NEWS

Reformer Pilates at The Edge!

Member doing reformer pilates

A brand new Reformer Pilates class has launched at The Edge! The classes are one-to-one with one of our qualified instructors meaning they can tailor each class to you and what you want to focus on. Book your class and try something new. Please contact m.smith2@leeds.ac.uk for any additional booking queries. What is Reformer Pilates? […]

The Edge wins Educational Facility of the Year

The Edge exterior

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 […]

Your membership fees reinvested kind of gym

People taking a selfie in class studio

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 […]

Maximising sleep quality: essential habits for wellbeing and productivity

Alarm clock

Healthy habits for a restful night’s sleep Sleep plays a vital role in how we feel on a day to day basis. It’s the backbone of good health and arguably the most important factor or ‘the base of the pyramid’. When we sleep we repair cells, become stronger, process information and store and increase knowledge. […]

Fitness for the Future: The Edge's Sustainable Fitness Practices

Magali Massip sustainable architect

The Edge has taken the leap towards a greener future by implementing a series of sustainable practices. From an energy-efficient swimming pool and producing our own chlorine to eco-friendly marketing materials. We aim to set an example of how fitness centres can be more sustainable. At The Edge, we are fortunate to have Magali Massip, our […]

Alternative spaces to train during the refurbishment

Edge from the outside

The fitness suite and spin studio will be closing from Wednesday 20 July for a major refurbishment and therefore members will no longer be able to access these spaces until the work is completed. In the meantime, we shall be providing alternative spaces for our members to train. We will be re-introducing a booking system […]

Staff and Students Join AJ Bell Triathlon

Triathlon Runner

AJ Bell World Triathlon Staff and students descended on Roundhay Park this month to participate in the AJ Bell World Triathlon Championship Series event. The University of Leeds was announced as the education partner for the event which takes place annually in Roundhay Park. Athletes in action Sport Scholar & Coach Scholar Jess Fullagar was […]

SWIMTAG is back!

SWIMTAG wristband

SWIMTAG is a wristband that Edge customers can use from reception for FREE! The wrist band tracks all sorts of statistics that are much more in-depth compared to other smart watches. How does it work? SWIMTAG is a fantastic way to see your swim. The system tracks the number of lengths you complete, split times, […]

Disco Yoga is here to brighten up the New Year

Make some moves under the disco lights

A new addition to our classes timetable, Disco Yoga is making moves down at The Edge. Ever fancied trying yoga, but feel a little out of your comfort zone? Maybe you already love yoga, but fancy something different. Something that’ll make you smile. Something that will take you out of yourself as you get…’lost in […]