NEWS

Zynk announced as official partner

The Edge Gym Refurbishment Main Floor Visual

Wellness design experts Zynk Design have been appointed as the official partner for our upcoming fitness suite and spin studio refurbishment. Zynk Design specializes in designing unique spaces in the health, fitness and wellness market. They have worked with clients including The Gym Group, Golds Gym, Grndhouse and David Lloyds. Following member feedback, they have […]

Staff and Students Join AJ Bell Triathlon

Triathlon Runner

AJ Bell World Triathlon Staff and students descended on Roundhay Park this month to participate in the AJ Bell World Triathlon Championship Series event. The University of Leeds was announced as the education partner for the event which takes place annually in Roundhay Park.  Athletes in action Sport Scholar & Coach Scholar Jess Fullagar was […]

Healthy Eating Week

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What is Healthy Eating Week? Healthy Eating Week aims to promote healthy eating, drinking and physical activity. By doing all these, we hope everyone can achieve a healthier way of living. It’s a week to celebrate healthy living. And to encourage people to make positive changes to their lifestyle. How to get involved? The big message for this […]

Roast Baby Potatoes and Lentils with Pickled Chilli and Coriander Sauce

Roast-baby-potatoes

Ingredients 750g Baby potatoes, cut in half, or waxy potatoes in bite size chunks 150g Dried beluga lentils 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt + pepper For the coriander and pickled chilli sauce Large bunch coriander 1-2 Garlic cloves, to taste, roughly chopped 2 Pickled green chillies 2 Tsp freshly grated ginger 2 Tbsp tamarind paste […]

Banana Cocoa Bread

Ingredients 4 Overripe medium bananas 145G Buckwheat flour (or wholewheat flour) 50G Ground hazelnuts (or ground almonds) 60G Cocoa powder 1 TSP Bicarbonate of soda 1 TSP Baking powder 1 TSP Cinnamon Pinch sea salt 2 Flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 4 tbsp water) 60ML Melted coconut oil 2 TSP cider vinegar 65G […]

The Edge Refurbishment is Coming Soon

The Edge free weights

The Edge are excited to announce that this summer, we shall be refurbishing our health and fitness offer by completing a major refurbishment of both our fitness suite and spin studio!  What will the refurbishment include? Complete cardiovascular and resistance equipment replacement to brand new equipment featuring the latest technology  New layout of the fitness suite […]

SWIMTAG is back!

SWIMTAG wristband

SWIMTAG is a wristband that Edge customers can use from reception for FREE! The wrist band tracks all sorts of statistics that are much more in-depth compared to other smart watches. How does it work? SWIMTAG is a fantastic way to see your swim. The system tracks the number of lengths you complete, split times, […]

Exam Period - Good luck!

Sales assistants talking to customers at the exam event

Good luck to all our students taking their exams this month! We know how stressful this time of year can be so to wish you good luck we have been handing out some free chocolate – sometimes you just have to treat yourself! We had a brilliant day chatting to everyone on campus as well […]

Gryphon Colours Awards - Shortlists

Gryphons Colour Awards

The Gryphon Colours Awards shortlists are now in! We hope you are looking forward to the Gryphon Colours Awards as much as we are! The event is taking place on the 11 May 2022 in The Refectory at Leeds University Union. Tickets are now available so get booked in for an amazing evening. The tickets […]

The Edge: Therapy Dogs

The Edge: Therapy dogs, golden retriever

We can’t wait to have everyone back for the start of a new term! Why not come down to The Edge and say hi to one of our special guests from Pets As Therapy on your way in to your workout. We will have Therapy Dogs in The Edge reception foyer on the 27 April 2022 from 11am-1pm so […]