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 […]
If you are staying in Leeds this festive period and want to visit The Edge please be aware of our altered opening times. This year we will be open at the following times: Friday 22 December – 8am-3.30pm Saturday 23 December – 8am-3.30pm Sunday 24 December – 8am-2.00pm Monday 25 December – Closed Tuesday 26 […]
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 Edge’s award nominations The Edge has risen above some strong competition to be one of the front runners to win four awards across the UKActive and National Fitness Awards. The Edge is shortlisted for Regional Club/Centre of the Year (North) and Marketing Campaign of the Year award with UKActive. It is also up for […]
The Edge is proud to have partnered with OTE Nutrition! As a member of The Edge, no matter your membership type you qualify for a 20% discount off all online orders through OTE. Who are OTE? OTE Sports came about because of a desire to do things differently. Their range of naturally flavoured sports health […]
A team of staff and students from the University of Leeds & Leeds Trinity University have just returned from South Africa, following the successful completion of a four-week sport development project. The Gryphons Abroad programme sees staff and students deployed to deliver cycling, sport and leadership in schools in the Nkandla region. Empowering youth through […]
Helping others Helping others helps to stimulate the reward centres in your brain is actually really great for your wellbeing. It must be true, there is no selfless good deed! But that’s not the point. If you are able to help anyone in need, through volunteering, offering to get some bits from the shops or […]
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