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Our incredible gyms at Manchester Aquatics Centre

Whether you're a first timer or regular user, the new gyms at Manchester Aquatics Centre must be seen to be believed. Following our fantastic refurbishment you can now work out on over 150 gym stations, from cardio to resistance. All areas have the most up-to-date Technogym equipment. Our friendly fitness instructors are on hand to guide you through your workout and offer advice if required.

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Cardio Gym

Our Cardio Gym is full of the very best Technogym equipment. You'll find treadmills, upright, recumbant bikes, rowers and much much more. You'll cetainly work up a sweat in here!



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Functional Gym

Functional fitness training is all about exercises that mimic our movements in everyday life. Our functional gym is full of equipment for lifting, twisting, pushing, reaching that will help you improve stability and flexibility. 



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Strength Gym

Our Strength Gym has a superb range of free weights including dumbells, smith machines, squat racks and plate loaded machines including the leg press, chest press and shoulder press from Technogym. 


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Gym Inductions

If you're new to the gym you might wish to consider a gym induction.

Your induction starts with a 1-2-1 chat with one of our qualified Fitness Instructors, who will help tailor a bespoke gym programme based on your specific goals to help you achieve the results you desire.

You'll also be introduced to our range of equipment and machines to make you feel comfortable. Our gym floor is always staffed and our fitness instructors are happy to help you with any queries or support.

Refocus Sessions

Our refocus sessions are developed specially to refresh your workout programme every 6 weeks so you get the most out of your workouts.

Our Fitness Instructors will work with you to design a dedicated programme to suit your fitness goals, ability and what you want to achieve.

Junior Gym

Our junior gym sessions offer 11-17 year olds the chance to enjoy the gym with specialised guidance from our experienced fitness instructors. Juniors are given dedicated time slots to access the gym.

As part of the membership, juniors will have access to gym equipment including:

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  • Cross-trainers
  • Group Cycle classes

And much more!

Staff will be present to supervise and assist, they will also be on hand to show users how to enjoy the equipment safely, with the use of planned exercise programmes.

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