Benefits of walking.

Walking for 30 minutes on at least 5 days of the 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 30 minutes 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

Further information about the benefits of walking can be viewed on the Ramblers web pages.

Walking in Glasgow

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

• The Glasgow Walking and Hillwalking Club
• Top Ten Glasgow Guide.com
• Glasgow City Council Health Walks
• Visit Scotland Walking in Scotland

Walking around the Campus and Surrounding Area

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.

Benefits of Cycling

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

The National recommendations for physical activity are 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 little 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 the beneficial effect on the environment as you are reducing 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 web sites give information about both cycling in and around the Glasgow area.

Glasgow City Council - Cycling

Glasgow Cycle Routes

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:

• Scotrail bike information
• East Coast bike information
• Virgin trains bike information
• Cross Country bike information
• Transpennine Express bike information
• Eurostar bike information

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.

Get Involved

If you would like to get involved in a cycle forum please contact Seona McKenzie from the Centre for Sport & Recreation.
Email: seona.mckenzie@strath.ac.uk

The University Sport Facilities are situated in the University Centre at the top of John Street.

The Centre for Sport & Recreation houses a spacious Conditioning Suite with 57 cardiovascular machine along with fixed resistance and cable resistance machine and a large selection of functional training equipment including powerplates. There is a separate weights room which houses Olympic lifting equipment including platforms, bars dumbbells and benches.

The Sports Hall (6 badminton court size) can host many court based sports and is also equipped with 2 indoor cricket nets and practice golf net. There are 6 squash courts and an activities room where many of the taught classes are held. This area is available for members to book for table tennis. There is an additional teaching area (Royal College Gym) and a 4 lane swimming pool situated in the Royal College Building.

View more information about Sport Facilities.

The CSR offers a comprehensive programme of taught exercise classes throughout the Semesters and a reduced timetime during Vacation times.

The Centre for Sport & Recreation offers a variety of Social activities involving physical activity. These include badminton, football and basketball.

The Centre for Sport & Recreation offers a variety of options which can be tailored to meet your requirements. These include basic exercise advice, express cards for the Gym, Exercise planning, Sports Specific planning and Personal Training.

The CSR welcome pregnant participants into their classes; however in order to ensure your safety and that of your babies we advise that you come for a pregnancy consultation as soon as possible.
 
Appointments can be booked by contacting seona.mckenzie@strath.ac.uk

Consultations are strictly confidential.

The Sports Union has a choice of many clubs to suit your needs, ranging from outdoor & indoor, competitive & non-competitive,  extreme & mainstream... there's bound to be something for you!  These pages are your guide to all things "Sports Union." Here you will find information for all your sporting and socialising needs.