YSJActive
YSJActive Gym
The YSJActive Gym and fitness classes are open to all. Please see link below for details on membership packages and fitness classes.
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YSJActive app
Download the YSJActive app to easily book classes and manage your fitness experience. Make a reservation, purchase class packages and keep up to date with the latest products and services, all from your device.
Opening days and times
| Day | Opening times |
|---|---|
| Monday |
7.30am to 9.00am |
| Tuesday | 9.00am to 11.00am: Female Only Gym 12.00pm to 7.00pm |
| Wednesday | 7.30am to 9.00am 12.00pm to 7.00pm |
| Thursday | 9.00am to 10.30am: Female Only Gym 12.00pm to 7.00pm |
| Friday | 7.30am to 9.00am 12.00pm to 7.00pm |
| Saturday | 8.00am to 1.00pm |
Membership, or a pay as you go pass, is required to access the YSJActive Health Gym. These can be purchased on our online booking system.
The YSJActive gym is closed on Bank Holidays and during any University closure days, such as Christmas and New Year. We remain open during University vacation times, except for the closure dates over Christmas.
Gym location
The YSJ Active Health gym is located in the Maclagan Block, which is opposite the Holgate Building, between McGregor Wing and Temple Wing. Follow the path next to the garage with the blue door and enter through the last door on the ramp with the metal railings. You can also view our campus map online.
Equipment and facilities
Cardiovascular equipment
Keep your workout varied with our range of equipment.
Bikes, treadmills, arc trainers, rower.
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Free weight equipment
Build strength using different free weights.
Dumbbells (up to 40 kg), kettlebells (up to 40 kg), sand bags (up 20 kg), medicine balls, barbells, hex bar, rig, TRX system, EZ bar, weight plates, KWall.
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Fixed weight equipment
Target specific muscles as part of your workout.
Lat pulldown, seated row, cable machine, leg extension/leg curl, KWall.
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Changing rooms
The following changing room and toilet facilities are available:
There is a gender-neutral changing village with individual cubicles, some with showers. All have floor to ceiling doors. There is a hairdryer, counter and mirror in the open area of the changing village as well as lockers (keys for lockers are available from YSJActive staff). There are 3 individual, gender neutral toilets, as well as a gender-neutral accessible toilet with shower and changing space.
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Lockers
Lockers for gym and fitness class members are located in the changing village and keys for these are available from YSJActive staff.
Where possible we will ask for some ID (such as a student card) to borrow a key (we cannot accept driver's licenses, bank cards, bus passes etc). The lockers are only available for use while the gym is open. There are also cubbies available in the gym for bigger items or those who do not wish to use a locker, please do not leave valuables in the cubbies.
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Terms and conditions
YSJActive terms and conditions are available to view when purchasing a membership option.
If you answer ‘yes' to any of the medical questions on the waiver then please complete and submit the PAR-Q plus form below to the YSJActive reception.
