Sport and Wellbeing Academy

Our FREE 12-week Exercise Referral Programme provides personalised, one-to-one exercise sessions designed around your starting point, your goals and your needs.

Whether you've:

💪 Lost your fitness and don't know where to start
🦵 Struggled with pain or mobility
❤️ Been told you have high blood pressure or cholesterol
😴 Been feeling stressed, tired or inactive
🚶‍♀️ Simply want to move more and feel better

—we can help you take that first step.

You'll have support throughout the programme, with one session each week for 12 weeks at our friendly facility at NTU Clifton Campus.

No fitness level required. No judgement. Just support.

Find out more about the Exercise Referral Programme and see if you're eligible at www.ntu.ac.uk/sportandwellbeingacademy

Ready to feel stronger, fitter and more confident?

You don't have to be super-fit to start exercising — that's exactly what our Exercise Referral Programme is for! 🙌

Our FREE 12-week programme at NTU’s Sport and Wellbeing Academy gives you personalised, one-to-one support to help you become more active in a way that works for you.

🏋️ Tailored exercise sessions
👋 One-to-one support from trained practitioners and students
📅 1 session per week for 12 weeks
💚 Suitable for a range of health and wellbeing needs
📍 Based at NTU Clifton Campus
💰 Completely FREE

Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, manage your weight, build strength, become more active or simply feel better in yourself — we're here to help.

No judgement. No intimidating gym environment. Just friendly, supportive guidance to help you take that first step.

Find out if you're eligible and apply today.

Feeling the heat? ... maybe it’s time for a fresh start!

Starting a new exercise routine can feel daunting — especially when you’re not sure where to begin.

But what if you could have your own personal trainer… for FREE? 👀

Our 12-week Exercise Referral Programme at the Sport and Wellbeing Academy offers:

🏋️ Tailored 1-to-1 exercise sessions
🎯 A programme designed around you and your goals
🙌 Support from trained Sport & Exercise students, supervised by experienced practitioners
📅 One session a week for 12 weeks
💷 Completely FREE

Whether you’re looking to get moving, build your confidence, improve your fitness or simply make a positive change, we’re here to help you get started.

You don’t need to be fit to start — you just need to start. 💙

👉 Find out if you’re eligible and take your first step towards a healthier, more active you.

☀️ Summer is for making memories... but don't forget to look after yourself too.

Whether it's a walk with the dog, gardening, chasing the kids/ grandchildren around, or simply getting outside for some fresh air, every bit of movement counts.

You don't need an hour in the gym to make a difference—just a little activity each day can boost your mood, improve your energy and support your health.

What's your favourite way to stay active in the summer? 🌼

Share your ideas below—you might inspire someone else! 💚

We're planning a series of Functional Fitness videos and we'd love your help!

Is there an exercise you've always wanted to learn how to do properly?

Or one that you're never quite sure you're doing correctly?

Whether it's squats, lunges, deadlifts, balance exercises or chair-based movements...or something else, let us know in the comments!

The Sport and Wellbeing Academy team will create easy-to-follow instructional videos packed with tips to help you move safely, improve your technique and build confidence.

Comment below with the exercise(s) you'd like us to cover!

FREE Weekly Planner – Stay on Track This Summer! ☀️

School holidays, work, appointments, family commitments... sometimes life gets busy and it's easy for healthy habits to slip down the priority list.

One thing our Sport and Wellbeing Academy team finds really helpful is taking just 10 minutes each week to plan ahead. Scheduling exercise, meals, walks, family activities and even some well-earned downtime can make a huge difference.

So, we thought we'd share the weekly planner we use with you! 💙

📝 Print it out, pop it on the fridge, or keep it on your desk and plan your week your way.

Whether your goal is to:
✅ Be more active
✅ Stay organised
✅ Make time for yourself
✅ Build healthy routines ... we hope it helps!

We'd love to know... what's one healthy habit you're making time for this week?

We'll be attending the Feel Good Festival on Wednesday 29 July from 2pm.

Come and speak to us about our free Exercise Referral Programme!

With temperatures rising this week, it's important to take extra care when staying active. Exercise is great for your physical and mental wellbeing, but hot weather can increase the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.

Here are some simple tips to help you exercise safely during the heatwave:
✅ Stay hydrated!
✅ Choose early morning or evenings when temperatures are lower.
✅ Wear appropriate clothing to help keep you cool.
✅ Reduce intensity, consider slowing down, take more breaks, or shorten your workout.
✅ Exercise in the shade or indoors.
✅ Stop exercising and seek a cool place if you experience dizziness, nausea, excessive fatigue, headache, or confusion.

Looking after your health also means knowing when to rest. There is no harm in adapting your activity levels during extreme weather conditions.

Stay safe, stay hydrated, and keep moving sensibly!