NEWS

Winter Break Activity Timetable 2022

Staying In Leeds?

Our sports facilities on campus are open throughout the winter break and we have some great out of term activities lined up for you to get involved with. From a walking trip in Saltaire to indoor climbing sessions and exercise classes – there’s something for everyone. You can also get involved in our ‘12 days of […]

Festive season at The Edge! ❄️

Website header which says "tis the season to be healthy" illustrated with Christmas drawings. Festive season at The Edge

Staying in Leeds over the festive season? Stay healthy and keep moving at The Edge! Grab a seven day pass to The Edge for just £12, allowing you to stay active and do the exercise you enjoy over the holidays. The pass allows access to all of our facilities, including our newly refurbished gym and spin […]

The Edge reopens with a brand-new look

The Edge newly refurbished fitness suite

The fitness suite and spin studio refurbishment at the Edge – which includes a complete upgrade of equipment with a focus toward resistance and functional training following member feedback – is now complete and open for our community.  The investments made in the layout and workout environment, along with the addition of the latest equipment, […]

The Edge hosts The British Transplant Games

british transplant games

The British Transplant Games The British Transplant Games aim is to raise awareness of the need for organ donation, encourage transplant recipients to lead active lifestyles and show appreciation for, and remember, donors and their families. This year the games were right here in Leeds! The flagship event of Transplant Sport took place on the […]

Alternative spaces to train during the refurbishment

Edge from the outside

The fitness suite and spin studio will be closing from Wednesday 20 July for a major refurbishment and therefore members will no longer be able to access these spaces until the work is completed. In the meantime, we shall be providing alternative spaces for our members to train. We will be re-introducing a booking system […]

Amended Gym Opening Hours

The Edge free weights

On Wednesday 20 July we shall be closing our facilities for part of the day for various reasons including maintenance, staff training and the fitness suite and spin studio refurbishment.  It is worth noting that on the 20 July there will be no access at any point of the day to the fitness suite or […]

August Price Increases

The Edge Exterior

Due to rising energy and staffing costs we will be raising our prices from August 1, 2022. This will be the first rise in over three years and one we had hoped to avoid.  Despite the rise we remain dedicated to re-investing in the business, this can be seen in:   A total refurbishment of our […]

Zynk announced as official partner

The Edge Gym Refurbishment Main Floor Visual

Wellness design experts Zynk Design have been appointed as the official partner for our upcoming fitness suite and spin studio refurbishment. Zynk Design specializes in designing unique spaces in the health, fitness and wellness market. They have worked with clients including The Gym Group, Golds Gym, Grndhouse and David Lloyds. Following member feedback, they have […]

Staff and Students Join AJ Bell Triathlon

Triathlon Runner

AJ Bell World Triathlon Staff and students descended on Roundhay Park this month to participate in the AJ Bell World Triathlon Championship Series event. The University of Leeds was announced as the education partner for the event which takes place annually in Roundhay Park.  Athletes in action Sport Scholar & Coach Scholar Jess Fullagar was […]

Healthy Eating Week

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What is Healthy Eating Week? Healthy Eating Week aims to promote healthy eating, drinking and physical activity. By doing all these, we hope everyone can achieve a healthier way of living. It’s a week to celebrate healthy living. And to encourage people to make positive changes to their lifestyle. How to get involved? The big message for this […]