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We all know how important it is to take care of yourself, and lead an active life. So spending some time with us can make you a healthier and happier person. As little as 30 minutes exercise, five times a week, is all it takes to release those all important endorphins (or happy vibes as we call them).

The health benefits can include; reducing stress and cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, reduction of the risk of developing heart disease, boosting the immune system and even boosting self-confidence and help in preventing depression.

There’s also a whole social side to working out – we have loads of activities that you can take part in with friends or family. Or you could take the plunge and join us to meet new active friends.

So what are you waiting for? Get started today.

Get started
The gym: before you start, book in for an appointment with one of our friendly Craiglockhart gym team. They’ll ask you about your fitness goals, and help you design a unique programme to help you meet them.

Fitness Classes: with over 500 classes per week, we’re sure to have something to suit most tastes. If you’ve never been to one before, descriptions are available here. A member of staff will help you choose the right class to get started on.

Stay motivated
We all know that after a few months, results can start to fade, and boredom can set in. So make sure you try changing up your programme now and again. We’re always introducing new equipment and new fitness trends, as our expert team continually research the latest trends from across the world.

Variety is the spice of life
You don’t have to limit yourself to the same type of activity. If you’re a gym bunny, why not give swimming a try. Or how about exercising with friends in a group fitness class – we have over 500 a week to choose from across different Edinburgh Leisure centres – click here to find out more.

Variety is the spice of life, so if you ever fancy trying something completely different, we can help. We can offer you climbing at the worlds biggest indoor climbing arena, golf at 6 courses across Edinburgh, or how about water sports at Port Edgar Marina? The list is almost endless.

Give us a call on 0131 443 0101 to get the full low down, or drop us an e-mail at mail@edinburghleisure.co.uk