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.
To view the current timetable, please visit the Cam Uni Sport App.
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.
Our Active Staff programme continues to look for ways to provide opportunities for University and College staff to be active.
Running can be a great way to get fit, connect with the outdoors and create space to switch off from day to day life. But how do you get started if you’re not a runner?
Starting on Thursday 5th June (Cambridge West) or Tuesday 10th June (Central Cambridge) we are providing a free 8-week programme for those looking to get into running. The programme will help you build up to completing a 5km run with each session lasting between 30/40 minutes. This 8 week course can be linked to the Couch-to-5k programme and will incorporate walking/running intervals before progressing to running for longer periods, finishing with the option to participate in a local Park run event in the 9th week!
With a maximum 12 people, places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please check that you can do the majority of weeks before signing up.
To book your place, please go to the Cam Uni Sport App.
If you are interested in completing this course but can’t make the first week, please email activestaff@cam.ac.uk
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 £25 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