Blogs

The importance of swimming lessons in drowning prevention

It's Drowning Prevention Week from 19th – 26th June 2021. Hear from our students and teachers on the value of swimming lessons

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Make us your staycation destination!

Have a brilliant summer with Places Leisure! Learn about what's going on at our centres and make the most of your staycation

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International Learn to Swim Week 2021

It's never too late to learn to swim!

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Swimming pool water inactivates COVID-19 in 30 seconds

Places Leisure takes part in major study

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Synergy Dance

Inclusive workouts for all ages and abilities

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More than gymnastics

Gymnastics has a whole host of benefits, both physical and emotional

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Fitness fun with FunkFit!

Find out more about our new partnership with the funk-focused workout class

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Build the fitness habit!

6 ways to make your fitness habits stick

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Thinking about swimming lessons?

Everything you need to know

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Exercise is the best medicine

Get active to protect your mental and physical health

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Top tips to boost your immune system

Stay well!

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How to get better at running

5 top tips for more enjoyable runs

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Who's for unlimited exercise?

Find out what the new Government guidelines mean for you

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Secrets to the perfect BBQ

Top tips and recipes for a healthy and delicious BBQ!

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Stay active and mobile at home

Activities for those 70+ or with health conditions

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Kids activities

Keep them busy and active at home

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Stay positive, stay well

8 tips for good mental health during lockdown

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Immune system boosting foods

Superfoods = super you!

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New workouts released!

Try the new Workouts of the Week

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Routine will get you through this

Find your new normal!

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Brand new workouts

Check out the latest releases of our home workouts and other top tips.

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Home workouts

Don't let self-isolation and social distancing stop you from staying active!

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Why the scales can lie

Get out of the numbers game!

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Health and Fitness apps

Our top picks for 2020!

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Kick start your fitness journey in 2020

Top tips from presenter Emma Willis!

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How to survive Twixmas

The Chrimbo limbo!

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Swim Myths

Have you been misinformed all these years?

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Zoggs stocking fillers

Top 5 best picks for Christmas!

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Get ready for party season!

Our men's guide to getting your pre-party pump on

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Get ready for party season!

Our women's guide to getting your pre-party pump on

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Take on the winter blues!

Look after your mental health

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Diabetes and exercise

Get active, your way!

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Guest Blog - EMD UK

5 reasons why group exercise is getting the nation active

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The pumpkin workout

Get the blood pumping this Halloween!

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Indoor group cycling classes

10 reasons why you should try!

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Never learnt to swim?

Top tips from Zoggs!

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Stuck in a swim stage?

Swim practice with Zoggs!

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Working out on the go

Get fit in no time!

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Everyone should learn to swim!

Why you say?

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Benefits to learning a new sport

Challenge yourself!

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Good Carbs vs Bad Carbs

What is actually good for you!?

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Is 30 minutes enough?

Find time for the perfect workout!

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Modern Day Exercise

How much should you do weekly?

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Crazy Fitness Fads

Can you be fooled?

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Cardio v Weights

The benefits and the drawbacks

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31 cheat days

Top tips to stop festive fun turning into regret

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New Year's Resolutions

How do you stick to them?!

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MO-vember just became MOVE-ember!

Do it for men's health or for yourself - it all counts!

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Fit your fitness into your day

Stay motivated to workout this autumn!

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Get pumped!

Why weights work wonders for women

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Holiday fun

Ideas to keep your kids active this summer

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Summer fitness

Enjoy your holiday AND maintain fitness!

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Splashing and smiling!

The perfect all-round activity for everyone!

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Spring it on!

Make Maximum MOVEs

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Sweaty social network

Buddy up and feel the benefits!

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Mix it up

Add variety to your fitness routine for maximum results

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Results not resolutions

Turn your good intentions into good habits

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