New Calisthenics Courses

Liv Lynch
December 21, 2017
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New courses coming soon – teaching the basics of Calisthenics training! 

About Calisthenics training

Calisthenics is a creative form of exercise that promotes the service of using your own body-weight as a method of training. It encourages the development of lean muscle mass, increases your strength, flexibility, mobility and endurance at the function of using your own body.

About the course

Each course is £65 for six sessions and will take place in our state-of-the-art Personal Training studio. We only have space for 10 members per session, so be sure to book your space quickly!

Book now to avoid disappointment!

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.

Timetable
DateTimeInstructor
Monday 29th Jan 12:00 – 13:00pmPatrick
Tuesday 30th Jan 18:00 – 19:00pmJosh
Wednesday 31st Jan 08:00 – 09:00amPatrick
Thursday 1st Feb08:00 – 09:00amAndrew
Friday 2nd Feb 18:00 – 19:00pmJosh

Squash Courses at The Edge

Tom Exeter
September 12, 2017
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Edge squash course, teaching the basics of squash! 

About Squash

Squash is a great way to get fit and have fun, it’s not only a full body workout but it will greatly enhance your agility. Take this chance to learn the basics on the court floor with an expert squash coach.

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.

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. Rackets are also provided so, you just need to show up in your gym kit with non-marking trainers then you’ll be ready to go!

Each course is £72 for six sessions and will take place in our Squash Courts for a 45-minute lesson. We only have space for 4 members per session, so be sure to book your space quickly!

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

Dates of courses

The 6-week course will run from the 26th February – 19th March. 

Course times

Monday – 17:15pm – 18:00pm 

Monday –  18:00pm – 18:45pm 

Book now to avoid disappointment!

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.

 

Introducing our biggest ever class timetable!

Tom Exeter
August 21, 2017

 

Brand new class timetable from 25th September!

Want to get more from your gym, but bored of the same old programmes or don’t have the time for long fitness sessions?

Look no further – here at the Edge we are introducing a brand new range of exercise classes, combining exciting new products and time-maximising 30-minute sessions – taking our total number of term time classes to over 220 per week!

Download the new timetable…

New Fitness Class Timetable

 

Here are just a few of your new exercise opportunities…

 

1. Edge HIIT

Incorporating strength, cardio and interval training, this Gym-Floor class will work you to the max in just 30 minutes! Designed to fit naturally around your day, our new sessions mean you can go from work to gym and back again with ease.

2. Clubbercise ®

Want to bring a night out to your workout?  Clubbercise® is a fun dance workout to club anthems from 90′s classics, using glowsticks to add to the atmosphere. Clubbercise fitness classes are great for beginners and fitness fans alike.

3. Barre Pilates

The Barre Pilates Method mixes Pilates, ballet & body conditioning for a whole body workout. This is a low impact class but that doesn’t mean you won’t sweat! This class aims to tone and define those muscles.

 

Water, check. Towel, check. Trainers, check. Glowsticks….

 

4. New virtual classes

With our brand new state of the art virtual offerings, we are adding virtual classes such as Insanity, P90X and Spin, available on-demand. These new additions are creating more variety and fun in our class schedules, complementing our new live sessions ranging from Primal Fitness to Freestyle Kickboxing…

…and more

Due to popular demand, we are also adding more Body Attack, Body Pump and Body Combat as part of our Les Mills package, working hard to use our world-class Edge facilities to their full potential and ensure you get the most out of your membership.

Book your classes online or visit our team at the Edge who will give you all the information you need to get involved.

Download the new timetable and book online today…

New Fitness Class Timetable (PDF)
 
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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

New courses coming soon, teaching the basics of safe and effective Kettlebell use! 

About Kettlebell training

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.

About the course

Each course is £65 for six sessions and will take place in our state-of-the-art Personal Training studio. We only have space for 10 members per session, so be sure to book your space quickly!

Book now to avoid disappointment!

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.

Timetable
DateTimeInstructor
Monday 5th Feb10:30 – 11:30amMike
Tuesday 6th Feb13:30 – 14:30pm Amy
Wednesday 7th Feb10:30 – 11:30amMike
Thursday 8th Feb12:00 – 13:00pm Patrick
Friday 9th Feb10:30 – 11:30amMike

2017 – Dive into the New Year

admin
January 1, 2017

Get back on track!

Join us at The Edge and get stronger, faster, fitter, and healthier. We can help you lose those extra inches, shift that Christmas weight and feel a whole lot better than you did in 2016.

 

BUY ONLINE TODAY
 
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

If you are already a member why not try something new this year? We have a long list of activities to choose from. Why not try:

The list goes on…

If you have any questions or want any advice why not get in contact with the team at edgemembership@leeds.ac.uk or by calling 0113 343 7406

Living Social

Tom Exeter
March 31, 2016

The Edge have teamed up with voucher website Living Social to offer you the chance to buy 10 day passes for only £15.

This is the perfect opportunity to bring a friend or family member along on your workouts, or maybe you want to use the passes as a way of using the facilities outside of your existing membership time banding.

Day passes allow anytime access to the Fitness Suite, Swimming Pool and booking onto one exercise class per visit.

To find out more about the deal and to buy a voucher, visit the Living Social website here.

Fitness Courses are Back!

Tom Exeter
January 18, 2016

Our popular fitness courses are back at The Edge!  Led by our team of expert Personal Trainers these courses will increase your motivation and enhance your fitness results. The courses are just £60 for a 6 week course and there are plenty of options to choose from so whatever your fitness level there’s something for you!

All courses will take place in a reserved area of the new weights training area opposite the gym reception.

“I wanted to feed back that the Women’s only strength training programme was really great and completely changed my attitude to the gym!” Daisy Payne (Edge student member)

Our fitness course start soon and are always popular so make sure you fill in the form below today to book your place now!

The courses:

Courses start week commencing 8th of February 2016 and cost £60 for a 6 week course of fitness training. Non-members will also need to pay an additional £7.50 Fitness Suite entrance fee per visit. There are a range of dates and times available. The courses have a maximum group size of 6, with a minimum of 2 needed to run the course.

Women only & Unisex Strength Training Courses

These courses are both aimed at beginners, and are aimed at educating and coaching, but the instructor will always seek to make the class challenging. There is no difference between unisex and women only courses in terms of content.

“Aimed at beginners, the purpose of this course is to build your confidence in using our free weights equipment. Really take your workout to the next level and reap the fitness benefits of using free weights correctly”.

Olympic Lifting Courses

“Aimed at weightlifters who may be interested in how to Olympic lift like the professionals. Learning these new lifts will certainly enhance your athletic performance”.

Merel, Jen and Fran all recently completed one of the Women Only Strength Training courses.

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Fran: “Being able to know how to use the equipment in the strength training room has given me the confidence to be able to get myself fitter and stronger for hockey”

 

Book today!

Please contact our fitness team for more information and to book your place today!

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2016 – Do something new!

Tom Exeter
January 5, 2016

It’s a new year and a fresh start to your health and fitness.

If you are not a member the Edge has everything you could possibly want to get into a new health and fitness routine. With memberships starting from as little at £19.60 per month and memberships open to all students, staff and public customers we have options for everyone.

Looking to try something new? Don’t just take our advice… find out more from our members!

BUY ONLINE TODAY
 
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

If you are already a member why not try something new this year? We have a long list of activities to choose from. Why not try:

The list goes on…

If you have any questions or want any advice why not get in contact with the team at edgemembership@leeds.ac.uk or by calling 0113 343 7406