Exercise class descriptions

There are so many class options available, from high or medium-intensity sessions, such as circuit training, to chill out 'mind and body' sessions. All classes are led by highly qualified instructors.

Class descriptions

Ab attack

A class exclusively targeting and strengthening the abdominal area of the body.

Barbell / dumbbell blitz

A high-energy class with weights and great music that strengthens your body from head to toe.

Conditioning

A high-energy workout session that focuses equally on strengthening exercises, aerobic exercises and endurance using floor work, free weights and other resistance equipment.

Circuits

Give your body a complete workout with a mix of cardio and resistance stations. Depending on the weather, some classes may take place on the outdoor trim trail.

Group cycling

Group cycling is an indoor cycle workout. It is fun, low impact and performed to motivating music.

HIIT and abs

Combining stamina-building high-intensity interval training with abdominal exercises to build your core strength.

HIIT

A great way to increase cardiovascular fitness levels. Exercises performed at a high intensity with limited rest times. It is a fun and effective way to help you improve and achieve your fitness goals.

Kettlebells

This fun resistance-based workout is designed to burn calories fast, increasing strength and improving overall fitness.

Legs and Core

A class targeting those harder to tone areas using a mix of static and dynamic exercises.

Pilates

Pilates exercises core muscles such as the abdominals and the lower back, and aims to improve posture and tone using stretching, lengthening and strengthening exercises.

Synrgy

A circuit style class delivered by the fitness team in the gym. A perfect opportunity to get to know the Synrgy Rig and give your workout an extra boost.

Yoga

Yoga focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. The main components of yoga are postures (a series of movements designed to increase strength and flexibility) and breathing.

Wexer virtual classes

Work out in your time, on your terms. If the studio at UWE Bristol Sport is free, as an Active Card member, you can now use our new Wexer virtual classes. You can choose from hundreds of exercise classes to suit you, whether you want to try a Zumba class or your own personal yoga session, there is something for everyone. Members simply need to select a class type, a level and a duration on the intuitive Wexer digital player before clicking play and working out.

Pop into the Centre today to find out more and fit your workout around your day.

We suggest contacting us to check if the studio is free.

Book classes

We have a large range of classes for you to try, from high-intensity sessions like circuit training, to chill-out 'mind and body' sessions. All our classes are led by highly qualified instructors.

If you're an Active Card member, you can book classes online or download the UWE Bristol Sport app.

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Active Card membership

Our Active Card membership offers inclusive use of many of our fantastic sports facilities and services to help you reach any health, fitness or sporting goal.

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Timetables

Check out fitness, exercise class and our MOVE programme timetables, and discover classes.

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Sports facilities

UWE Bristol is home to excellent sports facilities, including grass and artificial pitches, a climbing wall and more.

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MOVE

Fun activities designed to help you get fit and feel great. From aerial hoop to tai chi, football to yoga, give it all a go.

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Sports and activities

View a list of all the sports and activities taking place at UWE Bristol.