DESTRESSTIVAL

at UoB Sport & Fitness

Join us for a huge number of de-stressing activities during May and June! 

We want to bring you some key de-stressing activities and sessions to help you to wind down ahead of exam stress. 

This exam period, we are hosting a range of classes, meditation, water confidence and social sport sessions for you to attend to help you to de-stress! 

 

Book via the UB Sport & Fitness app. Please use your Uni email address, and click either ‘Reset’ or ‘Forgot’ PIN to receive your login details. You can book DeStresstival classes by clicking the ‘Classes’ icon, and Tennis via the ‘Social Sport’ icon.

 

Places are LIMITED, so we encourage you to book in advance, and cancel if you can no longer attend!

Woman on a yoga mat practising yoga pose
Male Badminton player hitting the shuttlecock in the Munrow Arena, in Sport and Fitness on the Edgbaston campus
Individual working out in a Body Pump class.
Two students playing netball on the courts at Sport & Fitness. One is holding the ball, and the other is marking.

Group Exercise Classes

Group Exercise classes are a great way to escape your desk and get involved in physical activity in a fun, social and supportive environment. Whether it’s a relaxing Yoga class to focus your mind on slow and gentle movements, or a super fun high-intensity cardio class to get your heart pumping, we’ve got you covered during De-stresstival.

Monday - Week commencing 4 May Time Location
Wake up yoga
7.15am – 8.15am
Studio 1
Tone
10.40am – 11.25am
Studio 1
Body balance (Pilates & Yoga)
11.30am – 12.15pm
Studio 1
30 Minute Cycle
12.30pm – 1.00pm
Cycle Studio
Tuesday - Week commencing 5 May Time Location
Cycle
11.15am – 12.00pm
Cycle Studio
Cycle
12:20pm – 12.50pm
Cycle Studio
Aqua Fit (Shallow water, 1.2 m)
12.35pm – 1.20pm
Pool
Body Pump
1.35pm – 2.20pm
Studio 1
Wednesday - Week commencing 6 May Time Location
Flow Yoga
8.00am-9.00am
Dojo
Tai Chi
11.45am – 12.45pm
Studio 1
Aqua Fit (Shallow water, 1.2 m)
12.35pm – 1.20pm
Pool
Boxercise
5.00pm – 6.00pm
Studio 2
Thursday - Week commencing 7 May Time Location
Body Pump – Intro to Weights
8.15am – 9.00am
Studio 1
RPM – Beginners Spin
9.30am – 10.15am
Spin Studio
Kundalini Yoga
10.00am – 11.00am
Dojo
Social Tennis
12.00pm – 1.00pm
Tennis Courts
Cycle – Beginners Spin
12.30pm – 1.15pm
Cycle Studio
Friday - Week commencing 8 May Time Location
30 Minute Cycle – Beginners Spin
12.15pm – 12.45pm
Cycle Studio
Hatha Yoga
12.15pm – 1.15pm
Dojo
Pilates/Yoga
4.20pm – 5.00pm
Studio 1
Body Combat – Non-contact
5.20pm – 6.10pm
Studio 1
Saturday - Week commencing 9 May Time Location
RPM – Beginners Spin
10.00am – 10.50am
Cycle Studio
Tone LBT
11.15am – 12.05pm
Studio 1
Intro to Cycle
12.30pm – 1.00pm
Cycle Studio
Body Balance
12.20pm – 1.15pm
Studio 1
Sunday - Week commencing 10 May Time Location
Cycle – Beginners Spin
11.00am – 11.45am
Cycle Studio
Pilates
11.55am – 12.50pm
Dojo
Body Balance
3.10pm – 4.10pm
Studio 1

Guided Meditation and Breathwork Sessions

Both sessions will guide anyone interested through a step-by-step meditation and breathwork experience. No prior experience is required, just an interest and willingness to direct attention inwards.
  • Tuesday 19 May 7.30pm – 8.30pm

You can book these sessions via the Classes tab Online or on the Sport & Fitness App, under “Hollistic Classes”.

About the Instructor

Peter has been practicing meditation for the last 15 years, and has particular interest in the techniques Samadhi and Vipassana. In the past, he has attended multiday, silent meditation retreats, as well as living in Monasteries for short periods. Peter is more than willing to help anyone interested in this area, as he understands its strong connection to mental health and overall wellbeing.

If anyone is interested in one-to-one meditation guidance, then please email Peter at [email protected], and he will try his best to accommodate you.

A headshot of Peter Antonio a Sport & Fitness Gym Instructor.

Water Confidence Course

Are you looking to gain water confidence? Look no further! The Water Confidence Course is here for complete swimming beginners and those looking to gain confidence in the water by learning the basics! This course is an excellent opportunity for those with no swimming ability, with only 10 places on each course!

Tuesday 28 May – Friday 31 May

12.00pm – 12.30pm

£33 for four lessons

Every Friday in June

12.30pm – 1.00pm

£33 for four lessons

Social Sport

Turn up at any point during term and get involved with a range of different sports. Open to all, including community non-members, Social Sport sessions are pay as you go with all equipment provided. Our sessions will give you maximum game time hosted by a team of activators.

Monday

Social Football   |   1.00pm

Bournbrook 3G pitches

 

Tuesday

Social Badminton   |   5.00pm

Slater Hall

 

Social Basketball   |   6.00pm

Slater Hall

Wednesday

Social Table Tennis   |   4.00pm

Slater Hall

 

Social Badminton   |   5.30pm

Slater Hall

 

Social Tennis   |   6.30pm

Slater Hall

 

Friday

Social Football (Women’s) |   4.00pm

Bournbrook 3G pitches

One Day Events

Open to all staff and students, participate in one-off events and tournaments. You can enter as part of your existing departmental team, society, halls, or simply just as a group of friends.

Badminton Singles

Tuesday 28 May, 4.00pm

Slater Hall

Tennis Doubles

Friday 31 May

Outdoor Tennis Courts

Badminton Doubles

Tuesday 4 June, 4.00pm

Munrow Arena 1