Author Archive: Lucy Baker
Get Back to Netball with LED!
Posted by Lucy Baker on April 20th 2018 in
Show the Kids how its done with our Back to Netball sessions here at LED
Over 60,000 women have taken part in the Back to Netball sessions since it first started - so now is your chance to get back into the game!
Sessions are for women of all ages and all abilities, whether you used to play or have always wanted to learn - this is the one for you!
A great way to keep active and meet new p...
Why Weight Training for Women?
Posted by Lucy Baker on April 18th 2018 in
Our Top 5 Reasons to Pick up Those Weights Girls!
The rack of weights in the gym can sometimes appear a bit daunting but there's a lot to be gained!
Weight Training can be More Effective Fat Loss
Are you thinking weightlifting only benefits those who want gigantic muscles? Think again... !
We have all heard those awful horror stories; lifting heavy weights make women bulky, it...
Healthier Choices in our Vending Machines
Posted by Lucy Baker on April 13th 2018 in
We've Made Some Changes to our Vending Machines!
Listening to our community and working with Change 4 Life we have made some exciting changes to most of our vending machines by incorporating the 100kcals Two a Day Max campaign from Change 4 Life!
The majority of our LED vending machines will now stock at least FIVE 100kcal snacks for you to choose from in order try and help us all...
The Breakfast and Sugar Industry
Posted by Lucy Baker on April 12th 2018 in
The Breakfast and Sugar Industry
Breakfast cereals are a multi-million pound industry that thrive off selling and promoting sugary cereals to children. If you walk down any isle of a convenience or super store, Some brands will have not only their own shelf but, it’s own isle, full of high sugar cereals which children and adults eat as their first meal of the day
Earlier th...
Ladies Only Weightlifting at Westlands, Yeovil
Posted by Lucy Baker on March 22nd 2018 in
Ladies Only! An Introduction to Weightlifting at Westlands, Yeovil
Here at LED we meet a lot of women who do not feel confident enough to use weights as part of their training. One of the main reasons is that they believe that lifting weights will make them “look like a man”, which is of course not true, and can lead to missing out on the many benefits that weight traini...
Walk Leader Training at LED
Posted by Lucy Baker on March 22nd 2018 in
FREE Walk Leader Training at LED!
We have a great Walking for Health scheme here at LED Leisure and are always looking for more volunteers to get involved in this amazing programme!
Walking for Health is a scheme that has been introduced in East Devon to encourage people of all ages including those with health and mobility problems, and those recovering from illness, to walk for their...
NEW Adult and Kids Activity in Exmouth
Posted by Lucy Baker on March 21st 2018 in
Dance, Move, Run, Play, Skip, Roll and Fly Together!
Here at Exmouth Leisure Centre we have teamed up with Contakids to bring you these super fun sessions where you and your child play games and have heaps of physical activty - together!
For adults and little ones aged between 2 and 5 years old, this six weeks course starts on Tuesday 24 April at our Exmouth Leisure Centre from&n...
Swimmer of the Month in Yeovil!
Posted by Lucy Baker on March 21st 2018 in
Congratulations to Yeovil's Adult Swimmer of the Month!
Our favourite adult swimmer this month is Jackie - well done for all your efforts!! We've noticed what a great job she has been doing and want to name her our Adult Swimmer of the Month!
Jackie has been taking part in "Dip Your Toe In" adult swim lessons for over 4 months now - never giving up, constantly pushin...
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