HertSquad Active Staff

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

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Monday 24 January

This Girl Can Strength Training

All Abilities

12:00 - 12:45
Gym (Performance Herts Gym)
HSV de Havilland

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.

Pickleball

All Abilities

13:00 - 14:00
Sports Hall 2
HSV de Havilland

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!

All Abilities Archery

All Abilities

13:00 - 14:00
Sports Hall 2
HSV de Havilland

Come and give archery a go, all in a safe, relaxed and sociable environment! Drop in and drop out to suit you!

Pilates

All Abilities

13:30 - 14:15
Laura Jeffs
Live Stream
Your Home

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.

Tuesday 25 January

Pilates

All Abilities

12:05 - 12:50
Rhian Hollyer
Live Stream
Your Home

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.

Pilates

All Abilities

12:55 - 13:40
Rhian Hollyer
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane

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.

Badminton

13:00 - 14:00
Sports Hall 2
HSV de Havilland

All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go!

Weightlifting

16:00 - 17:00
Gym (Performance Herts Gym)
HSV de Havilland

Learn from experienced Strength & Conditioning coaches how to perform the Olympic Lifts (Snatch and Clean & Jerk) and derivates of the lifts to aid improving one’s performance of the key lifts which will help you become more powerful and have more exercises in your gym toolbox.

Metafit

18:00 - 18:30
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane

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.

Wednesday 26 January

Women's Hour

11:00 - 12:00
Sports Hall 3
HSV de Havilland

Yoga

13:00 - 13:45
Clarity Yoga
Live Stream
Your Home

Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing.

Zumba

All Abilities

13:15 - 14:00
Anne Haberfield
Enterprise Hub V020
HSV de Havilland

Dance to great music and burn loads of calories without even realising. Mixing low and high intensity rhythm moves to Latin infused dance routines. Amazing fun!

BoxFit

17:00 - 18:00
Live Stream
Your Home

This class combines aerobic and strength exercise. Fun, energetic and addictive

Thursday 27 January

Squash

All Abilities

12:45 - 13:30
Squash Courts
HSV de Havilland

If you have never played squash before or want to learn more about the rules, come along to our Active Beginner session. Based on drills to improve your skills, it is a fun, safe session, to learn the basics of Squash. All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go

Body Blitz

13:00 - 13:30
Oval Flexible Space
College Lane

This session targets your whole body, using lots of different muscles to strengthen, shape, and tone your body.

Pilates

All Abilities

13:00 - 13:45
Rhian Hollyer
Studio 1
HSV de Havilland

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.

Body Blitz

13:30 - 14:00
Live Stream
Your Home

This session targets your whole body, using lots of different muscles to strengthen, shape, and tone your body.

Yoga

17:30 - 18:15
Sarah Claypole
The Key
College Lane

Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing.

Zumba

All Abilities

19:00 - 20:00
Live Stream
Your Home

Dance to great music and burn loads of calories without even realising. Mixing low and high intensity rhythm moves to Latin infused dance routines. Amazing fun!

Friday 28 January

Squash

All Abilities

12:00 - 13:00
Squash Courts
HSV de Havilland

If you have never played squash before or want to learn more about the rules, come along to our Active Beginner session. Based on drills to improve your skills, it is a fun, safe session, to learn the basics of Squash. All equipment is provided, drop in anytime and give it a go

Mindfulness and Meditation: Wind down for the weekend

12:30 - 13:00

Wind down after a busy week and join us for a mindfulness and meditation session from the comfort of your own home!

Pilates

All Abilities

13:30 - 14:30
Laura Jeffs (In Person/Virtual)
Oval Flexible Space
Live Stream
Your Home

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.

Saturday 29 January
Sunday 30 January
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