Classes from Monday 7 September to 21 December 2020
Important COVID-19 information
You can find the latest service information for our facilities and Covid-19 FAQs on our dedicated webpage.
- What classes can I do?
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Our group exercise programme is designed to allow you to find the perfect workout to suit your goals.
We take pride in being able to provide one of the largest and most diverse group exercise programmes in the south east. Quality instruction and teaching is at the heart of every class and you'll benefit from the energy that group training brings. We believe we have a group exercise class for everyone.
- Are classes included in membership?
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All of our in-person classes are free with Gold and Silver Sussexsport membership. If you're a Bronze member or a non-member, you can pay per class. Download our price list for pay-and-play options: Sussexsport Price List 2020 [PDF 89.26KB].
- Can I book online?
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Yes, all of our classes must be booked in advance and you can book your place online, by phone or in person at the reception desks at the Sport Centre and Falmer Sports Complex.
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Current class timetable
You can view our current class schedule below, this includes our in-person and online Zoom classes.
As we reopen our facilities from Tuesday 1 September, we will start to reintroduce and grow our group exercise programme. Initially we are starting with a small programme, as we welcome you back, but we will look to bring back a full schedule of our popular classes as soon as we can.
Please read the group exercise class notes at the bottom of the page for information on booking and waiting lists.
Monday
- ONLINE Traditional Pilates: 11am
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Keiran's traditional Pilates session will provide an all over body workout!
Join on Zoom using Meeting ID: 797-865-6253 and password: 795066.
- Indoor Group Cycling: 12.05pm-12.50pm
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Instructor: 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 7 September
End date: Monday 21 September
- RowHIT: 12.15pm-1pm
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Instructor: Fitness Team
Venue: Falmer Sports Complex
RowHIT is a 45 minute class of full-intensity interval training. We aim to have a balance of floor exercises mixed with the rower. Our classes aim to work every major muscle group and will be for users of all levels of fitness. The class is perfect for those that want to have the confidence that the instructor can really concentrate on your personal form as it is a small group class with plenty of space for each person. The view will also help to keep spirits high as you can look over the South downs from our clubhouse room.
Start date: Monday 14 September
End date: Monday 7 December
- Yoga: 1.10pm-2pm
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Instructor: Gratia
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.
Due to Covid-19, we will only have a few mats available to be used for the class so we recommend you bring your own.
Start date: Monday 28 September
End date: Monday 7 December
- ONLINE PiYo: 5pm-5.45pm
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Gemma May's popular PiYo class will keep you flexible and give you a good workout at the same time.
Join on Zoom using Meeting ID: 177-707-983 and password: 026090.
- ONLINE HIIT: 6pm-6.45pm
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Missing Ria's popular High Intensity workouts? Don't worry, you can do them from home!
Join on Zoom using the Meeting ID: 637-187-148 and password: 824526.
- Circuits: 6pm-7pm
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Instructor: Fitness Team
Venue: Hall Two - Sport Centre
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 7 September
End date: Monday 21 December
- ONLINE Dynamic Pilates and Calisthenics: 7.30pm
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Keiran's Dynamic Pilates and Calisthenics session, which will provide an all over body workout!
Join on Zoom using Meeting ID: 797-865-6253 and password: 795066.
Tuesday
- ONLINE Morning Yoga Flow: 8am-9am
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Durgha is a member of the Business School team and is offering yoga classes for Sussex staff. This morning yoga flow session will help you wake up your body and mind to feel energised for the day ahead.
Email Durgha Ramji to be added to the MS Teams Group where the Zoom links will be shared.
- PiYo: 12.10pm-12.50pm
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Instructor: Gemma May
Venue: Dance Studio - Sport Centre
PiYo combines the muscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility advantages of yoga. And we crank up the speed to deliver a true fat-burning, low-impact workout that leaves your body looking long, lean and incredibly defined.
Due to Covid-19, we will only have a few mats available to be used for the class so we recommend you bring your own.
Start date: Tuesday 22 September
End date: Tuesday 8 December
- Bounce Dance: 12.05pm-12.50pm
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Instructor: Gemma Coe
Venue: Hall Two - Sport Centre
Gemma's back at the Sport Centre with her popular Bounce Dance - guaranteed to get you moving! This class has limited spaces to ensure social distancing.
Start date: Tuesday 6 October
End date: Tuesday 8 December
- Yoga and Breathing: 1.10pm-2pm
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Instructor: Jane
Venue: Sport Centre - Dance Studio
A class incorporating classical yoga postures, breathing techniques and relaxation to aid total well-being, inner peace and mental clarity. Suitable for those with experience.
Due to Covid-19, we will only have a few mats available to be used for the class so we recommend you bring your own.
Start date: Tuesday 29 September
End date: Tuesday 8 December
- ONLINE Cardiobox: 6pm-7pm
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Ria's CardioBox class is a combination of martial arts and an aerobic workout that promises to get you moving!
Join on Zoom using Meeting ID: 972-4469-0276 and password: 747517.
- ONLINE Traditional Pilates: 6pm
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Keiran's traditional Pilates session, which will provide an all over body workout!
Join on Zoom using Meeting ID: 797-865-6253 and password: 795066.
- ONLINE Dynamic Pilates and Calisthenics: 7pm
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Keiran's Dynamic Pilates and Calisthenics session provides an all over body workout!
Join on Zoom using Meeting ID: 797-865-6253 and password: 795066.
Wednesday
- Yoga: 12 noon-1pm
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Instructor: Gratia
Venue: Sport Centre
Gratia's classic popular yoga session.
Due to Covid-19 we will only have a few mats available to be used for the class, so we recommend you bring your own.
Start date: Wednesday 30 September
End date: Wednesday 9 December
- Zumba: 1.05pm-1.50pm
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Instructor: Gemma C
Venue: Hall Two - Sport Centre
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 9 September
End date: Wednesday 9 December
- ONLINE Strength and Conditioning: 4pm-5pm
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Steve's popular Strength and Conditioning workout, transported out of our gym and into your home.
Join on Zoom using the Meeting ID: 974-8036-6400 and password: 365720.
- HIT (Bodyweight): 5.10pm-6pm
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Instructor: Gemma M
Venue: Sport Centre - Hall Two
This class is suitable for all fitness levels. You start the class with a short step routine designed to warm up the muscles you will be using during the class. The rest of the session is split into 4 x 4 strength exercises using bodyweight and dumbells. You will work the lower body, upper body, whole body and core. The method of training creates a high intensity, high energy, high calorie burn.
Start date: Wednesday 23 September
End date: Wednesday 9 December
- Circuit Training: 5.15pm-6pm
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Instructor: Fitness Team
Venue: Falmer Sports Complex Clubroom
Just as it suggests, a smaller group version of the regular Sussexsport circuit class, with a focus on blocks on strength work and conditioning in an exclusive safe distanced space with coaching and motivation. This new class is perfect to compliment the gym work that members are doing.
Start date: Wednesday 9 September
End date: Wednesday 9 December
Thursday
- ONLINE Dynamic Pilates and Calisthenics: 9.15am
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Keiran's Dynamic Pilates and Calisthenics session, which will provide an all over body workout!
Join on Zoom using Meeting ID: 797-865-6253 and password: 795066.
- ONLINE Traditional Pilates: 11am
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Keiran's traditional Pilates session, which will provide an all over body workout!
Join on Zoom using Meeting ID: 797-865-6253 and password: 795066.
- Pilates: 12pm-1pm
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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.
Due to Covid-19 we will only have a few mats available to be used for the class, so we recommend you bring your own.
Start date: Thursday 24 September
End date: Thursday 10 December
- Outdoor Fitness Class: 12.15pm-1pm
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Instructor: Fitness team
Venue: Falmer Sports Complex Outdoor Fitness Area
This outdoor fitness class is a small group outside class using your own station, no sharing of kit. A combination of strength and conditioning exercises that results in a varied high intensity session.
Start date: Thursday 10 September
End date: Thursday 10 December
- ONLINE Strength and Core: 1pm-2pm
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A new class from Gemma May, this session will focus on strength and core to leave you feeling strong.
Join on Zoom using Meeting ID: 989-5817-8256 and password 849626.
- Circuits: 6pm-7pm
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Instructor: Fitness team
Venue: Hall Two - Sport Centre
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 10 September
End date: Thursday 17 December
Friday
- ONLINE Dynamic Pilates and Calisthenics: 11am
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Keiran's Dynamic Pilates and Calisthenics session, which will provide an all over body workout!
Join on Zoom using Meeting ID: 797-865-6253 and password: 795066.
- Pilates: 12 noon-1pm
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Instructor: James
Venue: Dance Studio - Sport Centre
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.
Due to Covid-19 we will only have a few mats available to be used for the class, so we recommend you bring your own.
Start date: Friday 25 September
End date: Friday 11 December
- Indoor Group Cycling: 12.05pm-12.50pm
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Instructor: 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 11 September
End date: Friday 25 September
- PiYo: 1.05pm-1.50pm
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Instructor: Ria
Venue: Hall Two - Sport Centre
PiYo combines the muscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility advantages of yoga. And we crank up the speed to deliver a true fat-burning, low-impact workout that leaves your body looking long, lean and incredibly defined.
Due to Covid-19 we will only have a few mats available to be used for the class, so we recommend you bring your own.
Start date: Friday 25 September
End date: Friday 18 December
- ONLINE HIIT: 5pm-6pm
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Steve's popular High Intensity Interval Training, in the comfort of your own home!
Join on Zoom using the Meeting ID: 911-849-112 and password: 857477.
- Badminton: 6.10pm-8.10pm
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Instructor: Nicky
Venue: Hall Two - Sport Centre
Learn the basics of the game and casual play. Learn the essential shots of the game and positional sense. Players will stay on a court of 5 players and there will be no movement to other courts.
Start date: Friday 2 October
End date: Friday 11 December
Saturday
- Outdoor Fitness Class: 10.30am-11.30am
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Instructor: Ben Walker
Venue: Falmer Sports Complex Outdoor Fitness Area
This outdoor fitness class is a small group outside class using your own station, no sharing of kit. A combination of strength and conditioning exercises that results in a varied high intensity session.
Start date: Saturday 26 September
End date: Saturday 5 December
By participating in a class you are agreeing to take full responsibility for your health and physical wellbeing and confirming that you have read our Health Commitment Statement. Do not exercise if you’re injured or feeling unwell, please consult your doctor first. Logging into this class is solely at your own risk and any injuries occurred are your own responsibility.
Group exercise class notes
- Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration and if you have any injuries or problems please discuss these with the instructor before the class
- Please do not arrive late for any of the classes. Entry will be denied if you are more than 10 minutes late
- We ensure that all teachers are fully qualified and experienced. However, all participants take part in any activity at their own risk.
How to book onto an online class:
- First, you'll need to sign up to Zoom using your Sussex email. We can only authorise class entry via your University of Sussex email (including BSMS and IDS email addresses), so please register here using your University email address
- You'll need to have an account and be logged in and ready before the class starts - so leave yourself plenty of time; online classes will be locked 5 minutes after the start time of the class
- Join a class using the meeting ID for the session you want to participate in. You may need to download some add-ons, but you should only need to do this once if using the same device each time
- You should now be able to see 'Please wait for your host to start the meeting'. You can test your audio at this point
- Zoom will ask you to choose audio on/video on. If you have to click, choose audio on to access the meeting. Please turn this off once you are in the class, or others will be able to hear you
- Answer the simple screening questions
- You're in and the class will begin: let's get active!
Waiting Lists
If a class is fully booked you have the option of going on the waiting list, just ask at either the Sport Centre or Falmer Sports Complex reception. We will attempt to contact you if a place becomes available. Please note that being on a waiting list does not guarantee you a place, but is to note your interest in case a place becomes available.