With a new year always comes new year resolutions. So this 2019, start the year right and a positive attitude. Exercise is a great way to boost your mental and physical health. To help you start strong in January and continue as you mean to go on, Edinburgh Leisure is hosting a free fitness and pool taster event at the Royal Commonwealth Pool on Saturday, 5 January to promote some of its new and its established fitness classes. Continue reading Start strong this January: fitness event at Commonwealth Pool
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Edinburgh Leisure launches The 12 Days of Fitmas
December has arrived and with it the season of shopping, eating, drinking, partying and … exercise! Continue reading Edinburgh Leisure launches The 12 Days of Fitmas
Think you’re ready to run the Edinburgh marathon? Five tips to prep like a pro
Edinburgh-based personal trainer Michael Ulloa has teamed up with AVA Berries to provide some race-preparation tips ahead of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend at the end of this month.
Whether you are running the 5k, 10k, relay race, or the ultimate 26.2-mile challenge, here are five things that every runner should think about before the big day: Continue reading Think you’re ready to run the Edinburgh marathon? Five tips to prep like a pro
Moving towards fitness with Active Aqua
New classes start next week
Ryan Martin, Health Development Officer at Edinburgh Leisure said: “Active Aqua is the perfect class for anyone looking to get active again after recovering from an injury or illness and looking to gain water confidence whilst working out. However, this class is definitely not aimed at regular Aqua fitters.” Continue reading Moving towards fitness with Active Aqua
A workout feels even better when it’s free!
For those who can’t commit to a monthly membership, Edinburgh Leisure’s 10 for 8 card might be just the thing for you. Continue reading A workout feels even better when it’s free!
Nuffield Health offers free day pass to Edinburgh gym
Almost half of gym goers in Edinburgh (45%) admit they don’t know what they’re doing at the gym, and many just copy what someone else is doing, according to new research from Nuffield Health. Continue reading Nuffield Health offers free day pass to Edinburgh gym
Local MSP praises healthy Edinburgh Leisure figures
The number of gym goers using Edinburgh Leisure fitness facilities has increased by 10.1% since the 2014 Commonwealth Games, new Freedom of Information data has revealed – and the organisation has seen a 70% increase in take up over ten years. Continue reading Local MSP praises healthy Edinburgh Leisure figures
Para-climbing Call to The Wall
A come and try session for para-climbers is being held at the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena this evening from 7-9pm. Organised by Climb Scotland and the EICA, this will be the first get together for the Scottish Paraclimbing Club, who will be running the ‘Come and Try Paraclimbing’ session. Continue reading Para-climbing Call to The Wall
From here to infinity: get fit with Lisa
Save yourself a fair whack with an Edinburgh Leisure discount card
While we all know that exercise is good for us, life is hectic. For those unable to commit to a monthly or annual gym membership, Edinburgh Leisure’s Discount Card might be the solution. For a one-off annual payment of £29.90 (less than 60p a week) is all you need to pay to save all year long.
The Discount Card gives unlimited access to all Edinburgh Leisure’s venues across the city, with savings of up to 25% across a huge range of activities including gym visits, swimming, fitness classes, golf, racquet sports and much more (*exceptions apply – see below).
It also lets you book classes or courts eight days in advance, ensuring you don’t miss out on your favourite session. And for those purchasing a card before 30 April, a free swim or gym visit is given as an incentive to get you started.
With over 30+ venues offering 1 climbing centre, 15 gyms, 700+ fitness classes per week, 23 tennis courts, 6 golf courses, 10 swimming pools, Edinburgh Leisure is ‘the biggest club in town’.
The Discount Card is available to buy online at Edinburgh Leisure’s website or from any one of Edinburgh Leisure’s venues. The discount lasts for 12 months and anyone signing up before 16 April will receive a free gym or swim.
*There is no discount on the following activities: soft play, Clip ‘n Climb, all climbing activities with the exception of casual climb and bouldering; sauna, steam room, shower and Turkish Bath; hall hire for football, basketball, volleyball etc; outdoor football; bowling and putting.