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
This Girl Can Strength Training
All Abilities
12:30 - 13:15
Elise
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Do you want to become more confident in the weights are 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.
Metafit
12:30 - 13:00
Amy (Beginner / Intermediate)
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Metafit is the ultimate heart-healthy exercise and is said to provide better protection against heart attacks compared to other slower, steady aerobic exercises such as jogging that are traditionally done for longer.
Low impact Zumba
17:15 - 18:00
Anne (Beginner)
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Join us for this fun, low impact class. Perfect for those starting on their fitness journey!
Get Active 60+
9:35 - 10:35
Celia (Beginner)
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These classes are aimed especially for the over 60’s. Fully qualified instructors will go through exercise routines at a slower pace taking into account mobility, injury and health issues.
Christmas Party
12:00 - 12:45
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Join us for an end of term celebration, Sharon's popular hitmix bingo followed by a fancy dress competition (optional). Grab your coffee and mince pies and we can't wait to see you there!
Relaxation Skills Staff Webinar
12:00 - 13:00
Workplace Wellbeing Team
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The Health, Safety and Sustainability team have organised this Relaxation Skills webinar for adults across all situations. This session begins by looking at the physical nature of stress and tension and the unpleasant symptoms we experience when engaging in ‘fight or flight’. Hear experts from the NHS Hertfordshire Partnership University Foundation Trust explain the benefits of relaxation and take attendees through a number of easy and effective relaxation techniques which can be used in any situation. The webinar includes information about the support offered by the Wellbeing Service for anyone interested in engaging more closely with the team.
Low impact exercise session
13:00 - 13:30
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Low Impact Exercise Session – Take 30 minutes to have a go at some low impact exercises led by one of our Active Staff Instructors! We are all sitting so much whilst we work from home so why not learn some exercises which you can do to help elevate any aches / pains.
Get Active 60+
10:15 - 11:00
Celia (Beginner)
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Your Home
These classes are aimed especially for the over 60’s. Fully qualified instructors will go through exercise routines at a slower pace taking into account mobility, injury and health issues.