Celebrate International Women’s Day with King’s Sport & Wellness

To mark International Women’s Day on Wednesday 8 March King’s Sport & Wellness are hosting a day of events to help enhance overall wellbeing. See all the ways you can get involved, from learning more about your health, being more active or building wider social connections.

All events are free and available for all in the King’s Community unless stated otherwise: 

Wednesday 8 March

Women Power Riders
9.00 to 10.00

On International women’s day. Join us for our women-powered ride class to celebrate iconic women in music. Cycle to some of their greatest hits for a high-energy, fun, and empowering workout.  

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Barre Class
9.00 - 9.45

A toning, bodyweight workout, designed to support and strengthen, low impact and suitable for all abilities come and enjoy this empowering workout for international women’s day.

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Physical activity & the Menstrual Cycle workshop (online and in-person)
12.00 - 12.45

This workshop will help you to plan exercise and training around your needs and empower you to understand why you might feel a particular way during the month. We want to debunk common misconceptions, give you the facts and help you to be aware of the benefits of exercising during your period.

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Women’s Boxfit
12.00 - 12.45

A high energy, fun class, suitable for people of all abilities.

Boxfit will provide a high intensity workout designed to build strength, get you sweating and de-stress. Boxing pads and gloves are provided or feel free to bring a pair of your own.

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Women’s Weightlifting
14.00 - 15.00

Try out a BeActive Women’s Weightlifting sessions led by our performance coordinator every Friday at the Waterloo Wellness Centre. This session will boost confidence and increase your knowledge in weightlifting.

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Maximising women's health through nutrition: Plant-based cook along
15.30 - 16.30

Learn how to implement a wider diversity of plants into your diet, proven to make your gut happier!

Cook along with King’s Food as they demonstrate how to prepare 2 delicious courses to make eating healthier, easier.

Location: King’s Kitchen, Lower Ground Floor of Bush House

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Yoga Rave x Girls Night In (King’s Students Only)
17.00 - 19.00

This event includes a 60 minute yoga session with a twist, combining colourful lighting, glow paint and glow sticks with the beautiful practice.

Following on from the Yoga Rave will be a social event where you can take part in a number of activites from pamper stations to card games whilst enjoying some freshly made mocktails!

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