ExHALE | University of Strathclyde

ExHALE stands for Exercise for Health, Achievement, Lifestyle and Energy. It is a support service with valuable online resources open to all members of the University community and beyond, to encourage and provide advice on activity, healthy habits and improved wellbeing.

Exercise and activity means many different things to different people, but the most important thing to remember is that any form of activity can do you good.

ExHALE is a support platform that aims to be as inclusive and accessible as possible, so we have the following suggestions for possible types of activity that you may wish to take part in.

Upcoming active lifestyle events

11th

May

2024

Glasgow Walking and Wheeling Festival
Festival launches Saturday May 11th from 11am - 3pm on Glasgow Green

Getting started

Starting to be active can be a bit daunting, so here are some resources that can support you to get started.

There are many different routes into activity and support on offer to you. The Strathclyde Sport member journey is a great place to start.

You may find goal setting sheets helpful to focus on what you want to achieve, why you're doing it, and help break it down into short and longer term goals to support your wellbeing.

All members of Strathclyde Sport, and University of Strathclyde staff & students who are non-members, are eligible for a free fitness consultation. Thus can be a great way to start your journey with expert help and advice on exercises, structure and routine. Strathclyde Sport fitness consultations and Personalised Exercise Plans (PEP's) You can also see our ExHALE Resources page. Here we have a number of accessible workout videos for anyone wanting to get started with activity at home. All our video are 5-10 mins long and can be done with zero equipment. You'll also find our full walking routes archive and our activity tip sheets to read over.

Walking

Students walking on campus

Walking is a great way to stay active, get outdoors and keep moving.

Every month ExHALE provides a Walk of the Month, as well as archiving the previous routes for you to access anytime. We run various free events and challenges throughout the year, including the Spring and Autumn Step Count Challenges, to enourage you to start or keep walking more.

Please visit the links and resources below for more information on how you can get involved:

Swimming

Swimming has great health benefits and is an accessible activity for all abilities and fitness levels. Here is some important information for anyone looking to begin their swimming journey at Strathclyde Sport and feels unsure of where to start.

Strathclyde Sport is committed to inclusivity, we therefore offer the following services in our swimming pool :

Pool pod and accessible changing room (for more info please see our Accessibility page)
Trans, Non-Binary and Intersex swim session
Women and Enby swim session

*you can also purchase swim equipment at Strathclyde Sport in our Sportsmax wall including swimsuits, swimshorts, googles, ear plugs, swim caps, and nose clips.

Active Classes and Sport

Joining in with a class can be a fantastic way to begin exercising. We have a full selection of active classes at Strathclyde Sport which are designed specifically for those starting activity or coming back for injury or inactivity.

Active Class Timetable

You could also look into joining a StrathActive class, where you can take part in a full range of sporting activities as well as meet new people. All sessions are free and suitable for staff and students. Head over to the StrathActive webpage to see how you can get involved.

If you can't make it to Strathclyde Sport, or prefer to work out at home, you can try out some our beginner activity videos which our stored on our ExHALE resources page. These are a great way to introduce varied forms of activity into your every day life.

ExHALE Resources Page

You can also access more activity suggestions via Les Mills and MoveGB portals, click below for more info: