The Hogarth - Vojin's '10 Things I Rate About You'

After yet another lockdown, most of you will not need much encouragement to get out of the house. To see other human beings, to do something that gets your heart racing, to do do something you enjoy. To get back to the gym will be just like riding a bike again. Literally for those of you doing spin.

I have to say I’m proud of not just our club but the whole industry for it’s response to the pandemic. The achievements in safety, care and support has made the role of gyms and health clubs more valuable than ever. As the old adage goes we don’t fully realise how much we love something till it’s gone.

Towards the end of last year, Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty advised that exercise and physical activity should play a key role in the nation’s recuperation from COVID-19 and it’s after effects.

Hopefully the following reasons will sum up why you should come back:

Dear Hogarth these are 10 things I rate about you:

1/ Outdoors

We will be reopening with the Outdoor Gym and tennis courts. You might have experienced these during the last two weeks before lockdown and the feedback we had was so positive it will be great to provide these facilities for you again. And the days will be longer with less cold so even better! The precautions, which have served us well in the last year will remain and it’s been heartening that recorded outdoor transmissions have been low throughout the crisis.

2/ Indoors

According to the government roadmap the indoor gym will reopen in mid April. One of the major successes of the industry has been the low transmission even in indoor gyms so the risks will continue to be limited. More kit and floor space will give extra capacity and variety to everyone’s training.

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3/ Well-being

It cannot be overstated how important the physical and mental benefits of exercise are and if there is one thing we can confidently offer it is that you will feel better for training with us. Boosting your immune system, whilst releasing dopamine and increasing energy will hold you in good stead.

4/ Vaccinations

They are rolling out quickly and a huge number of you reading this may have already had your first shot. I know some of you have even had your second. This should only help in protecting more of us from the spread of coronavirus.

5/ Classes

Should you still feel apprehensive, that is ok. We can live stream our classes to you so that you can still benefit from our programme. Until classes have the green light for being indoors we will hold many outside as we hit hotter weather.

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6/ Recovery

If you have suffered from Covid - the long term effects are still being learned. What we know already is that it can affect people differently. We will look after you on an individual basis, on a steady and gradual rehabilitation. For some even just breathing exercises will be invaluable.

7/ Personal Training

The one on one experience was one of the few things still legally allowed during lockdown so everyone who still got to see their trainer had a huge privilege and dare I say pleasure. Continue to benefit by booking in with our PTs.

8/ Medispa

During the first lockdown I tried to cut my own hair. It was a disaster. This time, April cannot arrive soon enough. This goes for many other treatments which are now bookable and as you’d imagine are very in demand!

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9/ Events

We recently held our first live online event with the Hogarth Live Lounge. It was a joyous occasion to see the talents on display from our staff and members. The feedback from those watching was incredible. Nothing can beat it in person though so as soon as we can legally and safely host more events we will be sharing these with you. Look forward to partying together again!

10/ Community

The unique thing about The Hogarth is the atmosphere. The bond between members, the bond between staff, the bond between members and staff is unbeatable. We’ve missed you. We can’t wait to welcome you back and have fun again.

The last year has been - understatement alert - far from ideal. Genuinely, well done to everyone for getting this far. You may be reading this and be feeling weary and discombobulated by it all. That is ok, we feel you. We have also missed you and look forward to catching up very soon!