Summer vacation classes: Monday 12 June - Friday 4 August 2017
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 diverse group exercise programmes in the south east: with quality instruction and teaching at the heart of every class, plus the energy that group training brings. We believe we have a group exercise class for everyone.
All group exercise classes are free with gold and silver Sussexsport membership. To pay per class with bronze membership or as a non-member, please view our price list.
View class information and our weekly schedule in more detail below.
Please read the group exercise class notes at the bottom of the page for information on booking, off-campus classes and waiting lists.
Our summer vacation class timetable is subject to change, class end dates may be extended throughout summer depending on demand.
Monday
- Aerial Yoga: 10.45am-11.45am
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Instructor: Abi
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 12 June
End date: Monday 24 July
Please note, there will be no class on Monday 31 July
- 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 12 June
End date: Monday 31 July
Please note, there will be no class on Monday 3 July
- Yoga: 1pm-2pm
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Instructor: Gratia
Venue: Dance Studio - Sport Centre
A combination of postures and stretches to increase flexibility, encourage proper alignment of the body and develop balance and strength. Different levels and abilities are catered for. This is a relaxing class which will leave you refreshed for the week ahead.
Start date: Monday 12 June
End date: Monday 24 July
Please note, there is no class on Monday 31 July
- Bounce Dance: 1.05pm-1.50pm
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Instructor: Gemma C
Venue: Hall One or Two - Sport Centre
Bounce is a brand new high energy, fun and effective class for everyone. The class has a commercial Pop/R&B root and the choreography is fun and easy to follow combining the latest hip-hop and chart hits. Dance styles include Hip-Hop, Waacking, House and Vogue.
Start date: Monday 12 June
End date: Monday 24 July
Please note, there will be no class on Monday 3rd July and Monday 31 July
- HIT: 5.10pm-6pm
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Instructor: Ria
Venue: Hall One or Two - Sport Centre
This class is suitable for all fitness levels. You start the class with a short step routine designed to warm up the muscles used during the session. The rest of the class 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: Monday 12 June
End date: Monday 31 July
Please note, there will be no class on Monday 3rd July
- Circuits: 6pm-7pm
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Instructor: Fitness team
Venue: Hall One or 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 12 June
End date: Monday 31 July
- Dynamic Pilates: 6pm-7pm
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Instructor: Kieran
Venue: Dance Studio - Sport Centre
This is a much more movement based/demanding class for those that enjoy the core elements of Pilates but want a greater workout.
Start date: Monday 19 June
End date: Monday 31 July
Tuesday
- Indoor Group Cycling: 8am-8.45am
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Instructor: Kevin
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: Tuesday 13 June
End date: Tuesday 1 August
Please note, there will be no class on Tuesday 4 July
- Aerial Yoga: 10.45am-11.45am
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Instructor: Kitty
Venue: Dance Studio - Sport Centre
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: Tuesday 13 June
End date: Tuesday 1 August
- PiYo: 12.05pm-12.50pm
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Instructor: Gemma M
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.
Start date: Tuesday 13 June
End date: Tuesday 1 August
- Circuits: 12.10pm-12.50pm
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Instructor: 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 13 June
End date: Tuesday 1 August
Please note, there will be no class on Tuesday 4 July
- Pilates: 1pm-2pm
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Instructor: Claire
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.
Start date: Tuesday 13 June
End date: Tuesday 11 July
Please note, there will be no class on the 20th June
- Trapeze (improvers): 3pm-4pm
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Instructor: Kitty
Venue: Dance Studio - Sport Centre
You will learn skills on the trapeze, rope and silk with a qualified aerial practitioner and in a supportive environment.
Start date: Tuesday 13 June
End date: Tuesday 1 August
- Trapeze (beginners): 4pm-5pm
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Instructor: Kitty
Venue: Dance Studio - Sport Centre
You will learn skills on the trapeze, rope and silk with a qualified aerial practitioner and in a supportive environment.
Start date: Tuesday 13 June
End date: Tuesday 1 August
- Metabolic Training: 5pm-6pm
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Instructor: Ria
Venue: Falmer Sports Complex Training Room 2
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: Tuesday 13 June
End date: Tuesday 1 August
- Insanity: 6.05pm-6.50pm
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Instructor: Gemma M
Venue: Hall one or Two - Sport Centre
The ultimate cardio and total body workout is based around the extremely popular training videos by Shaun T. The workout is high intensity and fast paced using intervals to burn energy and increase fitness. Using jumps, sprints, strength and core exercises this class should be top of your list if intensity is your thing.
Please note, due to changes in the class structure and your health and safety, you will not be permitted to join the session after the class has started.
Start date: Tuesday 20 June
End date: Tuesday 1 August
- Flexibility: 5.30pm-6.30pm
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Instructor: Kitty
Venue: Dance Studio - Sport Centre
Back and shoulders flexibility. In this class we will help create space, length and strength throughout the spine and shoulders to efficiently support your body for health, performance and injury prevention. From total beginners to advanced - tailored to individual bodies.
Start date: Tuesday 13 June
End date: Tuesday 1 August
Wednesday
- Indoor Group Cycling: 8am-8.45am
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IInstructor: Gemma M
Venue: Fitness Room - Sport Centre
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: Wednesday 14 June
End date: Wednesday 26 July
- Yoga: 12 noon-1pm
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Instructor: Gratia
Venue: Dance Studio - Sport Centre
A combination of postures and stretches to increase flexibility, encourage proper alignment of the body and develop balance and strength. Different levels and abilities are catered for. This is a relaxing class which will leave you refreshed for the week ahead.
Start date: Wednesday 14 June
End date: Wednesday 2 August
Please note, there is no class on 26 July
- 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: Wednesday 14 June
End date: Wednesday 2 August
- 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 14 June
End date: Wednesday 2 August
Please note, there is no class on 26 July
- Metabolic Training: 4pm-5pm
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Instructor: Steve
Venue: Falmer Sports Complex - Training Room Two
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: Wednesday 14 June
End date: Wednesday 2 August
- Pilates: 5pm-6pm
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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.
Start date: Wednesday 14 June
End date: Wednesday 2 August
- Boxercise: 6pm-7pm
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Instructor: Lisa
Venue: Dance Studio - Sport Centre
Boxercise is the best stress buster around! It is considered one of the most effective forms of cross-training available. Boxercise combines a cardio workout with a conditioning workout, stimulsting all muscle groups to help you increase your fitness and stamina, lose weight and tone up all at the same time; making it one of the most fun and effective ways to exercise.
Start date: Wednesday 14 June
End date: Wednesday 2 August
Thursday
- PiYo: 8am-8.45am
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Instructor: Ria
Venue: Dance Studio - Sport Centre
PiYo combines the muscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility advantages of yoga. We crank up the speed to deliver a true fat-burning, low-impact workout that leaves your body looking long, lean, and incredibly defined.
Start date: Thursday 15 June
End date: Thursday 3 August
Please note, there will be no class on 27 July
- Pilates: 12 noon-1pm
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Instructor: Gareth
Venue: Sport Centre Fitness Room
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 15 June
End date: Thursday 3 August
Please note, there is no class on 27 July
- Circuits: 12.10pm-12.50pm
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Instructor: 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 15 June
End date: Thursday 3 August
- Trapeze (improvers): 3pm-4pm
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Instructor: Abi
Venue: Dance Studio - Sport Centre
You will learn skills on the trapeze, rope and silk with a qualified aerial practitioner and in a supportive environment.
Start date: Thursday 15 June
End date: Thursday 3 August
Please note, there will be no class on 27 July
- Trapeze (beginners): 4pm-5pm
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Instructor: Abi
Venue: Dance Studio - Sport Centre
You will learn skills on the trapeze, rope and silk with a qualified aerial practitioner and in a supportive environment.
Start date: Thursday 15 June
End date: Thursday 3 August
- Yoga: 5pm-6pm
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Instructor: Ilana
Venue: Dance Studio - Sport Centre
A combination of postures and stretches to increase flexibility, encourage proper alignment of the body and develop balance and strength. Different levels and abilities are catered for. This is a relaxing class which will leave you refreshed for the week ahead.
Start date: Thursday 15 June
End date: Thursday 3 August
- Circuits: 6pm-7pm
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Instructor: Fitness team
Venue: Hall One or 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 15 June
End date: Thursday 3 August
Please note, there will be no class on 22nd and 29th June
- Aerial Yoga (improvers): 6.15pm-7.15pm
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Instructor: Abi
Venue: Dance Studio - Sport Centre
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 15 June
End date: Thursday 3 August
- Indoor Group Cycling: 7pm-8pm
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Instructor: Kevin
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: Thursday 15 June
End date: Thursday 3 August
Friday
- Zumba: 12 noon-12.45pm
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Instructor: Gemma C
Venue: Dance Studio - 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: Friday 16 June
End date: Friday 4 August
Please note, there is no class on 30 June and 28 July
- 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 16 June
End date: Friday 4 August
- Classic Yoga: 1pm-2pm
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Instructor: Louise
Venue: Dance Studio - Sport Centre
A complete system of health and fitness for mind, body and spirit with deep relaxation, breathing, stretching, balance and inverted posture exercises.
Start date: Friday 16 June
End date: Friday 21 July
- Dynamic Pilates: 2pm-3pm
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Instructor: Keiran
Venue: Dance Studio - Sport Centre
This is a much more movement based/demanding class for those that enjoy the core elements of Pilates but want a greater workout.
Start date: Friday 16 June
End date: Friday 4 August
- Metabolic Training: 5pm-6pm
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Instructor: Steve
Venue: Falmer Sports Complex Training Room Two
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 16 June
End date: Friday 4 August
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Group exerise class notes
- If you have booked your place online then you will still need to come to reception to pick up your ticket or pay.
- If you have booked your place online and fail to attend/pay/pick up your ticket then arrears will show on your account and you will be unable to carry out any other bookings until these arrears have been paid.
- Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration and if you have any injuries or problems then 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.
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. Sussexsport 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.