Test your fitness in a national challenge this September which aims to put you through your paces and help raise awareness of the positive impact physical fitness can have on our lives.
Staff and students across the College are invited to take part in a fitness challenge starting from 10am on Wednesday 20 September to help celebrate National Fitness Day and highlight the role physical activity plays in assisting us all to lead more active and healthier lifestyles.
Organised by the College’s Sport and Fitness department and led by both lecturers and students, there will be a range of fun and challenging sessions and activities for ALL to get involved in on the day.
Activities will be taking place across our Sighthill, Granton and Milton Road campuses. You can book a place on as many of the activities as you want. You may still be able to take part in some of the sessions if you don’t book a place in advance.
Please note: For all classes/activities please arrive 5 minutes before the start time, wear appropriate clothing/footwear and bring something to drink.
See below to find out what’s happening at your campus:
Sighthill
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Time |
Location |
Exercise |
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10am – 3pm
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The Street
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500m Rowing Challenge – Come and have a go to see how fast you can row! Basic health testing and details of gym membership.
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11.15am – 12.15pm
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Sports Hall / Outdoor
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100 Rep ‘Ultimate Fitness Challenge’ – Test your fitness levels (not for the faint-hearted). Led by Mel Grier and Becky Galbraith. |
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12.15pm
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Planned route around campus |
3K led outdoor run – Run leaving from the Sports building (you can go at your own pace). Led by Scott Hislen and Anna Ross.
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1.15pm – 2.15pm
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Sports Hall / Outdoor |
Circuit Class – A crack circuit class to work the whole body. Led by Sports and Fitness lecturer Scott Hislen. |
Granton
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Time |
Location |
Exercise |
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9am, 10am, 11am, 12noon, 1pm and 2pm.
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Fitness Studio (G004) |
Circuits Class – 45 min circuit classes delivered by the HND students. |
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9.30am – 3pm
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The Hub |
Rowing 500m in quickest time – 5-minute AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) challenge. There will be a prize available for the participant with the quickest row.
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9.30am – 3pm
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The Hub |
Health Testing – Participants will get an idea of their current levels of health and fitness. There is also opportunity for staff to sign up to receive a client consultation as well as getting a gym programme and also a gym induction. This will happen later in the year and be delivered by one of our HNC Fitness, health and Exercise Students.
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12.30pm |
Planned route around campus |
3km led run – This run will take you through a mapped route*. The meeting point for this will be in front of the main reception. Please ensure you arrive 5 minutes before the scheduled start time with appropriate attire.
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12.30pm
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Planned route around campus |
3k mapped walk – The route* for staff/ students based at Granton to walk around at any point during the day. Staff can do this on their own, with their colleagues or with their student groups.
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Milton Road
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Time |
Location |
Exercise |
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12noon |
Planned route around campus |
3k led run – Run will take a leisurely pace around the mapped route*. The run will start and finish at the main door entrance. Please ensure you arrive 5 minutes before the scheduled start time with appropriate attire.
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12noon
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Planned route around campus |
3k mapped walk – Walk mapped route for staff/ students based around to walk around at any point during the day. Staff can do this on their own, with their colleagues or with their student groups. Tag the College with pictures or Strava activity completion on social media.
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*Route walking / run maps can be found at the bottom of the QR Code form.
Find out more information about National Fitness Day 2023