It has been another successful semester of activities here at Get Out, Get Active since our programme started again in early October with our new team of activators and volunteers helping the Leeds University community get out and get active – read on for a full round-up of what we have been doing and how […]
Two weeks ago The Edge rose above strong competition to be named Educational Facility of the Year at the National Fitness Awards. The Edge was shortlisted for Education Facility of the Year and Best Membership Campaign. It was a strong contender in both but it’s contributions to its student and staff community in addition to […]
The field of nutrition is notorious for having conflicting ideas, opinions, and science. This has resulted in confusion about what to eat, how much to eat and when to eat it, in order to be healthy. Food for your body All foods are not born equal when it comes to your health. A popular school […]
It’s the classic weight loss story, all too common you lose weight after some form of diet or lifestyle change, then the weight loss plateaus. After some time, you’re back to your original weight. So, why is sustainable weight loss so difficult? The myth is that people put weight back on because they got lazy, […]
This article explores the concept of a personalized approach to nutrition, emphasizing the importance of whole foods, protein, and minimal sugar intake while debunking the one-size-fits-all diet myth. What is the best diet? This is one of the most common debates in the nutrition world. A quick browse online and you will find a wide […]
We complete our second round of Menopause workshops this week. Alongside the wonderful variety of sessions which include Pilates, Yoga, Foam rolling for Joint Pain and Strength training, we have added an additional workshop centred upon Nutrition. The interest in the Menopause Toolkit Workshops has grown across the University. The wonderful news is that thanks […]
The University of Leeds Sports Scholars have been awarded their scholarships by the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Student Education, Jeff Grabill at the annual sports scholars evening. On Thursday 9 November everyone gathered to celebrate all our wonderful scholars and their sporting achievements. The evening not only focused on current scholars, but past students of […]
University of Leeds – The Edge – Survey Terms and Conditions When you enter this competition you will be asked to fill out a survey. Please answer all questions and provide an email address to be in with the chance of winning £350 Prezzee vouchers. The opportunity to complete the survey and be entered into […]
Mike’s story We were thrilled recently to receive an email from Mike Jackson, a staff member in the Disability Services Team, about his positive experiences of GOGA and the influence it has had on his life. We love making a difference and are delighted to share this GOGA success story with you. In March 2021, […]
State of the art facilities Here at The Edge we work hard to offer value for money. Working closely with students and our members we regularly review our membership fees and packages to make sure that they are meeting their needs. Unlike many of our local competitors, we offer an incredible breadth of services. This includes […]
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