Active Residences: Opening doors to activity

A programme of free healthy physical activity opportunities for all students living in University accommodation, with hubs in Stoke Bishop, City Centre and Clifton.

Supporting you to move more, feel better and enjoy a healthy living experience.

Combining a regular timetable of exercise sessions, physical activity promotions and social sporting opportunities, you will be able to get involved in a fun, flexible and convenient programme of activities and taster sessions on your doorstep.

Group exercise classes from yoga to Bollywood dance, body combat to pilates, you can find a class to suit you.
Coached activities such as running and tennis, try something new or brush up on your skills.
Instructor support to help you make the most of the onsite gyms in the Stoke Bishop hub.

Timetable

There are a range of activities scheduled at each hub site, each colour coded to make finding a class in your area easier. In response to your feedback, we are constantly developing the programme over the year, with new activities added and new locations offered where possible. If you are resident in University accommodation you can access activity in any location - so choose something that suits your interests and schedule.

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Class descriptions

Abs and Core

An easy to follow workout that targets your midsection. Equipment free standing and mat based exercises are performed in timed intervals.

Circuits

Timed exercise stations that include equipment and bodyweight cardio strengthening and core exercises for a total body workout. Circuit training provides great excercise variety and is suitable for all levels of fitness as you can go at your own pace.

Beginners Pilates

Mat based for stability class focusing on posture and alignment. Pilates targets the bodies deep stabilising muscles to build strength and tone without adding bulk. Mindful movement and breath will leave you relaxed yet uplifted.

Dancercise

Dancercise adds a little ' Strictly come Dancing' flavour for a fun dance class that is suitable for complete beginners.Combining Latin and Arabic Influences you will learn fundamental hip and footwork to keep you on your toes!

Fitness Pilates

Fitness Pilates is a dynamic core stability workout based on Pilates principles of alignment, breath, centering, and control. Improve your posture with targeted strengthening and stretching exercises that will help you stand tall and move well.

Beginners running

Social running is a friendly running group suitable for beginners and those new to running. Enjoy different routes around Bristol as you complete walking Jogging and running intervals.You will build up your stamina and develop good running technique. Each session lasts hour but do not worry your instructor will take you through a warm up, cool down, stretches and technique exercises to develop your fitness and confidence.

Social running

Friendly running group.The level will be adjusted to suit participants. Distance covered 3-5 miles.

Gym induction

If you are a Stoke Bishop resident and would like to use the free gym at Hiatt Baker your can book an induction at the main sports centre or Hiatt Baker. Please sign up at Hiatt Baker reception. Small group Inductions take 30 minutes. Come along in clean indoor trainers and appropriate exercise attire.