Blogs

Training like a pro

Work hard, play hard!

Places Pointer: Gut Health

Getting to grips with the gut

Swimming for physical health

The physical benefits of swimming

Pre-school activities

What we have to offer

Places Pointer: Improving your NEAT

Small changes, big results

Places Pointer: Sleep Hygiene

The importance of sleep hygiene and how to improve it!

Meet Tara

One of our resident swimming gurus!

Cool off together with a family swim!

Fun for all the family

Places Pointer: Journaling

Why journaling is more powerful than you might think

Meet the Lido Ladies

Two ladies embracing outdoor swimming

Places Pointer: 3 benefits of breathing exercises

Take a deep breath

Why you should try tennis

Exploring the health benefits of tennis

Women in Sport

Inspiring the next generation

Lane Swimming

What is it? Who can do it? And, why you should give it a go!

Places Pointer: Reducing friction

What's slowing you down?

Just Swim with Places Leisure

Swim with us!

Exercise and Mental Health

The benefits of exercise...

Stress and how to manage it

We've got you!

The importance of standing

Why is standing so crucial?

Clip n' Climb at Places Leisure

Combine fitness with fun!

February drop-off – Our top tips to stay motivated

It can be hard keeping up that initial fitness burst

Training for a marathon

Our top tips on creating your marathon training plan

Obesity and exercise

We mark National Obesity Awareness Week in our latest blog

Setting SMART New Year's resolutions

Kick off 2022 in the best way by thinking about your goals

The more, the merrier!

Read about the benefits of working out with friends

Be active together and make fitness a family pursuit!

Four free juniors on Premium adult memberships

Nurturing your mental health

Hit the reset button!

Try something new.

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

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

International Learn to Swim Week 2021

It's never too late to learn to swim!

Swimming pool water inactivates COVID-19 in 30 seconds

Places Leisure takes part in major study

Synergy Dance

Inclusive workouts for all ages and abilities

More than gymnastics

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

Fitness fun with FunkFit!

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

Build the fitness habit!

6 ways to make your fitness habits stick

Thinking about swimming lessons?

Everything you need to know

Exercise is the best medicine

Get active to protect your mental and physical health

Top tips to boost your immune system

Stay well!

How to get better at running

5 top tips for more enjoyable runs

Who's for unlimited exercise?

Find out what the new Government guidelines mean for you

Stay active and mobile at home

Activities for those 70+ or with health conditions

Immune system boosting foods

Superfoods = super you!

Why the scales can lie

Get out of the numbers game!

Health and Fitness apps

Our top picks for 2020!

Kick start your fitness journey in 2020

Top tips from presenter Emma Willis!

Swim Myths

Have you been misinformed all these years?

Get ready for party season!

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

Take on the winter blues!

Look after your mental health

Diabetes and exercise

Get active, your way!

Guest Blog - EMD UK

5 reasons why group exercise is getting the nation active

Indoor group cycling classes

10 reasons why you should try!

Never learnt to swim?

Top tips from Zoggs!

Stuck in a swim stage?

Swim practice with Zoggs!

Working out on the go

Get fit in no time!

Everyone should learn to swim!

Why you say?

Benefits to learning a new sport

Challenge yourself!

Good Carbs vs Bad Carbs

What is actually good for you!?

Is 30 minutes enough?

Find time for the perfect workout!

Modern Day Exercise

How much should you do weekly?

Cardio v Weights

The benefits and the drawbacks

New Year's Resolutions

How do you stick to them?!

Get pumped!

Why weights work wonders for women

Places Pointer: Beating the winter blues

Top tips for taking some you time

Personal training 101

Smash your goals with a personal trainer