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Health and Fitness, Health and Wellbeing, Wellbeing

Activate your RecCentre gym membership right NOW!

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Did you know you have free access to the RecCentre gym as part of your levy?   Well, now you know!   You’re just a few short steps away from amping up your health and wellness.

RecCentre – more than just a gym!

The RecCentre has all the traditional stuff a gym has – modern cardio and weights for example. But did you know that we also have….

  • Over 50 FREE group fitness classes per week, with something to suit everyone?
  • A bouldering wall (check out the climbing club for climbing nights)
  • Social sport leagues for Futsal, Basketball, Volleyball and Netball*
  • Sport courts, including squash & pickleball that you can use for free before 3pm
  • Free equipment hire
  • A boxing room, functional training room, women’s only gym area and a stretching/yoga room away from it all
  • Massage chairs, hairdryers and straighteners for after your shower

All of this is FREE with your membership – except social sport leagues, they have a small team fee, and court bookings after 3pm.

You can even get discounted massage and personal training if you’re feeling boujee.

How to get your membership activated
  1. Head to our website now and click the link to register, following all the instructions (use your UC student email, or it won’t work)
  2. Visit your app store and download our app 
  3. Then, wander over with your UC Student ID card and we’ll activate your card at the desk, so that you can come in whenever you like

Then explore the app, and book into classes, discovery sessions and more! Read this blog on the different ways to get started with us at the gym.

Stay or get fit with us, your friends and hall buddies. Your body and brain will thank you for it!

Ngā mihi
UC Rec&Sport | Te Ratonga Hākinakina

 

 

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Think first – cycling in winter

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Cycling can be a great way to travel to UC. However, with reduced daylight hours and wet weather, there are a few things you can do to ensure that you and your bike are prepared for riding this winter season.  

Check out our safety tips and stay light, bright and on your bike this winter! 

Ride to the conditions  

  • Wet weather makes surfaces slippery.  
  • Beware of road markings, manhole covers and leaves – try to avoid braking or turning sharply as you cross them.  
  • Ride slower in wet conditions to keep control.  
  • Watch your following distances.  
  • Maintain a good road position and don’t ride in the gutter. 
  • Always watch for cars, other cyclists and pedestrians.   

Use the right gear and equipment  

  • Gloves help you maintain a good grip in cold and wet conditions.  
  • Rain jackets – make sure your jacket won’t get caught in the chain or other moving parts.  
  • Mudguards can help keep you clean (and a little drier) on wet roads.   
  • Lights…and a reflective vest  

Look after your bike   

  • Check your brakes work well, as they can wear down quicker in wet and dirty conditions.  
  • No matter where you leave it, always lock it. We recommend using a good quality D-Lock to deter potential thieves.  
  • Does your bike need some winter TLC to get it road ready? Bring it along to Dr Bike, our free weekly bike service, outside C Block lawn on Thursday afternoons from 1pm – 2.30pm.   
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Free bike servicing on campus

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Did you know you can get your bike fixed for free on campus? 🛠

Dr Bike is a free weekly service provided by the UC Sustainability Office, where students and staff can have their bikes looked at and fixed up by Dr Bike mechanics.

This service provides free basic maintenance and repairs such as puncture repair, tuning brakes and oiling chains. You can drop in anytime during the session.

When: Weekly* on Thursday afternoons, 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Where: Near C Block Lawn. Look for the red flag.

*Dr Bike runs during term time only. Dr Bike is starting back for Semester 2 on Thursday 18 July.