Wednesday 14 January
Wednesday 14 January
Discover, move and recharge!
Today is all about balance: effort and relaxation. Try something new, join a workshop or workout that sparks your curiosity, and give your wellbeing a midweek boost.
This overview shows all activities available to non-Dutch speakers. The full programme is broader, but the activities shown here are offered in English or bilingually (English and Dutch).
Fontys Digital Library
During the Wellbeing Days, the Fontys Digital Library highlights a special selection of e-books, articles, podcasts and videos — all centred around the theme of wellbeing.
As a Fontys student or staff member, you have direct access to all materials.
Go to the digital library!
Registration
You can register for an activity via the button in the programme below. This button redirects you to the Student Sports Centre (SSC) website. Follow these steps to reserve your activity:
- Log in to the SSC-website
- Click the blue Fontys button (do not use 'register')
- Confirm your details ( first-time login only)
- Go to 'Shop' and select the Wellbeing Days tile
- Choose the correct week and day (13–15 January) in the calendar and click 'Reserve' to sign up
- You will receive a confirmation email
- You can check or cancel your booking(s) under My bookings
Activities are open to both students and staff, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Programme
You will receive a fun and intensive 30-minute lesson with an instructor. High Intensity Interval Training is a method that involves relatively short periods of intense activity and active rest. It is the perfect morning class to start your day actively and full of energy. Clean indoor shoes and a towel are required!
Practical
- Time: 08:00 - 08:30
- Location: Gym, Studentensportcentrum, O.L. Vrouwestraat 1 Eindhoven
- Participants: maximum of 4
- Language: English
- Requirements: clean indoor shoes and towel
Strengthen, stretch and re-energise yourself. Join our Pilates class to strengthen your core, improve your flexibility and feel your best! Arrive on time to get the most out of your class.
A towel is required.
Practical
- Time: 09:00 - 09:50
- Location: Studio 2, Studentensportcentrum, O.L. Vrouwestraat 1 Eindhoven
- Participants: maximum of 10
- Language: English
- Requirements: a towel
During the Wellbeing Days, you can enjoy a relaxing massage. The massages are provided by physiotherapy students who already have a solid base of practical experience. It’s a true win–win: for you, it’s a pleasant moment to unwind and become more aware of your body, and for the students, it’s a valuable and practice-oriented learning experience.
Practical
- Time: 10:30 - 12:30
- Location: Rachelsmolen, R13_1.05_TL_H2
- Participants: maximum of 20
- Language: English
Join us for this virtual cycling experience! This immersive workout combines training and fun, providing an engaging experience during your workout. The Journey is suitable for all levels, and you can adjust the intensity to suit your needs. The large screen and LED lighting in the Cycling Studio create a spectacular dynamic.
Important information:
Bring a towel and a bottle of water. Other items must be stored in the lockers. We ask you to arrive 5 minutes early so that our instructor can give you the necessary explanations about cycling and the workout.
Practical
- Time: 12:30 - 13:30
- Location: Cycling studio, Studentensportcentrum, O.L. Vrouwestraat 1 Eindhoven
- Participants: maximum of 10
- Language: English
- Requirements: towel and a botlle of water
Would you like to gain more insight into your health status and get professional advice? Then come to our health check where a health measurement is carried out with modern equipment.
Practical
- Time: 13:00 - 15:00
- Location: Rachelsmolen, R13_1.05_TL_H2
- Participants: maximum of 20
- Language: English
YIN YOGA - is a calm, slow practice that targets deep connective tissues such as ligaments and joints. By holding poses for longer, you improve your flexibility, release tension and develop a deep sense of relaxation and inner peace.
Arrive at the yoga class on time so you can start calmly and get the most out of your practice. Bring a towel and warm clothing for the cool-down.
Practical
- Time: 16:30 - 17:20
- Location: Studio 2, Studentensportcentrum, O.L. Vrouwestraat 1 Eindhoven
- Participants: maximum of 10
- Language: English
- Requirements: towel and warm clothing for the cool-down
Join the running training with our athletics association Asterix! We kick off the training with a fun group warm-up. After that, we split into runners and technical athletes (sprinting, jumping, throwing, hurdling). Each group continues with a warm-up tailored to their event. The runners then move on to an interval workout, while the technical groups focus on practicing their specific disciplines. Finally, everyone comes back together for a short cool-down.
Practical
- Time: 17:00 - 19:00
- Location: Sportpark De Hondsheuvels, J C Dirkxpad 3, 5631 BZ Eindhoven
- Participants: maximum of 30
- Language: English
- Requirements: sport clothes and shoes
- Target audience: students
A fun and energetic workout with great music, focused on strengthening and toning your legs, bottom and tummy for a stronger and firmer body! Suitable for all levels.
Please arrive on time, as a lot of equipment is needed and the instructor will give some instructions. Clean indoor shoes and a towel are mandatory.
Practical
- Time: 18:20 - 19:10
- Location: Studio 1, Studentensportcentrum, O.L. Vrouwestraat 1 Eindhoven
- Participants: maximum of 10
- Language: English
- Requirements: clean indoor shoes and a towel
Always wanted to try golfing but never knew where to start? Come join our open training and get yourself familiar with the help of our PGA PRO. You do not need to bring anything yourself as clubs and balls will be provided
Practical
- Time: 19:00 - 21:00
- Location: Golf Centre Eindhoven
- Participants: maximum of 12
- Language: English
- Target audience: students