DECEMBER 2025

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Festive Opening Hours

Please see our opening hours for both classes and administration over the festive period below  🙂
Classes:-
For classes the studio will be open as normal EXCEPT for the below dates.....
24th Dec – Morning classes only
25th Dec/26th Dec – CLOSED

31st Dec – Morning classes only
1st Jan – CLOSED

Admin/Office…

24th Dec – 1st Jan – NO ADMIN/MANAGEMENT ON SITE

Craig our General Manager will be checking our messaging inbox for
any URGENT messages between the hours of 9am-10am on the following dates

24th Dec, 29th Dec & 30th Dec

Please note that any general enquiries during this time will be picked up at the start of January.

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Sunday 7th December

Please be aware that with our Christmas party being on Saturday the 6th December
we will be closed on Sunday the 7th December.
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Marina's Fitness insight

In addition to her role as our membership consultant, did you know that Marina is also a qualified fitness instructor?

Below you can read her latest insight....
Let’s talk about something that becomes extra important once we hit our 30s and beyond… building muscle and getting stronger.

After age 30, women naturally start to lose muscle mass at a rate of around 3–8% per decade, and this speeds up after menopause!

This is called sarcopenia, and it’s one of the main reasons we feel weaker, more tired, and more prone to injuries as we get older.

But here’s the empowering part:
 Strength training is proven to slow down and even reverse this muscle loss.

Here’s what the research tells us:

 1. Strength training improves muscle and metabolism.
Studies published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research show that women who strength-train just 2–3 times per week can increase muscle size and strength, even in their 50s, 60s, and 70s. More muscle also means a faster metabolism, which supports weight management long-term.

 2. It protects your bones.
Women start to lose bone density in their 30s, and this speeds up during menopause. Research from the National Institutes of Health shows that lifting weights creates pressure on the bones which signals the body to build stronger, denser bone tissue. That means fewer injuries and less risk of osteoporosis.

 3. It improves hormone balance and mental wellbeing.
Strength training has been shown to reduce stress hormones and increase endorphins. Many women report better sleep, more energy, and improved mood when they lift regularly.

 4. It supports healthy ageing.
Long-term studies show that women with more muscle mass have better mobility, fewer aches and pains, and a higher quality of life as they age. Strength = independence.

And remember! you don’t need extreme workouts or heavy barbells to get results.

Consistent sessions, smart training, and gradually lifting a little heavier over time make ALL the difference.

At Innovate Fitness Harrogate, every time you lift, push, pull, or challenge yourself, you’re doing something your future self will thank you for.

We’re building strength, confidence, and longevity. 

Let’s keep lifting, ladies our bodies deserve it.

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Go Team Up

Our class booking app Go Team Up has recently launched a new app that is currently working alongside the existing app.

Whilst the app is still new and undergoing numerous improvements, we can share some of the new features that were previously not possible ....

Calendar sync – Add classes and appointments to your personal calendar automatically.
Update your payment details – Keep billing information current, right in the members app.
Access payment history & receipts – Check your past transactions easily.
View up to date class allowance – Check your current class usage and how many you have left.

Please reach out to a member of the team if you would like any help in navigating these new features.

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NEED TO SPEAK WITH A MEMBER OF THE TEAM?

Please be aware that our contact number below receives direct text messages but DOES NOT receive incoming calls.

07723438111

However, if you need to physically speak to a member of the team and can't make it into the gym you are more than welcome to request a call back by dropping a text to the number.
Our contact channel is monitored during the below times...
Mon - Thurs - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fri - 9:00am - 3:00pm
Our number is not monitored on a weekend.