King's Sport & Wellness

Massive congratulations to former Performance Athletes Dina Asher-Smith, Imani-Lara Lansiquot and Laviai Nielsen who all won medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

🥈Dina & Imani both won silver medals in the Women’s 4x100m relay.

🥉Laviai won two bronze medals in both the Women’ s 4x400m relay & mixed 4x400m relay.

Immerse yourself in a rejuvenating yoga session that harmonizes with the elements of nature. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced yogi, join us for a serene practice that aligns body, mind, and spirit. 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️🧘‍

📅 Thursday 27 June
🕒 12:45 - 13:45
📍 Maughan Garden

Reserve your mat now⬇️

Yoga in your element BYOM (bring your own mat/towel). Outdoor yoga on grass. Move your body with a Vinyasa yoga class, outdoors, in the sun and on the grass. The aim is to increase blood flow, take in vitamin D, and release feel-good endorphins.

Join us for Rave Run on Tuesday 25 June! 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️

Lace up your running shoes, gather your friends, and get ready to run through the city streets!

📅 Date: Tuesday 25 June
🕗 18:30 - 20:00
📍 King's Sport & Wellness Centre, Waterloo

Secure your spot now ⬇️

Rave Run At RAVE RUN, we provide the lights to guide your path, but it's your energy that truly lights up the night. Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a unique experience, join a community united by music, movement, and the vibrant atmosphere of London. Exclusively for staff and PhD students, c...

🚴‍♀️🌈 There's still time to join us for Ride with Pride! Celebrate Pride Month with a high-energy spin class set to iconic LGBTQ+ anthems.

Free for all King's staff and students! 🏳️‍🌈✨

📅 Thursday June 20
🕐18:00-19:00
📍 Strand Gym
Sign up
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/ksw-ride-with-pride

Have your say to be in the chance of winning an iPad!
Your feedback will be pivotal in shaping & improving the future of our facilities, membership offerings, services, & accessibility. It will help us better support your wellbeing at the University.⬇️

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💃🎉 Get ready to dance at the Salsa Fiesta! 💃🎉

Join us for an exhilarating evening filled with Latin rhythms and dance moves. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned dancer, come and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and learn new salsa steps!

📅 Tuesday 25 June
🕖13:30-14:30
📍Strand Gym

Don't miss out on the fun! Secure your spot now ⬇️

Salsa Fiesta Step into the rhythm of Latin beats at our Salsa lunchtime fiesta, designed to uplift spirits and foster community connections. Release the stress from work on your lunch break. Accessories and refreshments provided.

Join us for an enlightening session exploring how your gut health impacts your mental wellbeing. Learn practical tips and insights to achieve balance and support your overall health journey.

📅 Monday 24 June
🕒 17:30 - 18:30
📍 King's Sport & Wellness Centre, Waterloo

Secure your spot now⬇️

Gut Mind Access Happy gut, happy mind. Educational workshop on how your gut can affect your mind. Engage in a fun cooking class making high-fiber energy balls, great for your gut and your taste buds.

🌟 Only one week left until World Wellbeing Week begins! 🌟 Join us for a series of events designed to enhance your wellbeing, foster social connections, and get you active! Find out more ⬇️

World Wellbeing Week World Wellbeing Week is a week to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of wellbeing.

We need your feedback to shape and improve our facilities, membership offerings, services, and accessibility.

Fill out our Summer Community Insights Survey for a chance to win amazing prizes like an iPad, Amazon vouchers, gym day passes, or water bottles.

Your input matters!⬇️

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StaffFlexi is here! Enjoy 8 visits/month, including group classes, to Strand & London Bridge gyms for £14.99. Balance your hybrid work routine with ease. No joining fees, just results! 🌟
www.kcl.ac.uk/sport/gyms/memberships

There's still time to sign up for our Strength Training for Beginners workshop!
🗓Wednesday 12 June
🕐12:45-13:30
📍Sport & Wellness Centre, Waterloo
🎟Free for King's Staff & Students!

Strength Training for Beginners Have you ever wanted to learn how to Deadlift, Squat or Bench Press but feel unsure how to get started? Join this small group training session led by an expert coach that will show you everything you need to begin strength training safely and effectively. Suitable for all.

Have your say to be in the chance of winning an iPad!

Your feedback will be pivotal in shaping & improving the future of our facilities, membership offerings, services, & accessibility. It will help us better support your wellbeing at the University.⬇️

https://forms.office.com/e/qSZj2Mf2GS

To mark we're offering free One-to-One Fitness Coaching for King's Students & Staff.
🗓 Tuesday 11 June
🕐 Half an hour sessions between 10:00-12:00
📍Sport & Wellness Centre, Waterloo
Find out more and book ⬇️

One-to-One Fitness Coaching One-to-one coaching from an experienced personal trainer, for those who would prefer to work on specific fitness goals in a 1:1 setting. We can also discuss and provide information on services available through KS&W.

Join us for a free Strength Training for Beginners workshop during ! 💪 Open to King's staff & students.
🗓️ Wednesday 12 June
🕐 12:45-13:30
📍 Sport & Wellness Centre, Waterloo Learn more & book here ⬇️ https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/ksw-strength-training-for-beginners-2

Congratulations to TASS Supported Athlete Rose Harvey, who has qualified for the Olympics!

Rose says “It’s been incredible having access to the TASS scheme at King’s this year. The nutrition support, in particular, has helped me optimise my performance, and having access to S&C, psychology and physio all in one place will ensure that I have all boxes ticked in the lead-up to the Paris 2024 Olympics.”

Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS)

Take Time Out with King's Sport and Wellness. Enjoy an hour of Candlelit Yoga before relaxing into a wellbeing workshop focusing on tips for improved sleep, nutrition and more. Followed by an opportunity to socialise/network with creative stations, board games and refreshments.

🗓️ Wednesday, 15 May
🕑 17:30 - 19:00
📍 King's Sport & Wellness Centre

Visit ➡️ https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/ksw-tto24-wellness to book!

Take Time Out: Wellness Retreat Take Time Out with King's Sport and Wellness. Enjoy an hour of Candlelit Yoga before relaxing into a wellbeing workshop focusing on tips for improved sleep, nutrition and more. Followed by an opportunity to socialise/network with creative stations, board games and refreshments.

Try our new Les Mills SHAPES class for Take Time Out! A blend of Pilates, barre and power yoga set to sculpt and strengthen major muscle groups. Open to all levels.

🗓️ Tuesday, 14 May
🕑 17:00 - 18:00
📍 King's Sport & Wellness London Bridge Gym

Visit ➡️ https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/ksw-tto24-shapes to book!

Take Time Out: Les Mills SHAPES Try our new Les Mills SHAPES class for Take Time Out! A blend of Pilates, barre and power yoga set to sculpt and strengthen major muscle groups. Open to all levels.

Behaviour Change Workshop

Changing behaviour might seem easy: just exercise more, eat more veggies, go to bed earlier. But it's not that simple. It takes planning, preparation, and hard work. Join our workshop for expert tips to help you succeed in your behavior change journey.

Part of Mental Health Awareness Week. Free to attend, exclusively for King's Staff.

🗓️ Wednesday, 15 May
🕑 11:00 - 11:45
📍Online

Visit ➡️ https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/mhaw24-3 to book!

Behaviour Change Workshop Changing behaviour might seem easy: just exercise more, eat more veggies, go to bed earlier. But it's not that simple. It takes planning, preparation, and hard work. Join our workshop for expert tips to help you succeed in your behavior change journey.

King’s Campus Cycle Tour 2024!

Explore King’s campuses and try a bike for free (including free cycling training)

Want to get to know King's campuses? Want to increase your active travelling? Unsure about cycling in the city?

Cycling is a great way to get active and to get around London. However, it can be daunting to cycle in London with lots of other traffic on the roads.

Join this guided cycle tour around King’s campuses led by King’s Sport & Wellness, King’s Climate & Sustainability and Cycle Confident. Bikes (including e-bikes) will be provided FREE of charge by Swapfiets for the afternoon and you’ll learn the rules of the road and tips for staying safe whilst cycling. This year we will be offering an additional cycle training course for anybody who is not yet confident enough to get straight onto the road.

🗓️ Tuesday, 14 May
🕑 14:00 - 18:30
📍 Meet at Christ Church Yard, Commercial St, London E1 6LY.

Visit ➡️ https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/ksw-campuscycle-tour2024 to book!

Try out BeActive Yoga free for Take Time Out. Not only can Yoga improve strength and flexibility, this mindful practice has shown to have other benefits such as improve sleep and help manage stress. Perfect for exam season! Open to all abilities.

🗓️ Monday, 13 May
🕑 17:00 - 17:45
📍 Denmark Hill KCLSU IoPNN

Visit ➡️ https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/ksw-tto24-yoga to book!

Take Time Out: Stress Release Yoga Join King's Sport & Wellness to connect the mind and body in a yoga flow class. Suitable for all levels.

Exercises You Can Do At Your Desk

We all know how sitting at a desk for hours can make us feel stiff and tired. Fortunately, there are simple exercises we can do to feel better!

In this virtual workshop, Wellness Coach Darius will take you through easy exercises you can do right at your desk. Whether you have aches and pains or just want to stay healthy, this workshop has something for you.

Part of Mental Health Awareness Week. Free to attend, exclusively for King's Staff.

🗓️ Tuesday, 14 May
🕑 11:00 - 11:30
📍Online

Visit ➡️ https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/mhaw24-2 to book!

Exercises You Can Do At Your Desk We all know how sitting at a desk for hours can make us feel stiff and tired. Fortunately, there are simple exercises we can do to feel better! In this virtual workshop, Wellness Coach Darius will take you through easy exercises you can do right at your desk. Whether you have aches and pains or just...

Lunchtime Conversation: Moving More For Our Mental Health

Grab your lunch and join this informal yet insightful conversation about the benefits of movement for our day to day wellbeing.

We will also talk about why so many of us struggle with getting enough exercise, and what are some ways that we can overcome the barriers. If you like, you can participate actively, asking questions and sharing your own experiences, or simply listen in like you would a favourite podcast.

Part of Mental Health Awareness Week. Free to attend, exclusively for King's Staff.

🗓️ Monday, 13 May
🕑 13:00 - 13:45
📍Online

Visit ➡️ https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/mhaw24-1 to book!

Lunchtime Conversation: Moving More For Our Mental Health Grab your lunch and join this informal yet insightful conversation about the benefits of movement for our day to day wellbeing. We will also talk about why so many of us struggle with getting enough exercise, and what are some ways that we can overcome the barriers. If you like, you can participate....

Join King's Sport & Wellness for an energetic class, work together with a partner to incorporate boxing techniques with cardio and strength exercises. Suitable for all levels.

🗓️ Wednesday, 8 May
🕑 17:15 - 18:00
📍 Strand (Marquee), Bush House Courtyard

Visit ➡️ https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/ksw-tto24-boxfit to book!

Take Time Out: BoxFit Join King's Sport & Wellness for an energetic class, work together with a partner to incorporate boxing techniques with cardio and strength exercises. Suitable for all levels.

Join King's Sport & Wellness for a fun and accessible dance class, learning a series Hip Hop foundations to music. Everyone will leave feeling like they've had a workout for the mind, body & soul!

🗓️ Wednesday, 1 May
🕑 17:15 - 18:00
📍 Guy's (Marquee)

Visit ➡️ https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/ksw-tto24-hiphopdance to book!

Take Time Out: Hip Hop Dance Join King's Sport & Wellness for a fun and accessible dance class, learning a series Hip Hop foundations to music. Everyone will leave feeling like they've had a workout for the mind, body & soul!

Wishing our Muslim members a blessed Ramadan!

Health & Fitness Coach Joshua Shares his Training Advice For Ramadan, from managing nutrition and hydration to discussing impact on energy and performance levels.

Join us as we delve into Joshua's experiences, strategies, and reflections on staying disciplined, focused, and connected to both his faith and his sport during the month of Ramadan.

Visit ➡️ https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kws-ramadan-joshua to read the full article!

Health & Fitness Coach Joshua Shares his Training Advice For Ramadan As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Muslims around the world prepare for a period of spiritual reflection, fasting, and increased devotion. When considering staying active, Ramadan presents a unique challenge in navigating the demands of training, exercise and competition while observing the sa...