Health & Fitness

Bath

Baskerville's Health & Fitness Club Englishcombe Court, Englishcombe Lane. Tel: (01225) 316444 Top gymnastics set-up with full sprung floor, trampolines and all the apparatus an Olympic team could wish for. Daytime and evening fitness classes and membership available.

Bath Natural Health Clinic James St West. Tel: (01225) 313153. Eighteen qualified practitioners offer treatments including acupuncture, counselling, homeopathy, manipulative massage, osteopathy and yoga. Concwessions for full time students.

Bath Royal United Hospital Combe Pk. Tel: (01225) 428331. Web: www.ruh/bath.swest.nhs. Bath's chief hospital, with A & E unit and clinics.

Bath Sports & Leisure Centre North Parade Rd. Tel: (01225) 462563. Web: www.aquaterra.org Two swimming pools, badminton and squash courts, the Premier Gym plus a fitness centre for aerobics are among the many facilities here. Loads of classes including swimming, football, karate, yoga, football, squash, aqua aerobics, circuits, pilates and step/kick aerobics. Student membership brings excellent con«cessions

Bath YMCA Health & Fitness Suite International House, Broad St Pl. Tel: (01225) 325913. Web: www.bathymca.co.uk Excellent value at £5.50 per session. All-new cardio gear includes resistance machines, rowers, treadmills, cross-trainers, leg-press machines and steps, plus a sauna and solarium. You'll also find martial arts, power yoga, pilates, body conditioning, kick aerobics, circuit training and straight aerobics. Free fitness consultation and personal training session for members.
Half price joining fee for students.

Culverhay Sports Centre Rush Hill. Tel: (01225) 480882. Web: www.aquaterra.org Open evenings and weekends for badminton, five-a-side football, basketball, table tennis, fitness works gym and 22m swimming pool. Student membership available.

Equipoise 4 Hetling Ct. Tel: (01225) 445027. Web: www.equipoisehealth.co.uk Corrective exercise specialists.

FAMILY PLANNING CENTRE Tower Hill, Bristol. Tel: (0117) 927 6781 & Sawclose, Bath. Tel: (01225) 466789 Confidential advice about contraception and pregnancy.

Holistic Medical Doctor Apthorp Centre, Weston Rd. Tel: (01225) 423333. Web: www.holistic-doctor.co.uk Conventional, nutritional and complementary approaches to health.

Herbs for Health 1 Otago Terrace, Larkhall Tel: (01225) 427 999 Web: www.herbsforhealth-bath.co.uk (closed Thursdays) Friendly advice from herbal medicine practitioners Sue Hawkey and Margaret MacMillan. Fifteen minute appointments offered for simple ailments plus a full dispensary and shop on site sellôs all things herbal. Herb walks and courses Ð also a one-stop alternative therapy base for acupuncture, sports massage, shiatsu, reflexology.
Reduced price fees for student (ie.trainee) sessions.

Homeopathy Direct 125 Wells Road. Tel: (01225) 429427. Web: www.homeopathydirect.com Practical, holistic health consultations and advice from this friendly two woman practice conveniently located for student digs land.

Keynsham Leisure Centre Temple St, Keynsham. Tel: (01225) 395161. Swimming pool and decent range of leisure facilities.

OFF THE RECORD Tel: 0800 389 5551 Freephone advice line for young people. Drop-in centres in Bath, Keynsham and Midsomer Norton.

Phase One
7-9 Comfortable Place. Tel: (01225) 461463. Web: www.phase-one.co.uk Two gyms offering full cardio and free weights, the studio offers martial arts and aerobics classes. Other facilities include sauna and steam room, treatment room, sports therapy and massage. Student discounts available.

The Pilates Wellbeing Centre The Foundry, Beehive Yard Tel: (01225) 426464. Web: www.pilateswellbeing.com Calming stretch and tone centre promoting strength and flexibility with full range of Stott equipment and mat classes Ð one-to-one and group instruction available from ex ballet dancer Caroline Spencer.

South Wansdyke Sports Centre Midsomer Norton, North East Somerset. Tel: (01761) 415522. Web: www.aquaterra.org Outdoor floodlit courts, gym, activity hall, three squash courts and a 25m swimming pool with steam room. Student membership available.

Space 7 Hayesfield Park. Tel: (01225) 337030. Web: www.spacegym.co.uk Open seven days a week, small but beautiful friendly new. set up includes cardio room, stretch and tone, weights, fitness assessments and personalised eating plans. Half price joining fee of £45

University of Bath Sports Training Village Bath University, Claverton Down. Tel: (01225) 383597 / 385003. Web: www.teambath.com Mega sports centre used by UK Olympics competitors boasting 60 cardiovascular machines, 50 weight-resistance machines, free weights, eight indoor tennis courts, ten outdoor tennis courts, 50m pool, 25m pool, indoor and outdoor athletics track, two Astroturf pitches, numerous football and rugby pitches and a 'Judo Dojo' martial arts hall. Classes include aerobics and boxersize.
25% across-the-board student discount

Bristol

Active8 Health & Fitness 30 Chandos Rd, Redland. Tel: (0117) 974 1852 Exclusive personal trainers design individual fitness programmes, and offer a fully-equipped gym, pilates and yoga classes, plus holistic therapies.

Bristol City Council Sport Services Web: www.bristol-city.gov.uk/sport A one-stop website showcase for all Bristol City Council sports facilities.

Bristol Lawn Tennis & Squash Club Redland Green. Tel: (0117) 973 1139. Grass and hard tennis courts, squash courts, tennis coaching, plus fully-equipped gym and aerobics studio and full range of fitness classes.

Bristol Marriott Royal College Green. Tel: (0117) 925 5100. 15m swimming pool, fully-equipped gym, sauna, steam-room, jacuzzi, sunbed and more.

Bristol Royal Infirmary Marlborough St. Tel: (0117) 923 0000. Central NHS hospital with A&E unit and clinics.

Bristol School of Tai Chi Chuan Tel: (0117) 949 3955 Expert tai chi tuition.

BS7 Sport & Fitness Club Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, The County Ground, Nevil Rd. Tel: (0117) 910 8000. Web: www.glosccc.co.uk Impressive array of facilities ideally located for working off Gloucester Road pub crawls. Two cardiovascular rooms,  one resistance room, two newly-refurbished squash courts, two tennis courts plus an exercise studio for classes including body conditioning, aerobics, yoga and pilates. Personal training instructors always on hand. Male and female saunas. Members get to rub shoulders with the cricket club's pros.
Student discounted membership includes free 40 days of cricket.

BUPA HOSPITAL BRISTOL The Glen, Redland Hill, Bristol. Tel: (0117) 973 2562. Web: www.bupahospitals.co.uk/bristol The south-west's leading private hospital, specialising in cardiac, neuro and orthopaedic surgery.

Cannons Health & Fitness Old Maples Store Building, Pavilion, Queens Rd, Clifton. Tel: (0117) 925 2538. Web: www.cannons.co.uk Aerobics studios, gym, 20m swimming pool and sixty plus classes weekly. Physiotherapy, holistic and sports massage. Discounted student membership: no annual conrtract.

Carrefour Health & Beauty 15-29 Union St. Tel: (0117) 933 8600. Web: www.carrefour.uk.com Central student mecca - hundreds join annually. Bright and airy surroundings house a fully-equipped gym, free weights, aerobics studio, spinning studio, steam room and sauna, plus beauty salon. Students can join for £10, membership is £36 monthly.
Student fave with a busy social side.

City Yoga Tel: (0117) 924 4414. Web: www.bristolcityyoga.co.uk Classes range from beginner to expert, including Sunday workshops.

Clifton College Sports Centre Guthrie Rd, Clifton. Tel: (0117) 315 7678. Web: www.cliftoncollegeuk.com Extensive range of weights and cardio equipment, a 25m swimming pool, squash courts, badminton, tennis and a range of classes including aerobics, circuit training and kic´kboxing. Membership gives you to access to the college's sports ground and workshop - see below.

Clifton College Sports Ground and Workshop Abbots Leigh Rd, Abbots Leigh. Tel: (0117) 923 7780. Web: www.cliftoncollegeuk.com This sports ground boasts a fitness centre with top-of-the-range machines, indoor tennis and netball courts and astroturf pitches. Membership gives you access to the college sports centre - see above.

Clifton Physiotherapy 111 Pembroke Rd. Tel: (0117) 970 6390. Web: www.cliftonphysio.co.uk A complete assessment and treatment service for those suffering from sports injuries. Experienced practitioners treat those with back pain, knee problems, whiplash injuries, headaches, neck, shoulder and hand problems etc. Manipulation and customised exercises to reduce pain, strengthen muscles and prevent a recurrence of the problem. Student discount.

David Lloyd Leisure Ashton Rd, Long Ashton. Tel: (0117) 953 1010. Web: www.davidlloydleisure.co.uk Spacious and well-equipped centre offering 12 indoor and six outdoor tennis courts, three squash courts, a fully-equipped gym, four badminton courts, two aerobics studios, 25m heated indoor pool, 20m outdoor pool, Roman spa, Turkish steam room, Nordic sauna, Jacuzzi and sunbeds. Variety of organised social events. Injury treatment clinic. Discounted student membership.

Easton Leisure Centre Thrissel St, Easton. Tel: (0117) 955 8840. Web: www.bristol-city.gov.uk Popular community leisure centre with swimming pool and water slide, plus Reebok Oceans gym with over 100 activities. Four badminton courts and a range of classes and activities, including judo, karate, fitness assessment, aqua aerobics and aerobics.
Student SportsCard available

Empire Sports Club 223 Newfoundland Rd. Tel: (011£7) 955 8478. On three floors, the gym offers a dumb-bell room, free weights and a huge cardiovascular centre. Rigorous circuit-training classes and a free sauna to collapse into after. Tuesday and Thursday are women only, and Monday, Wednesday, Friday (and Sunday until 12.30pm) restricted to men.
Ring for excellent annual membership rates.

FAMILY PLANNING CENTRE Tower Hill, Bristol. Tel: (0117) 927 6781 & Sawclose, Bath. Tel: (01225) 466789 Confidential advice about contraception and pregnancy.

Fitness Factory 17 Broad Rd, Kingswood. Tel: (0117) 935 2060. Separate men's and women's gyms, classes include boxercis, women's and men's weight-training, aerobics, body conditioning, yoga and cardio-funk. Facilities include a cardiovascular room, spin bike section, two gyms with Salter weights and equipment, sauna and sunbeds. Their sprung Îaerobics/circuit-training floor is one of Bristol's biggest. Student discount.

Frenchay Hospital Frenchay Pk Rd, Frenchay. Tel: (0117) 970 1212.

Horfield Sports Centre Dorian Rd, Horfield. Tel: (0117) 952 1650. Web: www.bristol-city.gov.uk Following an £8 million refurb facilities include 25-metre, eight-lane competition pool, learning pool, massive health and fitness suite with fitness studio and 95 workout stations, badminton and squash courts, remodelled sports centre with full disabled access. Full activity programme. Facilities can be used on a pay-and-play basis or monthly/annual membership.
Students can get a concessionary SportsCard for £1

Kinetic Fitness 21/22 Oxford St, Temple Quay. Tel: (0117) 377 9265. Web: www.kineticfitness.co.uk Specialist sports and physiotherapy centre, providing personal training, physiotherapy, Pilates, rehabilitation and massage therapy.

Kingsdown Sports Centre & Fitness Suite Portland St, Kingsdown. Tel: (0117) 942 6582. Web: www.bristol-city.gov.uk Can create multi-faceted personal fitness programmes. Facilities include three squash courts, five badminton courts, solarium and sauna, resident sports masseur, classes in martial arts, jujitsu, aero-biking, keep fit, karate, kung fu, badminton, table tennis, soccer skills, yoga, trampolining and boxercise. Squash and badminton are popular; it's best to book up to seven days in advance. Student discounts available - call for details.

LivingWell Health & Leisure Club 80 Redland Rd, Redland. Tel: (0117) 942 5805. Web: www.livingwell.com This members club offers an air-conditioned gym, aerobic/fitness studio, 20m swimming pool, saunas, spas, steam rooms etc, plus classes in body pump, body combat, yoga, pilates, spinning and aqua combat. Student membership available.

MENINGITIS TRUST Tel: 0845 600 0800. Web: www.meningitis-trust.org A 24hr helpline answered by trained nurses. Symptom cards are handed out during freshers' fairs and are also available from the NUS.

MONTPELIER NATURAL HEALTH CLINIC 26 Picton St, Montpelier, Bristol. Tel: (0117) 924 9353 Qualified practitioners across all fields of natural health: acupuncture, homeopathy, reflexology, etc.

NHS Direct Tel: 0845 46 47. Web: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk 24-hour confidential telephone service. Ring for nurse advice or for health information.

Opus Leisure Redwood Lodge, Beggar Bush La, Failand. Tel: (01275) 395888. (Formerly known as Holmes Place). 100-plus pieces of gym equipment, indoor and outdoor pools, seven squash courts, five tennis courts, five badminton courts, three saunas and steam rooms, 125 classes (including aerobics) per week. Student membershipÍ lets you visit any time of the day.

Pro Fitness Personal Training Reflections House, 26 Oakfield Rd, Clifton. Tel: (0117) 973 9253. Web: www.profitnesspt.co.uk Get yourself trained, using only the latest fitness techniques. Qualified instructors (some ex sports pros) design a personalised training programme to include specialist nutritional advice. Rehabilitation and massage therapy too.

The Relaxation Centre 9 All Saints Rd, Clifton. Tel: (0117) 970 6616. Web: www.relaxationcentre.co.uk Facilities, indoors and out, include jacuzzi, hot tub, steam room, flotation tank, two saunas and a lounge. Treat yourself to core process therapy, hypnotherapy, Indian head massage, colour light therapy, reiki, reflexology, holistic massage, Thai yoga massage, shiatsu, aromatherapy massage, Japanese massage and more.
Student discounts available Monday to Thursday

Riverside Leisure Club Station Rd, Little Stoke. Tel: (01454) 888666. Web: www.riversidesports.com Fully-equipped gyms and aerobic studios, plus cardio theatre, spa, steam room, sauna and tanning cabins. They provide free assessment and reviews.
Excellent student discounts.

Sean Viera Tel: 07850 715961. World champion and third-degree Black Belt offers friendly and expert tuition in lau gar, kung fu and kickboxing.

Southmead Hospital Southmead Rd, Southmead. Tel: (0117) 950 5050.

Southville Centre Beauley Rd, Southville. Tel: (0117) 923 1039. Web: www.southvillecentre.org.uk Classes include yoga, pilates, tai chi and tae kwan do. Call or visit the website for more details.

Temple Gate Dojo Herbert House, Lower Station Approach, Temple Meads. Tel: 0870 922 0037. Expert tuition for all students, from beginners to advanced coaching certificates.

University of Bristol Centre for Sport, Exercise & Health Bristol University, Tyndalls Pk, Clifton. Tel: (0117) 928 8810. Web: www.bris.ac.uk/sport Open to the public, this all-singing, all-dancing £5m centre is packed with hi-tech facilities and highly-trained instructors. All manner of classes, from body blast to yoga, and treatments like osteopathy and sports massage. 105-station fitness studio, sports hall and elevated running track.

Welsh Back Squash & Health Club Welsh Back. Tel: (0117) 937 8020. Web: www.welshback.co.uk Full-on fitness classes including squash, aerobics, low-impact aerobics and early-morning sessions. An impressive cardiovascular centre houses a range of specialised equipment, including aerobicycles, stair-climbers and treadmills. You'll also find massage, personal training and squash coaching, plus a fully-equipped gym with MedX weights line, Ivanko free weights and more. Substantial student discounts.

Whitchurch Sports Centre Bamfield, Whitchurch. Tel: (01275) 833911. Web: www.bristol-city.gov.uk/sports Extensive facilities include an international outdoor running track, three squash courts, 11 badminton courts, one indoor football pitch, three bowling rinks, weight rooms and tone-zone bar. Classes and activities include volleyball, basketball, squash, five-a-side football, kung fu, kickboxing, rollerskating, aerobics, step aerobics, lau gar, weight training, athletics, gymnastics, netball, keep fit, badminton, bowling, circuit training, bums & tums class, trampolining, yoga and fitness room.
Student discount with SportsCard

Save on sport in Bristol
BS7 Sport & Fitness Club Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, County Ground, Nevil Rd, Bristol Get yourself some huge student savings - £60 joining fee includes first month's membership. Monthly membership reduced from £22 Üto £12. Cricket season ticket included in the package. Howzat?

Easton Leisure Centre
Thrissel St, Easton, Bristol Their Student SportsCard will have you swimming around for £1.50. Plus a 30p discount off every class.
Kingsdown Sports Centre & Fitness Suite
Portland St, Kingsdown, Bristol
A Student Sports Card for just £1 saves you 30p off every class, and 60p off badminton and squash courts. Monthly gym savings are huge: silver membership is usually £31.95, but flash your NUS card and it's a mere £15.95. Gold membership is usually £36.95, students pay £19.95.

Save on sport in Bath
Phase One
7-9 Comfortable Place, Bath The joining fee of £40 is halved for students,with monthly payments of £34 cut to £29.

University of Bath Sports Training Village Bath University, Claverton Down, Bath Students enjoy a 25% across-the-board discount.

Student Guide - Bristol and Bath's best guide to all you need around town, plus tons of free vouchers. To order your copy ring 0117 942 8491. Only £2.95.