Empress Studio

Our March 2019 member of this month is this pair of cuties!!!ЁЯССтЭдя╕П . Alice & Paddy have been attending Empress for classes with their Mums since we opened and their little friendship has grown from there.ЁЯСлЁЯШН . WeтАЩve watched them developed and grow and they watch us too; copying what we do, having fun and enjoying exercise!ЁЯЩМЁЯП╝... . Being able to get your exercise done and not have to worry about childcare really works at the studio. And when those little ones are getting something out of it too thatтАЩs when itтАЩs real special.ЁЯМЯ . Empress is a lot about friendship.ЁЯШШ
Credit to Lisa Maria & Ciara Perkins xx
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Boys are back tonight!
Interested?
Inbox The Alpha Tribe for more info or just come along.
... Wednesday 6.30pm Saturday 10.30am
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EVERY SATURDAY at Empress Studio we have Empress GOLD ЁЯМЯ
This is a low impact class, perfect for beginners, returning to exercise after baby, if you're recovering from an injury, you're not a fan of high impact or you would just like a nice gentle workout ЁЯШК
Tag someone that may like this!ЁЯСптАНтЩАя╕П
... As with all of our classes, child friendly..ЁЯСитАНЁЯСзтАНЁЯСж
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Legs, Bums & Tums ЁЯНС . Monday 10.15amтмЕя╕П Thursday 9.30amтмЕя╕П .... Child & Baby friendly classes suitable for all abilities. Even if youтАЩve never exercised before!ЁЯШК . 1 week FREE TRIAL! Try all the classes!ЁЯШН . Tag a friend, come along!ЁЯСптАНтЩАя╕ПЁЯСйтАНЁЯСз .
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ItтАЩs nearly Easter and at Empress Studio we are taking Easter Egg donations for Colchester & Tendering WomenтАЩs Refuge
We have a challenge to collect 50 eggs in total for the women & children there this time of year.
The Refuge is always in need of single bedding sets (new only) so in order to raise funds torwards some new sets we have a Giant Luxury Easter Egg Raffle!
... Tickets are ┬г2 each or ┬г5 a strip.
Please give generously. WhatтАЩs little to us is much appreciated by those who have no choice but to use the refuge and if we can help them in whatever way we can then we do.
Ilaz Dance Company, The Alpha Tribe, Pink Ladies Pole and Aerial Fitness Studio, Ashleigh Frost, Tots Play Colchester, Mini Vibes, Sling Swing Colchester, youтАЩre all more than welcome to join us in this campaign too.
Please Share!
Thanks! Jerry-Ann Cottie PT & Natasha Louise Harvey PT xx
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Starting next Wednesday (2nd April) at Empress Studio we are offering 2 x FREE Mini Vibes session for you and your little ones! ЁЯО╢ЁЯСитАНЁЯСзтАНЁЯСж
This is on Wednesday at 11.15am, straight after Zumba, and will be every week thereafter.ЁЯТГ
Convenient timing if you want to get your workout done then relax while your little one enjoys a session created especially for them ЁЯе░
... Mini Vibes is an interactive music and movement session for parent/carer and child to discover new and exciting topics with songs to match. A super fun 45 minute session of singing, dancing, role play, actions and learning through music.ЁЯе│
You don't have to come to class first, you can just come along to the session so join us with your little ones!
If you have any questions just message us!ЁЯУй Please share & tag any friends that might be interested.
Jed & Tash xx
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Top screenshot is me advertising my first ever classes. Newly qualified L2, I was soooooo nervous! I got there about an hour early to set up, had a plan right down to the last second of class. I only had a few bits of equipment IтАЩd picked up from Facebook selling pages and a little boombox my mum had brought for me. I walked away from those classes knowing that this is what I was meant to do. So I did.
Would I have believed you if IтАЩd seen the picture on the bottom back then?... Yes! Yes I would! ЁЯШВ I didnтАЩt care I had no experience or that I might have to pour some of my own money in to keep it going. I wasnтАЩt worried if I had 2 people or 10, I knew every single person was important & I just had to start teaching and keep going! This is also around the time I started telling people I was going to get a studio. I fully believed that as well. This isnтАЩt being big headed or over confident- the studio wasnтАЩt a dream, it was a goal.
2015 me had no idea how it would materialise but I had faith. I kept saying it would happen and wrote it on a goal board. Life just worked the rest out and put the right people in my path at the right time. (JedЁЯТУЁЯТУ)
Lesson. Believe in yourself! Have faith and do what the F you want because lifeтАЩs going to happen anyway.
What if you fail? Maybe try thinking about what could happen if you donтАЩt тЬМя╕П
N x
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If you come to our classes (or you're going to be starting your free trial week) then please request to join our group, particularly if you come to Powerbar as this is where we update the list.
Thanks, JA x

Never miss a Monday!!!ЁЯд╕ЁЯП╝тАНтЩВя╕П . We have FOUR CLASSES @empress__studio every Monday.ЁЯШНЁЯСС . 9.30am HIIT ЁЯФе... 10.15am Legs, Bums & Tums ЁЯНС 6.30pm Zumba ЁЯТГ 7.15pm Kettlebells ЁЯТкЁЯП╝ . Your first week is FREE so come along and try some of our workouts. ЁЯМЯ . Child friendly. Suitable for all abilities.
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So I want to talk for a moment about mental health.. something thatтАЩs still got a bit of a stigma attached to it.
If you or anyone you know has been through a period of poor mental health youтАЩll know that a trip to the drs will most likely land you with some citalopram/something similar or a long waiting list for some counselling sessions.. but theyтАЩll also suggest exercise. This recommendation seems to be mostly ignored.
Did you know exercise is the most effective yet underu...
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So far Paul from The Alpha Tribe is winning the March challenge....
ItтАЩs not all about strength, so give it a try you might surprise yourself!
Body Blast & Alpha Circuit tomorrow.... Tag someone that should do it!
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FREE TRIAL WEEK for all new members.ЁЯССЁЯШН . ЁЯПЛЁЯП╝тАНтЩАя╕ПPOWERBAR*ЁЯПЛЁЯП╝тАНтЩАя ╕П . Spaces limited.... Booking essential. Tuesday 5.45pm Friday 10.15am . See our Facebook page for our full timetable!ЁЯШНЁЯСС . . . *powerbar not included in Free Trial Week
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The Alpha Tribe are back in the studio tonight with their killer circuit!
Paul Cottie showing the boys how it's done...ЁЯТк
A full body circuit workout using a range of equipment
... тмЗя╕ПтмЗя╕ПтмЗя╕П Wednesday 6.30pm Saturday 10.30am тмЖя╕ПтмЖя╕ПтмЖя╕П
And those two sessions a week are probably all you need!! Tag a guy that should get involved..
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Zumba time ЁЯе│ . Catch this class 3 x a week!ЁЯдЧ . Monday 6.30pm... Wednesday 10.15am Friday 9.30am .
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Thank you to everyone who supported our comic relief cake morning! We managed to raise a lovely ┬г65ЁЯШК ЁЯТ░
Congratulations to the winner of the Cupcake sweepstake, Martha, who chose the winning Mallow Meringue cupcake! With almost all the squares sold youтАЩve won ┬г24 which is waiting for you at the studio ЁЯШК
... Thanks again everyone!
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Zumbaaaa! The little ones LOVE to copy what we do. Make exercise a part of your every day routine and they will follow ЁЯе░#settingexamples #healthykids #healthylifestyle #dancing #mumanddaughter #colchesterfitnessclasses #colchesterfitness

Monday night crewwww! ЁЯШН v-sit hold + kettlebell oblique pass to finish! Well done girls ЁЯТЛ #colchesterfitness #colchesterfitnessclasses #colchester #fitness #lovefitness #kettlebells #abs

Starting the week the right way! Big welcome to all the new faces this morning too! DM for your free 7day trial! #hiitworkout #colchesterfitness #colchesterfitnessclasses #colchester #legs

ЁЯСС Empress Studio Class Timetable!ЁЯСС
All of our classes are child & buggy friendly so come along with or without the kids in tow.
No membership fees; pay as you go or bulk buy class passes available.
... FREE TRIAL WEEK for all new members. Please contact us if you're new to the studio and would like to set up your trial. Tag a friend!
See our website www.empressstudio.co.uk or message us for more details.
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What a brilliant place! I come here for the fitness classes, all of the instructors are welcoming, knowledgeable and always offer low impact alternative exercises. As a parent this studio is perfect because I can take my kids with me (obviously I am still responsible for them) but it means they can play in the kids corner while I exercise. There is a toilet, baby changer, kitchenette and a snack bar that offers tea and coffee too. I also hire the space for my own kids classes, Natasha and Jed are approachable, kind and helpful in regards to hiring the space. I would recommend to anyone and everyone!!!

This is a party hire post.....

If I could give a 10* I would

Both Jerry-Ann and Natasha were a pleasure to deal with both friendly and helpful

My sons 6th birthday party (with Spider-Man) went down a treat

Empress Studios was and is a great place to hire out for parties

Thankyou girls

Love love love the classes at Empress studio. Natasha and Jed are both committed to make the classes enjoyable and beneficial for all the women who attend. Having the option to take the kids with us makes life so much easier! Also teaches them about about fitness and they love coming along! Thanks ladies я┐╜я┐╜

Love doing Zumba classes at Empress! Instructors are friendly and full of energy! Look forward to trying more!

Incredible variety of classes, child friendly and amazing inclusive atmosphere. Not only have I improved my fitness enormously but I have made some amazing friends here. я┐╜

I went to a kettlesbells sessions with low expectations - I'm not really a 'class' person and really just wanted 45 minutes in my own thoughts while my kids played with their buddies. That was nearly 2 years ago! The positive attitude, varying challenges and banging tunes at Empress have totally converted me to a two-class-a-week woman. It's *really* hard work, but when everyone's pushing themselves and winning you always come away feeling brilliant. Really recommend it to anyone.

I started going to these classes in February.

And i'm so glad i did. I love these classes and they have now become part of my life.

They are fun, energetic, everyone is friendly and supportive. You can bring ur kids with u which is great and Tash and Jerry-Ann keep you motivated and offer great advice. I wish there were classes everyday! I have a long way to go with my fitness but i really enjoy these classes and would highly recommend them to anyone.

I love all my classes at Empress Studios. I never used to enjoy exercise but now feel bad if I have to miss a class. ItтАЩs great for clearing your mind and setting yourself up for the day.

Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is always positive. The girls will always encourage you to be your best. There is no excuse that you canтАЩt go because of the children as they are all welcome. This has been the best part for me , not having to rely on the other half getting home on time for me to get to class. Love this place xx

I highly recommend the classes at Empress Studios. I started exercising again after having a baby and was nervous to go somewhere new, but the girls are great! I have never been so motivated and that is down to Natasha and the classes. I look forward to going each week and itтАЩs brilliant that you can take your babies/children along with you. Thanks girls x

I have been coming to class every week since my baby was 9 weeks old and I absolutely love it.

Tasha and Jed are so good at keeping us motivated and the set up is perfect that we can bring the babies and kids with us..I said to one of the other girls today I wish there was a class on every single day of the week, as it's so addictive. Great bunch of girls and great atmosphere!

I have NEVER enjoyed exercise.. ever!!! But I am LOVING the classes with Jed and Natasha at Empress studios!! Such fun classes with a great group of women! I look forward to every class and I am totally inspired by Jed and Natasha and all the girls! Girl power ЁЯТк

I first came to class when my little one was 3 months old having never really exercised before, I started with a couple classes a week and have now been able to increase to 4/5 classes a week; I always bring my baby along and my 4 year old enjoys coming along to Zumba, there are lots of babies & children so it's fun for the little ones too. I have never felt so fit and healthy, Natasha and Jerry-Ann are brilliant, I would highly recommend!

I canтАЩt rate Natasha and Jed highly enough, they make exercise actually enjoyable! Everyone there is so friendly and I look forward to going to my classes every week. Thanks girls! xx

I can highly recommend Empress Studio to anyone looking for fun and motivating fitness classes.



Not only are the sessions run by Tash and Jed enjoyable but the studio is clean, inviting and has a great variety of classes to choose from that are all child friendly.



My two children have met lots of friends through the classes, as have I and we are also looking forward to hiring out the studio for future birthday party's я┐╜

Hire this space out for my daughter 1st birthday this Saturday was Brillient as had the tables and sitting area, big enough for a bouncy castle inside also speaker for music. So every thing you needed.. every thing you need aswell to change you baby if needed.. well worth hiring. Thank you

Highly recommend Natasha and Jed. Really enjoy going to their classes, lovely, friendly and motivating ladies. Thanks for making exercise fun and enjoyable xxx

Great place! Brilliant classes and lovely people xxx

Great class! I love that I can bring the kids, no faffing with babysitters and no excuses я┐╜

Everyone was so nice and welcoming IтАЩll definitely be back next week xx