Registrations have now opened for 2025-26, and we hope to start sessions in mid-October.
About the programme
TeamUCL are offering four free 1-2-1 fitness sessions to all UCL students who identify as disabled, in our on campus gym TeamUCL Gym. The 1-2-1 sessions are an extended induction, supporting students to build confidence using our facilities. You'll learn how to use a range of equipment and structure sessions from our knowledgeable Fitness Instructors!
This programme can be accessed at any point during Term 1, 2 and 3 by students with any disability, such as mental health conditions, physical disabilities, long term illness and neurodivergence. There are four key steps:
- Register your interest
- Have a 'check in' meeting to discuss access needs, goals of the programme and any adaptations to exercises.
- Undertake the four 1-2-1 induction sessions with one of our Fitness Instructors.
- Provide feedback on the process and programme, which allows us to monitor and evaluate the service throughout the year.
Due to restraints on capacity, you may need to join a waiting list for a short period of time until an Instructor becomes available.
Our on campus gym
Sessions will take place in our campus gym, TeamUCL Gym, a 80-piece gym with free-weights, cardio equipment and strength machines. Find out more about the facilities here.
Meet our team
Administration for the programme is handled by Tommy (he/him) and Caitlin (she/her). The sessions will be run by Faiza (she/her) and Joe (he/him), our Fitness Instructors, who will directly support you to access the gym through an extended induction process.
Our Instructors have 'delivery windows' across the week, which aim to give flexibility for different student schedules, and provide consistency week to week.
Tommy is one of our Sports Development Coordinators, and is the staff lead for the Supported Fitness Sessions Programme. You'll have your check in meeting with him ahead of starting your induction
sessions.
Tommy has been working in sport for over 12 years, running programmes for aspiring sports coaches, athletes and students across the country.
Caitlin is our Equity & Inclusion Assistant, helping to run the Supported Fitness Sessions programme. She’s a final-year Sports & Exercise Medical Science student at UCL with a personal training qualification, You’ll also find her on the Gym floor as both a receptionist and fitness instructor!
She’s passionate about guiding people through their fitness journeys and creating a welcoming, inclusive space where everyone feels confident getting active.
Joe is a Certified level 3 CIMSPA Personal Trainer and group exercise instructor with a BSC Hons degree in Strength Conditioning & Sports Coaching. With 15 years fitness experience in helping people through their journeys, Joe is fully committed to helping every UCL gym goer to achieve their long term fitness.
Delivery windows
- Mondays, 15:00 – 17:30
- Every other Friday, 15:30 – 16:45
- Every other Sunday, 09:15 – 13:30
Faiza is a certified level 3 personal trainer with MSc in Nutrition. She is passionate about making health and fitness accessible to everyone, and has extensive experience in empowering women to transform their lifestyle and achieve sustainable goals. Faiza is committed to breaking barriers in accessibility, and is excited to use her skills to foster confidence, independence, and a lifelong love for wellness in every student she works with.
Delivery windows
- Wednesdays, 9:15 - 13:30
- Thursdays, 9:15 - 13.30
- Every other Saturday, 11-13.00
Conor is a Level 4 Strength & Conditioning Coach, Personal Trainer, and ABA-accredited Boxing Coach with over 12 years of experience in the fitness industry. He has worked across boutique gyms, corporate wellness programmes, and community fitness projects, helping people build strength, confidence, and resilience through movement. Conor’s sessions focus on creating a supportive and approachable environment where everyone can train safely, progress at their own pace, and enjoy the process of becoming stronger.
Delivery windows
- Mondays, 9:00 - 11.30
- Tuesdays, 9:00 - 11.30
Hear from students on the programme
Register your interest using this submission form!
Once you have completed the below form, you'll be contacted to arrange a check in meeting. We check submissions weekly, so you should hear from us in around 5 working days.
Want more information?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss access requirements, please email [email protected].
For any further support outside of gym access, please consult the UCL Student Support and Wellbeing page.
At TeamUCL Gym we have Quiet Hours, where we turn the music and screens off, and encourage members to train as quietly as possible. We hope that this will increase the accessibility of the Fitness Sessions programme during that time. You can read more about our Quiet Hours on the TeamUCL Gym FAQ page.