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Sustainability, Safety, Health & Wellbeing

February/March 2012 www.esb.ie/em

Health&Habitat

Cook up a storm this Valentine’s Day

Health & Habitat,
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New year, New wishes, New hopes, New year’s resolutions......

MAYBE WE ALL need to step back and reflect for a moment and think of how we can improve our well-being and our fitness levels. Improved well-being results in a more positive, relaxed and focused individual, with an improved capability to deal with the stress and worries of everyday life.

What better way to achieve this than through the healing qualities of water? Let swimming allow the water to wash away all the anxieties of everyday life. Water has the ability to accommodate all levels of fitness and benefit without the strain endure by other physical activities.

Benefits of swimming include the following;

• Helps maintain blood pressure and cholesterol.
• Enhances flexibility of joints and physical fitness level.
• Ideal for people having difficulties with land-based activities, as your weight in water is reduced to 1/10 of actual weight.
• Ideal for arthritis and back-pain sufferers and those who are pregnant.
• Regular swimming builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness.
• Has a soothing effect on mind, as well as body, by regulating breathing and stimulating circulation.

SPORTSCO offers a 25-metre, ozone-treated, state-of-the-art swimming pool. The facility is White Flag accredited and offers a wide range of swimming hours, classes and aqua aerobics sessions.

Many SPORTSCO members regularly experience these benefits including testimonials from below:

“Swimming is the part of the day set aside for me. No phones, no emails, no distractions. It is a vital part of my day, leaving me relaxed and full of energy,” says SPORTSCO member Jack Meade.

Keep in shape, socialise, meet new people or enjoy family time in a relaxed atmosphere. Beginner or advanced, you will always find a welcome and an invite to a social or training group.

“The swimmers in SPORTSCO are from various clubs around the city. Many compete in Masters Galas throughout the year. The coming together of the swimmers from various backgrounds, shows the strong bond which exists among the swimming community, as we encourage each other to a greater level of fitness,” says SPORTSCO member Paul Byrne.

Why not reward yourself at the end of a swimming session and relax and recharge your energy in the exclusive Leisure Suite incorporating sauna, steam room, spa pool and heated loungers?

For more details on the swimming pool timetable, membership options and classes, please contact 01-6687022 or visit our website on www.sportsco.ie

Wellness courses

The next series of wellness courses begin the week commencing Monday February 20th.

PILATES Introductory - Tuesdays at 12:20pm (45 min class) and Wednesdays at 7:30pm (hour long class)

PILATES Intermediate - Tuesdays at 1:05pm (45 min class) and Wednesdays at 6:30pm and 8:30pm (hour long class)

YOGA Mixed - Mondays at 8:30pm and Thursdays at 12:45pm (hour long class)

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT - Tuesdays at 7:30pm (90 min class)

TAI CHI Mixed - Mondays at 10am and Thursdays at 7:30pm (hour long class) The above courses are open to both SPORTSCO members and non-members, please book at reception.

Tennis courses also begin on 20 February, with classes at 7pm for beginners and 8pm for intermediate/advanced level - classes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

THE WEST’S AWAKE! RETURN TO GALWAY

ESB Travelco returns to the 4 star Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill. Arriving Sunday, 15 April and departing Friday, 20 April.

The stay includes:

• Hot punch reception on evening of arrival.
• 5 nights accommodation & dinner, Sunday to Thursday incl 5 breakfasts, Monday to Friday incl.
• Social Old Time Dancing, Sunday & Thursday nights; Bingo another night & Table Quiz yet another night.
• Complimentary Tastings: Wine (Mon/Wed); Irish Coffee (Thurs); Complimentary coffee/tea throughout stay
• Complimentary Beauty Demonstration (Thurs); Complimentary Aqua Aerobics; Classic Movies every night.
• Free use of Swimming Pool, Sauna, Gym.
• Singalong with our own Shay & Breda on one night at least.
• Transfer to & from Hotel/Train Station, Sunday and Friday.
  PRICE FOR ALL THIS PER PERSON SHARING IS €293

Coach tours to local attractions in the Galway Region will be organised.

Payments should be made by 29 February to Joe Weir, ESB Travelco, 27 Herbert Place, Dublin 2, mobile 087 9295552, tel01 6325120, email jmweir@utvinternet.ie

BIG NEWS:

ESB Travelco is arranging a 5 night dinner, bed & breakfast in BELFAST in September 2012, the centenary year of the sinking of the TITANIC.

NEW! FITNESS CLASS TIMETABLE 2012

Pick up your copy of our exciting new class timetable from reception, or check www.sportsco.ie

PLEASE NOTE

• Participants must obtain a card for each class at reception.
• Late arrivals will not be admitted once class has commenced.
• Cards are distributed on a first come, first served basis.
• A minimum of two people are required for a class to commence.
• Classes and/or instructors subject to change.
• Please bring a towel and bottle of water to class.
• Minimum age to participate in classes is 16 years with the exception of Teen Gym.
• Classes before 9am are exclusive to members with early morning access.

St Patrick’s Day opening times:

Sat 17 March - 2pm to 6pm

Family swims on the hour Sunday March 18th - normal hours Mon 19 March - 9am to 9pm, with classes as per timetable