Fitness classes
Find out what classes we offer and book a place.
About our classes
We run an extensive group exercise programme, from high-energy sessions to low-impact and mindful movement.
Group exercise classes are free for student gold and silver members. Price per class for bronze student members is £4.40.
Classes are subject to change and you can view our live timetable online to check available classes ahead of booking.
N.B. The timetable will be reduced outside of term time.
Please ensure that you are punctual and ready to start on time. It is recommended that you bring water to all classes.
List of classes
- Aerial circus beginners
Tuesdays, 10am-11am
Wednesdays, 9.30am-10.30am
Thursdays, 9.30am-10.30amInstructor: 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.
- Aerial circus improvers
Tuesdays, 11am-12pm
Wednesdays, 10.30am-11.30amInstructor: Kitty
Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio
For those looking to improve, you will learn skills on the trapeze, rope and silk with a qualified aerial practitioner and in a supportive environment.
- Aerial yoga
Thursdays, 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.
We recommend you wear long sleeves and long trousers but this isn’t essential. Please wear clothing with no zips or buckles, and remove watches and jewellery before each class.
- Badminton Beginners and Early Players
Fridays, 5pm-6pm
Instructor: Nicky
Venue: Sport Centre Hall 2
For beginners and lower-level players wanting to learn some stroke structure, doubles positioning and improve your racket skills. The sessions will consist of 20 minutes of drills, and 40 minutes of match play coaching.
- Body conditioning
Wednesdays, 5.05pm-5.50pm
Instructor: Ria
Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio
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 a fat burning and stress releasing fun workout. Suitable for all abilities & fitness levels, no martial arts experience needed.
- Circuits
Mondays, 6pm-7pm
Tuesdays, 12.10pm-12.50pm
Thursdays, 12.10pm-12.50pm, 6pm-7pmInstructor: Sussex Sport Fitness Team
Venue: Sport Centre Hall 2, Dance Studio
A session that focuses on an all-over body workout. This class aims 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.
- Contemporary and Creative Dance
Mondays, 5.05pm-5.50pm
Instructor: Amanda
Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio
Learn set contemporary dance technique sequences and have the opportunity to explore more creative and free tasks that allow you to develop your own creative movement ideas in a collaborative space. Suitable for all levels.
- Core and Stretch
Saturdays, 11.05am-11.55am
Instructor: Sussex Sport Fitness Team
Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio
This low impact class delivers two classes in one, the perfect compliment for each other. Floor based bodyweight movements will target the abdominals, lower back, glutes and hips to improve posture, stability and core strength. Full body stretches follow, focusing on improving flexibility and mobility through a mixture of static and dynamic stretches. Come away feeling like you’ve worked hard and then relaxed through a range of body movements.
- Flowetic
Tuesdays, 9.15am-10am
Instructor: Gemma C
Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio
Flowetic is a beautiful class combining dance, toning and strengthening exercises alongside stretching and relaxation… it’s dance fitness, but not as you know it!
- High Intensity Circuit Training
Fridays, 1.15pm-2pm
Instructor: Gemma M
Venue: Active Arches
High intensity functional circuit class focusing on strength, fitness and endurance, that will challenge you! Uses a variety of equipment, as well as floor and bodyweight exercises.
- Indoor group cycling
Mondays, 12.05pm-12.50pm
Tuesdays, 5.05pm-5.50pm
Fridays, 1.05pm-1.50pmInstructor: Sussex Sport Fitness team, Gemma M (Tuesday)
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 indoor cycling bike set-up information [PDF 288.16KB] first.
- Metabolic training
Wednesdays, 12.05pm-12.55pm
Fridays, 5.30pm-6.30pmInstructor: Sussex Sport Fitness Team
Venue: Falmer Sports Complex Fitness Room
An advanced 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 lifting experience and those wanting to push themselves.
- Pilates
Mondays, 12.05pm-12.50pm
Wednesdays, 8.05pm-8.50pm
Thursdays, 12.05pm-12.50pm, 1.05pm-1.50pmInstructor: Gareth
Venue: Active Arches (Mon) Sport Centre Dance Studio (Weds/Thurs)
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.
- PiYO
Tuesdays, 6.05pm-6.50pm
Fridays, 12.05pm-12.50pmInstructor: 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.
- Self-defence
Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm
Instructor: Lisa
Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio
For those looking for an energetic workout that involves a mix of Boxing, Kickboxing and self defence.
- Small group CycleCross
Instructor: Sussex Sport 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 indoor cycling bike set-up information [PDF 288.16KB] first.
- Small group strength
Instructor: Sussex Sport Fitness Team
Venue: Sport Centre 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 weightlifting and adding intensity to their workouts.
- Small group training
Mondays, 1.05pm-1.50pm
Sundays, 11.05am-11.50amInstructor: Sussex Sport Fitness Team
Venue: Falmer Sports Complex Fitness Room
In this class, we focus on perfecting technique by adding intensity to lifts. A perfect introduction to those wanting to learn more about weightlifting and adding intensity to their workouts.
- Staff only Slow Flow Yoga
Tuesdays, 1.05pm-1.50pm
Thursdays, 1.05am-1.50amInstructor: Hannah
Venue: Active Arches
Slow Flow Yoga is a gentle and mindful practice designed to help you move with intention, awareness and ease. In this class, we will flow through a series of postures at a slower, more deliberate pace, allowing time to connect each movement with breath. The slower rhythm encourages deeper body awareness and a calm, focused mind. Each class will begin with some gentle breathing, followed by a slow movement sequence and finish with 10 minutes of relaxation.
- Staff only Small Weights Workout
Mondays, 1.05pm-1.50pm
Wednesdays, 1.05am-1.50amInstructor: Ria
Venue: Active Arches
Staff focused weights class focusing on strengthening the whole body for everyday life. Lifting, pulling, pushing and strengthening the core using kettlebells, dumbbells, medicine balls, powerbags and more.
All abilities welcome as there will be options for all.
- Strength and core
Tuesdays, 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 be challenged in a positive way and will end the class feeling like you have not only worked hard but achieved a lot.
- Women’s weightlifting
Instructor: Sussex Sport Fitness Team
Venue: Sport Centre Fitness Room
For all self-identifying women who are either new to weightlifting or are looking to build confidence in a supportive environment. These sessions will cover key movement patterns such as squats, pushes, pulls hinges and lunges (with a specific focus on mastering the squat and deadlift). Accessory movements will be taught alongside these key lifts, with progression and regression as needed. Please note this is more of a ‘learning to lift’ class, rather than an intensive small group PT session.
- Yoga
Mondays, 1.05pm-1.50pm
Instructor: Megan
Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio
Based on flowing sequences and precise alignment, linked to full rhythmic breathing that will open up the body and mind. This class will improve your strength, stamina and flexibility.
- Yoga
Wednesdays, 12.05pm-12.50pm
Instructor: Annabel
Venue: Sport Centre Dance Studio
Rooted in the connection between breath and movement, this class will invite you to explore flowing sequences that build strength, flexibility and balance – while also honouring space for rest and reflection. Variations will be offered throughout to encourage you to listen to your own needs and move at your own pace. Find your unique flow guided by breath, grounded in choice and open to possibility.
- Zumba
Mondays, 12.05pm-12.50pm
Wednesdays, 1.05pm-1.50pmInstructor: Gemma C
Venue: Sport Centre Hall 2
Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind class that will blow you away.