The top 5 tips to stick to your diet and lose weight faster Ok, so we all know that to lose weight you have to be in a caloric deficit. And regardless of any other factor, eating correctly is the number 1 priority when it comes to reducing that waistline! But when we’re eager and motivated to make a big change in our life we tend to want to see the results yesterday. This is why so man...

So, you’re looking to drop a few dress sizes but have always steered clear of Weight Training in the fear that you’ll get “bulky”. Or you may feel that the quickest way to lose those love handles is endless bouts of cardio and the most up-to-date “scientifically proven” dietary fad. You may just not see the point of lifting heavy things in t...

Ladies lifting - 6 major benefits from weightlifting for women   If your workouts currently consist of high energy classes and you haven’t seen the benefits you were seeking, you should look at adding resistance training AKA weight training to your weekly training regime. I know what you're thinking those pesky weights will make me look bulky. In fact, as health profess...

Motivation Monday Monday blues? Not at LED! Get your week off to a great start and join a group exercise class. Our instructors will push you to push the pedal to the metal, go for that heavier kettlebell you've never lifted and push yourself harder than before! What better way to kickstart your week? We recommend checking out the classes below. Remember to book your space via th...

LED Leisure goes green and global    Led Leisure is leading the way towards a greener future by becoming the first site in the UK to adopt a revolutionary heat recapture technology.   We have been working with the exciting British start-up company Deep Green for several months, and as of this April, they have gone live with their immersion cooling system. This partne...

Top 3 Exercises for Rugby Players Saturday marks the end of a Six Nations campaign to forget for England fans, but with a reopening date for LED Leisure Centres just around the corner better days are coming. I thought this would be a great opportunity to share with you my top 3 exercises every rugby player should add to their exercise programme when we reopen our gyms. If you’d...

LED is here to support you online whilst our centres are closed. In this 4-part series, Barnaby will be outlining how physical activity and good nutrition can support a healthy immune system whilst providing you with guidance on how to stay active during lockdown and how LED can support you online. When I planned this 4-part series I wasn’t really sure what the 4th and final pi...