The Sports Service is making opportunities for staff to be active and focus on health a key priority.
We’ve got a number of programmes available to staff and we're excited to share details of them below.
If you have any questions about any of the activities, please do not hesitate to contact us on activestaff@sport.cam.ac.uk
We’re now offering a number of group exercise classes around the University, bringing the sessions to you. Classes are free to attend for all university staff and last around 45 minutes.
We've got a variety of classes across Cambridge West, Central Cambridge and the Biomedical Campus. Classes currently include Yoga, Pilates, Resistance Bands, Yogalates, Stretch & Mobility and are designed to be suitable for all levels.
Current Timetable as of Monday 13th January
Central Cambridge
Stretch & Mobility – Mondays, 16.30, Judith E Wilson Drama Studio (English Faculty)
Band Blast - 17.15, Mondays, Judith E Wilson Drama Studio (English Faculty)
Strength and Mobility – Tuesdays, 12:00, University Centre
Yoga – Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:45, University Centre
Resistance bands – Thursdays, 12:00, University Centre
Cambridge West
Yoga – Wednesdays, 13:00, West Hub
Strength for menopause – Thursdays, 16:30, West Hub
Yogalates – Thursdays, 17:15, West Hub
Pilates – Fridays, 12:15, West Hub
Biomedical Campus
Yoga – Mondays, 09:45, Jeffrey Cheah building
Pilates – Mondays, 13:00, Herchel Smith Building
Band blast – Tuesdays, 12:00, Jeffrey Cheah building
Strength and mobility – Tuesdays, 12:45, Jeffrey Cheah building
To book into one of the current classes, or to keep an eye on new classes being released, visit the Active Staff section on the Cam Uni Sport App.
You'll need to register for free by filling in your details, selecting University of Cambridge Staff and selecting Active Staff Class Pass. Please note, there is a limit of 2 classes per week for each member of staff. You can register using this link.
Small group running is one of the most effective methods for improving running performance. There is great power in setting off with others, on a shared challenge, enduring and supporting each other.
We've got a number of sessions available in both Cambridge West and Central Cambridge. Sessions are organised by pace and can be booked on the Cam Uni Sport App.
You'll need to register for free by filling in your details, selecting University of Cambridge Staff and selecting Active Staff Class Pass. You can register using this link.
The University Sports Centre continues to offer excellent facilities at discounted rates for University of Cambridge Staff. Our Cambridge Sport memberships include access to the Gym, Strength & Conditioning Room, Team Training Room, Group Exercise Classes, Badminton Courts, Fives Courts, Squash Courts, Athletics Track and discounted rates on the new Padel Courts. You can purchase your Cambridge Sport membership on the Sports Service website.
Flexi Pass - Exclusively available for University of Cambridge Staff
If you like the idea of a membership but worried it doesn’t fit with your hybrid working pattern, we’re pleased to introduce the Cambridge Sport Flexi Pass. The Flexi Pass offers all the same great benefits as a normal membership but on a usage basis. For just £60, you can redeem any of the 10 sessions against any of the membership benefits. You can purchase a flexi pass on the Sports Service website.
We continue to work with Healthy Nudge to offer a mobile Health Check Service. These health checks are designed to give you focus and direction with your training and exercise routines.
The Health Checks measure, Blood Pressure, Resting Heart Rate, Oxygen Saturation, Peak Flow, Grip Strength, Body Composition, Blood Glucose*, Total Cholesterol*.
Every health check comes with the opportunity to discuss your results and explore opportunities to improve health through effective exercise.
Health Checks start at £20 and are offered at multiple venues across the University including the Sports Centre, Eddington, Student Services and the West Hub.
To book your health check, please visit: https://healthynudge.co.uk/bookings/
*Health Check PLUS only
For Mental Health Awareness Week, on the 14th May, the Sports Service are hosting a Community Sports Day; a unique day to support each other and connect through sport.
This programme works with our Active Staff Class Pass. You will need to subscribe to the pass that allows you to book up to two classes for week from the Active Staff programme for free.
For more information about Mental Health Awareness Week, please visit the University Wellbeing SharePoint.
About This Event
| Activity | Location | Time |
| Outdoor 30min Trainer-Led HIIT | Wilberforce Road Sports Ground (Track) | 7:40 - 8:15 AM |
| Introduction to Padel | University Sports Centre | 8:00 - 8:45 AM |
| Padel Social Mix-In | University Sports Centre | 8:45 - 9:30 AM |
| Beginner's Tennis Coaching | Fenner's Tennis Courts | 10:00 - 10:45 AM |
| Tennis Social Mix-In | Fenner's Tennis Courts | 10:45 - 11:30 AM |
| The Big CU Staff Run: 2.5k & 5k | Starts at University Sports Centre | 12:30 PM |
| Outdoor 30min Trainer-Led HIIT | Parker's Piece, City Centre | 12:30 PM |
| Intro/Returning to Netball | University Sports Centre | 13:00 - 13:45 PM |
| Netball Social Mix-In | University Sports Centre | 14:00 - 14:45 PM |
| Volleyball Vibes Social Mix-In | University Sports Centre | 13:00 - 13:45 PM |
| Indoor Cricket Social Mix-In | University Sports Centre | 14:00 - 14:45 PM |
| Badminton | University Sports Centre | 15:00 - 15:45 PM |
| Pickleball | University Sports Centre | 15:00 - 15:45 PM |
This programme works with our Active Staff Class Pass. You will need to subscribe to the pass that allows you to book up to two classes for week from the Active Staff programme for free.
How to book:
To subscribe, please sign up here and then you can book your space on a session via our Cam Uni Sport App.