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Fitness Camps
"It's much more fun than going to a health club, and I have seen much better results!"
The camps are designed for all fitness levels and abilities, each person is able to work to their personal limits and goals. We have a whole spectrum of abilities from complete beginners, people who are returning to exercise after a long break, mums getting back into shape after having a baby as well as semi-competitive athletes. Please see the timetable for dates, times and location of classes. See below for details of the instructors at the Ray Stevens Fitness Camps.
Ray aims to create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere where people can exercise together in the open air and where the training is fun, positive, and social. Simply put, when people enjoy their exercise they improve more quickly and are motivated to make consistent exercise part of their life.
- Fitness training "camps" are held in association with Kate Staples Adventure Boot Camp for Women.
- Camps are generally run on a 4 week cycle with daily sessions either pre-work at 6.00 a.m. for 45 minutes or at 9.20 a.m. for an hour.
- You can choose between 2, 3, 4 or even 5 sessions per week.
- Training is normally outdoors in the fresh air (remember you can burn more calories outdoors!) but there is an indoor facility when the "great British weather" dictates.
- Classes are varied and include elementrs of Calisthenics, Pilates, Aerobics, Core-stability, hand-weights and running
- Training is pitched so that everyone can gain by working at their own level
- Fitness assessments are held at the beginning and end of each camp so that each person can measure their own progress.
A number of people have used the camp as part of their training preparations ahead of specific events such as marathons, triathlons, adventure races and hiking trips.
Fitness Camp Instructors
Along with Ray Stevens, the following instructors make up the training team at the Wimbledon fitness camps.
Belinda Eastwood
Belinda has been involved in the fitness industry for 28 years. For the last 20 years she has worked locally and developed a loyal following.
Belinda trained for one year at the Academy of Ballet in Edinburgh, one year at the Royal Academy of Dance in Battersea and then a three year teachers training diploma course at the London College of Dance and Drama. After qualifying, she worked as a professional dancer for a year in Japan.
Belinda has a diverse range of experience, teaching in many different fitness centres and schools. She has appeared alongside Steve Cram on behalf of BUPA, featured on local TV and run fitness holidays. She studies both Pilates and Yoga and has a keen interest in nutrition.
Luke Arwynck
After completing A-levels, Luke spent a summer traveling in the Caribbean gaining several diving qualifications. Whilst at Keele University, studying Law and Psychology, he captained the 1st XV rugby team for two years, and ran the Athletics club in his final year.
An ex-Royal Marine, Luke has a wide range of training and fitness qualifications gained across a number of disciplines.
Following completion of a Diploma in Personal Training and Sports Therapy, Luke worked as an independent Personal Trainer before joining Esporta Health and Fitness as a fitness instructor and sports massage therapist.
Subsequently, Luke spent three years in New Zealand obtaining a Bachelor of Applied Science degree (Human Biology). During that time he also qualified as a Pilates instructor.