Entries by Becky Knight

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SWIMTAG has arrived!

The Edge has launched its own set of SWIMTAGS. Now as a newly registered SWIMTAG pool, we are able to offer our members this wearable technology that tracks your progress, lengths, and timings in the pool. How does it work? SWIMTAG is a fantastic way to see your swim. The system tracks the number of […]

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The Edge Instagram giveaway – September 2021

To celebrate Freshers Week 2021, we’re giving you and a friend a chance to win 6 free PT sessions at The Edge in our freshers giveaway. This prize is worth over £200 so don’t miss your chance to enter! To enter you need to follow the instructions on the giveaway post found on the The […]

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Meet the Team: Michelle Smith

Introducing our Group Exercise Coordinator and Fitness Instructor, Michelle Smith.  Here, Michelle tells us a little about her background, her biggest inspiration and how she likes to stay active.  Name: Michelle Smith Job role: Group Exercise Coordinator and fitness instructor at the Edge What does your role entail: Alongside teaching classes, my role is to […]

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Basic Exercises: Perfect your technique Part 2

Improving your form Personal Trainer, Lucy, gives you some new tips on how to complete some more basic home exercises and ensure you are using the correct form. 1. Lunge Lunges can help you achieve a stronger and more stable core while improving balance and posture. Ensure that you have good posture and your core […]

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Basic Exercises: Perfect your technique

Improving your form Personal Trainer, Lucia, gives you some top tips on how to complete some basic home exercises with correct form. These can be done in any space with minimal equipment.   1. The plank The Plank is a fantastic, static exercise which strengthens your core. Keep your hands below your shoulders and fingers […]

Volunteering around the world

As it’s National Student Volunteer Week our Head of Sport & Physical Activity tells us all about her exciting experiences! I first got involved in volunteering at a major sporting event from being, as they say, roped in at the last minute to a mountain bike test event run by some friends. They were short […]

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Breaking gender barriers in sport – Laura Chow

Breaking gender barriers in sport The first day I went to training for American football I was so nervous. I almost bailed and got off the bus before the stop at Sports Park Weetwood several times. I was worried about being a girl playing the sport in a male team; that the guys  would be unwelcoming or […]