We're adapting to keep you moving
We are conscious that an increasing number of our community arenβt able to go outside to work out as they would like. With our βMove it UWAβ initiative, weβll be bringing you inspiration for training at home, from live workout videos to online run clubs and advice from our elite athletes and coaches.
Playing Safely Together
UWA Sport, as part of UWA, is continuing to take a proactive approach to the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) health alert.
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Gym memberships
UWA Sport offers a large variety of gym membership plans for students, staff and the community.
UWA Kids Holiday Program
Fun and exciting mulit-sport day camps for kids aged 4-12 run by an experienced and enthusiastic and friendly leaders.
Social Sports
Take a break from your gym routine - have fun and get fit while hanging out with your friends, classmates and workmates!
Latest in Sport
What's on
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Yoga on the Grass- Every Saturday
- University Club
Start your weekend the right way with free Yoga on the Grass at UWA, every Saturday, from 8-9am.
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Move It Training Sessions- Various
- Meet at UWA Fitness Centre entrance
With the WA Government officially lifting restrictions on fitness for groups of 20 people, we are excited to introduce our 'Move It' training sessions!
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Masterclass Series- Various
- UWA Fitness Centre
UWA Sport Masterclasses are a series of events exploring topics to help you get the most out of your training.
Personal trainers
Gisela Losch
Gisela is an athlete who loves competing in all fields, especially ski race and the ironman. She is also a highly involved member of the Surf Life Saving Club.
Brian Law
Currently Studying for his PhD in Sports and Exercise Psychology, Brian's training focus revolves around strength and conditioning for sports and martial arts.
Micky Sivakumar
Micky has a keen interest in strength and conditioning. He has extensive experience working with various athletes and body types who participate in a wide range of sports.
Gisela Losch
Originally from South Africa and studying Secondary Education, Gisela is a highly involved member of surf life saving and competes in all fields, especially ski race and ironman. She specialises in long distance cardio and has competed in almost every sport imaginable, from AFL to squash and badminton to volleyball.
Qualifications
- Currently studying a Bachelor of Secondary Education (HPE/Outdoor Education/Human Biology)
- Certificate III and IV in Fitness
Fitness philosophy
Aim for the stars and turn yourself into superman to get there!
Micky Sivakumar
Micky has a keen interest in strength and conditioning, especially in helping up-and-coming athletes perform their best and attain their goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (Sports Science)
- ASCA (Strength and Conditioning Level 1)
- FMS (Fundamental Movement Screen)
- Working towards CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)
Fitness philosophy
Strive for progress, not perfection
Brian Law
Brian has recently completed his PhD in Sports and Exercise Psychology. He has been doing Capoeira for 9 years and moonlights as a SCUBA instructor. Brian's training focus revolves around strength and conditioning for sports and martial arts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science
- Master of Science (Sports Psychology)
- PhD (Sports and Exercise Psychology)
- American Council of Exercise PT
- Health Coaching Australia Qualification
Fitness philosophy
Development only comes with change.
24 hours at UWA Sport
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Student athlete @jonneysammut is taking over our Instagram tomorrow! Find out what a day in the life...
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RUN CLUB | At home π‘ Hey Everyone ππ» We hope that you are keeping warm and dry with the wil...
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Student athlete Rebecca Sullivan is taking over our Instagram tomorrow, giving some insight into her...
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Playing Safely Together π With the easing of social distancing rules, we can now begin to reintr...
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Hey Run Clubbers! Todayβs run club Workout of the Week is a classic! The Mona Fartlek: 2x90s π...
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Student athlete π¨βπ Declan Tingay is taking over our Instagram tomorrow to give you a sneak ...
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Stephanie is back tomorrow for another UWA Fitness stream! π Catch her from 8am on our Facebook a...
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RUN CLUB | At home edition π‘ Hey Runners π With restrictions easing, see if you can find a fr...
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RUN CLUB | At home π‘ Hey Everyone! Itβs another round of #workoutwednesday. Hopefully your sp...
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Posted @withregram β’ @aidanread Tomorrow I will be doing an Instagram takeover of @uwasport. Join ...
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RUN CLUB | At home edition π‘ Hey Runners π Itβs Wednesday which means itβs workout day. ...
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RUN CLUB | At home edition π Hi Everyone! Hopefully, you are all keeping well and trying your b...
Student athlete @jonneysammut is taking over our Instagram tomorrow! Find out what a day in the life of a triathlete looks like πββοΈπ΄ββοΈπββοΈ
Posted to Instagram on May 27, 2020 by UWA Sport
RUN CLUB | At home π‘ Hey Everyone ππ» We hope that you are keeping warm and dry with the wild weather. The #workoutoftheweek will be short and sharp to help you get your exercise in while avoiding the rain (we would recommend running before 10am or after 4pm). Warm Up: 5-10min Jog, dynamic stretches Option 1: Time trial 3km time trial - as fast as you can go - 1st Km: Keep it steady - 2nd Km: Fast but relaxed - 3rd Km: Finish strong Option 2: Intervals 5x (2min hard, 1min easy) - hard at 8/10 - easy at 6/10 Cool Down: 5-10min jog Recommend Run/ Coffee Spots: π² Herdsman Lake π³ Lake Monger π΄ South Perth foreshore βοΈ Architects and Heroesπ₯€ Halo Espresso π₯― β‘οΈ Keep Refuelling ππ₯¦π₯ β‘οΈ Look after yourself mentally π§π»ββοΈ β‘οΈ Donβt forget to upload to UWA Sport Strava Feel free to adapt the session as you like and send photos of you run! ππ» Have fun! Coach Kai, Club Captain
Posted to Instagram on May 27, 2020 by UWA Sport
Student athlete Rebecca Sullivan is taking over our Instagram tomorrow, giving some insight into her karate training, study from home, and more! π₯
Posted to Instagram on May 18, 2020 by UWA Sport
Playing Safely Together π With the easing of social distancing rules, we can now begin to reintroduce access to venues and services from Monday 18 May 2020, with the health and safety of our team, customers and the community as our first priority. We are excited to announce that this includes a reintroduction of limited size group fitness classes, with multiple sessions across the week! π See what venues and services that will be available from Monday 18 May at bit.ly/3dIvuVz Book your group fitness classes at bit.ly/3b66shv4
Posted to Instagram on May 15, 2020 by UWA Sport
Hey Run Clubbers! Todayβs run club Workout of the Week is a classic! The Mona Fartlek: 2x90s ππ½ 4x60s ππ»ββοΈ 4x30s ππΌββοΈ 4x15s ππΌπ¨ Each effort is followed by a recovery time equal to the effort, so 20 minutes total. ** History lesson- Mona Fartlek is probably the most well known training session in Australia. Named after legendary Australian distance runner, Steve Moneghetti, and devised by his well known coach Chris Wardlaw. Enjoy! And donβt forget to tune in to my @uwasport insta take over Thanks Coach @declantingay !
Posted to Instagram on May 13, 2020 by UWA Sport
Student athlete π¨βπ Declan Tingay is taking over our Instagram tomorrow to give you a sneak peak into his daily schedule. From Run Club to study, find out what the race-walker gets up to.
Posted to Instagram on May 12, 2020 by UWA Sport
Stephanie is back tomorrow for another UWA Fitness stream! π Catch her from 8am on our Facebook and Instagram Live. Is there a class or exercise that you want to see? Comment below and let us know π
Posted to Instagram on May 11, 2020 by UWA Sport
RUN CLUB | At home edition π‘ Hey Runners π With restrictions easing, see if you can find a friend for #workoutoftheweek . 10 minute light jog warmup Option 1 ππΌββπ¨ *5 minutes fast effort Rest 2mins *5 minutes fast effort (try and match your last rep) Rest 2mins *10 minutes steady effort (7/10 RPE) Total: 20minutes Option 2 *5 minutes fast effort Rest 2mins *10 minutes steady effort (7/10 RPE) Total: 15minutes 10-15 minute easy jog or walk warm down β‘οΈ Remember to stretch! π€Έπ»ββοΈ β‘οΈ Keep refueling ππ₯π₯βοΈ β‘οΈ Donβt forget to Upload to the @uwasport Strava! http://bit.ly/uwa-run π» β‘οΈ share your pictures by tagging @uwaac to feature Stay safe, and happy running!π - Coach Kai #athstogether #teamuwa
Posted to Instagram on May 6, 2020 by UWA Sport
RUN CLUB | At home π‘ Hey Everyone! Itβs another round of #workoutwednesday. Hopefully your spirits are starting to lift like a few of the lockdown rules! If youβre keen to keep your mind & body active, this weeks session is focused more on continuous fartlek styled running π Warm up: 5-10min easy Jogging Option 1: Shorter 10mins @ Tempo pace 5mins @ Threshold pace 15mins Total Option 2: Longer 5mins @ Tempo 5mins @ Threshold 5mins @ Tempo 5mins @ Threshold 20 min Total Cool Down: 10mins light jog/walk + stretches!! Tempo = Working moderately comfortably (RPE 7/10) Threshold = Working uncomfortably hard but sustainably (RPE 8/10) Remember to stretch! π€Έπ»ββοΈ β‘οΈ Keep refueling ππ₯π₯βοΈ β‘οΈ Donβt forget to Upload to the UWA Sport @strava! http://bit.ly/uwa-run β‘οΈ tag @uwaacin your photos while out exercising, the Run Leaders are missing you! πΈ Enjoy! π» Coach Sarah (Club Captain)
Posted to Instagram on April 29, 2020 by UWA Sport
Posted @withregram β’ @aidanread Tomorrow I will be doing an Instagram takeover of @uwasport. Join me for some Uni studies as I near the end of my Bachelorβs degree, my training and a bit of day to day. #AR24 @universitywa @uwastudents
Posted to Instagram on April 27, 2020 by UWA Sport
RUN CLUB | At home edition π‘ Hey Runners π Itβs Wednesday which means itβs workout day. This weeks session is a threshold/sprint combo, with shorter and longer options depending on your goals! 10-15 minute light jog warmup Option 1 ππΌββπ¨ *10 minutes fast effort* (you should be panting, but not exhausted by the end) Rest 2mins *5x 60s fast / 60s easy* Total: 20minutes Option 2 *10 minutes steady effort* (you should be breathing hard, but not panting!) Rest 2mins *5x30s fast / 30s easy* Total: 15minutes 10-15 minute easy jog or walk warm down β‘οΈ Remember to stretch! π€Έπ»ββοΈ β‘οΈ Keep refueling ππ₯π₯βοΈ β‘οΈ Donβt forget to Upload to the @uwasport Strava! http://bit.ly/uwa-run π» β‘οΈ comment below on what youβve been doing to keep active while at home π΄π΄ποΈββοΈπΉππ Stay safe, and happy running!π - Coach Declan, UWA Athletics Club
Posted to Instagram on April 22, 2020 by UWA Sport
RUN CLUB | At home edition π Hi Everyone! Hopefully, you are all keeping well and trying your best to stay fit and healthy. Keep in mind that it is important to get out for some fresh air and some exercise. Intermediate and Advanced sessions available. 10mins of Light Jogging (Warm-Up) Option 1: Intermediate 5x(1min fast, 1 min slow) Total: 10 min Option 2: Advanced 5x(1min fast, 1 min slow) 5x(30sec fast, 30sec slow) Total: 15 min Fast: Hard effort - get puffing Slow: Easy jog or walk 5-10mins of Light walking or Jogging (Cool Down) β‘οΈ Remember to stretch! π€Έπ»ββοΈ β‘οΈ Donβt forget to upload to the (@uwasport) Strava page β http://bit.ly/uwa-run π» Thanks Coach Kai, UWA Athletics Club
Posted to Instagram on April 15, 2020 by UWA Sport
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