Sussexsport

Spring Term 2025 Group Fitness

Classes from Thursday 2 January to Friday 11 April.

All group exercise classes are free for staff Gold and Silver members. Price per class for staff Bronze members is £5 and £7.50 for non-members

 

These classes will run from Thursday 2 January to Friday 11 April

Classes are subject to change and you can view our live timetable online to check available classes and fitness room (gym) sessions ahead of booking.

Monday

Zumba: 12.05pm - 12.50pm

Instructor: Gemma C

Venue: Sport Centre Hall Two

Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind class that will blow you away.

Start date: Monday 6 January

End date: Monday 7 April

Small Group Strength: 12pm - 12.45pm

Instructor: Sussexsport Fitness Team

Venue: Falmer Sports Complex Strength and Conditioning Room

A progression from the Small Group Training. There is still a focus on perfecting technique, but these classes start to add intensity to the lifts. A perfect introduction to those wanting to learn more about weight lifting and adding intensity to their workouts. 

Start date: Monday 6 January

End date: Monday 7 April

Indoor Group Cycling: 12.05pm - 12.50pm

Instructor: Sussexsport Fitness team

Venue: Sport Centre Fitness Room 

Cycle to the beat of the music or speed through challenging intervals. This high intensity class will help you burn calories, energise the body and is suitable for all abilities.

If you are new to indoor group cycling please read the Schwinn bike set up information first.

Start date: Monday 6 January

End date: Monday 7 April

Yoga: 1.05pm - 1.50pm

Instructor: Megan

Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio

Based on flowing sequences and prcise alignment, linked to full rhythmic breathing that will open up the body and mind. This class will improve your strength, stamina and flexiblity.

Start date: Monday 6 January

End date: Monday 7 April

Aerial Yoga Improvers: 2.15pm - 3.15pm

Instructor: Kitty

Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio

Move between yoga postures using a low-hanging wide aerial silk, hung like a hammock, to give flowing movements that relax and stretch the body.

Long sleeves and long trousers recommended wear, but not essential. Please wear clothing with no zips or buckles, and remove watches and jewellery prior to each class.

Start date: Monday 27 January

End date: Monday 7 April

Core: 5.00pm - 5.30pm

Instructor: Sussexsport Fitness Team

Venue: Falmer Sport Complex 

A quick 30 minute class focusing on key core exercises. A mix of a workout and also coaching around technique. This class works as a great start to a gym based workout or as a great finisher at the end of the workout.

Start date: Monday 6 January

End date: Monday 7 April

CardioBox: 5.05pm - 5.50pm

Instructor: Ria

Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio

CardioBox is a high energy class using a mix of simple martial arts moves mixed with traditional aerobics exercises to create a full body workout. Kick, punch and squat away the calories with fat burning and stress releasing fun workout. Suitable for all abilities & fitness levels, no martial arts expereince needed.

Start date: Monday 6 January

End date: Monday 7 April

Total Stretch: 5.30pm - 6.00pm

Instructor: Sussexsport Fitness Team

Venue: Falmer Sport Complex 

A 30 minute class dedicated to relaxing and having a stretch. A perfect oppportuniity to lengthen from a day of sitting and a great way to promote recovery.

Start date: Monday 6 January

End date: Monday 7 April

Tai Chi QiGong: 6pm - 7pm

Instructor: Esaias

Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio

Tai Chi Qigong offers an ideal way to grasp the essence of Tai Chi through energy work, or Qi Gong, comprised of 18 postures designed to enhance the health and vitality of the body, mind, and spirit. Combining mindful movement with gentle, relaxed breathing, students become more aware of their entire bodies, recognising and releasing tension patterns to regulate energy and achieve optimal health.

Start date: Monday 27 January

End date: Monday 7 April

Circuits: 6pm - 7pm

Instructor: Sussexsport Fitness Team

Venue: Sport Centre Hall Two

A one hour session that focuses on all over body workout. This class is aimed to get you stronger, leaner, help you burn more calories and is guaranteed to leave you feeling like you have had a good session! The class is aimed at all levels from the beginner through to the advanced trainer.

Start date: Monday 6 January

End date: Monday 7 April

 Tuesday

Flowetic: 9.15am - 10am

Instructor: Gemma Coe

Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio

Flowetic is a beautiful class combining dance, toning and strengthening exercises alongside stretching and relaxation.
Fitness and wellbeing for the body and mind

Start date: Tuesday 28 January

End date: Tuesday 8 April

Aerial Circus Beginners: 10am - 11am

Instructor: Kitty

Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio

For those looking to improve. You will learm skills on the trapeze, rope and silk with a qualified aerial practitioner and in a supportive environment.

Start date: Tuesday 7 January

End date: Tuesday 8 April

Aerial Circus Improvers: 11am - 12pm

Instructor: Kitty

Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio

You will learn skills on the trapeze, rope and silk with a qualified aerial practitioner and in a supportive environment.

Start date: Tuesday 7 January

End date: Tuesday 8 April

Strength and Core: 12.05pm - 12.50pm

Instructor: Gemma M

Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio

Strength and core works on switching on all our deep stabilising muscles so that we improve balance, core control and is great for injury prevention. The movements are slow and strong to allow for correct technique and form. You will definitely be challenged in a positive way and will end the class feeling like you have not only worked hard but achieved a lot!

Start date: Tuesday 7 January

End date: Tuesday 8 April

Circuits: 12.10pm - 12.50pm

Instructor: Sussexsport Fitness Team

Venue: Sport Centre Fitness Room

A 40 minute lunchtime session that focuses on an all over body workout. This class is aimed to get you stronger, leaner, help you burn more calories and is guaranteed to leave you feeling like you have had a good session! The class is aimed at all levels from the beginner through to the advanced trainer.

Start date: Tuesday 7 January

End date: Tuesday 8 April

Yoga: 1.05pm - 1.50pm

Instructor: Jane

Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio

Based on flowing sequences and prcise alignment, linked to full rhythmic breathing that will open up the body and mind. This class will improve your strength, stamina and flexiblity.

Start date: Tuesday 28 January

End date: Tuesday 8 April

Indoor Group Cycling: 5.05pm - 5.50pm

Instructor: Ria

Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio

Cycle to the beat of the music or speed through challenging intervals. This high intensity class will help you burn calories, energise the body and is suitable for all abilities.

If you are new to indoor group cycling please read the Schwinn bike set up information first.

Start date: Tuesday 7 January

End date: Tuesday 8 April

Metabolic Training: 5.30pm - 6.30pm

Instructor: Sussexsport Fitness Team

Venue: Falmer Sports Complex Fitness Room

An advance class centred on strength training to produce a high intensity class that trains both the muscular and cardiovascular system to create a smart training solution. . The class uses barbells, dumbbells, ropes, kettlebells and medicine balls and requires a good experience of free weight training. The class is a great calorie burner, great fun and is a challenging workout. Suitable for those with previous lifitng experience and thos wanting to push themselves.

Start date: Tuesday 7 January

End date: Tuesday 8 April

PiYO: 6.05pm - 6.50pm

 Instructor: Ria

Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio

PiYO combines the muscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility advantages of yoga. We rev up the speed to deliver a  true low impact workout that leaves your body looking long, lean and defined

Start date: Tuesday 28 January

End date: Tuesday 8 April

 Wednesday

Aerial Circus Beginners: 9.30am - 10.30am

Instructor: Kitty

Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio

For those looking to improve. You will learm skills on the trapeze, rope and silk with a qualified aerial practitioner and in a supportive environment

Start date: Wednesday 29 January

End date: Wednesday 9 April

Yoga: 12.05pm - 12.50pm

Instructor: Louise

Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio

Based on flowing sequences and precise alignment, linked to full rhythmic breathing that will open up both body and mind. This class will improve your strength, stamina and flexibility.

Start date: Wednesday 8 January

End date: Wednesday 9 April

Small Group CycleCross: 12.10pm - 12.55pm

Instructor: Sussexsport Fitness Team

Venue: Sport Centre Fitness Room

A small group series workout combining alternating 4-minute blocks of indoor group cycling with 4-minutes of high intensity bodyweight/resistance exericses. A fast-paced class for those with some experience of group cycling and resistance training.

Start date: Wednesday 8 January

End date: Wednesday 9 April

Flowetic: 1.05pm - 1.50pm

Instructor: Gemma Coe

Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio

Flowetic is a beautiful class combining dance, toning and strengthening exercises alongside stretching and relaxation.
Fitness and wellbeing for the body and mind

Start date: Wednesday 8 January

End date: Wednesday 22 January

Zumba: 1.05pm - 1.50pm

Instructor: Gemma C

Venue: Sport Centre Hall Two

Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind class that will blow you away.

Start date: Wednesday 29 January

End date: Wednesday 9 April

Body Conditioning: 5.05pm - 5.50pm

Instructor: Ria

Venue: Dance Studio 

This class is suitable for all fitness levels. You start the class with a warm up. The rest of the sessions is split into 4 x 4 strength exercises using bodyweight and dumbells. You will work on the lower body, the upper body and core. The method of training creates a high intensity and high energy class.

Start date: Wednesday 8 January

End date: Wednesday 9 April

Self Defence: 6pm - 7pm

Instructor: Lisa

Venue: Dance Studio 

A Combination of Boxing, Kick Boxing and Self Defence. A Fun, Energetic Cardio and Toning Workout.

Working with Boxing Gloves, Pads and Strike Shields. Developing Boxing, Kick Boxing and Martial Arts SKills and Combinations to Enhance Fitness and Personal Safety.

Beginners to Advanced Level.

Start date: Wednesday 29 January

End date: Wednesday 9 April

 Thursday

Aerial Circus Beginners: 9.30am - 10.30am 

Instructor: Kitty

Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio

For those looking to improve. You will learm skills on the trapeze, rope and silk with a qualified aerial practitioner and in a supportive environment

Start date: Thursday 9 January

End date: Thursday 10 April

Aerial Yoga: 10.45am - 11.45am

Instructor: Kitty

Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio

Move between yoga postures using a low-hanging wide aerial silk, hung like a hammock, to give flowing movements that relax and stretch the body.

Long sleeves and long trousers recommended wear, but not essential. Please wear clothing with no zips or buckles, and remove watches and jewellery prior to each class.

Start date: Thursday 9 January

End date: Thursday 10 April

Pilates: 12.05pm-12.50pm

Instructor: Gareth

Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio

Mat-based Pilates focusing on improving flexibility and strength for the whole body. Slow, controlled movements for maximum effect and relaxation. This class is suitable for beginners and improvers.

Start date: Thursday 2 January

End date: Thursday 10 April

Small Group Training: 12pm - 12.45pm

Instructor: Sussexsport Fitness Team

Venue: Falmer Sports Complex Fitness Room

A progression from the Small Group Training. There is still a focus on perfecting technique, but these classes start to add intensity to the lifts. A perfect introduction to those wanting to learn more about weight lifting and adding intensity to their workouts

Start date: Thursday 9 January

End date: Thursday 10 April

Circuits: 12.10pm - 12.50pm

Instructor: Sussexsport Fitness Team

Venue: Sport Centre Fitness Room

A 40 minute lunchtime session that focuses on an all over body workout. This class is aimed to get you stronger, leaner, help you burn more calories and is guaranteed to leave you feeling like you have had a good session! The class is aimed at all levels from the beginner through to the advanced trainer.

Start date: Thursday 9 January

End date: Thursday 10 April

Core: 5pm - 5.30pm

Instructor: Sussexsport Fitness Team

Venue: Falmer Sport Complex 

A quick 30 minute class focusing on key core exercises. A mix of a workout and also coaching around technique. This class works as a great start to a gym based workout or as a great finisher at the end of the workout.

Start date: Thursday 9 January

End date: Thursday 10 April

Total Stretch: 5.30pm - 6.00pm

Instructor: Sussexsport Fitness Team

Venue: Falmer Sport Complex 

A 30 minute class dedicated to relaxing and having a stretch. A perfect oppportuniity to lengthen from a day of sitting and a great way to promote recovery.

Start date: Thursday 9 January

End date: Thursday 10 April

Circuits: 6pm - 7pm

Instructor: Sussexsport Fitness Team

Venue: Sport Centre Hall Two

A one hour session that focuses on all over body workout. This class is aimed to get you stronger, leaner, help you burn more calories and is guaranteed to leave you feeling like you have had a good session! The class is aimed at all levels from the beginner through to the advanced trainer.

Start date: Thursday 2 January

End date: Thursday 10 April

 Friday

Pilates: 8am - 8.45am

Instructor: Louise

Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio

Mat-based Pilates focusing on improving flexibility and strength for the whole body. Slow, controlled movements for maximum effect and relaxation. This class is suitable for beginners and improvers.

Start date: Friday 3 January

End date: Friday 11 April

Indoor Group Cycling: 1.05pm - 1.50pm

Instructor: Sussexsport Fitness Team

Venue: Sport Centre Fitness Room 

Cycle to the beat of the music or speed through challenging intervals. This high intensity class will help you burn calories, energise the body and is suitable for all abilities.

If you are new to indoor group cycling please read the Schwinn bike set up information first.

Start date: Friday 3 January

End date: Friday 11 April

PiYO: 12.05pm - 12.50pm

Instructor: Gemma M

Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio

PiYO combines the muscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility advantages of yoga. We rev up the speed to deliver a  true low impact workout that leaves your body looking long, lean and defined

Start date: Friday 10 January

End date: Friday 11 April

Body Conditioning: 1.05pm - 1.50pm

Instructor: Ria

Venue: Sport Centre Hall Two

This class is suitable for all fitness levels. You start the class with a warm up. The rest of the sessions is split into 4 x 4 strength exercises using bodyweight and dumbells. You will work on the lower body, the upper body and core. The method of training creates a high intensity and high energy class.

Start date: Friday 31 January

End date: Friday 11 April

Badminton Class: 5pm - 6pm

Instructor: Nicky

Venue: Sport Centre Hall Two

Learn the basics of the game and enjoy some social play.

Start date: Friday 31 January

End date: Friday 11 April

Metabolic Training: 5.30pm - 6.30pm

Instructor: Sussexsport Fitness Team

Venue: Falmer Sports Complex Fitness Room

A class centred on strength training to produce a high intensity class that trains both the muscular and cardiovascular system to create a smart training solution. The class uses a rotation system, so the user can record their progress. The class uses barbells, dumbbells, ropes, kettlebells and medicine balls and requires some experience of free weight training. The class is a great calorie burner, great fun and is a challenging workout.

Start date: Friday 3 January

End date: Friday 11 April

 Saturday

Metabolic Training: 10.30am - 11.30am

Instructor: Sussexsport Fitness Team

Venue: Falmer Sports Complex Fitness Room

A class centred on strength training to produce a high intensity class that trains both the muscular and cardiovascular system to create a smart training solution. The class uses a rotation system, so the user can record their progress. The class uses barbells, dumbbells, ropes, kettlebells and medicine balls and requires some experience of free weight training. The class is a great calorie burner, great fun and is a challenging workout.

Start date: Saturday 4 January

End date: Saturday 12 April

Indoor Group Cycling: 11.10am - 12.00pm

Instructor: Sussexsport Fitness Team

Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio 

Cycle to the beat of the music or speed through challenging intervals. This high intensity class will help you burn calories, energise the body and is suitable for all abilities.

If you are new to indoor group cycling please read the Schwinn bike set up information first.

Start date: Saturday 6 January

End date: Saturday 12 April