Wellbeing mattersPhysical activity

By taking part in physical activity, everyone can gain many health benefits.

 

National Recommendations for Physical Activity

Physical activity guidelines from the Chief Medical Officers in the UK on the amount and type of physical activity people should be doing to improve their health.

Walking

Walking for 30 minutes on at least five days per week is an ideal way to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. It can also reduce your risk of stroke, diabetes, osteoporosis and obesity, and gives you more energy to do the things you enjoy in life. You don’t have to do it in one session, it can be broken down into two 15-minute sessions or three 10-minute sessions.

How can you fit a 30 minute walk into your day?

  • remember 30 minutes is only 2% of your day
  • walk to the shops instead of driving or taking the bus
  • use the stairs instead of the lift or escalator
  • build walking into your journey to work
  • add activity into your social life
  • involve the whole family

Walking in Glasgow

The following web pages give information on how to get involved with walking activities in and around the Glasgow area.

Walking around campus

Walks beginning at Rottenrow Gardens can range from 1-4 kilometres and include the campus, Glasgow Green and the Necropolis.

These walks can easily be completed during lunchtime an ideal way to get some of your daily activity as well as having a break from your desk, which will make you much more productive and feel better.

Strathclyde Sport

Access to a range of exercise, sporting activities and tailored programmes including:

  • swimming pool
  • fitness suite
  • sports hall and squash courts

Staff memberships are available.

Strathclyde Sport

Cycling

Regular cycling can benefit your health, save you time and money and help the environment.

The National recommendation for physical activity are to accumulate 30 minutes on most days of the week. Cycling will help you achieve this. It will also help you lose or maintain a healthy body weight and protect your heart from heart disease and related conditions.

Cycling will save you money as once you have bought your bike there are very few costs and you save on fuel and parking. It will also save you time as many journeys are 1-2 miles and often can be cycled faster than driving. There is also a beneficial effect on the environment as you reduce your carbon footprint.

Read more about The Health Benefits of Cycling.

Cycling to work

The University of Strathclyde is committed to the health and wellbeing of its employees and to a sustainable Glasgow. To this end, the Cycle to Work Scheme aims to address both these issues by providing a mechanism to promote healthier journeys to and from work whilst at the same time contributing to the reduction in environmental pollution.

The scheme is administered by Cyclescheme. Read the University's Cycle to Work Policy.

Bike Parking & Security, Shower & Locker Facilities, Maintenance & Training will be added as soon as information available.

Cycling in Glasgow

The following websites give information about both cycling in and around the Glasgow area.

Take a bike on the train

Many public transport operators allow you to take your bike on board.

Traveline Scotland provide a list of public transport services that will carry your bike in Scotland.

View the information available from each train operating company:

Find out more about the Discount Cycle Hire provided by Scotrail. All you need is a valid rail ticket.

Find out more about the Cycle Rescue provided by Scotrail. Provided your destination is on the Scottish mainland, ScotRail Cycle Rescue will get you to the nearest ScotRail-served train station where you can get an onward train service.