Fitter, Healthier, Happier
Active Staff offers a range of free sports and activities on both campuses. Sessions are relaxed and suitable for all levels of fitness. Lunch-break friendly sessions are long enough to get you moving and short enough to fit around your daily commitments.
To find out more about Active Staff please visit our Frequently Asked Questions.
If you need to get in contact with the Active Staff Team please either email activestaff@herts.ac.uk or call us on 01707 281198
Weekly Timetable
Summer This Girl Can Strength Training
All Abilities
13:00 - 13:45
Gym (Performance Herts Gym)
HSV de Havilland
Do you want to become more confident in the weights area at the gym? Then this session is perfect for you. Learn the foundations of weight training in a small, friendly and female only environment. Please note: due to the nature of the session and the importance of warm up, you will not be granted access more than 5 minutes after the start time so please ensure you arrive in plenty of time.
Summer Pilates
All Abilities
12:30 - 13:15
Studio 1
HSV de Havilland
Part of the Menopause Wellbeing Summer Series (powered by Active Staff) – a real collaborative effort and example of partnership working between Workplace Wellbeing, Menopause Network, Active (Staff) and Performance Herts. Whilst these sessions are aimed at building long-term lifestyle change and will benefit those in perimenopause right through to post menopause into later life, sessions are open to all staff regardless of gender and stage of life! Slow controlled flowing movements, primarily to strengthen the core muscles that stabilise & support the spine. It brings the mind & body together, focusing on breathing & balance, whilst realigning the body & correcting posture. If you have some experience of pilates or have never tried it before, this is the session for you! Develop your skills in the same fun, safe environment with a qualified pilates instructor. All equipment is provided!
Summer Badminton
All Abilities
13:00 - 14:00
Sports Hall 2
HSV de Havilland
Whether you have never played Badminton before or you are a regular on the court, come along to our Active All Abilities session. It is a fun, safe session, to learn the basics of Badminton or further develop your skills. All Equipment Provided!
Summer Pickleball
All Abilities
12:00 - 13:00
Sports Hall 3
HSV de Havilland
Pickleball is similar to table tennis, it is played on a badminton court with paddles and a light ball with holes in it! If you are keen to play for the first time, our activators will be on hand to help you to learn the rules - everyone is welcome!
Summer Pilates
All Abilities
12:15 - 13:00
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane
Part of the Menopause Wellbeing Summer Series (powered by Active Staff) – a real collaborative effort and example of partnership working between Workplace Wellbeing, Menopause Network, Active (Staff) and Performance Herts. Whilst these sessions are aimed at building long-term lifestyle change and will benefit those in perimenopause right through to post menopause into later life, sessions are open to all staff regardless of gender and stage of life! Slow controlled flowing movements, primarily to strengthen the core muscles that stabilise & support the spine. It brings the mind & body together, focusing on breathing & balance, whilst realigning the body & correcting posture. If you have some experience of pilates or have never tried it before, this is the session for you! Develop your skills in the same fun, safe environment with a qualified pilates instructor. All equipment is provided!