Challenge yourself in 2017

January is the month when thousands of Scots resolve that this is the year they will get fit, lose weight or just get out more. Unfortunately, New Year’s resolutions are as notorious as Hollywood marriages as far as lasting commitment goes!

So why not challenge yourself in 2017 and set a goal of raising money for a good cause you care about? It could be the ultimate motivator and not only help you keep up your fitness goals but it will help others too.

With this in mind Edinburgh Leisure, the not-for-profit company which manages 30 venues across the capital, is launching their January promotion to encourage people to join one of their leisure centres across the city.

New members joining between 1 and 31 January 2017, will get February free.* Edinburgh Leisure is also running a ‘refer a friend’ offer for existing members. If a member refers a friend and they sign up in January, the member will get £30 cash back (£20 cash back in they are members of Jack Kane, Queensferry or Kirkliston).

With a world class climbing centre, 6 golf courses, 7 saunas, 10 swimming pools, 15 state of the art gyms and 700+ fitness classes per week across the various centres, Edinburgh Leisure really is the biggest club in town. There is something for everyone to enjoy moving and getting fitter.

David McLean, Fitness Manager at Edinburgh Leisure said: “Past research carried out by Edinburgh Leisure has revealed that those who attend regularly in the first two months of membership are significantly more likely to sustain the fitness habit.

“Why not make 2017 the year you challenge yourself to take part in a charity event for that extra motivation. Having a goal outside of weight loss can help to give exercise an added dimension. You’ll be surprised at the fun that can be had training with a friend too.

“Edinburgh Leisure staff will be on hand to offer new members support and advice to help you enjoy increased physical activity in the long term and work out a programme that’s achievable for your chosen event.”

For further information visit www.edinburghleisure.co.uk