Whatever your reason… Make A Difference Everyday!

Are you M.A.D.E in Leeds?

Whether you want to start walking, running, lifting, or simply start small – we are here to help support you.
We know that the winter can be a time to change your routines, or take the brave step to start your journey! Here at Active Leeds we want to ensure that you can make a difference everyday, get started TODAY!

With 12 gyms, 14 pools and over 400 classes to choose from, join the Active Leeds community today!

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Unsure where to start?

Everyone has to start somewhere and if you are new to exercise we will support you in starting your health and fitness journey, from your first swim to your first gym session.

Book a tour at one of our sites or leave your details below and a member of the Active Leeds team will be in touch to discuss your health and fitness goals.

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Ready to start?

Join online today with a range of membership options available.

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Join Active Leeds and see how we are different!

Our memberships come with a range of benefits to help you achieve your health & fitness goals including:

✔ Gym, swimming and classes across multiple facilities
✔ Complimentary personal & tailored wellness programmes with 6 week reviews
✔ Health assessments including Tanita body stat analysis
✔ Mywellness app to view your gym programmes and track progress
✔ In-person, virtual & on-demand classes
✔ Free parking

All of this is included, plus a community you won’t beat, friendly approachable staff and a place you will feel you truly belong.

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Your New Year… Getting Started

We know that starting your wellness journey can be a challenge so we have put together this guide to help you through it… Its time to start Making a Difference!.

Click on each of our top tips below for more information:

1) Start organised

It’s important to make sure that you plan time into your schedule for yourself and your wellbeing, whether that means getting up an hour earlier to go to the gym, or by adding in a lunchtime walk. If you make time to exercise even a few times a week then you will find you have more energy and feel more motivated.

2) Start small

Acknowledging small wins sparks the reward circuits of our brains and releases chemicals that give us a feeling of pride and motivation, making us want to continue progressing further towards your next or bigger goal.

Sometimes having large goals can seem daunting but breaking it down into small steps can help it feel more achievable (and more enjoyable too!) An example of a small goal might be working up to a 5km run by completing a 1km run.

3) Start rewarding yourself

Think about what you enjoy the most and do this each time you complete a step or a goal. This could be anything from treating yourself to your favourite iced coffee at the end of your walk, or buying those new trainers you’ve had your eye on! Having something to look forward to trains the brain into creating motivation.

4) Start tracking

Writing down or tracking your progress via an app such as Mywellness, will remind you of how far you’ve come in your fitness journey. This can be by tracking your workouts, body stat analysis results, or purely by tracking your mood. Sometimes, we can give up because we are unaware of how close we are to success and forget how much we’ve done.

It is the small wins we achieve that need to be acknowledged and appreciated in order to stay motivated to work towards the larger goals.

5) Start looking at nutrition

It is important to create a balance between socialising and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Whilst life is for living and everyone deserves to enjoy the food and drinks they love, there are some smart swaps you can do that will benefit your health.

If you’re trying to eat mostly lean proteins and salad and avoid the sugary sauces and too many carbohydrate-based sides. it’s easy to over-indulge once in a while so just be aware of the portions you are eating vs the energy you are expending. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, opt for fruit such as watermelon or frozen berries, or jelly, greek yoghurt & honey, or sorbet over ice creams and cakes.

When it comes to drinking, staying hydrated is key.  Take a reusable water with you when you go out on days out and any form of exercise.

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