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Active Staff

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. 

Active Staff Sports Guide

If you have any questions about any of the activities, please do not hesitate to contact us on activestaff@sport.cam.ac.uk 

Active Staff Class Programme

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 Coached Running Lunchtime Courses

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.

Cambridge Sport Membership & FlexiPass

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.

Health Checks with Healthy Nudge

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