New Year's Resolutions: Health & Fitness in Redland, Bristol.

It's been just over two weeks since New Year's Day and we can all hope that we stick to our New Year's resolutions. If, like many of us, you're struggling to keep to your revised health and fitness plan for 2012 then you may well want to check out a few of these local businesses. They're reasonably priced, effective and just up your street!

Ardagh Sports Club on Kelleway Avenue offers member's year round membership of a thriving bowling community that hosts tournaments and competitions with various other Gloucestershire centres. Located in the middle of Ardagh park, it sits next to public tennis courts and a playground which is perfect for children of all ages. The park is also perfect for dog walking and jogging. 

If the gym is more your thing, Bannatynes Health Club located in the centre of Redland has had a major face lift. Featuring state of the art equipment and a fantastic fitness team offering personal training and classes, this health club is up there with the best of the best. If you'd like a programme which is part of the everyone active campaign and also includes activities for children look no further than Kingsdown Leisure Centre. They've also currently got a fantastic membership deal for January, where you can join for just £1! Active 8 Health & Fitness Ltd located on Chandos Road is a great independent gym if you're slightly intimidated by the bigger centres. 

If you're put off by gyms altogether and would like to start 2012 with something a bit more exciting, then why not try some tennis lessons in Bristol. Redland Green tennis club is one of the premier racquets club in the South West and also plays host to a number of squash courts. If you'd rather receive some individual tuition, then head to Tennis Lessons Bristol, where the tutor has over 20 years experience in the sport. Jogging and running enthuasiats need look no further than Up & running Bristol Ltd. They stock made to measure trainers, offer physio sessions and their extensive range of accessories and clothing will make any avid runner drool.

2012 may be the year you want to try something new and Yun Jung Do on Cotham Road offer just that. Providing various martial arts classes with experienced and friendly tutors, this could be your chance to really spruce up your Bruce Lee talents.

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