YSJ Active

Location: Foss Sports Hall (please see map link below if necessary)
Instructor: Karen Vaksdal Madsen
Please click on the title for all dates and to book. Our classes are open to everyone.

Please note fitness classes will take a break for Christmas and exams from w/c 19th December and will restart w/c 30th January - apologies for any disappointment or inconvenience.

Circuit training is a high-energy, fast-paced class in which you rotate through various exercise stations, performing each exercise as many times as you can in a set amount of time. Short breaks allow you to catch your breath before continuing. Working at your own pace, with an emphasis on aerobic and strength conditioning, this class welcomes all fitness levels!

About Karen:
Karen is a 32-year-old Norwegian student studying Sport & Exercise Science, and is a Level 2 British Weight Lifting coach. She’s passionate about helping other people stay happy and healthy.

Refund Policy
Refunds or alternative classes will not be permitted, except in the case of serious mitigating circumstances such as, bereavement, positive COVID test, injury that will prevent participation.  Wherever possible, please submit evidence of the mitigating circumstance along with full booking details for any refund requests.  We politely ask that as much notice as possible is given if you will not be attending a class.  Refund requests will be examined on an individual basis and we will contact you as soon as possible to inform you of the outcome.

Any classes or bookings cancelled by YSJActive will be refunded as soon as possible, following the cancellation.  Please note that refunds are administered by the University Finance Department, and YSJActive have no control of when refunds will be received by individuals.

Please read the information below carefully before booking. If you answer YES to any of the questions M1 to M7 during booking please contact us.

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/map/ 

We ask that all Fitness Class participants to please:

• Book classes via the online store and provide truthful and accurate information when booking
• Check in with YSJActive staff at Foss Reception before making your way to the class
• Arrive and exit promptly so that classes can start and finish on time and any sessions following can start on time
• Please appreciate that for safety and capacity reasons classes cannot be swapped and you will not be permitted entry to any other class, unless you have booked. If you are unable to attend a booked class please contact YSJActive as soon as possible
• Do not use equipment that has been marked as out of use for safety reasons
• If borrowing any equipment clean it before and after you use it using the cleaning materials provided

Instructor: Maddie Reynolds
Location: Foss Sports Hall, Foss Building, Lord Mayor's Walk
All Abilities
Please click on the title to select a date and book.  Our fitness classes are open to everyone.  

Please note fitness classes will take a break for Christmas and exams from w/c 19th December and will restart w/c 30th January - apologies for any disappointment or inconvenience.

A Pilates class suitable for all abilities.  Pilates focuses on strengthening the body, particularly the core.  It can help you to improve posture, strength, flexibility and balance.  It can also help you to develop or improve your mind-body connection, enabling you to be more aware of aspects such as your posture and muscle activation. 

Refund Policy
Refunds or alternative classes will not be permitted, except in the case of serious mitigating circumstances such as, bereavement, positive COVID test, injury that will prevent participation.  Wherever possible, please submit evidence of the mitigating circumstance along with full booking details for any refund requests.  We politely ask that as much notice as possible is given if you will not be attending a class.  Refund requests will be examined on an individual basis and we will contact you as soon as possible to inform you of the outcome.

Any classes or bookings cancelled by YSJActive will be refunded as soon as possible, following the cancellation.  Please note that refunds are administered by the University Finance Department, and YSJActive have no control of when refunds will be received by individuals.

Places must be booked by the attendee (or in collaboration with the attendee).

Please read the information below carefully before booking. If you answer YES to any of the questions M1 to M7 during booking please contact us.

www.yorksj.ac.uk/ysjactive

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/map/ 

We ask that all Fitness Class participants to please:

• Book classes via the online store and provide truthful and accurate information when booking
• Check in with YSJActive staff at Foss Reception before making your way to the class
• Arrive and exit promptly so that classes can start and finish on time and any sessions following can start on time
• Please appreciate that for safety and capacity reasons classes cannot be swapped and you will not be permitted entry to any other class, unless you have booked. If you are unable to attend a booked class please contact YSJActive as soon as possible
• Do not use equipment that has been marked as out of use for safety reasons
• If borrowing any equipment clean it before and after you use it using the cleaning materials provided

Location: Foss Sports Hall (please see map link below if necessary)
Instructor: William Barnes
Please click on the title for all dates and to book.  Our fitness classes are open to everyone.

Please note fitness classes will take a break for Christmas and exams from w/c 19th December and will restart w/c 30th January - apologies for any disappointment or inconvenience.

Retro Aerobics is what it says on the tin. Going back to all those aerobic moves everyone knows and loves, who doesn’t love a grape vine or a leg curl.  Songs from the 70s all the way up to modern pop. It’s an all levels/all abilities class where you can feel safe and comfortable on the fitness journey you want to take. No one is here to judge; we are just here to have fun - William.

Refund Policy
Refunds or alternative classes will not be permitted, except in the case of serious mitigating circumstances such as, bereavement, positive COVID test, injury that will prevent participation.  Wherever possible, please submit evidence of the mitigating circumstance along with full booking details for any refund requests.  We politely ask that as much notice as possible is given if you will not be attending a class.  Refund requests will be examined on an individual basis and we will contact you as soon as possible to inform you of the outcome.

Any classes or bookings cancelled by YSJActive will be refunded as soon as possible, following the cancellation.  Please note that refunds are administered by the University Finance Department, and YSJActive have no control of when refunds will be received by individuals.

Please read the information below carefully before booking. If you answer YES to any of the questions M1 to M7 during booking please contact us.

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/map/ 

We ask that all Fitness Class participants to please:

• Book classes via the online store and provide truthful and accurate information when booking
• Check in with YSJActive staff at Foss Reception before making your way to the class
• Arrive and exit promptly so that classes can start and finish on time and any sessions following can start on time
• Please appreciate that for safety and capacity reasons classes cannot be swapped and you will not be permitted entry to any other class, unless you have booked. If you are unable to attend a booked class please contact YSJActive as soon as possible
• Do not use equipment that has been marked as out of use for safety reasons
• If borrowing any equipment clean it before and after you use it using the cleaning materials provided

Location: Foss Sports Hall (please see campus map link below if needed)
Instructor: Lynda Murphy
Please click on the title to see all dates and book.  Our fitness classes are open to everyone.

Please note fitness classes will take a break for Christmas and exams from w/c 19th December and will restart w/c 30th January - apologies for any disappointment or inconvenience.

A Vinyasa yoga class suitable for all abilities.  Mats can be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.  You may wish to bring a jumper and socks for the relaxation aspect of the class.

Refund Policy
Refunds or alternative classes will not be permitted, except in the case of serious mitigating circumstances such as, bereavement, positive COVID test, injury that will prevent participation.  Wherever possible, please submit evidence of the mitigating circumstance along with full booking details for any refund requests.  We politely ask that as much notice as possible is given if you will not be attending a class.  Refund requests will be examined on an individual basis and we will contact you as soon as possible to inform you of the outcome.

Any classes or bookings cancelled by YSJActive will be refunded as soon as possible, following the cancellation.  Please note that refunds are administered by the University Finance Department, and YSJActive have no control of when refunds will be received by individuals.

Please read the information below carefully before booking. If you answer YES to any of the questions M1 to M7 during booking please contact us.

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/map/ 

We ask that all Fitness Class participants to please:

• Book classes via the online store and provide truthful and accurate information when booking
• Check in with YSJActive staff at Foss Reception before making your way to the class
• Arrive and exit promptly so that classes can start and finish on time and any sessions following can start on time
• Please appreciate that for safety and capacity reasons classes cannot be swapped and you will not be permitted entry to any other class, unless you have booked. If you are unable to attend a booked class please contact YSJActive as soon as possible
• Do not use equipment that has been marked as out of use for safety reasons
• If borrowing any equipment clean it before and after you use it using the cleaning materials provided

Location: Foss Sports Hall (please see campus map link below if needed)
Instructor: Briony Grassie
All abilities
Please click on the title for all date and to book.  Our fitness classes are open to everyone.

Unfortunately Briony is ill, so there won't be a class on 07/12.  Apologies for any inconvenience or disappointment caused.

Please note fitness classes will take a break for Christmas and exams from w/c 19th December and will restart w/c 30th January - apologies for any disappointment or inconvenience.

Briony’s personal Yoga practice spans over 15 years. She has found the feelings of calm and presence that Yoga brings, has helped navigate her through many challenging periods in her life. Her passion for sharing the physical and mental wellbeing benefits of yoga with adults of all ages and abilities, shines through in her teaching.

Having trained in Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga, Briony loves to explore postures and breathing techniques to help students connect deeply with themselves, find a place of stillness, and improve their own health and wellbeing,

Briony will guide you through poses attentively, with a balance of challenge, comfort and ease. 

Mats can be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.

Refund Policy
Refunds or alternative classes will not be permitted, except in the case of serious mitigating circumstances such as, bereavement, positive COVID test, injury that will prevent participation.  Wherever possible, please submit evidence of the mitigating circumstance along with full booking details for any refund requests.  We politely ask that as much notice as possible is given if you will not be attending a class.  Refund requests will be examined on an individual basis and we will contact you as soon as possible to inform you of the outcome.

Any classes or bookings cancelled by YSJActive will be refunded as soon as possible, following the cancellation.  Please note that refunds are administered by the University Finance Department, and YSJActive have no control of when refunds will be received by individuals.

Please read the information below carefully before booking. If you answer YES to any of the questions M1 to M7 during booking please contact us.

https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/map/ 

We ask that all Fitness Class participants to please:

• Book classes via the online store and provide truthful and accurate information when booking
• Check in with YSJActive staff at Foss Reception before making your way to the class
• Arrive and exit promptly so that classes can start and finish on time and any sessions following can start on time
• Please appreciate that for safety and capacity reasons classes cannot be swapped and you will not be permitted entry to any other class, unless you have booked. If you are unable to attend a booked class please contact YSJActive as soon as possible
• Do not use equipment that has been marked as out of use for safety reasons
• If borrowing any equipment clean it before and after you use it using the cleaning materials provided