Published on: Tuesday 13th September 2011
BodyZorbing at Greenhead Park
BodyZorbing has landed at Spenborough - and they are taking it on the road.
Come and see the BodyZorbing demo or try them out for yourselves at the grand re-opening of Greenhead Park in Huddersfield on Sunday September 25th.
There will also be live bands, street theatre and fireworks to mark the special occasion, read more about the event here.
Spenborough Pool and Fitness Complex introduced this strange new way to exercise last month.
Those taking part are strapped into a giant inflatable ball.
Resembling weird alien creatures, participants climb into a BodyZorb suit with their legs sticking out and can run, jump, bounce, go upside down and even somersault to their heart’s content.
The sessions for both adults and children with an instructor last for an hour but are structured, involving all different sorts of exercises and games.
Simon Simpson, events manager at Spenborough Pool, believes that these are the only BodyZorbs in the area.
“I found out about the BodyZorbs when we got our Walk on Water balls, they are made by the same company,” he said. “We thought they would make a great activity for the holidays, for both adults and children.
“Our staff had a go at using them and were pushing each other, wrestling, doing roly-polies and just falling around everywhere without getting hurt.
“They are so much fun, but exhausting. It’s certainly an all-body workout.
“We will also be doing BodyZorb parties and even corporate events and team building.”
The centre has six BodyZorbs for people over 5ft tall and six for children under 5ft tall. They are for children aged six onwards.
Sessions will be running at weekends and during school holidays:
Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm for 45 minutes.
Simon added: “The sessions involve you playing games and activities while being strapped into the huge inflatable balls. It’s an experience that will just knock you off your feet!
“It’s also a great way to get rid of your frustrations and crash into people without hurting them.”
Staff are offering team building/corporate days which would include room hire and bodyzorbing.
Ring the centre to book or find out more on 01274 335141. For team building or corporate days, ring Simon Simpson on the same number.
