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UoE Easter Bush Gym

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25.01.2022 Join us this week for some spooktacular Halloween gym challenges! Let the wheel decide if your in for a trick or treat. #HalloweenGymChallenge #WeAreEdinburgh #DoYouDare

25.01.2022 | We can't wait to welcome all our members back next week! All members will be required to pre-book gym access online. The link for this and new UoE student and staff memberships will be available on our website from midday on Friday 4 September. @roslininstitute @thedickvet #gettingreadytoplaytrainperform

25.01.2022 The FASIC Sport & Exercise Medicine Clinic team have pulled together a handy resource bank for those looking to incorporate running into their exercise routine!

25.01.2022 Taking part in physical activity allows you to set personal goals or learn new skills. Working towards these goals can offer a sense of achievement and boost self-confidence. #letstalk #LetsTalkEdi have you set in goals for the rest of 2020 or for 2021? Can we help you achieve them? University of Edinburgh Sport & Exercise being awarded Facility of the Year (Education Category) at the National Fitness Awards 2019... : Ekeland E, Heian F, Hagen K, Abbot J, Nordheim L. Exercise to improve self-esteem in children and young people (Internet). Cochrane. 2004

24.01.2022 "Exercise is essential for slowing age-related cognitive decline and for promoting well-being" #letstalk #LetsTalkEdi How could we promote getting active better? What would you like to see us do in future? Firbush Outdoor Centre... : Credit Mind (Mind.org.uk)

24.01.2022 | Following our Introduction to Yoga video series and as part of the EdUni Students What's On and The University of Edinburgh #letstalk Mental Health and Wellbeing campaign we'll be running a FREE Intro to Yoga class on Monday 23 November Interested? Find out more here: https://www.ed.ac.uk/sport-exercise/keep-active/yoga

24.01.2022 Our main focus as we prepare to open is to create a safe and positive space for you. A space where you can dedicate some valuable time to your physical and mental health. Same values, fresh surroundings. @thedickvet @roslininstitute @precor #gettingreadytoplaytrainperform

24.01.2022 Physical exercise can be very effective in relieving stress. Research on employed adults has found that highly active individuals tend to have lower stress rates compared to individuals who are less active. #letstalk #LetsTalkEdi what’s your favourite stress busting workout!? Andrew Perry... Kouvonen, A., Kivimaki, M., Elovainio, M., Virtanen, M., Linna, A. & Vehtera, J. (2005). Job strain and leisure-time physical activity in female and male public sector employees. Preventative Medicine, 41 (2), 532539. *Photo taken prior to COVID restrictions

23.01.2022 For this week's mental health and wellbeing #LetsTalk campaign, we are pleased to share some opportunities to help you get active and boost your mood! Join An...ne MacDonald for Mind Athletics on Thursday 26 November at 10am - https://www.ed.ac.uk//keep-ac/letstalk-events-and-activity Take part in FREE online classes (14 classes a week to choose from) - https://www.ed.ac.uk//heal/live-streaming-exercise-classes Sign up for a 3-week bootcamp at Peffermill (two sessions a week) - https://www.ed.ac.uk//additional-servic/outdoor-boot-camps

23.01.2022 | Following the announcement by the First Minister this evening (Saturday 19 December) we are reviewing the implications for all Sport & Exercise services and will provide further information as we can. We appreciate your patience at this time. Thank you

22.01.2022 Hello everyone, It’s been a while! We hope you’re all well, managing to stay active and seeking out support if you need it. Everyone at Sport & Exercise are working really hard and preparing to invite you all back with us soon. ... Until then stay active, look out for one another and keep an eye on our social media channels & website for our most recent updates... See you really soon! #gettingreadytoplaytrainperform

22.01.2022 Like these two, you may be missing your workout buddy but we hope you are all safe and to see you soon. #staysafe #weareedinburgh

22.01.2022 Next up we have Neil sharing his water pledge!

21.01.2022 We hope our whole community have a fantastic festive break. We close tonight (Friday 18th) at 7pm and will be ready to welcome you back from 7am on Tuesday 5th January 2021. We’ll be taking a break from social media until then and will get back to any messages when we return. We look forward to seeing you all in 2021! ps. if you fancy a festive workout, all our student and staff memberships include access to the @pleasancegym which is open on selected days over the break.

21.01.2022 We miss you Danni

21.01.2022 It's Mental Health Awareness Week and this years theme is kindness! Now more than ever we need to there for each other and support one and other however we can. #KindnessMatters #WeAreEdinburgh

21.01.2022 We’re excited to give you an opening date! In order to keep in line with the government and university guidelines we are planning to open on the 7TH SEPTEMBER We are working hard to ensure a safe training environment for all our members!... You can find out more here: https://www.ed.ac.uk/sport-exercise/play-train-perform #gettingreadytoplaytrainperform #weareedinburgh

21.01.2022 Being active naturally releases endorphins boosting your mood. Next week we’ll be sharing stories from our amazing team, members and customers about how they Boost their Mood by being active #letstalk #LetsTalkEdi Want to share your story? DM us for more details.... The Sport & Exercise team winning the 2019 University of Edinburgh Estates Charity 5-a-side tournament at Peffermill Playing Fields #boostyourmood

21.01.2022 Update: Good news. The issues we were experiencing with our booking system appear to be resolved and it is available again for members. Thanks again for you patience. https://www.sport.ed.ac.uk/online-booking/

20.01.2022 Calling all University of Edinburgh student members Today at 5pm GMP is the deadline to claim your UoE 19/20 student gym membership refund If you haven't already used our safe, secure and authenticated form please do so now.... Here is where you can find the link to the form https://edin.ac/2WrJwpr

20.01.2022 Happy National Fitness Day! ... National fitness day aims to bring people together, showing the power that fitness has to unify people. ... We’re kicking things off with Steve’s story. Last weekend Steve climbed Ben Nevis in memory of a friends father who adored hill walking and loved to climb Ben Nevis. It took us around 10 hours and it’s an achievement I didn’t think I’d accomplish. Well done @thehammer911 you should be very proud! #fitnessday #fitness2me... Oh and can you spot the Sport & Exercise towel...?

20.01.2022 | Important information regarding the refund process for 19/20 University of Edinburgh student gym memberships suspended due to the CV19 pandemic is now available on our FAQ’s page https://www.ed.ac.uk//member-customer-and-user-update-on-c

19.01.2022 Physical activity has been shown to have a positive influence on our self-esteem and self-worth. This relationship has been found in children, adolescents, young adults, adults and older people" #letstalk #LetsTalkEdi has anyone helped you keep active? Why not tag and celebrate them? Andrew Perry... Lindwall, M. & Aç, F.H. (2014). Physical Activity and Self-Esteem. In: A. Clow & S. Edmunds (eds.). Physical activity and mental health. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. *Photo taken prior to COVID restrictions

19.01.2022 Congratulations to the #MarchOnInMarch photo competition winners

19.01.2022 Participation in regular physical activity can increase our self-esteem and can reduce stress and anxiety. #letstalk #LetsTalkEdi What’s your favourite bit of kit in the gym? Is there anything we’re missing? Andrew Perry... Alfermann, D. & Stoll, O. (2000). Effects of Physical Exercise on Self-Concept and Wellbeing. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 31, 4765. *Photo taken prior to COVID restrictions

19.01.2022 Behind the masks are smiles as @dannichianta is back in the building! ... Welcome back Danni!

19.01.2022 Hopefully you’re all enjoying having @uoeebgym open again. ... Thanks to all our members who have shown their support for the gym reopening, who have been so respectful to others within the gym spaces and for adhering to all of our health & safety guidance. ... As we go on, please remember to cancel your booking if you can’t make it to allow others the opportunity to book. ... ... Keep up the hard work everyone, we’re in this together! #weareedinburgh See more

18.01.2022 | Lockdown, we’ve been here before and we recognise it’s so important to keep the spirits high and the negativity down low. Let’s start by making a New Year’s Exercise and Wellbeing pledge. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some videos of what we are pledging to do for our own wellbeing and we'd love it if you could share your pledges too! #WhatsYourPledge #WeAreEdinburgh #StayHome #StaySafe

18.01.2022 Regular physical activity is associated with lower rates of depression and anxiety across all age groups. #Letstalk #LetsTalkEdi has being active Boosted your Mood? we’d love to share your story, pop us a DM : Mind... Mihaela Bodlovic Sport & Exercise Pleasance Sports Complex and Gym *Photo captured prior to COVID restrictions

17.01.2022 Hey Everyone! Hope you are all well and staying safe . For this weeks talent Tuesday recipe you’ll need the following ingredients- strong squats, brilliant balance and... a stack of toilet rolls. After every 3 body weight squats add another toilet roll, can you beat me? You have 2.5 rolls to beat! Film it, tag us and show us what you’ve got! #talenttuesday #staysafe #getinvolved

17.01.2022 | Have you used our safe and secure and authenticated form to provide the details we need to process your refund for your 19/20 student gym membership suspended due to the CV19 pandemic? If not you have until 5pm on Tuesday 30 June https://www.ed.ac.uk/sport-exercise/news/member-customer-and-user-update-on-covid-19

17.01.2022 Raj who is a senior lecturer @uoelawschool has a few words about how he’s feeling being back in our gym spaces. ... It’s terrific being back in the gym. The set-up at Easter Bush is reassuringly thoughtful - booking system to ensure there’s no crowding, clear separation between equipment and stations, regular cleaning, and very nice staff who are ready to help. If you’ve been a little passive over lockdown, this is a great way to get back in action in a safe and collegiate setting. ... Thanks again Raj for your kind words, we’re thrilled you’re enjoying your time here @uoeebgym

17.01.2022 | Student members, we have updated our Covid-19 FAQ page with information regarding student membership refunds: Find out more here https://www.ed.ac.uk/sport-exercise/news/member-customer-and-user-update-on-covid-19

17.01.2022 Interested in Corrective Exercise and Olympic Weightlifting? Then you won't want to miss this 3 part web series from NASM and Eleiko starting on Monday 27 April

16.01.2022 Continuing the #letstalk campaign, we are sharing stories from our team and members about how they boost their mood by being active. Here is what David does - Gym Support based at Easter Bush For me, foam rolling in the morning is a great first step in my day! It helps me loosen up any tight muscles (dodgy hamstrings) and makes me feel better able to go about my work, training or general life. This is great for my mental health because feeling physically better puts me in a better headspace, but also the rolling itself is quite relaxing and gives me time to plan out my day mentally while at the same time being physically productive.

16.01.2022 Feeling like clearing the head and taking advantage of the fresh Easter Bush air? Why not join us for a bit of outdoor campus conditioning! We'll be getting stuck into some bodyweight exercises, shuttle runs, core work and more, next Wednesday from 12 to 12.30pm!... It's sure to be a half hour oozing the well-renowned Easter Bush community buzz! More details to come next week.. Stay tuned!

15.01.2022 Trim trail Tuesday ... If anyone on campus fancies some lunchtime headspace, some fresh air and some bad dad jokes meet coach Lucy at the Horse head outside Charnock Building today 1.30pm. Any questions send us a message! #easterbushcampus @thedickvet @roslininstitute

15.01.2022 Hi everyone, my name is Ryan. I am currently based at the Easter Bush Gym but have been a part of Sport and Exercise community for over nine years. I started as an Operations Assistant then became a member of the gym team at Pleasance. I just recently moved to Easter Bush Gym and it has been great getting to know all the staff and students on campus. Some members may recognise me from taking Spin and RPM classes at the Pleasance - I look forward to taking these classes again ...as and when we can! To stay active, I enjoy playing golf with my friends and family, going for a run and now the gym is open, doing some spinning! I wish I had space for a spin bike at home as I would be doing it all the time! I have always liked sport and fitness and take part in karate, football and tennis, all on a competitive and recreational basis. #LetsTalk #WeAreEdinburgh See more

15.01.2022 Attention all University of Edinburgh student members We have agreed to a fixed extension for all our UoE 19/20 student gym membership refunds. The new extended deadline will now be Sunday 12 July 2020. Please note we will be unable to process any UoE student refunds after this date. ... Complete our safe, secure and authenticated form here https://edin.ac/2WrJwpr

15.01.2022 #opentoeverybody

14.01.2022 Lovely trim trail jog today with Fiona setting the pace! Was great to get out and enjoy that fine Easter Bush fresh air! (Plus encountering an adorable dog or two along the way) Super effort for the couple of laps, Fiona

13.01.2022 As we prepare to open we want to ask our members an important question. What are you most looking forward to when we open our doors? Comment below or send us a message. We’ll post your answers in our story over the coming days. #gettingreadytoplaytrainperform

13.01.2022 | As part of EdUni Students What's On and The University of Edinburgh #letstalk #letstalkedi Mental Health and Wellbeing campaign, our Senior Instructor June has created an series of Introduction to Yoga video guides. First up, Yoga and Mental Health https://youtu.be/5viUtd-cG2A

13.01.2022 Huge thanks to all that took part!!

11.01.2022 A couple of shots of some of the bootcampers back in action this week! You all continue to bring 100% energy to these sessions and have kicked off our summer block in style (despite the anything but summer weather!)

10.01.2022 Working or studying from home causing strain on your back? The next FASIC Sport & Exercise Medicine Clinic online #Pilates for back health takes place on Wednesday 2 June. Find out more and book onto the next session https://edin.ac/3p32bDn

10.01.2022 Member update - moving to Level 4 We’ve updated our website with more information about what will happen with your membership whilst Level 4 restrictions are in place. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.... Stay Safe. https://www.ed.ac.uk/sport-exercise/play-train-perform

10.01.2022 David's turn to share his fitness and wellbeing pledge! What's your pledge for 2021?

10.01.2022 | Our first exercise and wellbeing pledge comes from Lucy, our Active Lives Assistant. If you want to walk more too here’s a helpful eight-week guide to successfully completing a 5k walk* - https://blog.parkrun.com/uk/2021/01/05/parkwalk-is-here/ Please tag/share your wellness pledge with us! #WhatsYourPledge #WeAreEdinburgh #StayHome #StaySafe * Remember please follow current government stay at home regulations and stay local.

09.01.2022 | Following from the First Minister’s announcement this afternoon, we are happy to announce there will be no impact to the current gym offering at Easter Bush. Members will still be able to book for individual exercise sessions. We thank you for following the current guidelines and ask you to continue to do so.

09.01.2022 | Merry Fitmas! Looking to keep active in December? We've reduced the price of our student 30 day AND released our Student Semester 2 memberships early, as a festive treat! Find out more https://www.ed.ac.uk/sport-exercise/gym-memberships-2020

07.01.2022 Check out FASIC Sport & Exercise Medicine Clinic's introduction to Pilates video series #LetsTalkEdi #letstalk

07.01.2022 Ahead of next week when we'll be sharing stories from across our community about how being active has helped their mental health, we asked our team for their top wellness tips! #letstalk #letstalkedi #boostyourmood

07.01.2022 ‘A Day in life’ of Cuish Since the lockdown started the biggest challenge for me firstly is the change of daily routine for my children who are aged 5 and 2. My wife and I have tried to maintain a structured routine and pattern similar to nursery for them and try to keep them stimulated daily. I have found a whole new level of respect for nursery workers in these first few weeks. Fitness: As always this is hugely important more than ever right now. With no access to gym I hav...e adapted fairly well and maintained the discipline of exercising daily. I started a push up challenge among friends and colleagues on 16th March to complete 100 reps (any way you choose) for 100 days. This will takes us all the way through till June 24th. My thinking was that to set a daily challenge for longer period and hopefully by time we finish we will be once again approaching a sense of normality in life as well as maintained daily discipline throughout (2300 completed so far ) My main routine now alters between one day full body circuit and one day running. The running I’ve found hugely enjoyable to switch off and using Strava app great for logging my distances, times. I’ve dropped the intensity levels I’m used to training as I don’t need to hammer the body particularly hard right now. Relaxation: this likely happens at the end of day once kids are fed and tucked in. All fairly normal to most maybe watch a boxset (Tiger King, Formua 1: Drive to Survive and Sunderland Till I Die all very good). I’ve always got a book on go and have found myself reading much more again. The tv is kept off during ‘working hours’ during day so it is nice to relax for hour or 2 at end of day. Diet: Similar to exercise I’ve tried to maintain good habits. I’ve never been too extreme but try to be mindful what I’m eating certainly during week. In short I always start day with overnight oats and green tea and that I find is ideal start. Lunches and meal times vary but we try to get good balance and cook daily. Coach Cuish’s story now concludes our day in life posts. Thanks to everyone who has contributed, many have greatly enjoyed and benefited from your positive vibes

06.01.2022 Being active has a huge potential to enhance our wellbeing. Even a short burst of 10 minutes’ brisk walking increases our mental alertness, energy and positive mood. : Ekkekakis, P., Hall, E.E., Van Landuyt, L.M. & Petruzzello, S. (2000). Walking in (affective) circles: Can short walks enhance affect? Journal of Behavioural Medicine, 23 (3), 245275 Photo Firbush Outdoor Centre... Credit : Andrew Perry See more

06.01.2022 ** New Gym Challenge Alert! ** From next Tuesday 1st - Thursday 10th June we will be running our next big gym challenge - 'The Flying Squatsman' ! Across those 10 days, both at Pleasance and here at Easter Bush, we will be attempting to collaboratively squat the mere 97,000kg weight of the old Flying Scotsman train. With the train famous for its Edinburgh to London journeys, we will be hoping to lift it back onto the tracks for an important trip down to Wembley in the coming ...weeks Participants will have 60 seconds to do as many squats of whatever weight they choose in order to get their total weight score (reps x weight), and this will be added to the overall total! Plus, anyone who takes part will be entered into a draw for a 50 Eleiko voucher! More details to come next week, but we look forward to seeing you all hop on board so we can smash this weight target!

06.01.2022 @xkorekx is back and is dedicated to her training ... At last getting to the training routine, to the heavy weights and some good chats with the people in the gym. Great feeling! ... Thank you for all the feedback so far, we are delighted you’re back, feeling safe and training hard!

06.01.2022 Important Update. Following the Scottish Government announcement on Saturday 19 December that mainland Scotland will move into Level 4 of the Coronavirus Framework from 26 December 20, we will not reopen after the Festive break until at least Sunday 17 January 2021. We will update all members tomorrow (Monday 21 December) with further information in relation to your membership on our website, via email and on social media channels.... Thank you for your patience and stay safe

06.01.2022 Final reminder for all University of Edinburgh student members The deadline to claim your UoE 19/20 student gym membership refund is tomorrow at 5pm (Tues 30 June 2020)! If you haven't already used our safe, secure and authenticated form to provide your details please do as soon as possible. You can find the link to the form here https://edin.ac/2WrJwpr

06.01.2022 Lucy Smith - Active Lives Assistant shares what she does to keep active and boost her mood. I do exercise for my mental and physical health. You don’t need to be a marathon runner to reap the rewards from exercise.Just 10 minutes a daybetweenmeetingsorstudies can do wonders for your mental and physical health.... Exercise makes me feel stronger mentally and it makes me feel stronger physically. Doing exercisehelpsme structuremy daysandmy weeksandmakes me feel incontrol. Exercise allows my head space and time to switch off!

05.01.2022 We’re nearly ready for you to return, but question is.. are you ready for us?! #spoiler #gettingreadytoplaytrainperform @ UoE Easter Bush Gym

05.01.2022 Whilst you wait for us to open, here’s a little poem about our gym to keep you going! #gettingreadytoplaytrainperform @thedickvet @roslininstitute @uoesport

05.01.2022 | This year, more than ever, we wanted to convey an extra special thank you and Festive best wishes to our whole community. So, we’ve taken inspiration from one of our favourite festive movies. We present Loveactivity - a Sport & Exercise Festive Film. Now showing at cinemas nowhere, actually. Thank you and Festive best wishes from us all #LoveActually #LoveActivity... Andrew Perry https://youtu.be/Senvr_ytGmI

04.01.2022 Member update -> We are aware of an issue with our booking system this morning and are working hard to resolve it. New gym slot booking is currently unavailable. We will update as soon as possible. Thank you.

03.01.2022 This morning we welcome a brand new gym member and future Geography teacher Lewis who has just started his PGDE @edinburghuniversity ... Joining @uoeebgym is really helping me find a routine again after 6 months of feeling like I was floating along. In the mornings I feel more energised, exercise is so important for my health and I’m sleeping much better. ... Nice one @shillinglawlewis !

03.01.2022 | Our opening times during December and the Festive period are now available online. https://www.ed.ac.uk/sport-ex/festive/festive-opening-hours

02.01.2022 The Easter Bush Trim Trail is finally complete and what brilliant timing as we steer our way through these tricky times. The route circles the beautiful Campus offering panoramic views of the pentland hills. The well paved outdoor trail is an exciting addition for us at Sport as we can continue to promote outdoor physical activity as we wait patiently for gyms to reopen in Scotland. The distance of one lap is 2.5km, making this ideal for either those looking to stretch their legs during a lunch break or it’s a great track for runners who want to blast out a quick 5km running twice round. Thank you to @edinuniestates for making this happen. #easterbushtrimtrail

02.01.2022 | Did you enjoy our first introduction to Yoga video? The rest of the series are available in our "Keep Active" area of our website https://www.ed.ac.uk/sport-exercise/keep-active/yoga #letstalk #LetsTalkEdi

02.01.2022 Following the First Minister’s announcement yesterday, we are happy to announce there will be no impact to the current gym offering at Easter Bush and remain open for individual gym sessions. ... Easter Bush gym is here to support you. Please use our safe space to stay fit, healthy and social (whilst keeping to the social distancing guidelines). #heretosupportyou

02.01.2022 We’re supporting the #LetsTalk #LetsTalkEdi Mental Health and Wellbeing campaign. This week we will be sharing some of the reasons that being active can help Boost you Mood. Want to get involved? We’d love to share some of your stories of how being active helps your mental health, pop us a DM for more details.

02.01.2022 Tom loves hanging out at eb gym! ... It’s great to get my hands on a barbell again and make use of all the equipment!

01.01.2022 Welcome back @tcavoto another hardworking final year Vet student. ... Back in my happy place shifting some weights and having a balanced life again. ... Happy training Trey! @thedickvet

01.01.2022 Last chance for UoE student gym membership refunds

01.01.2022 Welcome back Riley. Now a final year vet student, a budding boxer and a top gym member. ... Being back @uoeebgym makes me happier, makes me think clearly and makes me feel better mentally and physically. ... Great to have you back Riley!

01.01.2022 What an amazing three years I’ve had here at Easter Bush Gym. However, I will be moving on to work within the Active Lives pillar of Sport & Exercise. This will allow me to provide health and wellbeing support across the university (including Easter Bush Campus). .. Working as gym support has given me uncountable hours of joy, laughter and job satisfaction... can I really call it work when I’ve had so much fun? .. The community spirit of Easter Bush is so special and someth...ing everyone on campus should be very proud of. Working with such a friendly, diverse and motivated group of people has taught me so much. Sometimes I wonder if I’m now a vet by proxy... .. Thank you to everyone who has made me feel so valued, you’ve supported me just as much as I’ve supported you. .. Easter Bush Gym is here for you. Please continue to support one another, embrace the challenges but ask for help if you need it. Remember - work hard, be kind and look after you. .. Lots of positive vibes, Lucy See more

01.01.2022 The first in a series of video introductions to #pilates is now live on the FASIC Sport & Exercise Medicine Clinic social channels. #letstalk #letstalkedi