get active n get healthy  n get happy
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2 Active Lifestyle
FREE CLASS WEEK – Autumn Monday 24 September – Sunday 30 September 2012
FREE CLASS WEEK – Spring Monday 7 January – Sunday 13 January 2013
The University of Birmingham Sport has an extensive programme of exercise classes and is the largest
of its kind in the UK. Classes are available to students and staff of the University of Birmingham,
members of the Munrow Sports Centre and community non-members. There are Dance, Toning,
Aerobic, Holistic, Aqua and Specialist classes to choose from and they are suitable for all abilities,
some with a choice of beginner or intermediate levels. The emphasis is to exercise in a fun and friendly
environment, which encourages people to join in, meet new friends, and find something that they enjoy
doing! Check out the benefits of taking part in GROUP EXERCISE:
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Pushing boundaries: A class can help you
move past a plateau —perfect if you want
to push yourself a little bit and improve.
Body image: Exercise not only helps
to change your body shape, but improves
how you see yourself. Look better,
feel better.
Psychological lifts: Being physically
and even depression.
are a wonderful place to meet people who
have similar lifestyle goals and needs.
Buddy up: Find someone who attends
the same class and use each other as
a motivator to attend each week.
Get happy !Get healthy !Get active!
Class categories
round workout:
Dance Toning Aerobic Holistic Aqua Specialist
Great variation on aerobic classes – gets you fit whilst honing your dance
moves
body, developing strength and lean
muscles
High energy classes to
burn calories and improve
cardiovascular fitness. A brilliant stress reliever and open to all abilities
Reduce life’s little stresses and
centre yourself through stretches,
meditation and relaxation
Low impact aerobic classes, using the water as a resistance tool.
Courses dedicated to Lower Back
Pain and Weight Management.
and achieve your targets
FREE CLASS WEEK
We have introduced a FREE CLASS WEEK at the beginning of the Autumn and Spring terms where anyone can book a class
for FREE. It’s a great way to try a class that you might not have tried before and get a feel for the Active Lifestyle Programme.
 
 Zum ba Dance 
 Zumba® is  the la te s t  fi tness cra z
e! Combining 
La tin and in te rna tional music  wi th dance,  Zum
ba 
pro vides a  fun  class,  wi th  fas t and sl
o w rh y thms. 
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al  training, 
and  the mo vemen t pa t terns a nd s tep rou tin
es, 
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Hula Dance A f antastic w a y  to hav e f un!  T w ir ling hoops to music w hilst  sculpting and toning  y our  w hole  bod y . T he hoops ar e slightl y   w eighted to hav e an ev en gr eater   impact on  y our  bod y . Adv ance  y our   w a y  thr ough the class w ith mor e  complex  r outines!
Bok  wa  NE W CL ASS!
o  BOK WA Fitness is the ne w up and coming dance  fitness prog ram 
comprised o f cardio respiratory en durance, muscular strength, and 
 flexibilit y to hit the Dance and Fitn ess Industr y.
o  BOK WA Fitness is energetic, exciting, ex uberant and exhilarating and 
consistently remains challenging,  ho we ver is tailored  for e very t ype 
o f 
individual to guide and assist with  weight loss.
o  BOK WA Fitness cardio helps reduces th e risk  o f coronar y heart disease an
d 
is the onl y program toda y that is taught  with America n Hand Sign Language 
and BOK WA Hand Signs  for e ver y participan t including the hearing impaired.
o  BOK WA Fitness is a re freshing ne w program that has pro ven to be self- 
 ful filling  for Group Exercise and Dance instructo rs and the indi viduals who 
 
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F i t bal l  T one  T his is a class designed to f ocus on cor r ect postur e, using cor e str ength and balance. It str engthens the mid-section thr ough car ef ull y  selected ex er cises, and pr ogr esses thr ough the ter m. T he instr uctor  w ill suggest appr opr iate ex er cises f or   y our  abilit y , along w ith the cor r ect size ball to use!
LBT  T one   T his class hits those pr oblem ar eas: Legs, bottom and tumm y . Y ou’ll do v ar ious ex er cises to tar get specific ar eas using equipment and  y our  bod y  w eight. A r eall y  w ell str uctur ed class!
 Abs 
 This class  focuses on  the core area.  There  will be lo ts 
o f s treng thening and  toning around  the mid-sec tion, 
 wi th  the use o f bod y  weigh t and equipmen t.  This class 
is a per fec t lunch time class. 
Body  T one  Want to get an all over  tone? This is the class f or  you.  Tone and sculpt your  body using a var iety of equipment  – the class is separated into diff erent tar get ar eas to  ensur e whole body exercise.
Bod y Pump
BOD YPUMP ™ is  the original barbell cla ss  tha t s treng thens 
 your en tire bod y.  This 60-minu te  work ou t challenges  all 
 your ma jor muscle groups b y using  the bes t  weigh t-room 
e xercises lik e squa ts, presses, li f  ts and curls. Grea t music, 
a wesome ins truc tors and  your choice o f  weigh t inspire  you 
 to ge t  the resul ts  you came  for – and  fas t!  You can burn up 
 to 600 calories per class! See also ‘combo’ class.
 
P i la tes 
 and alignmen t o f  the spine, 
and aims  to s treng then  th e deep  torso muscles. I t is recom
mended 
b y os teopa ths an d ph ysio therapis
 ts  to aid in jur y rec o ver y, and also 
as a pre ven ta ti ve  measure agains t in
 jur y.  You  will  find  yoursel f m ore 
cen tred, con trolle d and re focused.
Y o gal at e s   A combinat ion class of  P ilat es and Y oga. E nhance  bot h holist ic pr act ices f or  an engaging class, w it h  pr ogr essiv e and challenging mov ement s. 
 Ha t ha  Yo ga 
Ha tha  yoga inc orpora tes slo w
 paced s tre tc hing, poses an
d 
 main aim is  to in tegra te  
 the prac ti tione r’s bod y, mind and spiri t,
  through pos tu res, 
ises. 
 Astanga Yoga This is a vigorous and athletic style of yoga, which involves
synchronising the breath with a progressive series of postures –
a process producing intense internal heat and purifying sweat
that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result is improved
circulation, a light and strong body, and a clam mind.
Iy engar  Y oga  T hese classes w ill intr oduce  y ou to a r ange of   y oga postur es. Some postur es ar e quite str enuous, other s r elax ing. T eaching w ill be s y stematic w ith plent y  of  demonstr ation, instr uction and  f eedback , including hands on cor r ection of  poses. 
 
 Ta i Ch i  NE W CL A S S!
 Tai Chi is a slo w-mo tion, mo ving medi ta ti ve 
e xercise  for rela x a tion, heal th and 
sel f 
gained enormous populari t y  th roughou t  the world 
 for i ts heal th ben e fi ts. Open  to people o f 
all ages 
 
 A q u a
Benefits of exercising in water: o  Reduces the risk of muscle or joint injury as your weight is 40%
less in water than on land
o  Great toning potential as water has 12 times the resistance of air, and
this resistance is applied in both directions, so each movement works
two muscle groups
o  Research has shown that aqua classes are good for physical and mental
well being, and improves mobility and body image
o  The supportive environment of water is good for those with poor balance
o  The continuous cooling of the body prevents overheating when exercising
 Aqua Z umba  NEW  C L ASS!Aqua zumba giv es new  meaning to the idea of  an inv igor ating w or k out. Splashing, str etching, tw isting, laughing ar e all components of  an aqua zumba class. Aqua zumba blends the zumba f or mula w ith tr aditional aqua disciplines into a saf e, challenging w or k out that’s car dio conditioning, body  toning and ex hilar ating!
 !
Ge t  fi t  w h i le   ton ing and
 s hap ing  y our  bod y 
us ing  t he r es is tance 
o f  wa ter. O ur s k  i l led 
 ins truc tors  and energ
 is ing mus ic  w i l l p ro v ide 
 you  w i t h a  grea t  wor
 
!  T he c lass   is  he ld  in 
 t he 
s ha l lo w end o f  t he  poo l, us in
g equ ipmen t a long 
 w i t h con tr o l led mo vemen ts  to s h
ape up an d ge t  fi t.
 
8 Active Lifestyle
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     M      O      N
FREE CLASS WEEK – Autumn Monday 24 September – Sunday 30 September
Autumn (10 weeks) Monday 1 October – Sunday 9 December
FREE CLASS WEEK – Spring Monday 7 January – Sunday 13 January
Spring (10 weeks) Monday 14 January – Sunday 24 March
 
 
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Vacation Dates 2012–2013 (and closed days)
Christmas  (4 weeks)
Monday 10 December – Sunday 6 January (No classes Mon 24 December – Wed 2 January)
Easter  (4 weeks)
 
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Summer (15 weeks)
Monday 17 June – Sunday 29 September (No classes Bank Holiday – Mon 26 August)
 
Booking online
(this should have been sent to you by
email when you first joined). You can
request it again at reception or by
phone on 0121 414 4117
n Once you have your login details go
to www.sport.bham.ac.uk  and click
on ‘memberships’ then ‘purchase
proceed to the payment section
n Your voucher can be used throughout
term and vacation. All bookings
should be made within the voucher
validity period
n Click on ‘make a booking’ (classes can
be booked online up until 30 minutes
before a class)
the site list
n You will now see a list of all the
activities available to you. Simply
navigate to the required class and book 
 
to your booked class
be reapplied to your voucher (please
note class cancellations can only be
made up until 30 mins before the
class start time)
reception:
the sports centre reception
Class attendance
and comfortable clothing/footwear, and
Remember to bring your student/staff/
membership ID card as random spot
checks will be carried out throughout the
year. Admission will be refused to anyone
later than 10 mins to a class.
Term
Voucher
Student £30.50 £51.00 £92.00 £123.50
Staff £33.00 £56.00 £101.00 £133.50
Member (Community) £38.00 £66.00 £118.00 £158.50
Non-member (Community) £47.50 £85.00 £153.00 £204.00
Vacation PAYG (per class)
vouchers and use the classes during
term time. Not only does this make the
classes much more accessible to the
wider community, but they are priced at
a very competitive rate – the bigger the
voucher, the bigger the saving!
Active Lifestyle classes are available to all students and staff of the University of Birmingham, members of the Munrow Sports Centre and community non-members.
Terms and Conditions – Refunds will only
be given if a valid doctor’s note is presented
that exempts you from physical activity during
your voucher validity. By booking with Active
Lifestyle, you are required to comply with the
University of Birmingham Sport terms and
conditions. Some classes may be subject to
change and/or cancellation. If this is the
case, we will give prior notice at reception
and\or by email and re-credit vouchers
where appropriate. Further details are
available from reception or visit
www.sport.bham.ac.uk 
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Memberships Fantastic value memberships are available for students, staff
and their families, alumni, community and juniors. Member
ships include Gym and Swim, Gym, Squash and Swim.
For further details please call 0121 414 4767 or visit
www.sport.bham.ac.uk 
Thrive The Thrive team are market leaders in providing the highest
quality of professional support to help you lead active, balanced
and healthy lifestyles. Thrive prides itself on providing a dynamic
training environment for everyone accommodating, the complete
health and fitness beginner to the elite athlete. Our services
include Exercise Programme, Personal Training, lifestyle
consultation, Health and fitness review, Nutritional consultation,
muscle/weight analysis. For more information, please see
www.sport.bham.ac.uk/thrive Wellbeing Days Wellbeing Day packages are available for University
Departments and can be tailored to required needs. We offer
health checks, fitness assessments, exercise class taster
sessions, along with experience and qualified advice about
lifestyle and healthy living. For more information, please
contact thrive@contacts.bham.ac.uk 
Member of a UBSport Club? You can access athlete support services provided by the Hi
Performance Centre for free (advanced sign up necessary)
For more details Search ‘UBS Hi Performance Centre’ on Facebook.
Class Day Time Where
Triage Mondays and Thursdays 11am onwards Physiokinetic – Hi Performance Centre
Yoga Mondays 08.30–09.30 Slater Hall
Circuit Training Tuesdays 07.30–08.30 Old Gym
Thursdays 15.00–16.00 Old Gym
Recovery Session Thursdays 10.00–11.00 Pool
Rehabilitations and Drills Mondays 07.00–08.00 Slater Hall
Thursdays 07.00–08.00 Old Gym
Speed & Fitness Fridays 10.00–11.00 Campus 3G, Bournbrook  
 
Heal th y  Weigh t 
 The aim of this course is to give advice on how to 
manage and maintain a healthy lifestyle, even if you’re 
following a specific diet. You will get simple practical
lessons in lifestyle management ( weigh-in and discussion 
= 60 mins ) along with a basic introduction to exercise 
( 30 mins of light exercise ), enabling a work able balance 
between food and physical activity. The emphasis is on 
what work s best for you – whether it’s cutting carbs, 
eating more fruit/veg, upping or adding exercise into your 
daily routine… you will have the chance to discuss diet 
myths and gain k nowledge on what your body needs and 
how it work s.
only by the instructor, but by other people with similar
needs as you, and we want you to have fun whilst mak ing 
these lifestyle changes.  You can track  your progress 
week by week  by ‘weighing in’ and have an expert on 
hand to ask any questions.
A little bit of education can help you mak e better food 
and exercise choices, and our qualified staff will be 
able to support you in whatever lifestyle changes you 
want to mak e.  There are pathways available after the 
course, such as the wider Active Lifestyle Programme 
and Fitness Services ( exercise programmes, Personal 
 Training, specific in depth nutrition advice ).
Course price and dates
Dates 2012 – 2013 (10 week course)
Autumn (10 weeks) Monday 1 October 2012 – Sunday 9 December 2012
Spring (10 weeks) Monday 14 January 2013 – Sunday 24 March 2013
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Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom T: 0121 414 4117 E: activelifestyle@contacts.bham.ac.uk
www.sport.bham.ac.uk   
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Intra Mural Sport (IMS)
Sporty fun with a competitive edge… 
If you’re looking for some competitive team fun but don’t want
the commitment of regular training, IMS is definitely for you.
2012–13 sports:
n Men’s 11-a-side football
n Men’s basketball
n Mixed netball
n Mixed hockey
n MIxed badminton
n Mixed tennis
Open to all students and staff. Play for fun and get healthier
– so whether you’re a gallant winner, or a good-hearted loser,
you’re bound to enjoy IMS. For further details, please see
www.sport.bham.ac.uk/ims
staff, community – the chance to get involved in sport. Be
introduced to the world of sport and learn and develop new
skills and techniques. Courses are lead by qualified coaches
and also link to our own University Sports Clubs. For further
details, please see www.sport.bham.ac.uk/trysport
PasSPORT Volunteer Programme Interested in sport? Want to gain new
skills and increase your employability?
We have volunteer opportunities both
on campus and in the local community.
For more information visit
 
Try Sport – www.facebook.com/#!/ubstrysport
Intra League – www.facebook.com/#!/ubsintraleague
Participation – @Ubsport_Cat