- Hi, my name is Zoe
- And my name is John, and we are Fitness Instructors at The University of Nottingham
Sport.
- This online induction will give you lots of useful information on how to get the best
from using the Fitness Suite and our group exercise programme at the David Ross Sports
Village, Jubilee Sports Centre, and Sutton Bonington Sports Centre.
- We will also tell you about the Health & Fitness services on offer to you as a University of
Nottingham Sport and Fitness member.
- The David Ross Sports Village Fitness Suite is open between 6:30am and
10:30pm seven days a week.
- Jubilee Sports Centre Fitness Suite is open from 7:00am ‘til 10:30pm Monday to Friday,
and 8:00am ‘til 10:00pm at the weekend.
The Fitness Suite at Sutton Bonington is open from 7:30am ‘til 10:30pm Monday to Friday,
and 9:00am ‘til 10:00pm at the weekends.
Gaining access is easy through our self-swipe gates; simply place your card on the touch
pad and enter. At Sutton Bonington, you will need to report to reception to gain access.
If you are a University of Nottingham student or staff member, you can use your ID cards.
If you are an alumni or public member, you will be issued with a membership card which
you can use to access the facilities.
- Changing room and shower facilities are available in all sports facilities. Directional
signage within each sports centre will help you locate your nearest changing room.
Lockers are provided for use, and we would recommend that you stow belongings here prior
to exercising.
Bags and spare clothing items are not allowed in the Fitness Suite.
All lockers are secured via a padlock, which are available for sale at every Reception
if you do not have one of your own
Small drawstring bags are accepted in the Fitness Suite, provided they are hung up and
kept out of the way.
- The Fitness Suite at the David Ross Sports Village is located on the second floor. The
Fitness Suites at the Jubilee and Sutton Bonington Sports Centres are located on the first floor.
All three can be accessed via stairs, or a lift.
All of our facilities provide easy access for disabled members, and members with low
mobility, but if you need any help, then please speak to Reception of a Fitness Instructor.
If you are unsure on how to use a piece of equipment, then please speak to a Fitness
Instructor who will be happy to help. Please always exercise within your own limits and
capabilities.
Water fountains are available in our Fitness Suites. Please bring a water bottle with you
and remember to stay hydrated when exercising, and do not drink directly from the fountain.
- You will find fire exits located in our Fitness Suites with clear signage. When the
fire alarm testing is taking place, you will be made aware beforehand, and will not need
to leave the facility.
However, in the event of the fire alarm going off at any other time, please make your way
to an exit as directed by a member of staff.
Please head immediately to the designated evacuation point outside without stopping
to collect personal belongings.
- To help ensure your safety and comfort whilst exercising, we would ask that you familiarise
yourself with the Fitness Suite etiquette displayed within the Fitness Suites and online.
For example, bags and coats are a hazard, and as such are not allowed on the Fitness
Suite floor.
We please ask that you wear suitable footwear at all times, and do not remove your shoes.
When lifting weights, please use powdered chalk and be aware that liquid chalk is prohibited.
We would also ask you place weights carefully back down, and do not drop or slam the weights
in a dangerous manner.
- Please bring a towel with you, wear suitable clothes, share equipment with other members,
and put your weights away.
Filming is prohibited in the Fitness Suite, unless it has been approved and is overseen
by a member of the Fitness Team.
- Our friendly and professional team of Fitness Instructors are on hand and available to provide
you with support and guidance to help you get the most out of your exercise routine.
Should you be new to the Fitness Suite and need some guidance on how to use the machines
or would like a Fitness Instructor to check your technique, then please book in for an
Induction or speak to an Instructor.
If you would like some specific guidance on your training, and a routine to help you to
achieve your health and fitness goals, please book in for a Fitness Programme with one of
our team.
- If you are new to lifting weights, our Lifting Workshops are perfect for learning the fundamentals.
These small group sessions cover the important aspects of the three major compound lift types:
Squat, Deadlift, and Press.
We focus on technique, safety, and ways to improve your performance.
Inductions, Fitness Programmes and Lifting Workshops are all free of charge and can be
booked by speaking to a Fitness Instructor, or over the phone. Lifting Workshops can also
be booked online.
- Want to know what you are made of? Our Boditrax machine at the David Ross Sports Village Fitness
Suite will analyse your body in thirty seconds, and provide you with results such as weights,
muscle and fat percentages, hydration levels and metabolic age.
The information is perfect for setting goals and keeping your training on track.
A scan on the Boditrax costs £2.50 with a contactless card payment.
- Your membership gives you access to over 200 group exercise classes per week.
Popular classes include Indoor Cycling, Les Mills Body Pump, Yoga and Pilates.
The full timetable can viewed and booked online or over the telephone, within the Fitness
Suite, or at Reception. Booking is highly recommended and classes can be booked up to
three days in advance. Please remember to cancel your booking if you are unable to make
it, so your place can go to another member.
- Access to the courts, the swimming pool and the climbing wall is also included within
your UoN Sport membership. Head over to our website to find out more information.
We hope that you enjoy your membership with UoN Sport and we look forward to see you soon
in our facilities.