Physical health

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Keep active, stay well

iCycle

Move Imperial and the Payroll department have joined forces and together bring College staff an interest-free cycle loan. Staff are entitled to borrow up to £2,000 to purchase a new bike.
Find out the benefits of Cycle to Work scheme and how it works.

What can I do to improve my physical health?

Being active regularly has countless benefits for our physical and mental health.

Good physical health can be seen simply as our body functioning at its peak performance.

Furthermore physical activity enriches our concentration, allowing improved performance at work and enhances that special feel-good factor increasing happiness and energy levels.

  • Exercise. The body needs to be physically active. We must take time out of the day to exercise to keep our body healthy.
  • Eat healthily. Diet is hugely important in fuelling our body. We need to eat regularly and we need to eat nutritiously. Being careful what we eat by avoiding sugars and fatty foods that make it harder for our body to function optimally.
  • Rest. This helps our body recover after hard work, heavy exertion and during difficult times. It is a highly important aspect of physical activity which allows your body to recuperate to grow stronger. Without this excessive demands can lead to burnout. 
  • Hygiene. Good personal hygiene helps protect against illness and infection and definitely makes you a nicer person to be around!
  • Wellbeing. Negative emotions and extreme stress can tire our body and makes it easier to catch an illness. Staying emotionally well keeps us in peak condition.
  • Avoid smoking, alcohol and recreational drugs or substances. 

Move Imperial leads several fun and engaging programmes

Just Move

Just Move. The Just Move programme is free and designed to help you pick up something new or just enjoy the activities you love in a friendly, non-competitive environment. 

With Just Move, you'll have unlimited access to all our Just Move classes and sessions.

These activities are different to those you would find in a regular gym membership and are designed for people who want to get more physically active in a fun and alternative way. 

Move Online

Move Online: Move Online allows you to access physical activity sessions no matter where you are.

It gives you unlimited access to all online Les Mills classes for free, so you can exercise at a time and place that suits you. 

Ethos Sports Centre

 Ethos Sports Centre: Ethos Sports Centre is the College's flagship sports facility.

Here, you will find the gym and functional training area, a swimming pool, squash courts, a sports hall and a climbing wall.

There are also plenty of different classes in the studio to suit all interests, fitness goals and abilities. 

MoveMore

MoveMore: MoveMore is a 10-week health and wellbeing programme aimed at improving overall wellbeing using physical activity as the catalyst.

The programme is designed to equip participants with the skills, confidence, and resources to lead a more active and healthier lifestyle. 

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