Help us to support your physical activity and wellbeing by filling out the 2022 Balancing Life Survey. Plus you could win a Love2Shop voucher worth £100 or £50! Last year’s Balancing Life Survey found that 69% of staff and 61% of students were active, up 3% and 9% respectively from 2020 but still down on […]
New course, Back to Fitness starting 2 February! In this new course, participants will join a group of like-minded members for 6 weeks, who want to build up their fitness levels. What’s included? Trainer support Weekly assessments to measure progress Weekly nutrition challenges Full body exercise programme to follow outside of sessions If you want […]
To help kick this term off the right way, we’re working with LUU to bring you the Fresh Start Festival – a week of free activities from Monday 24 to Sunday 30 January packed full of food, fun, friends and opportunities. From fitness classes to networking events, countryside walks including lunch to career-building workshops, you […]
Following on from Christmas 2021, the Fitness Team will be running a series of Fitness Courses, designed to teach our members about different elements of Health & Fitness. Kicking the new year off will be two exciting courses, due to start the week commencing the 31st January: 1. Women’s Strength Training This one is our […]
The University of Leeds and the Football Foundation have marked the start of building works on a new football facility, giving a welcome boost to grassroots sport in Leeds made possible thanks to investment from the University and a £4.2m grant from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation. A new site, close […]
Results are in for the 2021 Balancing Life survey! This year, 1055 staff and students took part in Sport and Physical Activity’s annual survey which gains insight into the physical activity and wellbeing levels of our University community – a big thank you to everyone who completed this! Last year’s results found that the pandemic had a […]
Each year Sport and Physical Activity survey our University community to find out about physical activity and wellbeing levels on campus and we are finally able to share with you our Balancing Life 2020 results, which specifically focus on the impact of Covid-19 and lockdown measures. The insight from Balancing Life plays a key role […]
Kate Petty, from the Health and Wellbeing team, shares another tasty recipe for you to try. These apple cinnamon protein muffins are great to grab and go, whether you have one for breakfast or as a healthy snack throughout the day! Apple & cinnamon protein muffins Prep time: 10 mins Cooking time: 25 mins or until golden […]
GOGA leader, Kate Petty, is taking on a huge running challenge this weekend to raise money for the charity, Age UK. The 4/4/48 Challenge that Kate will be taking on between 24-26th July, was created by David Goggins, a retired navy SEAL who has the reputation of being one of the toughest men on the […]
We’ve taken Healthy Week digital! Healthy Week is back with a virtual programme of activity to support you and your colleagues in getting active, anywhere, anytime and to boost your mental and physical wellbeing. This year’s Healthy week begins on Monday 8 June and we have an exciting programme of activities you can get involved […]
