saturday fitness festival schedule
09:00: Hackney Moves opens
Kicking the weekend off will be uplifting music from The Ministry of Sound DJ’s on the main stage and DJ Chrystilize on the start stage. On Saturday the focus is fun family fitness, so round up your crew and join us on the marshes.
Fight Klub will open the main stage with their drum & bass welcome workout at 10:00 followed by an amazing line-up of fitness and wellbeing sessions in the House of Fitness and House of Ministry, offering something for everyone.
10:30: Schools Challenge
Head to the start line to see the primary school children of Hackney run their final celebratory mile which finishes on the Wizz Air Hackney Half finish line, completing their own half marathon.
12:00, 13:30 & 15:00: Community 5K
You can cheer on the 5K runners who have signed up for this free event at the start line or around the course.
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The number one drum and bass workout, Fight Klub is the high intensity fun workout that makes getting in shape an addiction. Set to music, the programme is a combination of boxing, kick boxing and dance and will leave you pumped.
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Karla Richards is a qualified personal trainer and group exercise instructor. She has been in the health and fitness industry for over 8 years, Her dance fitness classes are energetic, confidence boosting, while getting a good workout in.
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If we want to change our lives, we first need to change our energy. Join MOOD LDN for an interactive energetic audit, designed to release and reset any energy that is holding us back, making space for the new mood we want to call in.
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F.I.T Jam founded by international fitness presenter and celebrity trainer Faye Edwards, brings you a dance movement that is all about the good vibes! You’ll learn an easy to follow routine, for all levels. Get ready to have fun and go with your flow!
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This class will incorporate cardio, floor barre & conditioning moves to work up that Retroglow sweat, whilst also focusing on those isometric movements to get that famous barre burn. We will end on an iconic 90s singalong stretch for the ultimate feel-good factor!
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Kate Rowe-Ham is a Women's Health Coach with a special interest in menopause fitness. The Author of the book Fitter , Calmer, Stronger in 30 Days and founder of the Owning Your Menopause app. Annie Ellis is a menopause nutritionist and health coach.
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The moves are simple here. The moves are cool here. The moves are fun here. There is no rule here. This Kardy Fitness Fun Party is designed to make you move, smile, and if you choose, sweat as well. Kardy ensures no one is left behind. "So get up, get on up!"
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Strong Mums Club help new mums feel strong, healthy and confident in their postnatal bodies. Join them for postnatal strength training with a particular focus on your legs and bum and bring your baby too!
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Join Steph Elswood, Founder of Stay Sassy and prepare to have your confidence boosted as you’re encouraged to take up space and reveal your inner magic in this Dance Workshop, accessible for all abilites and levels.
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Charley is a shuffle dancer who’s on a mission to get the world dancing! The moves you’re about to learn are a great way to keep fit, have fun with your friends and be the life and soul of each and every party!
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The FIGHT KLUB tent takeover is three back to back 30 minute drum and bass workout sessions with the iconic FIGHT KLUB free standing punch bag. If high energy fitness fun is what you are looking for, you need to get to the tent on time!
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You will learn and practice some skills that will help you potentially defend yourself in threatening and dangerous situations when power, size and strength are factors that may need to be taken into account. Self defence is a useful skill to have.
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Join HulaFit & get ready to hoop, sweat and smile! HulaFit® combines tried and tested fitness techniques with hip shakin’ hula hoops for a seriously good fun full body workout. You'll be jumping, squatting and spinning like a pro in no time!
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Dance Teacher of street/hip hop and dancehall and proficient in Zumba, Zumba Step and Aqua Zumba teaching mainly in East London gyms and community.. Mamacita has Zumba Masterclasses in London and is part of the Woman Up Team.
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Originally from a dance and education background, Kim founded PilatesCOREuk specialising in rehab based pilates to help those with back and hip injuries. Most of Kim’s classes are online or working with clients delivering online Pilates for their employees.
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Sarah Hunt is a yoga guru and founded Disco Yoga, she combines energising yoga with disco tunes to bring the festival feel. Disco Yoga wants to bring the joy to Hackney Moves with this exhilarating wellness experience! Come shake your thing!
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This fun yoga class will require you to team up with a friend to maximise your mobility gains. Enjoy will do some old favourites and new challenges to get your body feeling spiced up and zingy for a day of moving, running and funning at Hackney Wellness.
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Shesensu is an energetic mindful movement flow. Expect Ancient and Modern, Eastern and Western exercise techniques to a soundtrack of tribal & electronic beats. You'll be addicted! Shesensu is with live drumming
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I am a deaf personal trainer and fitness influencer to break barriers in the fitness industry for the deaf community. My classes are high energy, fast paced and strongly encourage people to work together because it is all about teamwork nobody left behind alone.
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The 67-Year-Old Logical Fitness Coach who will teach you Below Di Belt Line Dancing. His passion is training for LIFE. To enjoy life for longer. I call it LifeStyle Training. Follow my inspiration to STAY STRONG, STAY YOUNG.
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Join Millie Gooch Founder of Sober Girl Society and one of the UKs leading voices within the sobriety movement for a chat with The Fitness Networks host, Olivia Stott. Whether you’re sober or sober-curious, join us on the mat and have your questions answered.
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Edem is the creator of AzontoBox - an afrobeats inspired combat fitness class mixed with African dance.
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Zaiah Arts fuses Carnival dance styles, with a live DJ and killer choreography to give you all those sweet Carnival feels all year round! Hip-shaking and calorie-burning fun! Get ready to whine, squat and jiggle to a happier, healthier you!
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Join Lunges in Leggings' Liz Coleman for a 30-minute gentle flow and mindful movement practice Liz, a student of osteopathy, creates an inclusive and non-judgmental space. She encourages exploration of movement over perfecting poses, suitable for all.
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Ify Obanye, CEO of Hot Steppers UK is here with her crew to bring you a fun and vibey 30min Step Class which will include a dynamic warm up, going over the basic steps, a bespoke routine just for everyone here today and will finish up with a gentle cool down!
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Join stylist Sian Clarke and discover your personal colour palette. You’ll learn the physiological benefits of wearing colours to enhance your complexion, harmonise with your skin’s undertone and reflect your personality so you look and feel amazing.
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Get ready to breathe, move and roar your way through an empowering experience suitable for the whole family. Join the Wellness Warrior, Caleb Jude Packham, as he leads you on an epic 30 minute session to boost your physical and emotional well-being.
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The number one drum and bass workout, Fight Klub is the high intensity fun workout that makes getting in shape an addiction. Set to music, the programme is a combination of boxing, kick boxing and dance and will leave you pumped.
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Come join our award-winning Reggae Aerobics class! Dance, wine, and feel invigorated to the rhythm of reggae music. Suitable for all fitness levels, our fun and inclusive workouts bring the energy good vibes to your fitness routine. Get ready to move & laugh.
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Get yourself pumped in between classes at the House of Fitness tent and immerse yourself with the jams of DJ N.A.D
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At our BADU community clubs we believe that life is enriched through the power of nurtured relationships and shared experiences. At BADU we have a dedication to fostering an environment of acceptance, respect and belonging.
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Hackney Playbus is a small charity dedicated to bringing play opportunities and support to families who need it the most. We run a variety of services for families with children under five in East London. All our services are free to attend.
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Come and try Rugby skils and drills for all. We are an inclusive & vibrant & friendly rugby club in East London. Community is our heart & soul. Stronger together, we aim to make Hackney Rugby Club as inclusive, respectful and successful as it can be.
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HulaFit is all about putting the fun back into your fitness! You can hit the hoops with all the family at Hackney Moves as we will be in the festival village all day on Saturday 18 May. We know you will have fun, feel positive and happy and had a great workout.
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The National Centre for Circus Arts is one of Europe’s leading providers of circus education and will be teaching basic skills for free at Hackney Moves. Based in Hoxton Square, we involve thousands of people in the performance of circus arts every year.
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We were established in Hackney in 2013 and have been delivering high quality professional face and body painting for over a decade. We pride ourselves on being one of the best in the industry and have serviced a variety of open air community events.