Active Lifestyle

The University of Birmingham Sport’s programme of fitness classes, is the largest of its kind in the UK and offers such a huge variety of aerobic, toning, holistic and dance classes that you’ll be spoilt for choice! Active Lifestyle gives everybody an opportunity to get involved in exercise in a fun and friendly environment. Classes are available to suit all levels so you can try something new or develop existing skills.

Check out the benefits of taking part in Active Lifestyle:

Get active!

More energy: Exercise actually increases your energy levels (contrary to what you may think). Just think of the things you could do with that extra energy (including another Active Lifestyle class)!

Sleep well: Regular exercise (at least two hours before bed) promotes better sleep and a good night’s sleep makes you feel so much better… especially in the morning. Regular exercise (at least two hours before bed) promotes better sleep and a good night’s sleep makes you feel so much better… especially in the morning.

Boost immune system: activity can prevent you from getting sick as easily and even help prevent many diseases.

Get healthy!

Think better: Exercise drives more oxygen to feed your brain, helping you think quickly and clearly. Learning new physical activities such as dance is a work out for your brain as well as your body.

Eat better: If you exercise regularly it psychologically encourages healthier eating habits and you can feel less guilty about indulging in your favourite treats. Plus, your clothes will always fit!

Stronger immune system: Regular exercise promotes a stronger immune system, lowers blood pressure, lowers bad cholesterol levels and lowers heart rate to name just a few!

Get happy!

Be happy: The more you exercise, the more endorphins (happy chemicals produced by the brain) you’ll produce, you’ll also be able to cope better with those day to day stresses such as exams, work and coursework.

More confidence: Not only will regular exercise make you look and feel better, your self-confidence will soar!

Make new friends: Getting active, drop-in classes and sports help you to meet new people and make new friends.

You can come along with your friends, or do what many people do and come along to make new friends. With over 80 classes a week, you’re sure to find one that’s just right for you. Choose from the following class types: Dance, Toning, Aerobic and Holistic.

Once you’ve tried one, you’ll be coming back for more!
Avoid the queues - Book Online - If you would like to get your pin number to be able to book classes online, fill in the online form and one of the membership team will contact you shortly. For general questions regarding the Active Lifestyle programme, email activelifestyle@contacts.bham.ac.uk. 

*NEW* ZUMBA Dance Class Due to popular demand, we have introduced a *NEW* ZUMBA Dance class on Saturdays, 1300-1400, in the Dance Studio.  The class will be taken by Holly and will start from Saturday 14 January 2012.  This class is not featured in the current programme but is available to book online or at Reception.  Spread the word and join in the fun!  For further details, please click here

INSTRUCTORS REQUIREDWe’re on the lookout for qualified cover instructors to get involved with UBSport’s Active Lifestyle Programme. If you’re enthusiastic and motivated about helping people exercise, then UBSport could be the place for you, plus we offer an excellent rate of pay. For more information please contact Catherine at c.a.adams@bham.ac.uk  or 0121 414 3781.