Summer Membership Promotion

Tom Exeter
June 20, 2017

It’s back!

Enjoy 10 consecutive days of unlimited, anytime access to our facilities with an Edge Premium Membership anytime before the end of August 2017 for just £20. Perfect for friends, family members or yourself!

BUY NOW!

 

Looking to start a healthier lifestyle?

This is the ideal opportunity to try out a health and fitness club or get in shape for summer by enjoying our:

  • 250 station fitness suite
  • 25 meter, 8 lane swimming pool
  • Sauna and steam room
  • Comprehensive exercise class programme including yoga, group cycle, Body Pump circuits and much more …
  • Free 3 hours Parking from 4pm until 9am and at weekends with our daily code
  • Extensive opening hours – 6:30am – 10:30pm (weekdays) 8:30am – 9pm (weekends).

Using the above facilities, members of our team will be on hand to give you advice on how to lose weight, gain muscle, increase flexibility or train for that big event!

Find out more about The Edge

Don’t miss out!

BUY NOW!

 

If you have any questions about the promotion please get in touch on 0113 343 5095 or contact the team online using the link below.

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Squash Courses at The Edge

Max Tso
May 15, 2017
Squash courses

Hurry – we have a few places left on our upcoming squash courses!

It is a great chance to learn the basics on the court floor with an expert squash coach. Squash is a great way to get fit and have fun. The lessons will be taught in groups of 4 and are a great way to make new friends, with the small group size allowing for tailored training.

Book now at Reception!

The courses only cost £72 and will consist of 45-minute lessons for 6 weeks, starting from Monday 5th June

All courses will be run by experienced squash coach David Lines, who has previously coached the Thailand national team amongst others.

About the Course

The beginners’ course will start you from the foundations. You will learn how to play the right way from the start and by the end, you will understand the game completely. Develop your style with a professional coach and take your first steps towards becoming a squash player; all while having a lot of fun.

When is the course?

There are two classes each Monday:

  • 17:15 – 18:00
  • 18:00 – 18:45

What you need to know

  • Rackets are provided, you just need to show up in your gym kit with non-marking trainers and you are ready to go!
  • The courses are a great chance to get an edge over your squash opponent.
  • Non-members of the Edge can also sign up! You will simply have to pay for use of our facilities at reception before your class.

There are limited spaces, so don’t miss you chance to sign up now!

Book now at Reception!

May Bank Holiday Opening Times

Jono Bate
May 10, 2017
The Edge

Please note the following opening hours for Bank Holiday Monday;

– Monday 29th May  The Edge will be open from 10:00 – 17:00

– Tuesday 30th May  The Edge will be open as normal from 6:30 – 22:30

Please note that Edge Club and Edge Club Extra members will be able to use the facilities at any time on days with reduced opening hours, so there’s no excuse not to visit!

Educational Workshop

Tom Exeter
April 13, 2017

Want to take your lifting to the next level? Want that extra bit of confidence when next in the gym?

We are launching a brand new, first of its kind Educational Workshop for lifters of all abilities in early May.

The workshop will cover an in-depth technical breakdown of the Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift with expert guidance on how to target sticking points and limiting factors for each lift. The workshop will also look at programme design by drawing on some of the best training systems from around the world. There will also be time within the workshop to get involved in a coaching clinic where you can receive expert coaching on your personal lifting technique.

By attending this workshop our expert Leeds Sport Strength and Conditioning Coaches* will teach you how to enhance your training to make those optimal gains in strength and become more equipped to overcome those performance plateaus.

Details:

When – Sunday 7th May, 9am-1pm

Where – The Edge, Strength and Conditioning Room

How much – Only £20 per person (Edge members). £25 (non Edge members). This is an introductory offer with limited spaces available so make sure to book on quick.

Other – The workshop will a mixture of taught theory and practical education so gym kit is required.

To book onto the workshop please contact The Edge reception on 0113 343 5095, email edgereception@leeds.ac.uk or visit in person.

 

*The course will be taught by competitive powerlifter and UKSCA accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach – Chris Baldwin. Chris has a current powerlifting total of 665kg.

 

Brand New Member Benefit!

Lucy Wood
March 23, 2017

The Edge is excited to announce a brand new member benefit for all of our members; special offers for LEEDS TOTAL WARRIOR!

Join 20,000 Warriors for the pinnacle of obstacle racing, providing the greatest courses set in the finest venues.  Leeds Total warrior takes place on Sat 24th and Sun 25th June 2017 and we are pleased to be able to offer The Edge members some special offers including discounted entry (Sunday only), a free place offer (Saturday only) and discounted/free entry for volunteers.

 

Discounted Entry at £50 – Sun 25th June only

Members of The Edge can receive a special discounted entry for the Leeds Sunday Total Warrior event paying just £50 (plus booking fee). All you need to do is enter the promo code TheEdge at checkout.*

 

Free Place(s) Offer – Sat 24th June only

For those wishing to enter on Saturday 24th June, why not recruit your mates and make the most of The Edge special Free Place offer for teams.*

Team of 10 = 1 free place

20+ team = 2 free places

30+ team = 3 free places

and so on…

Free places can be claimed by emailing thechief@totalwarrior.co.uk.**

 

Total Warrior Volunteer Offer

  • Volunteer for 1 day at Total Warrior and receive a 50% Discount (off the current individual price) to a future event
  • Volunteer for 2 days and receive a Free Entry to a future event.

To take advantage of this offer, please email thechief@totalwarrior.co.uk for further details. To find out more about TW volunteering, or to apply, please go to the ‘Volunteers’ page on the TW website.

 

To Find out more about Total Warrior or to sign up, please click here!

*Special offer is valid until the final entry closes for the event and is only available for the Leeds Sunday event.  To use TheEdge promotion code, Warriors need to select Leeds Sunday, click the ‘Enter promotion code’  then click ‘Apply’.  An Edge50 Ticket will then appear.

**To claim your free place(s) please email thechief@totalwarrior.co.uk.  You must have other team members signed up to be able to claim your free place(s).

 

New Kettlebell Courses

Tom Exeter
March 15, 2017

We are excited to introduce to you a brand new course teaching the basics of safe and effective Kettlebell use! 

 

Courses start week commencing 3rd April and run for six weeks on:

 

Mondays

20:30 – 21:30

 

Wednesdays

12:30 – 13:30

 

To book a place on a course, please contact The Edge Reception on 0113 343 5095.

 

Kettlebell training is a fantastic and functional form of whole body training. They help to build strength, endurance and power, particularly in the lower back, legs and shoulders. They are also an extremely effective tool for fat loss and toning.

Unlike exercises traditional training with dumbbells or barbells, kettlebells involve large dynamic movements working many muscle groups at once. Kettlebell exercise is challenging, fun and unique, combining aerobic, strength and high intensity interval (HIIT) elements to your exercise to provide a more varied and enjoyable exercise experience.

 

Each course will take place in our NEW state-of-the-art Personal Training studio. We only have space for 10 members per session, so be sure to book your space quickly!

 

To book a place on a course or if you have any other queries, please contact The Edge Reception on 0113 343 5095. Please note all bookings must be placed either at The Edge or over the phone as we require payment upon booking.

We need 5 Million Moves from you …

Tom Exeter
February 28, 2017

The Global campaign against obesity and sedentary lifestyle is on its way. Join us and donate your MOVES.  

Get Started!

Information

  • Date: Monday 13th – Friday 31st March
  • Prizes to be won:
    • First 50 to register will get a FREE Lets Move Performance t-shirt
    • First 50 to achieve 10,000 Moves over 7 days during the campaign will get a FREE goodie bag worth £30 containing; Edge locker token, health assessment voucher, day pass and a MyWellness key
    • Edge member who obtains the most Moves over the campaign will get a FREE Edge Premium membership for next year.

It’s simple, log onto MyWellness and start tracking your exercises during the campaign dates, and if collectively we all hit 5m MOVES Technogym will give us a load of free equipment to support the University Lifestyle and Wellbeing programme.

 

Get Started!

 

University of Leeds Staff member but not a member of The Edge?

You can get involved in the campaign and help us collect moves as well.

Enjoy Premium Edge membership until the 31st of March for only £10.

Buy Online!

Women Only Strength Training Courses

Max Tso
January 9, 2017
Women Strength Training Courses

Do you walk into the weights room filled with confusion? Or worst are you intimidated by all that equipment? Does the sound of weight training echo through your brain at night?

Do not worry, The Edge is here to banish those fears from your mind.

From Monday 23rd January, our Women Only Strength Training courses are back by popular demand.

Strength Training is a great way to get fit, lean and lose weight. Research has shown the benefits of adding weights into your workouts. Not only does it lower body fat, but also reduces your risk of heart disease and diabetes. It has also been shown to help battle depression and increase your energy levels!

Our Women Only Strength Training courses are the perfect opportunity for beginners or intermediates to learn techniques to improve their workouts and reach their fitness goals.

The course will run for 6 weeks, one session per week, and will be taught by our expert Personal Trainer team. The sessions will cover the main lifts of resistance training, as well as the concepts and common training methods. We will also provide useful tips on nutrition.

Let’s be honest; all of us want to be stronger, healthier and look how we feel! Our Women Only Strength Courses can give you the techniques that will help make this a reality.

You can choose to attend the course before your work day or in the evening.

The first session starts on Monday 23rd January and run throughout the week. The courses only cost £65!*

The courses are a great chance to learn new techniques in a friendly environment, and let your body reap the rewards!

There are limited spaces, so don’t miss you chance to sign up now!

Book onto the course that suits your lifestyle best! Check our table below for course session times.

Monday07:00 & 18:00
Tuesday19:30
Wednesday18:00
Thursday18:30
Friday06.30 & 18:30

Call us at 0113 343 5095 or come into Edge reception to book now.

Contact Reception now

*Non-members will have to pay the additional non-member entry fee

For Our Free Exercise Class Experience

Tom Exeter
December 22, 2016

To celebrate the launch of our New Year Exercise Class Timetable, and to coincide with the release of Body Pump #100, we will be hosting a massive group exercise experience day.

We will be turning our sports halls into huge studios and some of the Les Mills instructors will be on site to teach.

This event is free for all and non members are welcome. So spread the word and pencil the date in.

Further details and a full timetable will be released early in the New Year. 

 

 

New Beginner Self Defense Courses

Tom Exeter
October 20, 2016
Self Defense Courses

Learn to completely defend yourself and enjoy a decent workout at the same time. The self defense courses are taught by an expert coach and is a great way to stay fit and learn new, valuable skills.

Self-defence is having a range of simple, effective techniques under your belt which work quickly in a variety of scenarios, under stress and are universally applicable to everyone, against anyone! Ideal for beginners, the course will provide a training manual, outlining the class teachings. Our coach will be on hand to guide you through the defensive techniques.

The courses are available on monday mornings before work and lectures or on thursday evenings after a busy day.

Aimed solely at beginners; each one hour lesson will run over six weeks and quickly progress your skills.

Starting week commencing 31st October on:

  • Mondays 7:00am
  • Thursdays 6:30pm

You can learn all of this for only £90!

Limited places are available so please contact The Edge reception to book on 0113 343 5095 or email

For more information on the courses please contact our instructor Mike Potter