. What’s particularly appealing about the 30-day challenge model...

20 Inspirational Fitness Quotes To Keep You Motivated

20 Inspirational Fitness Quotes To Keep You Motivated

Photo by Mikechie Esparagoza from Pexels. When we lose focus, sometimes all we need is a little bit of motivation to get back into the swing of things. So for those times when you might lack confidence or feel overwhelmed and tired, we've rounded up 20 inspiring...

Reasons To Get In The Sauna

Reasons To Get In The Sauna

Saunas have been around for a long time. In fact, some people think that the tradition may be thousands of years old. Often associated with Finland, sauna culture is now widespread across the globe, with people from all walks of life enjoying taking time out of their...

7 More Books On Fitness And Sports

7 More Books On Fitness And Sports

Photo by Ylanite Koppens from Pexels. Some time ago we shared our pick of ten fantastic books on swimming, sports, and fitness. But books are a bit like grains of sand — there are lots of them out there. And really there’s no end to the amount of excellent sports and...

6 Child-Friendly Workout Videos To Get The Kids Moving

6 Child-Friendly Workout Videos To Get The Kids Moving

Photo by Valeria Ushakova from Pexels. Being stuck inside the house all day can be a challenge. And it's just as hard for children as it is for adults. So finding things to keep ourselves occupied, whether we're young or old, is very important if we're to stay happy...

HOW TO FIND JESMOND POOL AND GYM

Address

Jesmond Pool, St. George's Terrace, Jesmond,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2DL

Email

+44 (0) 191 281 2482

Jesmond Pool

An award winning social enterprise, operating as a charity since re-opening in 1992, we not only offer a full range of water activities, but also 2 gyms, a multi purpose dance and activity room, massage and therapy room and a poolside sauna and steam.

Jesmond Community Leisure is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales with the registered NO 2645699.

It is also a registered charity, no 1010563

 

Contact Information

Jesmond Pool, St. George's Terrace, Jesmond,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2DL

+44 (0) 191 281 2482

Mon - Fri: 7am - 10pm

Sat: 8am - 7pm

Sun: 8am - 7pm

Jesmond Pool and Gym