SPORTS OVERVIEW

The name actually says it all: during this group lesson you work on your abdominal muscles, thighs and buttocks!

In American football, two teams of eleven players try to get the ball into the opponent's end zone or kick it between the goalposts to score points. It includes physical contact, strategy and specialized positions such as quarterback and wide receiver.

Aquafit is moving to music in the water. The resistance of the water strengthens your muscles and improves your endurance without straining your knees and ankles.

Athletics is a sport in which you can practice different disciplines. You can do technical events, such as long jump and javelin throw, or focus on running events, from a sprint to long distances.

During the back to school games you can play old-fashioned gym games with other enthusiastic students!

Badminton is a sport with a racket and a shuttle that is played by high-level students in Groningen. Whoever manages to make the shuttle hit the ground on the other side of the net gets a point!

Ballet is a classical dance style in which dancers demonstrate elegance and strength to music. It requires technique, flexibility and discipline.

Basketball is a team sport in which teams try to score by throwing the ball into the opponent's basket. Normally basketball is played in teams of 5, but there is also a variant with teams of 3.

Beach volleyball is a sport where two teams of two play on sand, where the aim is to land the ball on the opponent's ground.

During bodyfit you work on your fitness, condition and muscle strengthening!

Boxing is a fighting and self-defense sport in which two opponents face each other and try to score points by hitting the opponent on the upper body.

At Bootcamp & Fun, fun always comes first! With the varied workout games you can train strength and fitness in a fun way. The workouts are adapted to your level, so that you can get the best out of yourself!

Bootcamp indoor is a full-body workout where fun is central!

Bootcamp outdoor is a fun, challenging workout that takes place outside!

Booty & Core is an intensive class where the focus is on your glutes and abdominal muscles.

With bouldering you climb on a wall of 3 to 4,5 meters high. You climb up without using a rope. There is a thick mat underneath you so that you fall softly.

Bridge is a mind sport with playing cards. It is somewhat similar to Klaverjacks, but is a lot less dependent on luck and more on smart playing, insight and tactics.

Bungee Super Fly is a cardio training and a full body workout where you perform various exercises while floating in a Bungee harness! During this workout you jump and fly through the air and work on your core stability in a playful way.

Calisthenics is a form of training that uses your body weight. This way you can build strength, flexibility and endurance while training in a fun and versatile way!

With a circuit you alternate different exercises with a short break between each exercise. The variety of exercises helps you build strength and fitness!

(Scuba) diving is a sport where you can breathe underwater using a compressed air tank.

Fit Boxing is a conditional workout that covers various elements of martial arts in an accessible way.

At the ACLO you can exercise in several ways. With a fitness subscription you can make unlimited use of the fitness room at the Sports Center and work independently on your strength or fitness. There are also courses you can take to learn the basics of fitness.

Flexibility is all about being able to move smoothly. This includes not only stretching, but also mobility of your joints and strength training for the muscles you use while stretching!

Floorball originated as a summer variant of ice hockey and this fast, intensive team sport is becoming increasingly popular. You play it inside the sports hall within a fenced playing field with a light stick and ball.

(Olympic) weightlifting revolves around lifting heavy weights in standardized techniques such as the snatch and clean & jerk.

In golf you hit a small, hard ball with a club to get the ball into the hole in as few strokes as possible.

Grappling, or No-gi Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, is a self-defense art and martial art based on ground fighting and submissions.

Handball is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each try to throw the ball into the opponent's goal. Insight, speed and cooperation are very important for this!

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a training method in which intensive exercises are alternated with short rest periods to exciting music.

The hip hop dance style is a mix of many different dance styles. With hip hop as a basis, movements from other dance styles such as ballet, house, breakdance or otherwise can be mixed.

Hockey is a team sport in which two teams try to hit a ball into the opponent's goal using a stick.

Indoor cycling, also known as spinning, is a workout in which participants ride stationary bicycles to music led by an instructor.

Jiu Jitsu is a traditional Japanese martial art. The focus of the sport is on self-defense. It also gives you improved physical condition and mental discipline.

Judo is a Japanese martial art that focuses on the use of throwing techniques and ground fighting.

At Jump Fit you do well-known exercises such as Squats, Lunges and Jumping Jacks with a unique twist by performing them on the trampoline. This makes the workout more intensive and fun!

During Jump School you will learn somersaults, turns and other tricks on a trampoline.

Jumping Fitness is a workout to music where you jump on a trampoline to improve your fitness. During a Jumping Fitness workout, more than 400 muscles are at work – more than in any other endurance sport!

Kickboxing is a versatile defensive sport that combines punching and kicking techniques with elbow, knee and clinching techniques that focus on fitness, speed, strength and balance. It is an individual sport that is practiced within a close-knit group, with an emphasis on respect and trust.

Kitesurfing is a water sport where you stand on a small surfboard and are propelled by a kite.

Climbing is an adventure sport where you challenge yourself both physically and mentally by climbing walls, rocks or cliffs. This is not just about strength, but also about technical insight to determine the right routes up.

Korfball is a team sport in which players try to throw a ball through a basket. It is important that no running is allowed while a player is holding the ball.

Krav Maga is a self-defense system that is quick to learn and focuses on practical techniques for emergency situations.

Labooca stands for 'Latin Bootcamp' and is a fitness program based on Latin American rhythms and music.

Lacrosse is a fast-paced team sport in which players try to get a rubber ball with a stick into the opponent's goal.

Running training is aimed at improving your endurance and speed while running through varied exercises and training.

Marthas Energy Dance Training (MEDT) is a dance training that is also a real workout!

Mindfulness is a meditative practice in which you consciously pay attention to the present moment without judgment. Through breathing exercises and focused attention, you train your mind to be more in the moment and find inner peace.

MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) is a combat sport that combines different fighting techniques from various disciplines.

Underwater hockey is a team sport in which players wear snorkels and fins to try to push a puck into the opponent's goal at the bottom of a swimming pool.

Pole dancing combines dance movements with acrobatics around a vertical pole as an exercise or as an art form.

When riding, you sit on a horse and guide it to walk in a certain way or jump over obstacles.

Padel is a popular racket sport that combines elements of tennis and squash.

Pilates is a training method aimed at strengthening core muscles and improving flexibility and posture.

During a Power group lesson, you use weights to train all your muscles, accompanied by motivating music.

Power Yoga is an intensive form of yoga that builds strength, flexibility and endurance.

Power kiting is a sport where you have to control a kite on dry land through skill and strength. It is the perfect preparation for other sports such as kitesurfing, landboarding, kite buggy and snowkiting.

Powerlifting is a strength sport in which participants focus on three main exercises: the squat, bench press and deadlift.

PTMD stands for Pop, Theater and Musical Dance and is an incredibly fun and energetic way of dancing.

Rowing is a sport in which rowers paddle boats with oars to progress. This can be done in boats with one to eight rowers. It is a popular student sport because it is possible to row at a high level, even if you have never participated in this sport before your student days.

Roundnet, also known as "spikeball", is a fast ball sport in which teams of two players attempt to hit a ball against a net that is low to the ground.

Rugby is a physical team sport in which two teams attempt to bring a ball over the opponent's goal line or score by kicking the ball between the goal posts.

Salsa is an increasingly popular dance sport among students. This originated in the Caribbean and consists of a mixture of South American Latin dance and rhythmic African dances.

Skating is a sport where the goal is to cover a certain distance on the ice as quickly as possible.

Fencing is a sport in which two opponents challenge each other with different weapons, such as épée, foil or sabre, with the aim of scoring points by hitting each other.

Shooting is a sport in which you try to hit targets with precision and control using a weapon.

Skiing in the Netherlands? Yes, that's possible! And on a rolling carpet. Indoor skiing is a sport where you can experience the thrill of winter sports on an artificial ski track, regardless of the weather or season.

Skydiving involves jumping out of an airplane and free-falling before opening a parachute to land safely on the ground.

Snooker is a billiards game played on a table covered with a green cloth, where you have to “pot” colored balls in a specific order.

When snorkeling you are in the water face down, breathing through a snorkel. You have good visibility underwater thanks to your diving goggles.

Snowboarding is a sport in which you descend a snow-covered mountain slope, slope or indoor sports hall on a board with attached shoes.

Softball is a team sport in which a ball thrown underhand is hit in order to run as many laps around the bases as possible on the field.

Solo Latin is a dance style that focuses on Latin American dances such as samba, cha-cha-cha, rumba, paso doble and jive. In this style you perform a choreography individually.

Sports description

Mental training in sports includes techniques and strategies to improve the resilience of athletes. This is not just about performance, but also about sporting pleasure and motivation!

Squash is a racket sport played by two players or four players in an enclosed court with four walls. The aim is to hit the ball against the wall so that it cannot be knocked back by the opponent before it bounces twice on the ground.

Steps is a form of training that uses a small platform/step. You perform a cool choreography that is not only great fun, but also provides a good workout.

Ballroom dancing is a sport in which two people dance together according to set patterns and movements, often to music genres such as ballroom or Latin.

Survival run is a challenging and adventurous sport in which participants complete a course with various obstacles and obstacles, such as rope climbing, mud puddles, climbing walls and water passages.

Table tennis is played on a table divided by a net. Players use small rackets to hit a light ball back and forth across the table's surface.

Tap dance is a dance form with rhythmic tapping of metal plates under dancing shoes, creating cool rhythms and sounds with your feet!

You play tennis with a racket and neon yellow balls. You can play a game as a couple, but also two against two for a so-called 'double'.

Trail running is a form of running that takes place on off-road trails, such as forest routes or hilly terrain.

Triathlon is a multi-sport in which participants complete three different disciplines consecutively: swimming, cycling and running.

TRX is a form of fitness that uses an adjustable harness with handles to perform resistance training using your own body weight.

Gymnastics is a sport in which various movements are performed on equipment such as the beam, bars, floor and rings.

Ultimate Frisbee is a team sport played in mixed teams. The aim of the sport is to catch the Frisbee in the opponent's 'end zone' and thus score a point, without the disc being intercepted along the way.

Cyclocross is a cycling discipline in which riders ride specially designed bicycles on off-road courses that often pass through mud, grass, sand and other terrain.

Football is a popular sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to kick a ball into the opponent's goal.

Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players attempt to hit the ball over the net and land it on the opponent's ground.

The Wadden Sea is a sea in which you can walk around as long as the water is low enough. Mudflat hiking is a walk across the bottom of the Wadden Sea in the hours before and after low tide.

With wakeboarding and water skiing, you train on a teleski track while you are pulled forward over the water. The real fanatics can even do somersaults!

Water polo is a sport in which two teams of seven players each attempt to throw a ball into the opponent's goal while swimming.

Cycling is a sport in which you try to cover a certain distance on your bicycle as quickly as possible.

Windsurfing is a water sport where you stand on a surfboard and use a sail to move on the water. For those who really get the hang of it, you can even learn tricks!

Women on Weights is a unique course that focuses on women and strength sports.

During yoga you move very consciously and integrate your breathing into the exercises. You can build flexibility and endurance during yoga, but it is also a way to relax.

Yoga Upbeat is a dynamic and energetic variant of yoga, combining traditional yoga postures with rhythmic music and flowing movements.

Indoor football is a variant of football played on a smaller, usually cobbled surface, with teams of five players each.

Sailing is a water sport in which a boat is propelled by the wind. The sailor uses the wind to move forward smartly.

Zumba is a dance-based fitness activity that combines elements of Latin American and international dance styles with aerobic exercise.

Gliding is an aviation activity that uses aircraft without engines to fly. You use upward air currents such as thermals and slope winds.

When swimming you try to cover a certain distance through the water as quickly as possible. You can use different types of strokes for this.