Current news and events

• Move More, Get More with MDXMoves

  Move more and get more, with MDXMoves. MDXMoves is a fab web portal that works with your phone or fitness tracker to keep track of your physical activity. You get rewarded for moving and can spend your hard earned points on a variety of items like free coffee on campus, massage, entry to the Fitness Pod, plus loads of offers from online retailers too! Find out more about MDXMoves and how to sign up for free and start earning those rewards!

• Row Britannia update

  WE DID IT! We broke the 2020 mile target, and we are at 82% on our fundraising target

  Middlesex University Sport & Recreation team would like to congratulate everyone who took part in the Sport Relief Row Britannia challenge. It’s been a fantastic effort, and a great advert for what we can achieve collectively as a team.

  We had an overall target of 2020 collective miles, which we exceeded with an impressive 2380 miles. At the 24hr Row-A-Thon we set a target of 202 miles, which we smashed with a whopping 316 miles achieved over the 24hr time period. We were super impressed by the efforts of our students and staff, who managed to keep the rowers going for the full 24 hours, sleeping in MDXHouse, taking shifts or making efforts to get in extra early. We saw the finale attended by Row Britannia's Phil Packer MBE as our new Vice Chancellor Prof Nic Beech, Chief Financial Officer James Kennedy and Prof Sean Wellington Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology, rowed to a countdown of the crowd and an explosive ending to a fabulous event.

  As part of the overall Middlesex University effort, we proposed various individual and team challenge targets which a number of people attempted. We don’t know all the results yet but a special mention should go to Professor Sean Wellington, who completed the Silver Challenge rowing a total of 140km, and Lisette Metcalf Student Housing Services Manager who achieved the Bronze challenge by rowing a total of 80km. If you completed a team or individual challenge, please do let us know.

  Our students and staff at The Fitness Pod also organised additional events Congratulations to our students and staff who organised a pub Quiz, a 'guess how many sweets in the jar' competition, and some of our captains even put themselves up for hire to do menial tasks in a 'hire a captain' auction hosted at the quiz, raising a total of £148.88 in proceeds.

  Our work isn't done yet!

  As part of the Row Britannia Challenge our 2020 mile goal was also accompanied by a £3000 fundraising target to help raise awareness and funds for student mental health in the UK. We have currently raised £2468.43 which is 82% of the £3000 target. The Justgiving page is live until early June, to enable further donations to be made, so if you are still able to communicate with family, friends and colleagues about your efforts for Sport Relief, please do let them know, and lets see if we can reach the £3000 as a team.

  You can also help us reach our £3k target by donating online at https://www.justgiving.com/team/MiddlesexUniversityRBChallenge

• Kids Activity camps Easter and Summer

  Kids Activity Camp

  Our fun filled camps encourage children to participate in a range of sports activities, as well as arts & crafts. All activities are facilitated by qualified, experienced instructors and coaches. Prices are £25 per child per day or £110 for a 5 day week or £90 for the 4 day easter week. (We are closed on Bank Holidays). Suitable for children ages 5-11.

  Easter and Summer dates

  Easter:

  Cancelled. please read our newsletter regarding COVID-19 disruptions to service.

  Summer- currently taking bookings for summer 2020

  • 27 - 31 July
  • 3-7 August
  • 1-14 August
  • 17-21 August

  Booking

  Book online at: www.onlinestore.mdx.ac.uk/short-courses/estates-facilities/sports-kids- camps/kids-multi-activity-camp

  Camps run from 9.00am to 4.30pm. We offer an early drop off at 8.30am and a late pick up at 5.00pm at no extra charge. Middlesex University’s kids activity camps are run at Middlesex University, The Burroughs, Hendon, London NW4 4BT.

  For more information or to book contact Jordan Andrews or tel The Fitness Pod reception on 020 8411 6343.

• PT offers and Health Checks at The Fitness Pod

  50% off Personal Training

  Achieve your goals in half the time with our experienced personal trainers. You will receive expert guidance on a one- to- one basis, with plenty of encouragement to motivate you and maximise the benefits from your workout. Whether you want to lose weight, shape and tone or build muscle, whatever your goal, we can help you achieve it.

  We are currently offering 50% off your first PT session with us. Pay just £15 for your first 1 hour session. Prices are then  £30 per 1 hour session or £270 for 10 sessions. To book contact 020 8411 6343 or email: thefitnesspod@mdx.ac.uk

  Full body Health Check just £25

  A qualified instructor will undertake your individual health check and provide you with feedback on your current level of fitness. The consultation covers individual medical and exercise history, fitness goals, lifestyle factors and exercise preferences as well as a variety of tests including blood pressure, body fat, cholesterol, BMI, waist to hip ratio, BMR & daily calorie needs.

  We offer a 1 hour health check for just £25. Contact thefitnesspod@mdx.ac.uk or 020 8411 6343 to book your appointment.

• Childrens Sports Birthday parties

  Children's Sports Birthday parties

  Book our impressive 3G pitches and Multi Activity Courts at Middlesex University in Hendon for your child’s multi activity sports birthday party. Parties cater for children from 5 - 15 years and start from just £140 for up to 10 children
  (additional spaces can be booked at £10 per child, up to 25 children).

  • Multi sport and party games
  • All games equipment & toys
  • Use of 3G pitch or Multi Activity Courts
  • A children’s party host to lead games
  • Themed parties (Football, Tennis & Multi sports)

  Contact j.andrews@mdx.ac.uk or 020 8411 6343

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