Charlotte Gauja
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Phones in Fitness: Tool or Distraction?
February 19, 2021
Smartphones- a triumph of technology that can enhance our lives in many ways, but they can also – sorry, one second, someone’s just tagged me in a meme… where was I? Oh yeah, they can also be hugely distracting and potentially detrimental to our wellbeing. In fitness specifically, social media and tracking apps can be …
Finding Consistency in Fitness in Inconsistent Times
February 2, 2021
It often feels as though the only certainty of these past ten months has been uncertainty. Lockdowns, gyms open, closed, open, then closed again. With such inconsistency, it is understandable to see our focus towards fitness, follow that pattern of unpredictability. What can we do to find more certainty with our fitness when things remain …
Keeping mentally fit in lockdown
January 28, 2021
It is ok to feel unsettled, anxious and a little bit lost, especially since we entered the first lockdown. Please know that you’re never alone in these feelings, and this article is here to help. Read more as Fitness Instructor, Sean, discusses some basic tips and links to help keep mentally fit in lockdown. Get …
University of Nottingham secures four National BUCS Awards
December 8, 2020
University of Nottingham won four awards at the 2020 Virtual BUCS Awards. The BUCS sport season may have been shortened but Nottingham had already made their mark on the 2020/21 season; achieving medals, breaking record and developing inclusive opportunities for those in sport. Nottingham had been shortlisted for eight of the awards during the evening, …
Taking a closer look at mental health and exercise
December 3, 2020
The links between physical activity and our mental health isn’t a newly discovered phenomenon. There has been an ongoing awareness around the connections and correlations between the two for some time. Therefore, what you’re about to read isn’t necessarily meant to be ground-breaking knowledge. Instead, let it serve as a reminder of the ways exercise, …
6 Tips to Help You Stay Focused on Your Fitness During Lockdown
November 17, 2020
Since the second national lockdown was announced many have reverted back to exercising in their living rooms in a bid to keep fit and mentally strong during these testing times. In this blog, fitness expert, Michael reflects on behaviours in the last lockdown and provides tips stay motivated. I’m sure many of us are worried …
4 Reasons to get involved in Engage Inclusive Sessions
November 2, 2020
This week marks the beginning of the Engage Inclusive Sports Sessions as part of Be U Week! They give disabled students the opportunity to get involved in a wide array of new sports and meet new people. The week includes sessions from sports like Badminton, Powerlifting, Handball, Triathlon, Wheelchair Basketball and many more. They are …
How to prevent injury when returning to the gym
August 24, 2020
This week we re-opened the David Ross Sport Village alongside the Sutton Bonington Sport Centre. We are excited to welcome you back to our fitness facilities and understand that you will be ready to jump back into your training programme. We caught up with our experts at the Sport Injury Clinic to provide top tips …
Planning your 75 minute workout
August 13, 2020
To manage capacity and maintain social distancing, all members are required to pre-book their activity via your online account in advance. The bookable sessions in the fitness suite will be limited to 75 minutes to allow for cleaning in between sessions. In this blog, fitness instructor, John, gives top tips to ensure you get the most out of …
What keep in mind before your first visit back to the gym
August 12, 2020
When you first return to the gym, various new measures will have been put in place to keep members, students and staff safe amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Fitness Suite changes The gym will have implemented a one-way system and certain pieces of equipment may have been removed from the gym floor e.g. TRX Suspension Trainers and small accessories with high touch points such …
