Fitness classes
Our programme of classes is designed to offer a wide variety of sessions to suit most users in a social setting. All classes must be booked in advance and can be done via our app, (Search 51Âþ» Leisure on your device store) or through our We are actively helping the university in reducing its carbon footprint by minimalizing the amount of printing we do, therefore timetables are only viewable online.
Non-members are only able to book 24 hours in advance of classes.
Gold and Silver members can book classes according to their membership product.
If you're unfamiliar with any of our classes, you can read a brief descriptions of each class before you book.
We really don’t want to turn you away, so please make sure you arrive at least 5-10 minutes before your class starts. For your safety, if you miss all or part of the warm-up you put yourself at higher risk of injury and as well as this arriving late disrupts the class for both instructors and other members. Set your alarm a little earlier to make sure you're on time.
Non-attendance fees
Due to limited spaces available for bookings there is a £4 charge for non-attendance for a booking without cancelling.
To confirm attendance you must swipe your access card or band at reception and allow turnstiles to open for you. You also need to use your card or band on your activity area (gym, pool, class studio). Failure to swipe your band will not register your attendance.
Cancelling a booking can be done as easy as making it, in the 51Âþ» Leisure app, by phone on 0116 250 6400 or by email at leisure@dmu.ac.uk. If you cancel by phone, please leave a voicemail confirming your name and booking time.
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Class instructors
Amanda
Hi, it's Amanda! You’ll mostly find me teaching on Tuesday’s 6.30pm Lift and Tone, and on Wednesdays teaching Zumba 5.30pm and Abs blast at 6.30pm. Come and say hi!
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Jaina
Hello my name is Jaina and I teach Aquacise on Thursday afternoons, Body Blitz and Piyo on Thursday evenings and Pilates on Friday afternoons.
I make sure my classes are super enjoyable as I believe when you find a workout that you find fun, it doesn’t feel like exercise but rather a hobby! So come a long and you will really enjoy yourself!
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Keily
Hi I’m Keily, Spin has something for everyone! A great mix of strength and endurance from heart-pounding jumps to the epic climb. Join me every Wednesday from 12:15pm - 1pm.
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Clare
Hi I'm Clare, I've been instructing for 20 years. I pride myself in delivering fun, versatile classes that are suitable for all. I'm relatable, motivated, and encouraging and love delivering class here at 51Âþ».
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Reiss
Hi I’m Reiss, my classes are full of fun and energy and suitable for all abilities. Come and see me on a Friday night for Discofit and HIIT.
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Fiziana
Hi, I am Fiziana, and I teach the Spin and Strength class on Mondays. This high-energy class will challenge you and improve your fitness levels! I like to provide a class that improves endurance, strength, coordination, speed and agility, so expect surges, high-intensity intervals, hill climbs, and some fun!
I look forward to seeing you in my next indoor cycling class!
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Marina
Hi I’m Marina, I’m a personal trainer specializing in full-body workouts and conditioning.
Body Sculpt class will help you build strength, improve flexibility and boost your overall fitness. Lets have a great workout and enjoy ourselves! Ready to get started?
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Class descriptions
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Aquacise
Aquacise is a full-body water-based workout that combines strength training and sequences. The water resistance allows you to challenge and strengthen your muscles while being easy on your joints, helping to enhance flexibility. You don’t need to be a good swimmer to join, be prepared for your body to splash, push, pull, and burn the calories away!
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Body Blitz
An all over body workout combining high and low impact moves using body weight and weights.
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Body Sculpt
Is a muscle toning class focusing on improving core strength, flexibility and burning calories by guiding you through a range of traditional training exercises. Exercises are low impact, and classes are fun and motivational for all levels of fitness.
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Bootcamp
Bootcamp is an intense group workout that combines both cardio and strength/resistance training to tone and tighten from head-to-toe. Although physically demanding, participants of all fitness levels work together to achieve the results they deserve using well-researched methods like calisthenics and plyometrics.
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Boxercise
Boxercise is an exercise concept based on the training methods used by boxers.
Sessions typically involve hitting focus pads but no class involves hitting an opponent. It is a fun, challenging and safe workout which is great for stress busting, accessible to all fitness levels.
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DiscoFit
Bring a night out to your workout! Fun easy-to-follow dance workout. Club anthems from 90s to today’s hits. The routines combine dance, toning and combat moves with options to suit all fitness levels. Classes are held in a darkened room with disco lights. Remember to bring your own glow sticks.
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Fusion Fit
An all over body workout combining basic kickboxing moves, work on the step box and barbell work. Designed to improve fitness, toning and endurance.
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Kettlebells
An all over body workout that helps to improve general fitness, strength and endurance by using a kettlebell weight. The kettlebells come in various different weights suitable for everyone.
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LBT
Legs, bums and tums are the core focus of this class by using aerobic moves to strengthen and tone.
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Lift and Tone
A full body workout of varied intensity using weighted equipment to increase muscle tone and make you stronger physically and mentally.
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Pilates and Tone
Pilates and Tone is a whole body workout focusing on lengthening and stretching the muscles allowing them to become longer and leaner.
Some of these exercises are performed with handheld weights which are optional, the benefits of using the weights helps to increase mobility, tone, flexibility and strength.
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PiYo
Full body sequences that combine muscle sculpting benefits from Pilates, alongside strength and flexibility advantages in Yoga to deliver an intense but refreshing workout.
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Spin and Strength
Spin and Strength is a high-energy class that will take your fitness to the next level. This dynamic session blends strength training with intense indoor cycling intervals to boost overall strength and cardiovascular endurance. Expect a combination of bodyweight movements, along with the use of dumbbells and kettlebells, for a full-body workout experience.
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Spinning
A great way to build cardio endurance whilst burning calories on an indoor bike to music. Some of the Spinning classes include an ab workout at the end.
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Zumba
A fun class that involves dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic music.