Sport and Wellbeing Academy

17/11/2025

🏋️‍♀️ HOW TO DO A PROPER SQUAT 🏋️‍♂️
The squat is one of the best functional fitness exercises — it strengthens your legs, glutes, and core, and helps with everyday movements like sitting, standing, and lifting safely.

Here’s how to do it properly:
✅ 1. Stand tall — feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.
✅ 2. Brace your core — pull your belly button gently towards your spine.
✅ 3. Lower slowly — bend at the hips and knees, keeping your chest lifted and back straight. Imagine you’re sitting back into a chair.
✅ 4. Knees over toes — make sure your knees track in line with your toes (not collapsing inwards).
✅ 5. Go as low as you can comfortably — ideally, thighs parallel to the floor, but only as far as your mobility allows.
✅ 6. Push through your heels — stand back up, squeezing your glutes at the top.

Benefits of squats:
✔ Improves leg and core strength
✔ Boosts balance and stability
✔ Helps with everyday movements
✔ Supports joint health and flexibility

Remember: good form matters more than depth — quality over quantity!

If you’re not sure about your squat form, ask one of our friendly instructors at NTU Sport and Wellbeing Academy. We’re here to help! https://www.ntu.ac.uk/sportandwellbeingacademy

14/11/2025

Start 2026 Strong with Functional Fitness!

At the Sport and Wellbeing Academy, we’re passionate about helping you build strength that really supports your daily life — from lifting shopping bags to climbing stairs with confidence.

Our FREE 12-week Exercise Referral Programme is tailored just for you. If you want to feel stronger, move better, and boost your overall wellbeing, this is the perfect place to begin.

✨ January 2026 start dates now open!
Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today.

👉 Sign up now: ntu.ac.uk/exercise-referral

11/11/2025

🌟 Testimonial Tuesday 🌟
Participant Spotlight: Hamish

“Before joining the Exercise Referral Programme, I realised on holiday just how unfit and stiff I’d become. It was a wake-up call. A family recommendation led me to the programme, and from day one I felt so welcomed.

The students and staff were fantastic — every exercise was tailored to my needs and really helped improve my mobility. The programme has made me both mentally and physically a better person, and I’ve even kept up some of the exercises at home.

I would wholeheartedly recommend the scheme to anyone who’s thinking about joining. You’re doing a great job!”

ntu.ac.uk/sportandwellbeingacademy

05/11/2025

Our Exercise Referral Programme is designed to help you improve your fitness, confidence, and overall wellbeing in a supportive and welcoming environment. 🌟

We have new start dates available for January 2026 – perfect for setting fresh goals and building healthy habits that last.

Whether you’ve been referred by your GP, a health coach, or want to find out more about how we can help, visit 👉 www.ntu.ac.uk/exercise-referral

Let’s make 2026 your year for feeling stronger, healthier, and more confident!🏋️‍♀️

Taking place at Clifton Campus, we offer a 12-week exercise referral programme to help reduce health inequalities by promoting physical activity and healthy eating.

31/10/2025

Feel Good Friday!
Thanks to all of our previous participants. We hope you have continued on your health journey and would love to hear from you!
To those considering the programme you can find out more here: ntu.ac.uk/exercise-referral

29/10/2025

Want to start 2026 feeling stronger, healthier, and more confident? Sign up now for our FREE 12-week Exercise Referral Programme at NTU’s Clifton Campus.

Our friendly team will design a tailored fitness plan just for you, helping you move more, feel better, and reach your goals — no matter your starting point.

✅ Starts January 2026
✅ Free parking available
✅ Supportive, welcoming environment

Find out more and sign up today 👉 www.ntu.ac.uk/exercise-referral

The Exercise Referral Programme is based in the Sport and Wellbeing Academy at Nottingham Trent University’s Clifton Campus in the Erasmus Darwin Building.

27/10/2025

Free 12 week 121 personalised Exercise Referral Programme. Sign up now for January start dates!

Participants joining the FREE Community Exercise Referral Programme at Nottingham Trent University delivered by the Sport and Wellbeing Academy will benefit from 12 weekly 1-2-1 sessions with our expert practitioners. Our purpose built exercise studio is at the Clifton campus (NG11 8NS)

23/10/2025

Ready to put your wellbeing first?

The Sport and Wellbeing Academy Exercise Referral Programme offers:
✔️ 1-to-1 support
✔️ Expert-led tailored exercise sessions
✔️ A safe, inclusive space to build confidence

The Sport and Wellbeing Academy is dedicated to improving health and wellbeing. We provide opportunities for people of all ages to embrace healthier lifestyles through fitness, nutrition, and wellbeing initiatives.

21/10/2025

✨ Small steps can make a big difference.
Whether you want to improve fitness, manage a health condition, or simply feel stronger day to day, our Exercise Referral Programme can help.

💪 Friendly trainers, personalised sessions, and a community supporting your journey. Sign up for our January start dates: ntu.ac.uk/exercise-referral

17/10/2025

Did you know that our Community Exercise Referral Programme can support people with health conditions to become more active in a safe, welcoming environment?

Tailored sessions, expert guidance, and ongoing support – all designed to help you move more, feel better, and build confidence.

See how to get started at ntu/ac.uk/exercise-referral

15/10/2025

As we move deeper into autumn and winter, many people notice a drop in mood, energy, and motivation. Gentle movement—like walking, stretching, or home-based exercises can help.

We are recruiting for January start dates! So if you're interested scan the QR code or go to ntu.ac.uk/exercise-referral to find out more about our FREE 1-2-1 Programme 😀

14/10/2025

We had a great time at the Clifton & Meadows PCN Social Prescribing Community Health Hub yesterday!

🌟 Stay in the loop with the Sport and Wellbeing Academy! 🌟

From community events and health assessment workshops to inspiring success stories from our members – it’s all happening here.

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Together, we’re building a healthier, happier community 💪💖