A week in the life of a MyRooh member…

Atmosphere and environment

First of all, let’s say it’s certainly the most Instagram-worthy gym I’ve ever been in – #fitspo.

Everything is immaculate as it is all brand new and you can really see the attention to detail that has been taken. Woven baskets and wooden shelving create a great environment in the two fitness studios. The design of the building means it is full of light which is complimented by foliage walls and loads of plants – it feels calming and just a lovely space to spend time in. Inspirational quotes are on the walls to give you that boost you need before a workout.  

The MyRooh ethos is all about building a community and friendships – you certainly get that vibe. Being on a main road in a residential area (as opposed to an industrial estate, retail park or town centre like many North East gyms) it is really accessible on foot. There are quite a few members who walk along with their friends so you’re very likely to start running into people you know and building relationships with other members.

As soon as you walk in the welcome is warm. Obviously, with the current Covid-19 restrictions, everyone is careful to socially-distance. In that regard, you feel completely safe as MyRooh opened its doors with the new safety measures as standard. There is hand-sanitiser provided at the entrance and at key points around the studio, temperatures are taken on arrival, a one-way system in operation and class numbers have been limited.

It’s all really clear, with markings on the floor to help you stick within your socially distanced space and baskets with paper towels and sanitiser for members to wipe down equipment after use.

Classes

There is so much variety here that we don’t have at gyms in our local area – especially not all under one roof! Pilates and yoga are available for all levels as well as barre and dance classes which make going to the gym feel fun rather than a chore!

All of your typical fitness classes are also on offer – I tried out the HIIT as well as Triple-A (arms, ass and abs) which is a great workout – low impact but highly effective.

I’ve found that Kettlebell Sculpt which is now called Lift & Tone also really works – you can feel the difference.

I’m really looking forward to trying some of the old school aerobics, 80s retro and 90s throwback classes, and have signed up for Jump trampolining next Tuesday! 

Working out has never been so fun…

A focus on Mother & Baby

These specialist classes have been put on hold for now due to Covid-19 but MyRooh has exciting plans for North East mums. There will be specialist pre-natal classes for growing bumps, Post-natal fitness to help women start getting back into shape and a unique North East offering or mum and baby fitness where babies can come along to the class.

A holistic approach to wellness

The ability to treat your mind and body under the same roof really makes a difference. MyRooh offers a wide variety of treatments – traditional and contemporary – all using organic products. From bespoke treatments to scrubs, facials to massages, reflexology and nutrition – they cover all bases.  

There are some really unique treatments on offer, including:

Digital Detox – concentrating on the head, eyes, jaw, neck, shoulders and hands to ease the stresses resulting from the frequent use of technology. This treatment uses an anti-breakout face mask to combat the harmful effects of blue light on the skin, a rich moisturiser to protect and facial mist to refresh and hydrate the skin.

Gut Restoration – because the abdomen is the powerhouse of the body! Many modern-day ailments can be helped and often cured through the digestive system.

Renewal Rose Ritual – a body scrub for deep exfoliation, then Omega 3 oil massaged into the skin before a foil blanket is applied to incubate so that the oils absorb deeper into the skin. All whilst being massaged! Heaven.