Bannatyne Colchester - Kingsford Park

Enhance your relaxation with our Spongelle. Available in a variety scents. Come down to the club today and grab yours

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND . . .
*WAX IT WEDNESDAYS!* So book your appointment now for a Wednesday and receive 50% off your waxing treatment!
... Choose from: Eyebrow, Chin, Lip, Underarm, Bikini, Hollywood, Brazilian, Half Leg, Full Leg, Chest or Back. Lycon and strip options are available.
Book now online: https://crowd.in/IAdOEA
This offer is available to book now for Wednesdays until 31st July 2019. No further discounts apply. http://bit.ly/BannatyneWaxitWednesdays
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Give your Monday a boost, Book one of our fantastic spin classes, or try a Virtual RPM in our immersive spin studio.

Save up to 59% with our MEGA May Massage offer: https://crowd.in/s0OvZj
We've decided May means massage, so we have launched our MEGA May Massage offer where you can save up to a staggering 59%!!
The choice is yours on whether you want to take this offer up as a treatment only deal or a Spa Day for 1 or for 2.
... Treatments included are a Swedish Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage, this is then followed by your choice of one of the following massage combos: Swedish Leg & Foot, Swedish Hand, Arm & Foot, Swedish Leg & Arm Massage.
Treatment only - save up to 59%/£68 Spa Day for One - save up to 58%/£68 Spa Day for Two - save up to 59%/£139
Book online, find out more or check availability now: https://crowd.in/YBvGlQ
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Did you know that Nurses' Day takes place on 12 May each year? To celebrate all the wonderful work nursing staff do we are launching 2 special offers that nursing staff can take advantage of - book now for dates 12th-31st May. Click here for more info & to book: https://crowd.in/EJKqoE

This months last Every Minute on the Minute workout. Add to your routine to get a great HIIT and conditioning boost Remember to start on the minute then rest before the next minute start; ready to start exercise no 2. Work through each exercise for 4 sets totaling 12 minutes.

🚨GIVEAWAY🚨 ..... FOLLOW OUR SPA INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT TO BE IN WITH A CHANCE OF WINNING! https://crowd.in/aGDVWF We ❤️ our Instagram followers and are going to give one of our national spa Instagram followers a Bannatyne Spa bundle worth over £50! It includes a £25 Bannatyne Spa Gift Card, a perfecting exfoliator and eye cream from our own Spa range.

Good luck to everyone running the London Marathon today, especially our Restaurant Manager, Nicola

Update!!
We now get an exclusive 10% discount
Those wishing to access the discount need to join the team Bannatyne Brigade, on the Saturday 14:00 7km race.
... Code upon joining is BANNA10 which is a saving of £ 6.70.
Visit https://crowd.in/fNIaFO to get started
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🚨Calling all of our Health Club Members!!🚨Tag a member friend who you think would like this offer. . . . . . Your *exclusive* DOUBLE DISCOUNT is back!! Enjoy 40% off a range of treatments in the Spa available now until the end of May! Book online: https://crowd.in/ucVdgA

Our 3rd EMOM workout is out this week. For only 12 minutes this is a great addition to any routine (4 times per exercise) EMOM is the acronym for Every Minute On the Minute. EMOM workouts normally range from 5 to 30 minutes and include one or multiple exercises. For example: On the first minute you do 6 Burpees then take a break. On the second minute you, do 8 Lunges, and so on. One thing to note here is that the rest is very important. If it takes you a whole 60 seconds to do a certain amount of reps, you need to lessen your reps. Or you need to lessen the load. Check out our Instagram page for a quick demonstration: https://crowd.in/AfpTIh

Book this in to your summer diary! Saturday 17th August. In collaboration with The Fat Cat. We will be offering at least 8 real Ales, variety of lagers and 10 gin cocktails.
Arrive from 5pm with a BBQ and live entertainment from guitarist Jay Bellamy from 6pm.
We simply cannot wait. £5 per ticket, purchased at the bar.

Update!!
We now get an exclusive 10% discount
Those wishing to access the discount need to join the team Bannatyne Brigade, on the Saturday 14:00 7km race.
... Code upon joining is BANNA10 which is a saving of £ 6.70.
Visit https://crowd.in/jawSGZ to get started
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Brand new Jessica Nail Varnishes. Pop in and see what colour takes your fancy

A massive thank you to everyone who has donated an Easter Egg, we are so grateful. Tomorrow will be the last day you can donate to recieve your free guest pass as we are delivering the Eggs to Young Carers on Thursday!🐣

Our 2nd EMOM workout is out this week. For only 12 minutes this is a great addition to any routine (4 times per exercise) EMOM is the acronym for Every Minute On the Minute. EMOM workouts normally range from 5 to 30 minutes and include one or multiple exercises. For example: On the first minute you do 6 sit-ups then take a break. On the second minute you, do 8 Hot hands, and so on. One thing to note here is that the rest is very important. If it takes you a whole 60 seconds to do a certain amount of reps, you need to lessen your reps. Or you need to lessen the load. Head over to our Instagram account for a video for each exercise and more updates from the cub. https://crowd.in/AqxZOO

Give yourself an Easter treat and book yourself into the Spa with Massages, Facials, Body Scrubs and Gels from just £20! Check availability & book online today for an April appointment date: https://crowd.in/weUrDk
25-minute treatments from £20
Swedish Back, Neck & Shoulders Massage, ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Back Massage, Chocolate Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage, Bamboo Deep Tissue Back, Neck and Shoulders Massage, Lava Shells Back Neck and Shoulder Massage, Bannatyne Ene...rgising Facial, ELEMIS Prescriptive Facial, Full Body Polish, Gel on Toes, Gel on Hands
55-minute treatments from £37
Swedish Full Body Massage, Bamboo Full Body Deep Tissue Massage, ELEMIS Freestyle Deep Tissue Full Body Massage, Chocolate Full Body Massage, Lava Shells Full Body Massage, Bannatyne Expert Facial, ELEMIS High-Performance Skin Energiser, ELEMIS Superfood Pro-Radiance, Gel on Hands & Toes.
Available to book now for appointments 1st-30th April, No further discounts apply. https://crowd.in/JtFLkp https://crowd.in/LOSOqJ
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Alex Murphy Social Experiment Progress Update
Catching up with Alex this week, his progress has been amazing.
Alex is currently running a sociological experiment, by taking himself from 90 kg with only 8% body fat, to 115 kg at 25% body fat over a 6 month period. To then start a return to his start weight and fat % to experience from a clients perspective.
... The progress he has made really shows; but the hard work and obstacles he has come up against are helping to provide a real insight into the difficulties some of us face losing weight.
Below are 2 of his Journey entries.
8/9 Week Review! With xmas, boxing day and New Year's Eve my calorie intake was only roughly gauged with intuitive eating. I wanted to relax slightly and relate to the average person monitoring their nutritional intake over the holiday periods; hence '8/9 week review'. - Currently lost just over 9kg body weight (115kg to 105.9). - Body fat percentage has decreased by approx. 4%. - Resting heart rate has decreased by approx. 20bpm. - I no longer notice heart palpitations before sleep (blood pressure is currently: 127/58). -Digestive system has calmed right down. -Lethargy is decreasing gradually.
I've never struggled with my fitness before but I'm finding its been a huge issue. I certainly endorse conditioning regularly (even if only weight training) as my body feels healthier and more able, I can recover faster between sets of resistance training and generally get a greater rush of endorphins post workout, as I wasn't able to with resistance alone during the height of this process due to lack of fitness.
16 weeks 16 weeks in and weighing in at 98kg, equating to a current loss of 17kg. Im sitting at 18% body fat but target is to get somewhere within the 8-10% range that I was before I began.
It's that time of year sickness floats about meaning I only actually managed to train for approx. 4 of the last 8 weeks (frustrated doesn't even cover it) so excess muscle loss has certainly occurred.
On the up side, my conditioning has certainly helped by lowering my resting heart rate by almost 35bpm and allowing me to recover faster between sets of resistance training. Therefore I have an improved work capacity so can amplify calorie expenditure and improve volume - essential for maintaining muscle mass on a cut.
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Just a quick update on our Easter egg collection for charity. Thank you all so much so far, we have had a huge start

I went on Monday with a friend we had a lovely day using the spa then we had treatment loved the water beds and the relaxation rooms all the staff were very friendly will be going back with my daughters

Had lovely spa day here for my birthday. Treatments were good, had in dual room which was bonus. Lunch was excellent. Staff were friendly and helpful. Relaxation rooms great, pool, steam room and sauna also very nice. Grounds beautiful. Only one minor thing I would say is need more loungers around the pool as other seats not that comfortable. Would definitely recommend.

Worst spa experience I’ve ever had. My mum and I were bought a virgin experience for 2 x 30 minute treatments and afternoon tea. Turned up to an unwelcoming atmosphere from reception and was told that there were no lockers available so we’ll have to leave all our belongings behind reception. We went for our treatments which were meant to be 2 x 30 minutes and we had both our treatments in 25 minutes. The ladies were rude and even started laughing during the treatments, an inside joke we were not in on. I had a massage where the therapist clearly didn’t know what she was doing, everytime she tried to rub my back she put her full weight on my head and neck pushing it into the hole in the bed and gave me the worst headache and also a mark for the rest of the day. She got bored towards the end and just started patting my leg like I was a dog. We then proceeded to our afternoon tea but due to allergies I could not have most of the food which I was not asked about until it was too late. I would never recommend this to anyone and it was a complete waste of a day off work feeling uncomfortable throughout the day.

Worst experience today for my birthday ! My husband booked me up a “surprise spa day package” with prosecco lunch.. well what a load of disappointment was this. We arrived late. I’m 8months pregnant. He pre rang to explain this and we were told it’s fine and we will accommodate and make me feel comfortable. We arrived late. Apologised but it was out of our control. We were ushered upstairs. Not even allowed to change into robes or towels we planned to hire ! The spa

Ladies upstairs luckily managed to get us some because “no one wants to see me walking about robeless” probably the most humiliating thing Iv ever been told at this stage of pregnancy... I wasn’t given any massage just a awful head rub that hurt and left me with a headache. And a facial that’s left my skin burning and so sore to touch ! To add the bed was wet !!! Yuck...

I then realised after having my treatment my robe was filthy dirty but at this point receptionist made clear they didn’t want to help us so I had to sit in a damp dirty robe we had the pleasure of paying for ! We then decided let’s have lunch .. well that was gross. My coronation panini was cold and made me sick. And the water available was hot ! The prosecco I got made to feel awful for drinking because I’m pregnant but let’s be honest a thimble of prosecco we got wasn’t going to hurt �

We ended up leaving after 2 shitty hours. Me in tears for a rubbish birthday. Resulting in no relaxation, a detox via sick and feeling dirty from oily wet bed and dirty cooty dressing gown.

I DO NOT recommend this place for anyone pregnant or otherwise ! They do not make you feel nice and comfortable! I have left so humiliated and so upset after so desperately needing a pamper !

I went on Monday with a friend we had a lovely day using the spa then we had treatment loved the water beds and the relaxation rooms all the staff were very friendly will be going back with my daughters

Had lovely spa day here for my birthday. Treatments were good, had in dual room which was bonus. Lunch was excellent. Staff were friendly and helpful. Relaxation rooms great, pool, steam room and sauna also very nice. Grounds beautiful. Only one minor thing I would say is need more loungers around the pool as other seats not that comfortable. Would definitely recommend.

Worst spa experience I’ve ever had. My mum and I were bought a virgin experience for 2 x 30 minute treatments and afternoon tea. Turned up to an unwelcoming atmosphere from reception and was told that there were no lockers available so we’ll have to leave all our belongings behind reception. We went for our treatments which were meant to be 2 x 30 minutes and we had both our treatments in 25 minutes. The ladies were rude and even started laughing during the treatments, an inside joke we were not in on. I had a massage where the therapist clearly didn’t know what she was doing, everytime she tried to rub my back she put her full weight on my head and neck pushing it into the hole in the bed and gave me the worst headache and also a mark for the rest of the day. She got bored towards the end and just started patting my leg like I was a dog. We then proceeded to our afternoon tea but due to allergies I could not have most of the food which I was not asked about until it was too late. I would never recommend this to anyone and it was a complete waste of a day off work feeling uncomfortable throughout the day.

Worst experience today for my birthday ! My husband booked me up a “surprise spa day package” with prosecco lunch.. well what a load of disappointment was this. We arrived late. I’m 8months pregnant. He pre rang to explain this and we were told it’s fine and we will accommodate and make me feel comfortable. We arrived late. Apologised but it was out of our control. We were ushered upstairs. Not even allowed to change into robes or towels we planned to hire ! The spa

Ladies upstairs luckily managed to get us some because “no one wants to see me walking about robeless” probably the most humiliating thing Iv ever been told at this stage of pregnancy... I wasn’t given any massage just a awful head rub that hurt and left me with a headache. And a facial that’s left my skin burning and so sore to touch ! To add the bed was wet !!! Yuck...

I then realised after having my treatment my robe was filthy dirty but at this point receptionist made clear they didn’t want to help us so I had to sit in a damp dirty robe we had the pleasure of paying for ! We then decided let’s have lunch .. well that was gross. My coronation panini was cold and made me sick. And the water available was hot ! The prosecco I got made to feel awful for drinking because I’m pregnant but let’s be honest a thimble of prosecco we got wasn’t going to hurt �

We ended up leaving after 2 shitty hours. Me in tears for a rubbish birthday. Resulting in no relaxation, a detox via sick and feeling dirty from oily wet bed and dirty cooty dressing gown.

I DO NOT recommend this place for anyone pregnant or otherwise ! They do not make you feel nice and comfortable! I have left so humiliated and so upset after so desperately needing a pamper !

I went on Monday with a friend we had a lovely day using the spa then we had treatment loved the water beds and the relaxation rooms all the staff were very friendly will be going back with my daughters

Had lovely spa day here for my birthday. Treatments were good, had in dual room which was bonus. Lunch was excellent. Staff were friendly and helpful. Relaxation rooms great, pool, steam room and sauna also very nice. Grounds beautiful. Only one minor thing I would say is need more loungers around the pool as other seats not that comfortable. Would definitely recommend.

Worst spa experience I’ve ever had. My mum and I were bought a virgin experience for 2 x 30 minute treatments and afternoon tea. Turned up to an unwelcoming atmosphere from reception and was told that there were no lockers available so we’ll have to leave all our belongings behind reception. We went for our treatments which were meant to be 2 x 30 minutes and we had both our treatments in 25 minutes. The ladies were rude and even started laughing during the treatments, an inside joke we were not in on. I had a massage where the therapist clearly didn’t know what she was doing, everytime she tried to rub my back she put her full weight on my head and neck pushing it into the hole in the bed and gave me the worst headache and also a mark for the rest of the day. She got bored towards the end and just started patting my leg like I was a dog. We then proceeded to our afternoon tea but due to allergies I could not have most of the food which I was not asked about until it was too late. I would never recommend this to anyone and it was a complete waste of a day off work feeling uncomfortable throughout the day.

Worst experience today for my birthday ! My husband booked me up a “surprise spa day package” with prosecco lunch.. well what a load of disappointment was this. We arrived late. I’m 8months pregnant. He pre rang to explain this and we were told it’s fine and we will accommodate and make me feel comfortable. We arrived late. Apologised but it was out of our control. We were ushered upstairs. Not even allowed to change into robes or towels we planned to hire ! The spa

Ladies upstairs luckily managed to get us some because “no one wants to see me walking about robeless” probably the most humiliating thing Iv ever been told at this stage of pregnancy... I wasn’t given any massage just a awful head rub that hurt and left me with a headache. And a facial that’s left my skin burning and so sore to touch ! To add the bed was wet !!! Yuck...

I then realised after having my treatment my robe was filthy dirty but at this point receptionist made clear they didn’t want to help us so I had to sit in a damp dirty robe we had the pleasure of paying for ! We then decided let’s have lunch .. well that was gross. My coronation panini was cold and made me sick. And the water available was hot ! The prosecco I got made to feel awful for drinking because I’m pregnant but let’s be honest a thimble of prosecco we got wasn’t going to hurt �

We ended up leaving after 2 shitty hours. Me in tears for a rubbish birthday. Resulting in no relaxation, a detox via sick and feeling dirty from oily wet bed and dirty cooty dressing gown.

I DO NOT recommend this place for anyone pregnant or otherwise ! They do not make you feel nice and comfortable! I have left so humiliated and so upset after so desperately needing a pamper !