Active Manchester - Fitness Classes

Group exercise classes take place across the University campus offering a wide range of sessions including in person and online.

UoM Sport / Fitness Classes

ACTIVE MANCHESTER

 

We offer a diverse range of group fitness classes providing sessions for the non-experienced exerciser to the regular fitness class attendees. Classes are led by highly trained fitness professionals who can adapt a session according to ability. With flexible membership options, you can join at any time of the year and enjoy our classes at two convenient locations: the Armitage Sport Centre in Fallowfield and the Wellbeing Studios in the Simon Building on the main campus.

Our classes run throughout the calendar year, offering both in-person and online options, and are available to students, staff, and the public.

Come and join us for a wonderful way to stay active and meet likeminded people.

Register with the online system to purchase or book.

 

Membership options

Annual Membership

Enjoy the state-of-the-art gym at the Armitage Sports Centre, plus over 50 weekly group exercise classes including Zoom and Virtual.

  • Staff and students annual pass – £120
  • Public – £180
Monthly Membership

Enjoy the state-of-the-art gym at the Armitage Sports Centre, plus over 50 weekly group exercise classes including Zoom and Virtual.

  • Monthly membership (staff, students and public) – £20
Sign up to pay as you go

Pay as you go – Fitness classes

Students: 

  • 30-minute group exercise classes – £4.00
  • 45–60-minute classes – £4.50
  • 90-minute group exercise classes – £7.50
  • Gym session – £7.50

Staff:

  • 30-minute group exercise classes -£4.50
  • 45–60-minute classes -£5.50
  • 90-minute group exercise classes -£8.50
  • Gym session – £8.50

Public:

  • 30-minute group exercise classes -£5.00
  • 45–60-minute classes – £6.00
  • 90-minute group exercise classes -£10.00
  • Gym session – £10.00

Register to purchase and book
Check class schedule here

1st Semester Timetable 2023

* No experience needed – suitable for beginners and getting back to exercise
** Medium  – suitable for people getting back to exercise and regular exercisers
*** High – suitable for regular exercisers and those wanting a hard workout

V = Wexer system virtual classes

WBS = Wellbeing Studios, Wellbeing Rooms, Simon Building, Brunswick Street, Manchester, M13 9PS
ARM = Armitage Centre, Moseley Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6PA

Monday
Activity Times Location Start date End date
KettleBell ** 07.15-07.45 ARM Studio 15.09.23 Ongoing
Step ** 12.00 – 12.30 WBS G.66 11.09.23 Ongoing
Tai Chi with equipment * 12.00 – 12.45 WBS G.65 16.10.23 11.12.23
LBT ** 12.30 -13.00 Zoom 24.09.23 Ongoing
Tai Chi for all * 13.00 – 13.145 WBS G.66 & Zoom 16.10.23 11.12.23
Pilates for Backs * 13.10 – 13.40 Zoom 24.09.23 Ongoing
Indoor Cycling * 12.30 – 13.15 ARM Studio 18.09.23 11.12.23
Yin & Slow Yoga * 16.00 – 16.45 ARM Studio 18.09.23 11.12.23
LBT  ** 17.00 – 17.45 ARM Conf 18.09.23 11.12.23
MCR Circuits ** 17.00 – 17.45 ARM Studio 18.09.23 11.12.23
Iyengar Yoga ** 17.00 – 18.30 WBS G.66 18.09.23 Ongoing
Dumbell Sculpt ** 18.00 – 18.45 WBS G.66 18.09.23 11.12.23
Zumba ** 18.00 – 18.45 ARM Studio 18.09.23 11.12.23
Spin *** 19.00 – 19.45 ARM Studio 18.09.23 11.12.23
Pump it Up 20.00 – 20.45 ARM Studio 18.09.23 11.12.23
Tuesday
Activity Times Location Start date End date
HIIT ** V 07.15 – 07.45 ARM Studio 12.09.23 12.12.23
Step ** 12.00 – 12.30 WBS G.66 12.09.23 Ongoing
Circuits ** V 12.30 – 13.15 ARM Studio 12.09.23 12.12.23
Power Yoga ** 12.35 – 13.35 WBS G.65 12.09.23 Ongoing
Barbell Sculpt ** 12.40 – 13.10 WBS G.66 12.09.23 Ongoing
Learn to Lift * 17.00 -17.45 ARM Studio 19.09.23 12.12.23
Zumba  ** 17.00 – 17.45 WBS G.66 12.09.23 Ongoing
Step ** 17.00 – 17.45 ARM Conf 19.09.23 12.12.23
Vinyasa Flow ** 17.30 – 18.15 WBS G.65 19.09.23 12.12.23
Barbell Sculpt ** 18.00 – 18.45 ARM Studio 19.09.23 12.12.23
Zumba ** 19.00 – 19.45 ARM Studio 19.09.23 12.12.23
Pilates * 20.00 – 20.45 ARM Studio 19.09.23 12.12.23
Wednesday
Activity Times Location Start date End date
Barbell Sculpt ** 07.15 -07.45 ARM Studio 13.09.23 13.12.23
Mixed Ability Pilates ** 12.00 – 12.45 WBS G.66 & Zoom 13.09.23 Ongoing
MMA Fitness (Boxercise) * 12.30 – 13.15 ARM Studio 13.09.23 13.12.23
Zumba ** 13.00 – 13.30 WBS G.66 & Zoom 13.09.23 Ongoing
Yoga * V 13.30 – 14.00 ARM Studio 20.09.23 13.12.23
Zumba ** V 16.00 – 16.30 ARM Studio 20.09.23 13.12.23
Interval Pilates ** 16.30 – 17.15 WBS G.66 27.09.23 13.12.23
Indoor Cycling ** 17.00 – 17.45 ARM Studio 13.09.23 13.12.23
Iyengar Yoga** 17.30 – 19.00 WBS G.66 13.09.23 Ongoing
Bosu Blast ** 18.00 – 18.45 WBR G.65 20.09.23 13.12.23
HIIT** 18.00 – 18.45 ARM Studio 20.09.23 13.12.23
LBT ** 19.00 – 19.45 ARM Studio 20.09.23 13.12.23
Mindfulness Yoga* V 20.00 – 20.30 ARM Studio 20.09.23 13.12.23
Thursday
Activity Times Location Start date End date
Circuits ** 07.15 – 07.45 ARM Studio 14.09.23 14.12.23
Morning Yoga * 08.15 – 09.00 WBS G.66 21.09.23 14.12.23
Body Blast ** 12.00 – 12.30 Zoom 14.09.23 Ongoing
Barbell Sculpt ** 12.00 – 12.30 WBS G.66 14.09.23 Ongoing
HITT ** 12.30 – 13.15 ARM Studio 14.09.23 14.12.23
Vinyasa Flow Yoga** 12.30 – 13.30 WBS G.65 14.09.23 Ongoing
Tai Chi For all* 12.30 – 13.15 Zoom 19.10.23 14.12.23
Step ** 17.00 – 17.45 ARM Conf 21.09.23 14.12.23
Pilates ** 17.00 – 17.45 WBS G.65 21.09.23 14.12.23
Hatha Yoga ** 17.00 – 17.45 Zoom 21.09.23 14.12.23
Zumba ** 17.00 – 17.45 WBS G.66 21.09.23 14.12.23
LBT ** 18.00 – 18.45 WBS G.66 21.09.23 14.12.23
Dumbell  Sculpt ** 18.00 – 18.45 ARM Conf 21.09.23 14.12.23
Ashtanga Yoga *** 18.00 – 19.30 WBS G.65 14.09.23 Ongoing
Indoor Cycling ** 19.00 – 19.45 ARM Studio 21.09.23 14.12.23
Yin Yoga* 20.00 – 21.00 ARM Studio 21.09.23 14.12.23
Friday 
Activity Times Location Start date End date
HIIT** 07.15 – 7.45 ARM Studio 15.09.23 15.12.23
Learn to Lift * 10.00 – 10.45 Gym Floor 22.09.23 15.12.23
Kettlebells *** 12.00 – 12.45 WBS G.66 15.09.23 Ongoing
ABS & Tone * 12.30 – 13.15 ARM Studio 15.09.23 15.12.23
Hatha Yoga ** 12.30 – 13.15 WBS G.65 15.09.23 Ongoing
Friday Flex * 12.35 – 13.05 Zoom 15.09.23 Ongoing
Yoga  * 17.00 – 18.00 ARM Studio 15.09.23 15.12.23
Spin ** 18.15 – 19.00 ARM Studio 22.09.23 15.12.23
Functional ** 19.15 – 20.00 ARM Studio 22.09.23 15.12.23
Learn to Lift* 20.00 – 21.00 Gym Floor 22.09.23 15.12.23
Saturday
Activity Times Location Start date End date
Pilates ** V 09.30 -10.00 ARM Studio 23.09.23 16.12.23
Yoga ** 10.30 – 11.15 ARM Studio 23.09.23 16.12.23
Indoor Cycling ** 17.30 – 18.00 ARM Studio 23.09.23 16.12.23
Sunday
Activity Times Location Start date End date
Upper Body Circuits ** 10.00 – 10.45 ARM Studios 17.09.23 17.12.23
Bootcamp ** 12.30 -13.15 ARM Studio 17.09.23 17.12.23
Indoor Cycling ** V 13.45 – 14.45 ARM Studio 17.09.23 17.12.23
HIIT ** V 13.25 – 14.45 ARM Studio 24.09.23 17.12.23
Vinyasa Flow** 15.00 – 15.30 ARM Studio 24.09.23 17.12.23

 

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