Leeds Aerial Arts
Leeds Aerial Arts prides itself on offering a supportive learning environment, on first glance aerial work looks impossible but with encouraging coaching from well qualified instructors there is no need to worry. The company was started with the goal of shifting the way women view fitness, it’s not just about body shape and calories here. Instead they focus on strength, coordination and fun. Founder, Lorna hopes to reignite everyone’s inner child by climbing and hanging in the air. Getting over the fear of falling is integral to good aerial work, try it out to build strength inside and outside. The studio is full of the best specialist equipment meaning it will cost slightly more than an average gym class, aerial classes begin at £15 a go and mat sessions from £7 with membership options available for both.

Puppy Yoga
Improve your physical and mental health with Puppy Yoga UK. Started by a couple of psychology students after they researched the positive effects of having a pet, it’s the perfect combination of self-care and exercise. Classes are 1 hour and 20 minutes, split with 15 minutes of puppy playtime to begin followed by 45 minutes of light yoga to relax and unwind. At the end of each session there is 20 minutes for you to chill, play and take pictures with the puppy’s. Although the dogs are not directly involved throughout the yoga practice they are left free to roam during the session. It’s a popular activity with classes in Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool and Nottingham, sessions cost £29.50 and spaces sell out fast, sign up quickly to avoid disappointment.

Leeds Cage
If the delicacies of puppy yoga aren’t your thing, try a full 360 and have a go at mixed martial arts and spartan style training. Leeds Cage is the biggest martial arts arena in Yorkshire and they take their business seriously, martial arts requires serious commitment and determination. After learning the basics you will be expected to spar in the cage, carefully monitored by senior grade teachers and even have the opportunity to be a part of their fight team. Don’t be frightened by the intensity, Leeds cage will support you through your Martial arts journey. They offer classes for men, women and children starting at £20 a month for one session a week, working out at £5 a session however they do have a range of different options, check out their website for more.

TrailBlazer fitness
TrailBlazer has both indoor and outdoor classes available. With an ethos based on making fitness fun and friendly, It’s a perfect way to ease into exercise. For the full experience try one of their outdoor bootcamps in Bramley, each session begins with a stretch and warm up to get heart-rates going followed by a mix of running, team games, boxing, HIIT and bodyweight exercises. Sessions are £5 per person, children can come along for free and they host some free sessions each year so keep your eyes peeled. There’s testimonials from customers who have lost over 5 stone owing to the relaxed, friendly environment of these classes, try it and find out for yourself. Trailblazer caters to any level of fitness experience and promises to greet you with a smile.

Pole dancing
Pole fitness Leeds wants you to ‘get fit the fun way’. Pole dancing has a range of health benefits including building strength, improving your cardiovascular health, aiding with weight loss and balance and coordination. Although there are many pole dancing classes available in Yorkshire, Pole Fitness has a team of 9 qualified instructors that compete in international competitions, the definition of learning from the best! It may be intimidating to consider getting on a pole but they offer a 6 week fundamentals class for £60 in which you can get used to the basics and don’t worry about injury, safety is their number one priority no matter how much experience you have. No need to book, pole fitness accommodates drop-in sessions at £13.50 but you can book in bulk to save money.

HIIT classes at gravity fitness
As if high intensity interval training wasn’t already hard enough, you can now do it in the air. At indoor trampoline park Gravity you can partake in a 45 minute Instructor led HIIT session for £5 or purchase a 12 pack class for £36. It promises to be a heart-racing, blood pumping workout that will burn over 600 calories and the sessions have been designed to improve individual cardiac and oxygen capacity. Sessions take place every Monday on Cardigan Fields retail park, make sure to arrive early to fill out safety forms and receive the full safety instructions, grip socks are also compulsory but you can buy some there for £3.

City Bloc.
City Bloc is a large indoor rock climbing space packed with industry leading equipment and facilities, even Team GB athletes train there. Don’t let that scare you though at City Bloc, beginners, experts and children are encouraged to partake. As a beginner you will be asked to complete an online induction before even entering the space to complete an in-person one. Once you and your instructor are happy you’re free to climb, like aerial yoga indoor climbing builds mental and physical strength. To get around the climbing frame you have to analyse possible routes and determine outcomes, whilst holding yourself up on half of a rock. A session here will cost you between £6 and £9 depending on what time of day you go and your membership status.