Fitness Classes

Body Conditioning 

• This body pump style workout sims to target the whole body using weights and barbells. An intense workout that promotes improvements in upper and lower body strength, stamina and endurance. 

Circuits 

• Combining cardio, muscular endurance, muscular strength, coordination and agility - this class will get you sweating. 

Cycle 

• Cycle is a group exercise class performed on an indoor stationary bike. During the class, the instructor simulates hill-climbs, sprints and races to truly give yourself a fantastic cardiovascular workout.

Full Body HIIT 

• Full Body High Intensity Interval Training is designed to promote efficiency within the human body. Short bursts of intervals followed by shorter bursts of rest enables you to achieve a great workout with maximum results in 45 minutes.

MM Bag Bass Box

• A free standing punch bag workout delivered in an exercise style that uses the beat and timing of music. Set to the high energy, uplifting sounds of urban and club music, the class uses a mix of boxing and HIIT for a unique workout.

Power Pilates 

• This intermediate/advanced HIIT training Pilates with weights will improve your strength and endurance. This interval based class will help to improve fitness levels. 

Vibe Cycle 

• Indoor cycling with a twist, working out to the beat of the music, a great cardio workout - feel the vibe!

Zumba 

• We take the work out of workout by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. A total workout, combining elements of fitness, cardio and muscle conditioning.  

Pilates 

•  A movement practice which connects mind and body. Focused on strengthening, increasing flexibility and incorporating breathing techniques. We run sessions designed for beginners and separate ones for those with more experience.

Yoga 

• In this class, we will work to improve physical strength and flexibility through mindful movement exercises and postures and practice, integrating the different elements of our being: our physical body, our awareness and our energy.

Yoga Level 2 Dynamic Flow 

• A dynamic and strong practice to increase our strength and energy. Combining elecemnts of Vinyasa, Power and Ashtanga, this class leave you feeling recharged. Great for practitioners who enjoy a challenge. 

Yoga - Gentle Flow 

• This slow and gentle flow helps cultivate calmness and balance through challenging times. Great for beginners and practitioners of all levels who are looking for a relaxed and stretchy practice. 

Gym Circuits 

• A circuit class held in our gym at Brookes Sport, Harcourt Hill. An effective resistance workout which is great for getting strong and toned. All abilities and ages welcome. 

Group PT 

• Get a flavour or personal training with a small group based class on the upstairs, Brookes Sport, Headington gym floor. You'll get to grips with out functional training equipment and experience what personal training is all about. 

Fitness Pilates 

• Fitness Pilates is more of a functional approach to traditional Pilates. It still applies the main principles of Pilates such as breathing, concentration, balance and control but it also involves more movement for everyday life. 

Full Body Strength 

• Full body strength training is an intense strength building workout to develop a strong body and mind using compound lifts and bodyweight exercises to push past your limits and give you maximum results in 45 minutes.

Legs, Bums and Core 

• This is a full body toning workout that aims to work on areas of your thighs, bum and stomach. Great for weight loss or for those who simply want to improve their level of conditioning and strength. 

Gym Circuits 

• A circuit class held in our gym at Brookes Sport, Harcourt Hill. An effective resistance workout which is great for getting strong and toned. All abilities and ages welcome. 

Group PT 

• Get a flavour or personal training with a small group based class on the upstairs, Brookes Sport, Headington gym floor. You'll get to grips with out functional training equipment and experience what personal training is all about. 

Although the majority of our classes are welcoming to everyone, some of our smaller classes allow the instructor to support you more closely through the session. If you have any questions about a class please contact our Fitness and Wellness Sports Manager, Richard (rormiston-rees@brookes.ac.uk). 

Cycle

• Cycle is a group exercise class performed on an indoor stationary bike. During the class, the instructor simulates hill-climbs, sprints and races to truly give yourself a fantastic cardiovascular workout. (Wednesdays 07:15 - Headington) 

Gym Circuits 

• A circuit class held in our gym at Brookes Sport, Harcourt Hill. An effective resistance workout which is great for getting strong and toned. All abilities and ages welcome. (Tuesdays 11:30 - Harcourt)

Group PT 

• Get a flavour or personal training with a small group based class on the upstairs, Brookes Sport, Headington gym floor. You'll get to grips with out functional training equipment and experience what personal training is all about. (Mondays 12:15 & Wednesdays 15:30 - Headington)

Pilates 

• A movement practice which connects mind and body. Focused on strengthening, increasing flexibility and incorporating breathing techniques. Suitable for beginners who are looking to learn the Pilates principles and refine techniques. (Wednesdays 12:30 - Headington & Sundays 09:30 - Harcourt)

Yoga - Gentle Flow 

• This slow and gentle flow helps cultivate calmness and balance through challenging times. Great for beginners and practitioners of all levels who are looking for a relaxed and stretchy practice. (Saturdays 10:15 - Headington) 

Yoga 

• This class incorporates yoga movements that will help you build strength and improve balance, conscious breathing as well as guided relaxation to quieting the nervous system. All of our yoga sessions are suitable for all levels, experience and abilities. (Mondays 18:30, Thursdays 19:15 & Saturdays 11:00 - Harcourt)

With Fitness Classes and Gym access being added to both the Climb and Climb Basic (off-peak) memberships we hope you can take advantage of introducing different training techniques to support your climbing. We have a very varied and busy Fitness Class timetable which you can access, but these are the classes our Brookes Climb instructors have suggested be good starting points. 

Body Conditioning 

• This body pump style workout sims to target the whole body using weights and barbells. An intense workout that promotes improvements in upper and lower body strength, stamina and endurance. (Tuesdays 17:30)

Circuits 

• Combining cardio, muscular endurance, muscular strength, coordination and agility - this class will get you sweating. (Tuesdays 19:00 & Thursdays 19:00)

Full Body HIIT 

• Full Body High Intensity Interval Training is designed to promote efficiency within the human body. Short bursts of intervals followed by shorter bursts of rest enables you to achieve a great workout with maximum results in 45 minutes. (Wednesdays 17:45)

Legs, Bums and Core 

• This is a full body toning workout that aims to work on areas of your thighs, bum and stomach. Great for weight loss or for those who simply want to improve their level of conditioning and strength. (Thursdays 18:15) 

Pilates 

•  A movement practice which connects mind and body. Focused on strengthening, increasing flexibility and incorporating breathing techniques. We run sessions designed for beginners and separate ones for those with more experience. (Tuesdays 12:00 & Wednesdays 12:30) 

Yoga Level 2 Dynamic Flow 

• A dynamic and strong practice to increase our strength and energy. Combining elecemnts of Vinyasa, Power and Ashtanga, this class leave you feeling recharged. Great for practitioners who enjoy a challenge. (Saturdays 10:15)