SportBU is excited to offer its members some brand-new experiences for 2024. And with fantastic membership deals available this January, why not give it a try?
On Monday 29 January, we're celebrating all things SportBU! After months of hard work and substantial investment, we're proud to unveil our modern and state-of-the-art facility, promising an enhanced fitness experience for both BU students and our valued local community members.
On the day, you'll be immersed in the dynamic tunes of our live DJ, whilst treating your taste buds to delightful offerings at our Greek Street Food Fair. Test your fitness limits with the MATRIX Gym Challenge, hosted by our trusted partner in gym equipment, with a chance to win exciting prizes! If you're feeling up to it, you can join in with the live group fitness class demos by LES Mills, and even explore dynamic workout experiences through our LES Mills virtual class offerings. Stay refreshed with complimentary drinks from iPro Hydrate, and don't miss the chance to discover our fully refurbished site with guided tours available at your convenience.
It's a day filled with music, food, fitness challenges, and we'd love for you to join us!
Itinerary for Monday
10 - 10.30am- S30 demo on gym floor with Kerry 11am - DJ kicking off the gym challenge hosted by MATRIX 12 -12. 30 noon - Sprint masterclass with Les Mills presenter Charlton 12-2pm - Chartwells Greek street food stall open (vegan for Veganuary) 1- 1.30pm - Nosecco in SUBU ( invitation only) 3pm - Gym challenge ends
Brand-new gym equipment
SportBU has kicked off the new year in style with a gym transformation; all the resistance and cardio machines have been replaced, to offer you the best possible gym experience.
The cardio machines have upgraded entertainment functions, so you can use apps like Netflix or Spotify while you work out. But if you really want to get in the zone with your training, there are programs on the consoles designed to improve your fitness at a high intensity, such as Sprint8.
The resistance machines have also upgraded their capabilities; some are combined to provide multiple exercise challenges per station, and all machines have rep counters and timers to help you record your results.
You’ll also find some new additions such as Stairmasters and a Cable Lat Pulldown/Row machine. To complement the new equipment, we’ve created an open, functional area that you can use as free space; it includes a storage rack with free-weights, mats, and TRX (total-body resistance exercise). This is in addition to specialised cardio equipment such as a Curve Treadmill, Watt Bikes, Assault Bike, SkiErg ski machine, and a boxing bag.
January membership deals
If our newly transformed gym inspires you to pursue a more active lifestyle, then consider our membership deals; this January we’re offering our academic annual membership for BU & AUB students and staff for only £99! The membership will start straight away and expires on 31 August 2024. Hurry though - you have until Tuesday 6 February to grab this fantastic offer.
And if you’re a member of the public, you can also enjoy discounted memberships, such as a whole year for just £199!
On top of unlimited access to the new gym equipment, members will also get access to nearly 50 fitness classes a week, including our new virtual LES Mills classes, starting from Monday 22 January. Les Mills classes are exciting, cinematic-quality versions of live classes, with chart-topping music and instruction from the world’s best talent. All the best-known fitness classes such as BodyCombat and GRIT, all in one place, and all at times that suit you. If you've previously struggled to fit your fitness class in around your schedule, then worry no more; there are 20+ hours of additional LES Mills classes on top of our live instructor-led classes per week!
All of our fitness classes are free from 22 - 29 January
If you're not sure whether to take the plunge with a membership, why not join in with a huge range of live and virtual fitness classes to get a feel for what SportBU offers? All of our classes are completely free from 22 to 29 January and you can attend as many as you like!
Not only that, but you can also engage with fitness experts, ask questions, and take part in mini-sessions to get a taste of the diverse fitness offerings available. This is a week where you can really immerse yourself in our BU community, to celebrate health and wellbeing. Our aim is to leave you feeling inspired, invigorated and ready to embark on your own fitness journey, whether you're a seasoned fitness enthusiast or just starting your wellness adventure. And it's all free! To find out more, please speak to our reception team.
Try out SportBU for free from 29 January - 6 February
We're opening our doors to all students and staff to try our state-of-the-art facilities, including all of the fantastic new equipment that's just been installed in the gym. You can also try out our virtual and live fitness classes for free - simply speak to our reception team to find out more.
To find out more about the new machines, gym memberships or any of our classes, please speak to our SportBU reception team, or call 01202 965012.
