YSJActive
Fitness classes
We offer an exciting and varied range of health and fitness classes suitable for all abilities.
Changes to classes
All face to face classes are suspended until further notice.
Online classes
Free Zumba live streams for York St John University staff and students
Get fit and have loads of fun with Zumba live streams. They are free and take place every week on:
For more information and to sign up email mariana.lopez@york.ac.uk using your York St John University staff or student email address.
- Mondays at 6.30pm (Zumba)
- Tuesdays at 7:00pm (Zumba Toning)
- Wednesdays at 6:00pm (Zumba Step)
- Thursdays at 5.30pm (Zumba).
Pilates
Marina teaches via Zoom through MI Studio and they are offering an unlimited class pass for £10 per week for new participants during lockdown.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circuits (Foss Sports Hall) | 6:15pm - 7:00pm | - | - | - | - |
| Pilates (Foss Sports Hall) | - | - | - | 5:15pm - 6:00pm | - |
| Spinning (Haxby Road) Start date TBC | - | - | 6:10pm - 6:50pm | - | - |
| Staff multi-sports (Foss Sports Hall) Currently suspended | - | - | - | - | - |
| Yoga - Vinyasa (Foss Sports Hall) | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | - | - | - | - |
| Yoga - YSJU Staff Only (Foss Sports Hall) Currently suspended | - | - | - | - | - |
| Zumba (Foss Sports Hall) | - | - | - | - | 5:00pm - 6:00pm |
Attending our classes
All fitness classes need to be booked through the University online store. Please use the search bar on the left of the store page to find the class if necessary.
On arrival please check in at the YSJActive Reception. Changing rooms are available but are currently limited to 4 people at a time. Lockers are currently available
Circuits
Class leader: Tristan Trigell
Price: £3.00 per class, pay as you go
Ability: All
Circuits involves performing a number of different exercises in succession, with a focus on aerobic and strength conditioning, working at your own pace.
Pilates
Class leader: Marina Crowe
Price: £3.00 per class, pay as you go
Ability: All
Please bring your own mat. Due to COVID-19 we are unable to provide these.
Spinning
Class leader: Rachel Sullivan
Price: £3.00 per class, pre-booking essential
Ability: All
Spinning classes are bookable in our online store. Class sign ups can be done 2 weeks in advance and close at 3:00pm on the day of the class.
Staff multi-sports
Price: £2.00 per class, pay as you go
Ability: All
Come and join us for a fun, social game of badminton (every week) and basketball or football (attendees can decide on the day). It doesn't matter whether you're a pro or a beginner. The aim is to have fun and burn off a few calories.
Yoga
Class leader: Lynda Murphy
Price: £3.00 per class, pay as you go
Ability: All
Please bring your own mat. Due to COVID-19 we are unable to provide these. You may wish to bring socks and a jumper for the relaxation aspect of the class, blankets are available.
Yoga - YSJU Staff Only
Class leader: Jenny Carpenter
Price: £2 (Monday classes are free between 21 September and 12 October)
Ability: All
Booking: York St John Online Store (Search yoga in the left hand search bar)
Jenny is a qualified yoga teacher, ex-primary school teacher and senior lecturer in Education at York St John. Yoga is about connecting the mind, body and spirit. In her classes you can expect some gentle vinyasa flows, relaxation and meditation so that you will feel calm and revitalised, ready for what the rest of the day may bring.
Zumba
Class leader: Mariana Lopez
Price: £3.00 per class, pay as you go
Ability: All
A Latin dance move inspired class that will give you a great aerobic workout. No dance skills required, we aim to provide a relaxed, friendly environment. After one or two sessions you should start to feel confident with the routines and steps.
Get in touch
01904 876 200
01904 876 340
Our phone lines are not currently available. Please contact us by email.