NEWS

SWIMTAG has arrived!

SWIMTAG has arrived at The Edge

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 […]

Meet the Team: Michelle Smith

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 […]

Meet the Team: Charlotte Bourke

personal trainer charlotte bourke

We chatted to one of our personal trainers Charlotte to find out more about her including her favourite way to stay active and who is her biggest fitness inspiration.  Name: Charlotte Bourke Job role: Personal Trainer, Exercise Referral Instructor & Pilates Teacher What does your role entail: Supporting clients towards reaching their health & fitness […]

Cycling to Success in Kwa-Zulu Natal

Students with children

Abandoned bikes from the University campus are enjoying a new lease of life in rural South Africa thanks to an ongoing project led by Leeds Sport and local charity, the Bambisanani Partnership. Over the last four years the bikes have found their way to Mnyakanya High School in Kwa-Zulu Natal to support the charities inspirational ‘Cycle to Success’ programme. Each summer […]

7 ways to combat stress and anxiety

7 ways to combat stress and anxiety

Exercise Referral Instructor, Fran Andralojc, shares her top tips for managing stress and anxiety. As someone who’s had their fair share of anxieties over the years, and dealing with different levels of stress day to day, there are a few things I’ve found really helpful when dealing with these feelings, so below I share with […]

5 ways to improve your sleep

tips on improving your sleep

It’s essential to go back to the basics of good health during this unprecedented time — and that includes good sleep. Lucy Alderman, one of our Exercise Referral Instructors, has suggested 5 ways to improve your sleep during this time. Keep your sleeping pattern consistent It may be tempting to stay up into the early […]