Culture & Engagement have again teamed up again with Healthy UCD, UCD Sports & Fitness and Weight Watchers to launch our 'Feelgood February' (and beyond!) programme of activities for employees. Following the very popular Step into Autumn programme we are bringing back our most popular classes, with a new venue option and hosting another social event at the end of the programme. We believe there is something for all employees in this programme. We also have a special employee offer if you want to move to the next level and join UCD Sport & Fitness.
Booking now closed for Yoga, Pilates, Weight Watchers
Note: We recommend that you consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise program. You should be in good physical condition and be able to participate in the exercise. You should understand that when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk.
Healthy UCD Boot Camp (indoor) – Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Our ever popular bootcamp is back. Classes run indoors every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at lunchtimes. Suitable for all levels of fitness, the instructor led classes will incorporate arms/abs and HIIT (high-intensity interval training) workouts and a variety of other fitness exercises.
- Course starts on Monday, 3 February
- Cost: €25/person for 8 weeks
Healthy UCD Yoga – Wednesday, Thursday
Two courses will run on Wednesday (Sports Centre) & Thursday (Ashfield) lunchtimes for 8 weeks. Places are limited to 35 per class so sign up today.
- Course 1 starts on Wednesday, 5 February (Sports Centre)
- Cost: €25/person for 8 weeks
- Course starts on Thursday, 6 February (Ashfield)
- Cost: €25/person for 8 weeks
Note: Classes in Ashfield start at 1:10 and latecomers cannot be facilitated
Sign up now
Social Hurling - Tuesday
Social hurling….. No hurling/camogie experience necessary as focus is on learning hurling skills and fun. A new take on lunchtime fitness! Dust off your hurl, brush up on your skills and get active with social hurling for employees.
No hurling / camogie experience necessary and we had plenty of first-timers hurlers on our last programme! The sessions will involve a warm-up and some skills-based games with the aim of encouraging participation, aerobic fitness and having a bit of craic.
Employees new to hurling will get additional coaching to bring them up to speed. To ensure we can offer the broadest range of activities, participants will need to wear a helmet.
- Course starts on Tuesday, 4 February
- Cost: €25/person for 8 weeks
Healthy UCD Pilates – Tuesday, Thursday
Building on feedback from our pilot, platies returns with two courses which will run on Tuesdays (Ashfield) and Thursdays (Sports Centre). Places are limited to 45 per class so sign up today.
- Course 1 starts on Tuesday, 4 February (Ashfield)
- Cost: €25/person for 8 weeks
- Course 2 starts on Thursday, 6 February (Sports Centre)
- Cost: €25/person for 8 weeks
Note: Classes in Ashfield start at 1:10 and latecomers cannot be facilitated
Sign up now
Weight Watchers
We are continuing to offer an employee-only Weight Watchers programme in UCD. This offering requires a minimum of 15 participants to proceed so register your interest today.
Register your interest here.
- Course commences Wednesday 5 February in Ardmore Annexe (subject to sufficient number of participants).
Social Event
The Feelgood February event will finish with a community-building event which will recognise and reward those who participated.
Healthy UCD Exclusive Employee Discount Offer at UCD Sport & Fitness
Join UCD Sport & Fitness this January and pay nothing until February 1st.
- Enjoy the 50 metre Olympic pool
- Relax in the sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi
- Boost your fitness level in the state of the art gyms
- Try any of the 130 free fitness classes per week (including Yoga and Pilates)
Qualified fitness trainer services included in all membership packages
All completely free for the remainder of January 2020. UCD staff also enjoy up to 40% saving on the standard public membership packages. Monthly single membership is €45 via direct debit or as an annual lump sum at €450. Further discounts are available with couple and family options.
Contact fitness@ucd.ie or pop into the membership office anytime from 10am – 10pm weekdays or 10am – 5pm weekends to find out more.
We hope that you get something of value from this programme. Feedback is always welcome and we look forward to seeing you at the social event in March.