Did you know that by paying your student levy, you get access to one of the best gyms in town , and you don’t need pay any more of your hard earned cash?    Why pay a weekly membership for a basic gym, when you can register for the UC RecCentre, and access all the things those other gyms have, plus courts, climbing and classes? 

Getting active is going to super-boost your brain power 

 You know how you feel great after the right amount of exercise, that post exercise glow?  There’s a lot going on in your brain and body to make that happen, but ultimately, you just feel a little less ‘meh’.    Regular exercise will help manage stress levels, your overall mood and your brain’s firing power.    So, just like your doctor, we recommend a little exercise every day. 

What does the RecCentre have that other gyms don’t?

LOTS OF STUFF!   We specialise in providing activities that students want, across sport, fitness and wellness.      Browse our website and have a look for yourself, but here’s a rundown:

The basic stuff

• Technogym machine and free weights (as used by the Olympic training village) 
• Brand new Technogym cardio suite being installed early 2023
• 50+ group fitness classes per week during term time, featuring experienced and qualified instructors who love what they do 

The boutique stuff 

• FunZone complete with custom built training rig, where we offer FIT50 classes (think F45/Orange Theory style) 
• Climbing wall  for on-campus bouldering.  Check out the UC Climbing Club for opportunities to connect with other climbers
• A full-time Women’s Gym.  A safe space for women to train in. 
• A boxing zone equipped with wall bags, boxing bags, water bags and glove hire is free.  Boxing fitness classes available. 
• Spin studio with epic classes,  Mindbody room for stretching or take part in our hiphop, ballet and yoga play classes. 

The sport stuff

• Two gymnasiums with sport courts.  Try a drop-in session, join a social sport team, or just turn up and shoot some hoops by yourself or with a mate. 
• A squash court.   Equipment hire is always free.  
• Check out how to book a court 
• Keen to tackle a half-marathon or 10km?  Check out Lads Without Labels Ugly Boys Running Group (all genders inclusive)  who are a core part of our RunCanterbury training programme. 

Ready to join?

• Excellent – you just need to have paid your fees (and thus your student levy) and have completed your enrolment. 
• Head to our sign up page for students  
• Follow the instructions (including downloading our Rec&Sport app) and you’re almost good to go
• Get your StudentID card.  We’ll activate it on your first visit,and you’ll need to bring it every time to get access through the gates  
• If you have any problems, pop over to see us in-gym and our team will help you out.  

See you real soon! 
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UC Rec&Sport | Te Ratonga Hākinakina