Ok, a quick introduction. My name’s Jack Slater. I’m the Sales and Marketing Executive for The Edge fitness and sports centre. Instead of the usual sales and marketing shenanigans, I’d like to tell you a little bit about my own story, what health and fitness means to me and why I personally believe in what […]
BRIT Virtual Distance Challenge for staff and students – 10-16 May 2021 The Get Out, Get Active team are here to bring you another virtual challenge for the whole university community! This time, it is a little different as we are supporting the university’s participation in this year’s BRIT challenge in aid of young adult […]
Today is International Women’s Day. We’ve been thrilled to see more and more women getting involved with sport and physical activity in recent years, making fantastic achievements and refusing to let outdated stereotypes hold them back. Two such women are Jessica Fullagar and Joanna Neame who were both kind enough to answer a few questions […]
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 […]
The field of nutrition is notorious for having conflicting ideas, opinions, and science. This has resulted in mass confusion about what to eat, how much to eat and when to eat it, in order to be healthy. This Nutrition Myth series aims to dispel some common myths around nutrition, whilst providing some simple universal tips […]
The field of nutrition is notorious for having conflicting ideas, opinions, and science. This has resulted in mass confusion about what to eat, how much to eat and when to eat it, in order to be healthy. This Nutrition Myth series aims to dispel some common myths around nutrition, whilst providing some simple universal tips […]
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 […]
Kate Petty, from the Health and Wellbeing team, shares a tasty vegetarian enchiladas recipe. These vegetarian enchiladas make a delicious meal for both meat eaters and vegetarians alike. Filled with vegetables, kidney beans, meat free mince and topped with tomato sauce, double cheese and baked until golden, this Mexican classic won’t leave you going hungry! […]
Kate Petty, from the Health and Wellbeing team, shares a refreshing and healthy snack for you to try. This frozen yoghurt bark takes just a matter of minutes to make and is a refreshing light snack for you to enjoy whenever you feel like it! It’s especially good on a warm summer day. Frozen yoghurt […]
Kate Petty from the Health and Wellbeing team shares another savoury recipe with you. Here is a super quick and easy flatbread recipe that contains no yeast. Perfect for having with tzatziki for a Greek themed night or dipping into a curry if you fancy an Indian! Easy homemade flatbreads Prep time: 5 mins + […]
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