A huge congratulations to Arthur Briant, our first official Edge member of The Year (as voted by you)! We have been amazed by the level of talent, thoughtfulness and determination showcased by our members throughout 2019 and are so proud of everyone’s accomplishments. We saw a variety of impressive feats ranging from epic dedication in […]
If you’ve been looking for a new sport to challenge yourself in both body and mind, climbing is the perfect choice. Climbing has a rich history at the University of Leeds which was in fact the birthplace of the indoor climbing wall! At the Edge we’re offering a collection of fantastic sessions to help you […]
Our kayaking sessions provide you with an opportunity to try flat water kayaking on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. The sessions, beginning at Leeds Boathouse, benefit from the incredibly calm and sheltered conditions making it an ideal location to teach the basics of kayaking. You can expect to learn some beginner strokes whilst also gaining confidence on […]
To mark the start of 2020, this month we are spotlighting one of our Couch to 5K participants, Rosie Dowen. Rosie took part in our autumn 2019 Couch to 5K programme. We hear about her experience with running and why she decided to take the plunge and sign up to the programme. How did you first […]
Our pilates and yoga balance classes have started again this week after a break over Christmas and the exam period. Please note that our lunchtime pilates and yoga balance classes now cost £4 per session. Pilates with our instructor, Sandy will teach you how to move your body intelligently and encourage true ease of movement […]
Throughout 2019 we read some truly inspiring stories as our community of Edge members nominated each other for Member of the Month. As our membership team were taking stock of the last year and reading back through the nominations and winners of each month we thought it only right that we let you reflect on […]
Introducing all new Les Mills RPM indoor cycling classes at The Edge. RPM is a group indoor cycling workout where you control the intensity. This means you can exercise at a leisurely pace or challenge yourself all to the most pedal-worthy playlists and embark on a fitness journey without ever leaving the studio. Ride to […]
This Girl Can have just relaunched their campaign with another inspiring advert to motivate more women to take part in sport and physical activity. Women have long faced social pressures, judgement, and fear of talking about issues which society has deemed ‘taboo’ when it comes to their bodies and exercising. This campaign aims to show […]
Matt talks about the volunteering he is involved in, why he wanted to participate and how it feels to win volunteer of the month. ‘Matt has been a great volunteer on poolside and has integrated well into the team. He has been eager to learn and is highly motivated to get the best out […]
In 2019 we ran our annual survey, Balancing Life, to find out about activity and well-being levels amongst the University population. We use this information to help shape our future plans and initiatives for Sport & Physical activity, so thank you to everyone who took the time to fill it out. This year’s results coincide […]
Westfield Health British Transplant Games lands in Leeds for 2022November 24, 2021 - 1:00 pm
Christmas Opening Hours 2021November 23, 2021 - 3:12 pm
RLWC2021 schedule and tickets are hereNovember 19, 2021 - 9:59 am
Work begins on a brand new football facilityNovember 17, 2021 - 3:55 pm
BUCS UNIversal is going digitalNovember 12, 2021 - 3:18 pmThe Edge
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