On January 11, Les Mills is taking over! Come along to Cromer Terrace and try out all new classes for – GRIT Strength – High Intensity Interval Training designed to improve strength, increase fitness and build lean muscle. GRIT Cardio – A 30 minute, high intensity workout that improves cardiovascular fitness, increases speed and burns […]
Let 2020 be the year that you achieve your goal! If you don’t know where to begin or just want to ease yourself back in after the Christmas break we’ve compiled a list of tips to help you. 1. Begin with low impact exercises and beginners’ workouts Swimming is the perfect activity when you’re starting […]
It’s been a fantastic semester for Get out, Get Active. We’ve been as busy as ever engaging existing participants and volunteers as well as recruiting new ones to take part and support our activities. As it’s reaching the end of 2019, we’re taking some time to look back and reflect on Semester 1. Walking We’ve […]
14 teams from across the university kitted up and took part in a staff 5 a side football tournament this week raising money for the local charity, Leeds Mind. The tournament, which took place on Thursday 19th December at the Edge, was open to all staff members at the university with proceeds going directly to […]
This month we are spotlighting one of our Get out, Get Active activators, Gaby Alodia. Gaby has been involved with GOGA in various capacities for a few years. We caught up with her to hear about how it all started. Tell us a bit about yourself… My name is Gaby and I’m currently in the […]
If you are graduating this December and staying in Leeds, why not take this opportunity to save money on an Alumni membership? Sign up within 12 months of your graduation date and you can save 15% on monthly and annual memberships. This means you can get an Edge membership from as little as £30.41 per month […]
Fancy trying your hand at something new in 2020? Start early by signing up to one of our Learn to Play courses, starting from 27th January. Sign up to one of our courses and you’ll: Learn the rules of squash or racquetball and how to play Get to grips with basic techniques for moving and […]
During my time as President of the University of Leeds Men’s Association Football Club in 2018/19, I made it a priority to ensure the club went beyond getting involved in fundraising for charity. Lots of money gets donated to charities across the country, which is great, but what can be far more impactful is donating […]
Have you ever dreamt of a career in sport? Sarah Robinson, Leeds University’s sport performance manager spoke to us about her journey. From early sporting success in her adolescence to landing her first role as a full-time coach, Robinson dives into the past and reveals how one set-back can transform into a window of opportunity […]
November’s volunteer of the month is Zejun Yao. Leeds Sport chatted to him about the volunteering he is involved in and how it felt to be recognised for his fantastic efforts. Which volunteering programme are you on & what does your role involve? I am volunteering as a Coaching Scholar for Leeds Sport . […]
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