Like many UK cities, Leeds is sports enthusiastic. We have our football clubs and many other sports to play and enjoy. Plus, we have green spaces to enjoy and get moving in. By the water or oases in the city, fitness enthusiasts run, cycle and play, whenever the weather cooperates.
Leeds has many gyms and fitness initiatives, too. We might call the Active Leeds programme a leader in Leeds' fitness movement. However, much as we discovered when we searched for fitness programmes for women in Manchester, Leeds has few such offers. Still, we managed to find excellent outlets that promote women's fitness, as described below.
| 🏨Facility name | 🏋️♀️What you'll find | 🤼Personal training? |
|---|---|---|
| W Fitness | many classes lots of kit nutritional guidance | Yes |
| The Edge | Technogym bikes weights and resistance equipment cardio machines swimming/sauna | Yes |
| Horseforth Fitness Classes | a long list of classes | No |
| Apex Boutique Gym | Top of the line gym kit | No |
| PureGym Regent Street | fully kitted out facilities free parking free WI-FI | Yes |
| 360 Fit | lots of kit no classes meal prep | Yes |
| Active Leeds | a self-motivating activities programme | Yes, if you arrange for one! |
W Fitness
Rambling around the city, we found many gyms with women-only sections, but few women only gym Leeds. W Fitness is a refreshing change from standard gym fare. Here, a mother-daughter team lead initiatives to help women become their leanest, fittest selves.
W Fitness offers you three paths to achieving your goals. You may work out on your own, or with a fitness trainer. You can join one or more classes, or embark on their Circuit challenge.
That's a 30-minute, full body workout that W's top trainers designed. Otherwise, you have a choice of classes to pick from.
Classes
- Dancercise
- Zumba
- Fitness yoga
- Body Blast
- Mum and baby
- Body Sculpt
Equipment
- weights
- resistance equipment
- cardio machines
Extras
- personal training
- nutritional guidance
- community spirit
- inclusive environment
⏰Operating hours: Monday – Wednesday: 9 AM – 2 PM, and 4 PM – 7:30 PM; Thursday – Friday: 09 AM – 2 PM, and 4 PM – 7 PM; Weekends: 9 AM – 12 PM.
💰Price: membership starts at £35/month
📍Location: Unit 9, Park Centre, Station Road, Leeds, LS18 5N
🌐Website: https://www.wfitness.co.uk/fitness-classes/
The Edge
The University of Leeds sports centre offers the ultimate gym experience. There, you'll find more than 250 work stations. The equipment ranges from the standard treadmills and rowers, to free weights and resistance machines. The Edge's difference is the equipment's digital connectivity.
As we discovered at one of Glasgow's women's fitness centres we visited, you can personalise your workout. The Edge uses Technogym equipment, which will track your work, and your progress.
With all that said, we must point out that this is a standard gym, with women-only strength training sessions.
Classes
- Boxercise
- Swimfit
- Bodypump
- Conditioning
- HIIT
- Zumba
- Ballet fusion
Equipment
- cardio machines
- resistance equipment
- weights
- Technogym bikes
- plate-loaded equipment
Extras
- personal training
- swimming
- sauna
- online workouts
- climbing facilities
- wellbeing courses
⏰Operating hours: Weekdays 6 AM – 10:30 PM; Weekends 7:30 AM – 9 PM
💰Price: standard membership is £440 annually, other packages, including pay as you go, are available
📍Location: University of Leeds, Willow Terrace Road, Leeds, LS2 9JT
🌐Website: https://sport.leeds.ac.uk/the-edge/classes/
Horsforth Fitness Classes
This fitness venture is exactly as advertised: a studio that runs one exercise class after another. Here, you'll find only dumbbells, resistance bands, Pilates accessories, and mats. You won't find private coach to lead your workout, either.
Horsforth earns its spot on our list of women's Zumba classes Leeds, because you have a choice. You may join coed classes, or select women-only courses. The studio's scheduler website makes it easy to find the sessions that are right for you.
You can sign up for Pilates, Yoga, Body Pump, 30-min HIIT, Upper Body Sculpt, Full Body Tone, Fun Fit (for over 55's), Zumba, and BoxFit, among others
⏰Operating hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 8 PM; Saturday: 9 AM - 12 PM
💰Price: unlimited classes are £32/month
📍Location: Tithe House, 35 Town St, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5LJ
🌐Website: https://www.horsforthfitnessclasses.co.uk/
Apex Boutique Gym
In our tour of UK women-only facilities, this is one of the most exclusive private gyms we found. Owners/operators Kelly and Vanessa, both certified physical training professionals, cap membership to prevent overcrowding. That gives them the chance to work with any gym member needing individual guidance.
You'll not find any classes here, just a lot of superb equipment to help you reach your fitness goals. Gym staples such as weights, cardio, and resistance machines make up the bulk of the equipment.
Over time, Vanessa and Kelly have stocked their studio with the best names in fitness, for your optimal workout.
⏰Operating hours: the facility is accessible 24/7; peak hours are from 4 PM to 10 PM
💰Price: standard membership: £49.99, other packages available.
📍Location: 35-39 Lidget Hill, Pudsey LS28 7LJ
🌐Website: https://www.apexboutiquegym.com/plans-pricing
PureGym Regent Street
This national brand treated us to one of the top women-only gym experiences we had in Birmingham. So, we were keen to see if this outlet would dazzle, too. It did not disappoint; all the kit that impressed us before, captivated us again. And all the friendly, professional staff project the same enthusiasm.
PureGym runs seven gyms across Leeds, but only the Regent Street outlet has a women-only section. It too is stocked with all the gear you need for a full workout.
Their schedule boasts a range of workout classes, including this selection, that are only for the ladies.
Classes
- BodyTone
- Circuits
- Pump
- Legs, bums and tums
Equipment
- aerobic and resistance kit
- weights and kettlebells
- mats
Extras
- personal training
- air conditioning
- free WI-FI
- free parking
⏰Operating hours: you can access the gym 24/7; consult the schedule for ladies' class times
💰Price: standard membership is £22/month with no contract; other packages available.
📍Location: Unit 2, Mabgate Junction, Skinner Lane, LS7 1AX
🌐Website: https://www.puregym.com/gyms/leeds-regent-street/
360 Fit
360 is a Leeds-based enterprise. It is a well stocked facility with all the kit you need to meet your fitness goals. You'll find no classes there, but they all have personal trainers to guide and direct your efforts.
Best of all, 360 is one of the few facilities in Leeds that allow women-only hours. During that time, this is at your disposal:
- Equipment Watson and Hammer Strength brands cardio machines strength building equipment free weights resistance equipment
- Extras personal trainers meal prep nutritional guidance
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⏰Women-only hours: on weekends Regular operating hours: Monday - Friday: 5 AM - 10 PM; Weekends: 8 AM - 5 PM
💰Price: full access membership/contract is £25, other membership packages available
📍Location: Holbeck Moor Rd, Holbeck, Leeds LS11 9QL
🌐Website: https://360fitleeds.co.uk/womens-only-times/
Active Leeds
In 2015, Leeds debuted a fitness programme, especially for girls: Leeds Girls Can, from the UK-wide This Girl Can initiative. The national programme's funding ran out a few years ago. However, Active Leeds wants to make sure that women and girls keep their access to health, well-being, and physical activity.
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You might guess that we're not talking about a gym full of kit, with a set roster of exercise courses. We describe a series of initiatives to keep female bodies moving, even in non-athletic spaces. Such actions might include:
- walking or cycling to shops or school
- going for a run - with, or without a pet
- competing in local fitness challenges
- working out at outdoor gyms around the city
- fitness for pre- and post-natal bodies
In our capital city, women's fitness centres London meet ladies' physical activity needs. We don't have as many outlets in Leeds. So, we need the guidance that Active Leeds provides. And, we can boost those efforts with a personal fitness guide.
🧾Access the programme: at your local Leeds leisure centre.
💰Membership: starts at £25,95 for adults (with contract); £16,95/month for juniors
Personal Trainers to Shape Workouts
As we found at more than one women only gym in Leeds, individual guidance is a hit-and-miss proposition. Some studios, like Horseforth, offer only instructor-led exercise group sessions, with no need for private guidance. Some gyms have personal trainers on staff while others trust you to know what you're doing.
What if you don't know - or, more generously, what if you're unsure how to reach your fitness goals? For instance, to take advantage of the Active Leeds programme. Then, working with a private instructor is your best option.
Finding Your Individual Workout Mentor on Superprof
Asking your favourite web browser for personal trainer recommendations is rather inefficient. Combing through those results is time-consuming and, often, doesn't deliver the results you need. Searching a dedicated learning platform like Superprof delivers the tailored results you want.
The Leeds area is home to 315 physical education Superprofs. That's roughly the same number that offer workout programmes in Liverpool - to women, as well as men. Furthermore, you'll find more than 6 000 mentors across the UK who offer exercise guidance online.
Before you search the Superprof platform, be sure to set the site's filters to suit your needs. Superprof has trainers to suit all budget and scheduling needs.
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