Manchester is home to some world-class gyms and fitness studios. From well-known established gyms like PureGym and Nuffield Health to boutique and independent gyms like V1be and Hero, there’s plenty of choice when it comes to catching those endorphins. Looking for some motivation and a crew to HIIT with? Look no further.
V1be
Priding itself on being ‘Manchester’s Best Workout’ V1be means business. With two locations in Manchester, its Northern Quarter basement offers treadmill-based workouts that’s paired with boxing and HIIT sessions. With no room to slack off, guests are given heart monitors to wear during classes, so you can really see how hard you're working.
37 Dale St, M1 2HF
Hero
A state-of the art centre, Hero has a bit of something for everyone with several studios across its floors. From the athletic studio which specialises in boxing, HITT and circuits to the cardio studio, yoga studio and the stronger studio, its offering is pretty impressive.
Angel Gardens, 6 Miller St, M4 4GL
Barry’s Bootcamp
Fitness phenomenon, Barry’s Bootcamp focuses primarily on interval workouts in a group setting. The world-famous bootcamp tones muscle and maximizes fat loss with a combination of running and weights. It’s loved by Harry Styles and the Beckhams to name a few.
3 Lower Byrom St, Manchester M3 4AP
CrossFit Central Manchester
Based in Manchester city centre, CrossFit Central Manchester is a CrossFit gym. With huge emphasis being placed on its community of members, the gym is an advocate for not using headphones and instead encourages people to interact with one another and have a laugh.
9 Red Bank, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M4 4HF
PureGym
Low-cost gym chain, PureGym is open 24 hours a day meaning you can work out whenever you want. Equipped with over 220 pieces of equipment including dumbbells up to 50kg, it’s a spacious gym that has it all.
90-100 Market St, Manchester M1 1PD & Urban Exchange, Great Ancoats St, Manchester M4 6DE
Blok
Located in a warehouse, Blok is a place where you can box it out, stretch it out and lift weights all under one roof. The boutique-style gym features three studios and includes classes from boxing to ballet and yoga to circuits.
Ducie Street Warehouse M1 2TP
Nuffield Health
Well-known gym chain, Nuffield Health is split into different training areas. It has a dedicated cardio area, a strength and conditioning area, a large free weights area and a swimming pool.
The Printworks, 27 Withy Grove, Manchester M4 2BS
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