Keep fit · Zumba · Stretch · Chair exercise · North London
Get fit with Sonia
Friendly daytime exercise classes in Winchmore Hill, Southgate, Palmers Green, Enfield and Barnet, taught by Sonia Tonge, a fitness instructor for almost 15 years. New faces are always welcome, whatever your age or fitness level.
Please call or email before coming to your first class.
What Sonia teaches
Classes
Six kinds of class, one friendly instructor. Pick the one that suits you, or mix and match through the week. Every class is to music, and you work at your own pace.
Keep Fit
Who it's for
Anyone who wants a friendly, all-round workout at a pace they can manage. Beginners are welcome, and you work at your own level.
What to expect
A warm-up, easy-to-follow moves to music to get your heart going, some toning work and a good stretch to finish.
When and where
Monday 12:15pm at Ruth Winston Centre, Palmers Green. Wednesday 10:00am at the United Reformed Church, Winchmore Hill. Friday 10:00am at Grange Park Methodist Church. Other sessions on the timetable may run keep fit too, so ask Sonia.
Zumba & Zumba Gold
Who it's for
Zumba is a dance-fitness party for anyone who loves music and moving. Zumba Gold is the gentler version, made for active older adults, beginners and anyone who wants the fun at a lower intensity.
What to expect
Merengue, salsa, cumbia, flamenco, tango, belly dance and world rhythms. No dance experience needed, just follow Sonia and enjoy it.
When and where
Sonia is a licensed Zumba® and Zumba Gold® instructor. Ask her which sessions on the timetable are running Zumba this term.
Legs, Bums & Tums
Who it's for
Anyone who wants to work on their lower body and middle, whatever their starting point.
What to expect
Targeted toning for your legs, glutes and core, with a warm-up first and a stretch after.
When and where
Ask Sonia which sessions on the timetable include legs, bums and tums.
Stretch
Who it's for
Anyone who feels stiff, wants to move more freely, or wants a slower session alongside the energetic ones.
What to expect
Gentle, unhurried stretching for flexibility and mobility from head to toe.
When and where
Ask Sonia which sessions on the timetable include a stretch class.
Hula Hooping
Who it's for
Anyone who fancies a laugh while working their waist, hips and core.
What to expect
Learn to keep the hoop up, then keep it moving. Good for balance, coordination and core strength.
When and where
Ask Sonia which sessions on the timetable include hula hooping.
Chair Exercise
Who it's for
Anyone who finds standing exercise hard, is getting back to activity, or prefers to exercise seated.
What to expect
Seated and supported movement to music to keep your joints moving, build strength and lift your mood.
When and where
Ask Sonia which sessions on the timetable are chair based.
Every week, Monday to Friday
Timetable
Ten daytime classes across seven venues. Class styles vary by session, so if you have your heart set on one, ask Sonia which class runs when. Please call or email before coming to your first class.
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Meet Sonia
Sonia Tonge has been teaching fitness classes for almost 15 years. She is a qualified gym instructor with a dance background and a licensed Zumba® instructor, and has been a member of the Zumba Instructor Network since 2012.
She lives and works in Winchmore Hill and teaches ten classes a week close to home, in church halls, a community centre and a library across Winchmore Hill, Southgate, Palmers Green, Enfield and Barnet.
Sonia describes her classes as a bigger family, with plenty of regulars who have become good friends, and says that spreading joy while exercising is an amazing feeling. If you feel you have lost your sparkle and want it back, she would love you to come and join one of the classes.
“The feel good vibe will rub off on you and you will come back for more.”
Qualified and licensed
- Fitness instructor for almost 15 years
- Qualified gym instructor with a dance background
- Licensed to teach Zumba®, Zumba Gold®, Zumba® Kids & Kids Jr. and Zumbini®
- Zumba Instructor Network (ZIN™) member since 2012
- Lives and works in Winchmore Hill
Where to find a class
Venues
Seven halls and centres, all with a class or two each week. Tap a map link for directions.
Southgate Methodist Church
45 The Bourne, Southgate N14 6RSCorner of The Bourne and Queen Elizabeth Drive
- Monday 9:30 – 10:15am
- Tuesday 8:45 – 9:45am
Ruth Winston Centre
190 Green Lanes, Palmers Green N13 5UE- Monday 12:15 – 1:00pm, Keep Fit
Holy Trinity Church Hall
Upstairs hall, Green Lanes, Winchmore Hill N21 3RS- Tuesday 10:15 – 11:00am
- Thursday 9:20 – 10:20am
United Reformed Church, Armfield Road
Armfield Road, Enfield EN2 0DH- Tuesday 2:30 – 3:10pm
United Reformed Church, Compton Road
77 Compton Road, Winchmore Hill N21 3NU- Wednesday 10:00 – 11:00am, Keep Fit
- Wednesday 11:40am – 12:40pm
Chipping Barnet Library
3 Stapylton Road, Barnet EN5 4QT- Thursday 11:00 – 11:40am
Grange Park Methodist Church
Orchard Hall, Old Park Ridings, Grange Park N21 2EU- Friday 10:00 – 11:00am, Keep Fit
Come and join us
Get in touch
Email or call Sonia before your first class, and she will point you to the right session. You can also message her on Facebook.