Classes
After returning to work in september from maternity leave, I am in the process of changing the way I run classes in 2025.
I currently offer two classes at the University of Sussex, Falmer Campus, which you can see in the schedule below.
I am aslo very excited to announce that in the Spring 2025 I will be running regular 8-week postpartum courses that combine: Core and Pelvic floor rehabilitation, Exercises that bring you up to full strength safely and efficiently, and nutritional therapy to support your postpartum journey. See the full details below.
Weekly Timetable
Tuesday
12-1pm : Strength and Core at the University of Sussex
Friday
12-1pm: PiYo at the University Of sussex
Please get in touch with the Sports Centre to book onto them.
PiYo
PiYo combines pilates and yoga to create dynamic, flowing sequences that burn serious calories at the same time as lengthening and toning muscles and increasing flexbility. The movements are designed to help sculpt your muscles, strengthen your core and above all tap into your fat burning-zone using low-impact movements.
Strength and Core
Strength and core works on switching on all our deep stabilising muscles so that we improve balance, core control and is great for injury prevention. The movements are slow and strong to allow for correct technique and form. You will definitely be challenged in a positive way and will end the class feeling like you have not only worked hard but achieved a lot! If you have weights please feel free to use them otherwise grab veggie tins, shampoo or water bottles.
8 - Week Postpartum Course - New Begginings
I have specialised in Pregnancy and Post-partum fitness for over 10 years and after having two children myself I realised I wanted to make my services accessible to more people. I have called this course New beginnings because, having a baby amd finding your groove creates a new chapter in our lives. Whilst we are navigating our new norm we also want to focus on our recovery and health. I see so many times women rushing back to high intnsity, high load fitness, without investing the time in themselves to recover fully.
I have designed this course so that after 8-weeks you will be able to return to more challenging fitness routines, sports safely and effectively. We will focus on restoring pelvic floor and core health. Also the stability of your pelvis, spine and deep stabilisning muscles. We will add resistance training in as the weeks progress and you get stronger. We will also discuss nutrition to keep you energised throughout the day and also strategies for restful sleep. The 8-week programme will take you on a positive journey to getting you to feel more like yourself again.
It is also a great way to meet more new mums and create a support network.
This course will be run both online and face-to-face so if you are interested or want more information please get in touch: info@gemmafitness.co.uk or via the form on my website.
I have been training with Gemma for the past 5 years and have found it to be an absolute game changer for me. Not only have her workouts helped me achieve a strong and healthy body, but her enthusiasm and positive energy has provided me with great social and mental wellbeing which is just as important to me. During lockdown her classes continued online and it was (and still is) the highlight of my day! She has provided the structure to what has been a very uncertain time and has kept me physically and mentally strong by providing a variety of different classes to choose from.
I absolutely love all her classes, my favourites being cardiobox, HIT and circuit training. Thank you for being such an inspiration and awesome fitness instructor!I absolutely love being a part of the Gemmafitness community!
Melissa Lazenby
I tried Gemma's Piyo class in Shoreham back in 2018, and have trained with her ever since. I struggle to motivate myself to undertake exercise by myself, so Gemma's group exercise classes are perfect for me.
Gemma is a great motivator, and makes sure you are challenged and pushed to do your best through encouragement and support, rather than intimidation! I always look forward to Gemma's classes, even if I am tired and flagging after a day at work, as I know a session led by her will energise me.
Her classes are varied and fun, and she encourages me to try new things- I wasn't sure that boxercise would be for me, but it turns out I love it! I feel fit, strong and healthy as a result of training with Gemma, and I'm sure the work I do with her has helped me to improve my cycling and swimming too.
During the pandemic, her online group classes have been amazing- both to keep me fit and to feel connected with other people, even if we're not in the same room.
Rosie Foreman-Lonn - Class member
Gemma’s classes are fun, challenging and suitable for all fitness levels. Both in person and online she always brings great energy that encourages you to push hard but leaves you smiling. Her classes have improved my functional fitness, working on strength, fitness, stability and mobility, making my body strong and able to carry out any activity.
Tasmin Schofield - Class member