Department of Physics - Wellbeing 2019-2020
(Mon 27 Jan 2020 - Thu 30 Jan 2020)
Monday 27 January 2020
| 11:00 |
'Core Blimey'
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A session suitable for beginners. Elisa will guide participants through core and mobility exercises. This session is perfect for those who work at a desk. |
| 15:00 |
Botanic Gardens Talk
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This talk will go through the basics of how to use gardening as a tool for better health and wellbeing - the facts, fiction and the flowers! |
Tuesday 28 January 2020
| 11:00 |
Tai Chi Class
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T’ai Chi is a gentle and meditative form of exercise. Practice not only improves our physical health, including posture, balance, breathing and circulation, but helps to calm the mind and relieve stress. Alison Warlow has been practising T'ai Chi and qigong since 1999, and teaching since 1994. She teaches a number of weekly classes in and around Cambridge, and is a registered instructor with the T'ai Chi Union of Great Britain. |
| 14:30 |
The purpose of this programme is to strengthen resilience in individuals. The programme places personal resilience in the context of the workplace and explores the influences, techniques and approaches that help individuals develop and sustain personal control and resilience at work. Its emphasis is on the prevention of stress with individuals taking responsibility themselves to approach challenging situations with robust attitudes so they remain resilient and also grow their resilience further. |
Wednesday 29 January 2020
| 12:30 |
Run with "Physics Flyers"
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A 35-minute running session following a 5K route, which will be tailored depending on your experience. Whether you are an experienced runner, or completely new to the sport this will be a perfect session to meet like-minded people and enjoy some fresh air! All abilities welcome from beginners to more experienced runners. This session will be followed by celebratory tea and biscuits :) |
| 16:00 |
Metabolic Conditioning is a method of training that involves a very high work rate, usuing exercises designed to burn more calories during your workout and maximise calories burned, after your workout. These routines are intended to increase your body's storage and delivery of energy for any activity. |
Thursday 30 January 2020
| 12:00 |
Pilates - Taster Session
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Pilates is a method of exercise that consists of low impact flexibility and muscular strength. It emphasises proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance, to help improve the 'core muscles' of your body leaving you relaxed and free of tension. All abilities welcome! |
| 13:00 |
Yogalates - Taster Session
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Yogalates is an ever-increasing popular exercise inspired by Pilates and Yoga. Combining both excercises allows you to practice and improve your own limits; pushing your body, while opening up your mind. |