Welcome to the October edition of What's On at Oriam. First semester is underway, consolidation week is fast approaching and so are the school holidays! The days are getting shorter but that won't stop us at Oriam, we have plenty of activities, sports and resources to share with you.
Gym Zero to Gym Hero
Top tips on how to avoid common fitness faux pas.
You don't need to look like Hercules to elevate yourself to Gym Hero status, it is much easier than it might sound. A little bit of knowledge and a few good habits go a long way, even if you're just starting out in the gym. Check out our top tips to avoid the cringe moments and feel like a pro in any fitness space.
Shake up your Routine for Autumn
If the gym is getting a little too busy for you, there are plenty of alternative options to keep you fit and active this month. Try a Group Exercise class for a full workout; all planned ahead for you by our experienced instructors. Trying to squeeze in your fitness and social life? Try one of our racquet sports with friends, like Tennis or Squash; racquet sports are a great way to get moving, have a bit of friendly competition and catch-up with friends.
Group Exercise Classes
Shake up your routine with a Group Exercise Class. We have over 30 classes to choose from every week and all of them are included in our Oriam Memberships.
Most of the classes are held in our studios and all equipment is provided so you have guaranteed space and equipment for the whole session, with great instructors and soundtracks too!
Squash
Why not squeeze in some Squash? You can book a court on our Oriam App and equipment is available to hire at Reception.
We also have a growing community Squash Club that runs alongside the Sports Union Club. Both clubs are open to players of all abilities, no previous experience required!
Oriam's Best Kept Secrets
Oriam Bike Bothy
Tucked around the corner of the Walled Garden at Oriam sits the small but mighty Bike Bothy. Run by Evan Oliphant, the little Bike Bothy is the campus hub for all things cycling including bike hire, repairs, route planning and education to help you keep you pedalling. The Bike Bothy is currently open weekly on Fridays, or by appointment.
A few Bike Bothy highlights include:
- Bike Servicing, Repairs and Security
- Route planning and tours
- Learn to Maintain - Learn to do some of the essentials yourself to keep your bike in top form and safe to ride.
Interested in getting involved? Check out our cycling page for more details.
November News
Looking ahead to next month, we have a few more exciting events for your diary!
Oriam's 10th Anniversary
Celebrating 10 years since official opening
We are continuing our 10th anniversary celebrations through November as we mark 10 years since our official opening in November 2016. We will share more details with you very soon!
Oriam's Women in Sport
Celebrating 10 years of Scottish Women and Girls in Sport
Alongside our own 10th anniversary celebrations, we are also celebrating the 10th year of Scottish Women and Girls in Sport. Over the past 10 years, Oriam has become home to so many fantastic women in sport; from our Community Sport Members to the Heriot-Watt Sports Union, Scholars and of course all of our partner athletes.
Find out more about the initiatives in our blog or follow us on Instagram for insights and inspiration from our coaches, athletes and community members.
From the Archives..
October 2025|
Oriam Clinic Launched Sport & Health Testing Services
Oriam Clinic have teamed up with the Sports and Exercise Science team at Heriot-Watt to deliver a new range of Sport and Health Assessments. These services are a fantastic opportunity for athletes and the local community to get a better understanding of their personal health or sports performance and make informed decisions on next steps for their training programme.
October 2025| New Technogym App now available
We've moved our fitness programming and progress tracking to the new Technogym Training App. Create your own training programme, try one made by our fitness team and track your progress in and out of the gym, all in one easy to use app. If you're currently using the My Wellness App, you can simply download the Technogym Training app and log in with the same details. If you've not used the My Wellness App with Oriam before then you'll need to ask one of our Fitness Team for the Oriam site code to complete your app registration.
You can also access the Technogym Training app from within our Oriam App, find it in 'My Profile' on the Fitness page.
Summary
Here's a round-up of everything we have planned at Oriam for October. New Classes, activities and more coming for autumn 2026.