The Sauna at Coral Leisure Arklow

Coral Leisure Arklow's Sauna
Did you know that we have a Sauna  situated in our Coral Leisure centre in Arklow, County Wicklow?

you may wonder we are asking, if you have never used the Sauna  before we definitely think you should keep reading this article! As you will learn about some of the amazing benefits it beholds.

There are a lot of healthy reasons you should step in—and your body will thank you. The sauna and steam room improve circulation, lower blood pressure, reduce stress, clear congestion, promote skin health, aid in workout recovery, loosen stiff joints, burn calories, boost your immune system and remove toxins.  It helps sooth sore muscles, and can also help with recovery from strength and endurance training. Post-workout relaxation is another plus, as [the sauna/steam room] is like meditation; it helps with your physical and mental health.

Pictured are Callum & Shane, click the photo below to check out our Instagram page for more fitness photos and videos.

Benefits of Swimming at Coral Leisure Arklow: 
Swimming is one of the most popular sports. Our nation is surrounded by water and swimming is one of our great passions.
As well as being fun, swimming is a great way to keep fit, stay healthy and make friends. As a small town, Coral Leisure Arklow is popular amongst all age groups and all genders.  Over the years we have had the joy watching our very own staff and customers compete in competitive swimming and doing what they love!

Swimming is a healthy activity that you can continue for a lifetime. It is a low-impact activity that has many physical and mental health benefits.

Swimming for recreation
Swimming is a great recreational activity for people of all ages. Recreational swimming can provide you with a low-impact workout and it's a good way to relax and feel good.
Common swimming styles in recreational swimming are:

• Breaststroke
• Backstroke
• Sidestroke
• Freestyle.

Competitive swimming
Some people who enjoy swimming want to take it to a competitive level. This can provide the health benefits of a vigorous workout as well as the fun and thrill of competition.
The main strokes used in competitive swimming are:

• Breaststroke
• Freestyle
• Backstroke
• Butterfly.

The distances swum in competition swimming can vary from 50 metres in a pool to much further distances in open water.

​Health benefits of swimming
Swimming is a great workout because you need to move your whole body against the resistance of the water.

Swimming is a good all-round activity because it:

• Keeps your heart rate up but takes some of the impact stress off your body
• Builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness
• helps you maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart and lungs
• tones muscles and builds strength
• provides an all-over body workout, as nearly all of your muscles are used during swimming

Click the photo above to read the full article on Olympic athlete Darragh Greene, who used our facilities to train over the years. 
 

CORAL LEISURE ARKLOW WINS AN AWARD FOR OVERALL LOWEST ENERGY USAGE PER M2 FOR THE YEAR 2021
We are so happy to share our news with you!
​Coral Leisure has nine sites in Ireland, and our Arklow centre has won an award for total energy usage per M2 virtually every year. This is due to our employees' awareness of the importance of conserving energy by turning off lights when not in use.  A big advantage that we have is our Solar panels, We have 72 panels on our gym roof, they help reduce our electricity use. We are currently looking to add more PV panels to our swimming pool as it is all about being as green as we can be.

Ireland’s Leading Leisure Management Company, Coral Leisure, working in partnership with 4 of our  County Councils have secured a total of €602,641 in Sports Capital Grant Funding for 2022.

This funding was achieved by the dedication and hard work of our management and staff across the Coral Group, working alongside our partners in in Galway, Monaghan, Kerry and Wicklow County Councils.

This funding will be used to continue the ongoing improvements Coral Leisure are making to all centres under their management. The works to be carried out and the equipment purchased will enhance the already great customer experience delivered in all Coral Leisure centres

A breakdown of the grant allocations in more detail below:
Coral Tuam €149,000 for changing room upgrades
Coral Ballinasloe €149,799 for changing room upgrades
Coral Killarney €121,483 for sports hall upgrades, hydro bike purchases and installation of a spin studio (funding permitting)
Coral Monaghan €113,129 for changing room upgrades
Coral Wicklow €48,131 for dual use gym equipment for users with disabilities and mobility issues
Coral Arklow €20,299 to improve disability access
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Coral Leisure are greatly excited by the announcement of these grant allocations and are looking forward to completing the works for the benefit of all our users
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BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT CORAL LEISURE ARKLOW
DRUM ROLL PLEASE!! We are over the moon to announce that our Brand new bouncy castle for the Sports Centre has arrived. If you had your little one's party previously with our other bouncy castle and loved it we can guarantee that our new bouncy castle will blow your mind! Since our new bouncy castle arrived at Coral Leisure Arklow we have received tremendous feedback and support.

We are currently taking bookings right now.

Here is what you get when you have a party with us:

• 90 minutes with our Brand new inflatable
• A private party room
• The main hall
• unlimited number of kids

At Coral Leisure Arklow we do not charge per head, as we completely understand that it can be an exciting and stressful time planning your child's birthday party. So we offer a set price for our birthday parties in the Sports Centre - €180.00

With the high demand for our new inflatable, we can only take bookings with a €50.00 (non refundable) deposit. Bookings can be taken over the  phone, or if you would prefer you can call into us and have a chat with a member of our team.

Check out our instagram at Coral Leisure Arklow (@coralleisurearklow) • Instagram photos and videos for more photos and videos of the BIGGEST CASTLE IN COUNTY WICKLOW.

Aqua Aerobics at Coral Leisure Arklow..

Did you know we have Aqua Aerobics in our pool on a Monday at 8pm and a Wednesday morning at 10am. Incase you are new to Aqua Aerobics allow us to explain many of the top benefits to gain.
The top benefits of aqua aerobics

1. Water supports the body, putting less stress on your joints and muscles
2. Working out in water helps build strength. Fighting against the push of the water activates your muscles
3. Water pressure helps put less strain on the heart by moving blood around the body
4. The impact of gravity is less in the water allowing a greater range of motion
5. Working out in water helps prevent overheating, helping you exercise for longer
6. And… it’s fun! It is not often you can say that about a workout.

So why not pop in, one morning or evening and give Aqua Aerobics at try at Coral Leisure Arklow. ONLY €5 PER CLASS FOR NON MEMBERS & €2.50 FOR MEMBERS.