After the success of our first Gryphons Virtual Relay, we’re hosting another one, this time with a festive twist. 35 teams signed up last time, meaning over 200 people took part! The collective total distance ran was 950km – let’s see if we can beat that this time round. Event Overview Clubs enter a team […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s important to look after yourself and give yourself time to switch off, particularly during this unprecedented time. Here are five ways you can truly switch off this weekend and enjoy a well-deserved break: Exercise Walking, running, cycling, yoga, a home workout – anything that gets your heart pumping. Exercise is great for clearing your […]
After careful consideration, due to increases in our operational costs such as energy and staffing, and additional facility investment we will be making some small changes to our pay-as-you-go prices. We have worked hard to develop a simplified pay-as-you-go offer and this is the first time we have increased certain prices since opening The Edge […]
We are proud to announce that Sport & Physical Activity, The Edge has won ‘Education Facility of The Year’ at the National Fitness Awards 2018. The National Fitness Awards is an annual event which recognises excellence and achievement in gyms throughout the country. The Education Facility of the Year category is aimed at gyms which […]
Sport & Physical Activity, The Edge has been shortlisted for the fourth year in a row at the National Fitness Awards, this time in the category of Education Facility of the Year. The National Fitness Awards is an annual event which recognises excellence and achievement in gyms throughout the country. The Education Facility of the Year […]
We have been working with the Leeds Rhinos Foundation (LRF) to develop some new volunteering opportunities for our students. The LRF has recently won Foundation of the Year award from Rugby Football League (RFL) due to their amazing work in the local area. This new partnership has been created to expand the number of volunteer programmes available […]
Famous alumnus Johnny Mowlem, has been inducted into the University’s Sporting Hall of Fame. Johnny, who graduated from Geography and Spanish in 1988, is one of Great Britain’s most successful racing drivers; having been ranked amongst the top sports car and GT drivers in the world. His career began in 1989, and a mere six […]
2018/19 is set to be an exciting year for the University of Leeds Boat Club. They’re gearing up to celebrate 100 years of the boat club in 2019 and their senior crews are both aiming for Henley qualifications off the back of their most successful seasons in 25 years. They are also going big on […]
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