Deborah Meaden Backs SW hub of new fitness classes
The South West will be one of the first places in the country to offer a new and joyful cardio fitness workout from a BBC Dragons’ Den success.
SwingTrain is an elating exercise experience accompanied by the vintage vibes of swing, gospel, rhythm & blues and jazz – a marked difference to the electronic music that dominates the majority of cardio exercise classes. The fitness regime has been developed by Scott Cupit, the award winning dance teacher and entrepreneur whose pitch for Swing Patrol – the dance school and events company – secured investment on BBC Dragons’ Den. Duncan Bannatyne wanted to try swing in health clubs and Piers Linney was looking for “the Zumba of Swing”. Now, SwingTrain is launching under the guidance of investor Deborah Meaden, and fitness instructors from Bristol, Dorset and Devon have been selected as some of the first SwingTrainers in the UK.
The SwingTrain total body workouts are inclusive and suitable for all levels of fitness and coordination. No dance or fitness class experience is required whatsoever. Qualified SwingTrain fitness instructors lead participants through a series of fun, follow-along moves inspired by the vintage street dances of Charleston, lindy hop, and shag. The full body cardio workouts exercise legs, arms and core, as well as developing coordination and mental agility through memorable routines. Each SwingTrain session lasts for an hour, including warm-up and warm-down time.
SwingTrain creator Scott Cupit said, “The South West SwingTrain team of Claire Watson, Jay Adegbenro and Anna MacGregor are truly talented and very friendly fitness instructors with a passion for building a South West community of SwingTrainees and motivating them to achieve their fitness goals. They’ll each be running their own SwingTrain businesses, so hopefully we’re bringing a little bit more of Dragons’ Den’s entrepreneurial spirit to the South West, not just a new fitness regime.”
Claire Watson, who will be leading SwingTrain sessions in Shroton, Dorset said, “I’m excited to bring the joy of Jazz and Charleston moves combined with fun, friendship and fitness to Dorset.”
Exeter’s Jay Adegbenro said, “SwingTrain's music and atmosphere are designed to be supportive and uplifting, so that participants won’t even realise they’re burning up to 500 calories an hour because they’re smiling so much.”
Bristol’s Anna MacGregor said, “Another great thing about SwingTrain is that it’s accessible to everyone, whatever age, fitness levels or abilities. We will always warmly welcome absolute beginners to fitness. All that’s required is a desire for a positive experience.”
For more information on locations, prices and to book a class see www.swingtrain.com
