HYROX is a fitness sport that has gained popularity over the past few years and is growing globally, combining running and functional movements.
Sport Lancaster's HYROX programme is inclusive of all fitness abilities, delivered by certified HYROX coaches in a HYROX-equipped area within the Strength and Conditioning Gym.
HYROX
The baseline, coached HYROX session takes place daily, consisting of an introduction to the session, before warming up and commencing the workout.
- Monday, 6.15am & 7.15pm
- Tuesday, 6.15am
- Wednesday, 6pm
- Thursday, 6pm
- Friday, 6.15am
- Sunday, 8.30am
Beginners HYROX
The Beginners' session is aimed at those looking to start their HYROX journey, held during off-peak times when the gym is quieter.
Participants will learn the fundamentals and techniques required for each movement, followed by a 'workout of the day'. This will be tailored to suit each individual.
- Wednesday, 6.15am
- Saturday, 8.30am
Women's HYROX
Women's HYROX mirrors the baseline class, consisting of an introduction to the session, before warming up and commencing the workout. Sport Lancaster is dedicated to creating an inclusive space where all gym users feel confident to train.
Staff HYROX
Lancaster University staff members are encouraged to meet like-minded colleagues at the Staff HYROX class, which mirrors the baseline class and consists of an introduction to the session, before warming up and commencing the workout.
HYROX Doubles
A two-person team format of the HYROX fitness race where partners work together to tackle a HYROX session of the coaches choice, splitting the running and functional exercise workload. Each team consists of two athletes, who can be male, female, or mixed gender.
Teams can be formed from individual participants in the group or as a pair/couple who joins the session together.
Body Blitz Circuits
Blitz your body into shape in a circuits session with a series of high energy stations designed to be challenging, fun, energetic, varied, and addictive.
Circuits
An energetic and highly effective full body workout where teamwork and individual sections challenge both the cardiovascular and muscular systems.
HIIT
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) combines bodyweight and resistance training to whip your body into shape. Get ready for short bursts of maximum effort.
Legs, Bums & Tums
Legs, Bums and Tums (LBT) targets the legs, glutes, and abs to burn calories whilst toning muscle. Not only does this class improve your core and lower body, but also your stamina, balance, and overall performance.
Les Mills BODYPUMP
A scientifically-backed barbell workout using light to moderate weights and high reps to build strength and get you fit – fast.
Les Mills CORE (Virtual)
An intense core workout for functional fitness, designed to build strength, stability, and endurance in the muscles that support your core, including the abs, glutes, and back.
Les Mills GRIT (Virtual)
A variety of 30-minute bodyweight workouts that combine scientifically tested moves with powerful music to build muscle and improve your cardiovascular fitness.
Rise & Grind
Wake up and get your workout in early with our in-gym bootcamp class. Combining cardio intervals and floor exercises, this full body workout is guaranteed to elevate your heart rate and push you beyond your limits.
Spin & Weights
Combining cycling with intervals using dumbbells, this class accelerates you towards your fitness goals by sculpting and toning the muscles, whilst using the spin bike to get a real sweat on.
Aqua Fit
A low impact, full body fitness class that will improve range of motion, strength, muscle tone, and cardiovascular endurance through easy-to-follow exercises.
Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga involves a powerful set sequence based on continuous movement with breath coordination is practised, cultivating strength, flexibility, and conscious breathing. This ancient discipline combines a mind and body approach to your well-being.
Dynamic Release Yoga
This practice focuses on cultivation of body awareness and dynamic release. Not only is yoga an excellent antidote to stress, but it also aids major improvements to flexibility.
Fitness Pilates
Using the principles of traditional pilates and delivered in a modern style, this class is taught to music and includes elements of mobility, active and passive flexibility, standing and functional exercises, stretching, and relaxation.
Les Mills BODYBALANCE
A yoga-based class that will improve your mind, body, and overall wellbeing. With elements of Tai Chi, Pilates, and yoga moves, you will strengthen your entire body, improve flexibility, and reduce stress.
Pilates
Work through a flow of positions to increase your core strength along with flexibility across your full body. Pilates involves concentration, and the co-ordination of breath and movement, thereby helping to balance mind and body, leaving you feeling relaxed and focused.
Rise & Shine Yoga
Elevate your mornings with this invigorating Hatha class designed to awaken your body, mind, and spirit. Enjoy a harmonious blend of traditional yoga practices and modern wellness techniques that will enable you to build strength, mobility, and flexibility.
Somatic Yoga Flow
This gentle somatic yoga flow class focuses on introspection, helping you to tune into your body, mind, emotion, and energy, whilst focusing on breathing and full body movement.
Somatic Vinyasa Flow
This somatic yoga class combines mindful movement, gentle muscle training, and balance practices to restore harmony in body and mind. With soothing flows and focused breath, you’ll release tension - finding ease and renewed energy.
Supple Strength
A non-impact bodyweight workout that blends exercises drawn from Pilates, Yoga, and body conditioning. You will build strength, improve balance, and increase flexibility through a focus on posture, core stability, and body alignment.
Les Mills BODYATTACK
A high-energy, athletic workout focused on cardio fitness, muscle endurance, and agility. It combines bodyweight strength exercises with sports-inspired training like running, lunging, and jumping.
Les Mills BODYCOMBAT
A high-energy martial art-inspired workout that fuels cardio fitness and strengthens your whole body. This non-contact class will improve your agility, speed, and release stress to leave you feeling amazing.
Les Mills BODYJAM
An addictive workout that puts as much emphasis on having fun as breaking a sweat. Combining fresh choreography and cutting-edge music, step out of your comfort zone and into a dance workout like nothing else.
Les Mills DANCE (Virtual)
A high-energy workout that combines innovative dance movements with the latest music. It is a great option for those who want to improve their dance skills while getting fit or for anyone who loves to dance.
Les Mills RPM
An indoor cycling workout that will shift your cardio fitness to a higher gear. Find your rhythm in the music, set your own resistance level, and hit an endorphin high.
Les Mills SPRINT
A transformative high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout, using an indoor bike to achieve fast results. It’s a short, intense style of training that pushes your physical and mental limits.
Les Mills THE TRIP
An immersive cycling workout that will elevate your heart rate and sensory experience. You will be transported to the future of fitness through digitally created worlds and take your motivation to the next level.
Gym Bootcamp
A short, high-intensity workout featuring a variety of functional exercises. The session includes a 5 minute warm up, 10 minute main component, and 5 minute cool down.
Lifting Workshop
An introduction to deadlifts, squats, and bench press. Whether you're a total beginner or you want to take your training to the next level, learn how to warm up and improve your lifts.
Skillmill Bootcamp
A short, high-intensity performance workout, switching through running, sled work, and parachute sprinting. The session includes a 5 minute warm up, 10 minute main component, and 5 minute cool down.