Class Timetable

Aquafit is a low-impact form of resistance training which is great for improving both cardiovascular fitness and toning muscles. It is one of the most popular types of training as it is suitable for everyone regardless of age or current level of physical fitness.

Aquafit is also referred to as water aerobics and it has many health benefits such as increasing balance and enhancing cardiovascular and muscle endurance in a fun and upbeat environment. Water is a unique medium which offers equal resistance and thus the body is forced to use all of its muscles accordingly, this means your body gets a workout which it will receive nowhere else.

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Hydroburn is a high intensity programme, delivered in deep water, for those who are looking for a challenging workout with absolutely no impact – making it an ideal alternative for athletes maintaining cardiovascular fitness and strength through rehabilitation and cross-training, while also increasing flexibility and reducing body fat.

Water provides unique challenges and benefits to the body’s core strength and stability when exercising. The buoyant environment means that muscle stabilisers of the spine and pelvis are constantly active and engaged throughout the class. The reduction in your heart rate, caused by the deep water, allows you to work harder while not feeling the strain associated with a land-based workout.

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Exercising muscles around the core, CORE™ provides the vital ingredient for a stronger body. A stronger core makes you better at all things you do, from everyday life to your favorite sports - it’s the glue that holds everything together. All the moves in CORE™ have options, so it’s challenging but achievable for your own level of fitness. During the 35-minute workout trained instructors guide you through correct technique as you work with resistance tubes and weight plates, as well as body weight exercises like crunches, and hovers. You will also get into some hip, butt and lower back exercises. 

LES MILLS GRIT Cardio is a 30 minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout that improves cardiovascular fitness, increases speed and maximizes calorie burn.

This workout uses a variety of body weight exercises and provides the challenge and intensity you need to get results fast.

LES MILLS GRIT Strength is a 30 minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout, designed to improve strength, cardiovascular fitness and build lean muscle.

This workout uses barbell, weight plate and bodyweight exercises to blast all major muscle groups.

Les Mills RPM or Spining is the most popular classes at UCD Sport and Fitness. Known for its fast fat burning results spinning simulates outdoor cycling but has the benefits of being performed indoor. Your spin certified intructor will lead you through a fun, energetic and challenging series of climbs descents and sprints. Your spin bike can be set to your own resistance making it as challenging as you want.

TRX is a revolutionary, suspension based total-body fitness program that utilises gravity against the individual’s own body weight to simultaneously develop strength, core strength, balance, flexibility and joint stability. Movements and exercises are performed in multiple planes meaning an infinite number of training possibilities. You control the difficulty by where you place your feet and your body making it as easy or as challenging as you want.