Danubius Premier Fitness clubs, loctions & programs

At Danubius we operate our own brand of fitness clubs under the name of Danubius Premier (See: https://www.premierfitness.hu/en). These clubs offer fully equipped fitness centers with membership for outside guests. Each club has a wide range of strength and cardio equipment, pools and saunas and the latest trend in exercise classes (See: Exercise Classes). Friendly, multi-lingual staff are on hand to give advice and assist in devising fitness programs (See: Personal Fitness Consultation). In some of our spa locations, we offer a smaller version of a Danubius Premier Fitness Club, these have been branded under the name ‘Danubius Premier Fitness Studios’. In each studio you will find a variety of professional cardio and strength equipment, enough to offer a full-body complete fitness workout.

In our Danubius Premier Fitness locations we offer the possibility of a fitness consultation. During the consultation the instructor will conduct a screening to determine your fitness level and if you have any risk factors. This will include a blood pressure and heart rate reading and an assessment of your weight, body mass index and waist/hip ratio. Following the consultation they will also discuss your goals and help you design a program to help you achieve them. The fitness consultation normally includes demonstrations and coaching on how to use the equipment. A follow up consultation is advised two months later. https://www.premierfitness.hu/en

The fitness re-assessment follows the same structure as a normal fitness assessment. Certain measurements will be carried out, such as heart rate, blood pressure, body mass index, weight hip ratio and fat percentage. These will be checked to make sure that there are no contra indications to exercise. Also, hopefully the instructor will be able to show an improvement against the previous fitness consultation measurements. The instructors will then re-assess your fitness goals, adapt the program and give you some essential lifestyle advice. As the body improves with changes to fitness routines, we advise a re-assessment every 3 months. https://www.premierfitness.hu/en

Personal fitness training is different to a standard fitness consultation and advice. In a standard fitness consultation the instructor will carry out essential measurements, establish your goals and demonstrate the exercises. With personal training the trainer will carry out the same assessment and demonstration, but they will remain with the guest fully throughout the workouts. Personal training is especially appropriate for guests wanting to really develop their fitness potential or for guests who need professional motivation during their work out. We have various types of  personal training to choose from: introductory fitness instruction (for beginners), cardio workout (for cardiovascular fitness or rehabilitation), stretch and mobility (for guests with mobility challenges), strength (to build or tone muscles), lower back and core strengthening exercises (for guests with back problems) and functional training. https://www.premierfitness.hu/en

This is a standard fitness exercise class encompassing a basic warm up mobilization and stretch, some cardio and toning exercises followed by a cool down and developmental stretching. All guests are advised to check with the doctor, or have fitness assessment with one of our fitness instructors before carrying out any fitness class. https://www.premierfitness.hu/en

This activity is performed under the supervision of a trained teacher with the goal of teaching the most safe and effective form of exercise - swimming.  Because swimming plays an important role in improving posture, water-based exercises are only a pleasant to do, but have considerable rehabilitation effects. This makes swimming also suitable for treatment of bone and articular conditions, heart and circulatory diseases, spine deformities and post-operational therapy. Our swimming lessons are structured in the following way:
- Getting accustomed to the water
- Teaching basic swimming techniques
- Getting accustomed to deeper water
- Various swimming styles

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Our instructors carry out regular group training sessions in the fitness room. If you don’t know how to use the equipment why not join a Fitness Room Orientation Class. We also offer other classes on the equipment such as weight loss classes and functional training. Ask at the fitness for more information! https://www.premierfitness.hu/en

Aqua fitness is different to water rehabilitation (See Physiotherapy: Water Rehabilitation) in that its focus is not just mobilization, flexibility and rehabilitation. Here, a number of exercises are incorporated into the class using large muscle groups that increase heart rate thereby giving the body a cardio work out. Regular exercise of the cardiovascular system has been proven to reduce heart disease, lower blood pressure, help weight loss and reduce the risk of many diseases. Aqua fitness uses the resistance of water to exercise the body as well as resulting in minimum stress being placed upon the joints. In addition to improving the cardiovascular fitness of the body, using certain water-based equipments, muscle-toning exercises are often incorporated into the class. All fitness classes begin with warm up and stretching, before beginning the more intensive exercises. Classes likewise end with a cool down and developmental stretching.
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Regular exercise of the cardiovascular system has been proven to reduce heart disease, lower blood pressure, help weight loss and reduce the risk of many diseases. In addition it helps speed up the body’s metabolism. To exercise the cardiovascular system it is necessary to use large muscle groups such as the legs. Based on this principle step aerobic combines traditional aerobic movements (See: Aerobic) with small steps up onto a purpose built step. With an increased fitness level these steps can be heightened. Step aerobics are an extremely comprehensive aerobic and cardiovascular workout and are therefore only advised for persons with a good level of basic fitness. All fitness classes begin with warm up and stretching, before beginning the more intensive exercises. Classes likewise end with a cool down and developmental stretching.
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Regular exercise of the cardiovascular system has been proven to reduce, heart disease, lower blood pressure, help weight loss and reduce the risk of many diseases. In addition it helps speed up the body’s metabolism. To exercise the cardiovascular system it is necessary to use large muscle groups. Aerobics uses dance movements and rhythmical stepping, directly targeting the large muscle groups of the body, which in turn work the heart and respiratory system. All fitness classes begin with warm up and stretching before beginning the more intensive exercises. Classes likewise end with a cool down and developmental stretching. https://www.premierfitness.hu/en

Joseph Pilates developed his concept in England whilst interred during the First World War, basing his principles on yoga and Tai Chi (See: Yoga, Tai Chi). Whilst working in a hospital he began devising equipment to rehabilitate his patients, taking springs from beds and rigging them to create resistance. Pilates is mainly taught on a mat, sometimes using specialist equipment that has changed little from the original hospital bedsprings. Practiced faithfully Pilates yields numerous benefits, including increased lung capacity, strength, flexibility, posture and balance. The balance and control taught in Pilates helps in all areas of ones life. His methods are so successful that all types of people now use them from ballet dancers to rugby players.
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The word yoga means ‘union’ in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where it originated – the union of mind, body and spirit. Many people think that yoga is stretching, but whilst stretching is certainly involved, yoga is really about creating a balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibility. This is done through a series of poses, each of which has specific physical benefits. These poses can be done quickly in succession, creating heat in the body through movement, or slowly to increase stamina and improve the alignment. In addition to these poses, yoga classes may include instruction on breathing or meditation.
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Nordic walking is derived from cross-country skiing and its principle is based on using two specially designed poles whilst walking. This means that during the workout the upper body is utilized, resulting in a more intensive cardio workout compared to normal walking. However because of the support from the walking sticks, you do not feel you are working out at such a high intensity, meaning a lower ‘perceived rate of exertion’. In addition, the exercise works the arms, shoulders, upper chest and back muscles through a full range of movement, lengthening muscles that are often tight. The poles are also good support and they provide stability if you have balance, knee or leg problems. https://www.premierfitness.hu/en

Tai Chi, as it is practiced in the West today, is a combination of a moving form of yoga and meditation. In Tai Chi there are a number of so-called ‘forms’, (also called ‘sets’) which consist of a number of movements. Many of these movements were originally derived from martial arts and from the natural movements of animals and birds. Thesemovements are performed slowly and gracefully, with smooth, even, transitions between them. In Chinese philosophy and medicine there exists the concept of ‘chi’, a vital force that animates the body. The aim of Tai Chi is to foster the circulation of this ‘chi’ within the body to enhance health and vitality. Another aim is to develop a calm and tranquil mind focused through the precise execution Tai Chi exercises.
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Power Plate exercise is a revolutionary new exercise technique which is suitable for almost any level of fitness. This is a real break through in fitness and health exercise, using the weight of the body against vibrations. Because of this the joints are not exposed to any stress. Through a combination postures and positions the muscles are forced to counteract vibration, therefore improving their static strength. This is an excellent form of exercise of people with mobility problems. The effects also include improvement of:
-    Muscle strength
-    General body shape
-    Range of movement and flexibility
-    Balance and co ordination
-    Density of bone tissue
-    Some hormone levels.
-    Lymph system

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