HER POWER Women’s Only Fitness Studio

Strength & Performance Trafford

Based in Manchester city centre, Fighting Fit Manchester is a martial arts and fitness gym covering a wide range of disciplines. Training here spans Brazilian jiu-jitsu (including no-gi and competition classes), MMA, boxing, kickboxing, capoeira and kobudo, alongside Hyrox and strength and conditioning work. There are beginners' courses across several of these disciplines, as well as kids' and youth martial arts sessions.

A martial arts gym like this suits those wanting to learn a new discipline from scratch or build fitness through structured, coached sessions. The mix of striking, grappling and conditioning means there's usually something to match different goals and experience levels.

Fighting Fit Manchester is a city-centre martial arts gym offering BJJ, MMA, boxing, kickboxing, capoeira, Hyrox and beginners' courses.

Fighting Fit Manchester

Güdlift Gym

Set in Manchester City Centre, Gym 72 is a private gym focused on personal training. The team works with people on a one to one basis, with trainers who specialise in areas such as weight loss, muscle gain and general fitness.

A private personal training gym like this suits anyone who prefers coached sessions in a quieter setting rather than a busy public gym floor. Whether the aim is losing weight, building strength or simply getting fitter, the emphasis is on structured, guided workouts tailored to the individual.

Personal training focus

Private gym

Range of goals

Gym 72 is a private personal training gym in Manchester City Centre, specialising in weight loss, muscle gain and fitness.

Gym 72

Set on Mosley Street in central Manchester, V1BE is a boutique gym that combines a fitness studio with a range of V1BE classes. The site is part of Lifestyle Fitness and is under new ownership by Gym AMC, with changes on the way. Memberships are flexible and non-contract, and class packs and day passes are available.

A boutique gym like this suits people who want group classes alongside their own workouts, with facilities on hand for both. Booking a tour is usually a good way to see the space and get a feel for how sessions run before joining.

Group classes

No-contract membership

Day passes available

Central location

Changing facilities

V1BE Mosley Street is a boutique gym in central Manchester offering V1BE classes and flexible, non-contract memberships.

V1BE Mosley Street

Team Manchester Weightlifting Club

Based in Manchester, this gym in the Moss Side area combines boxing training with wider athletics. It offers a place for people across Greater Manchester to work on fitness, technique and conditioning in a community setting.

Gyms like this are a good fit for anyone wanting to build strength and stamina, whether you are training towards boxing goals or simply looking to stay active. Newcomers can generally expect a mix of guided work and space to progress at their own pace.

Moss Side Boxing & Athletics Association is a boxing and athletics gym in Manchester, Greater Manchester.

Moss Side Boxing & Athletics Association

Located in Manchester, PD:FC Manchester by Pro:Direct Soccer is a retail store from Pro:Direct Sport. The shop stocks footwear, clothing and equipment, with staff on hand to offer advice on what you need.

Stores like this are a useful stop for anyone looking to try on boots, compare kit or pick up gear in person rather than online.

Footwear and kit

In-store advice

Manchester location

PD:FC Manchester by Pro:Direct Soccer, a sports store in Manchester stocking footwear, clothing and equipment.

PD:FC Manchester by Pro:Direct Soccer

Indomitable Strength Barbell Club

Based in Manchester, Made Hub combines a gym with a run club, bringing together people who want to train and clock up miles as part of a group. It sits within a wider community that runs regular events alongside its running sessions.

A setup like this suits anyone looking to mix strength work with running, and the club side offers a friendly way to stay motivated and meet others training towards similar goals.

Run club

Regular events

Manchester based

Made Hub is a gym and run club in Manchester, with group running sessions and regular events.

Made Hub

Based in Manchester, Flight Club is a gym serving people across Greater Manchester who are looking for a place to train and work on their fitness.

Gyms like this one generally offer space to build strength, improve fitness and keep to a regular routine, whether you prefer to work out on your own or as part of a wider community. If you're in the area and thinking about getting started, it's worth getting in touch to find out what's on offer and whether it suits what you're after.

Flight Club is a gym in Manchester, Greater Manchester, offering a place to train and work on your fitness.

Flight Club Manchester

On Hathersage Road in the heart of Manchester, this Oxford Road branch of The Gym Group offers around the clock access for members who want to train on their own schedule. It is open 24/7, with no-contract options and flexible ways to pay, making it easy to fit workouts around study, shifts or a busy week.

As a low cost gym, it suits people who want to train independently at any hour. Expect a good range of equipment, free classes included with membership, and dedicated HYROX training for those looking to add a functional fitness element to their routine.

Open 24/7

No contract options

Free classes included

HYROX training

Student memberships

The Gym Group Manchester Oxford Road is a 24/7 low cost gym on Hathersage Road with free classes and no-contract membership options.

The Gym Group Manchester Oxford Road

Set in Piccadilly Place, this Anytime Fitness gym serves members in Manchester Central. It is open around the clock, so you can train early in the morning, late at night, or whenever suits your routine. Personalised fitness plans and coaching are offered to help you work towards your goals, and membership includes access to the wider Anytime Fitness network of gyms worldwide.

A gym like this suits people who want flexibility and their own space to train, whether you are starting out or keeping up an established routine. Facilities include private bathrooms, convenient parking and secure access at any hour.

Open 24 hours

Personalised coaching

Worldwide club access

Parking available

Private bathrooms

Free trial

Anytime Fitness Manchester Central (Piccadilly) is a 24/7 gym with coaching, parking and worldwide club access.

Anytime Fitness Manchester Central

Based in Manchester, Fight Factory Manchester is a fully equipped boxing gym that has been running since 2016. It caters to a wide range of people, from complete beginners through to professionals, and welcomes both juniors and adults. Alongside boxing there are fitness circuits and personal training, and walk-ins are welcome.

A boxing gym like this is a good place to build fitness, learn technique and gain confidence, whether you want to spar competitively or simply train for conditioning. Coached sessions and a mix of class types mean there is usually something to suit different goals and experience levels.

All levels welcome

Junior classes

Fitness circuits

Personal training

Book a trial

Established 2016

Fight Factory Manchester is a fully equipped boxing gym in Manchester for all levels, juniors and adults, established 2016.

Fight Factory Manchester

TRIB3 Manchester - The Ultimate HIIT Workout

Proper Gym

Based in Manchester, Paulino's Boxing is a gym in the Greater Manchester area for anyone looking to train through boxing. It caters to people who want to get fitter, learn technique or simply try something new.

A boxing gym typically offers a mix of pad work, bag work and conditioning, helping members build fitness, coordination and confidence at their own pace. Sessions are usually welcoming to a range of abilities, from complete beginners to those with more experience.

Paulino's Boxing is a boxing gym in Manchester, Greater Manchester, welcoming a range of abilities.

Paulino’s Boxing

The Gym Group Manchester Ashton Old Road

Sitting on Deansgate in the centre of Manchester, this Ellis Brigham store is a specialist outdoor sports shop stocking gear for camping, trail running, climbing, hiking and skiing. It is described as the largest outdoor specialist in the city centre, and staff are on hand to help you get kitted out for your next trip.

Alongside the shop floor, the store offers free services such as backpack fittings and one-to-one personal shopping, which can be booked in advance. Events are also run from the store from time to time in collaboration with others.

City centre location

Outdoor gear specialist

Expert fittings

Free services

In-store events

Ellis Brigham on Deansgate, Manchester, a specialist outdoor store for camping, climbing, hiking, running and skiing gear.

Ellis Brigham - Manchester

Set in the heart of Manchester City Centre, King Street Gym brings together a traditional gym floor with boutique-style group training. Based on King Street, it combines functional training classes, a swimming pool and personal training, along with steam and sauna facilities, at membership prices designed to be affordable.

A hybrid gym like this suits a range of goals, whether you prefer the community feel of coached group classes, want to train independently on the main gym floor, or fancy a swim and a session in the steam room. Personal training is also on offer for those who want more tailored guidance.

Pool and spa

Group functional training

Traditional gym floor

Affordable membership

King Street Gym is a hybrid gym in Manchester City Centre with a traditional gym, pool, sauna and group training classes.

King Street Gym, Manchester City Centre

Set on Oxford Road in Manchester, this Jetts gym gives members access around the clock, so you can train early in the morning or late at night to fit your own routine. The gym provides a range of equipment along with group classes included in membership, backed by an on-site team.

A 24/7 gym suits people who want flexibility and the freedom to work out whenever it suits them. Between the equipment on offer and the classes available, there is scope to build both cardio and strength sessions at your own pace.

Group classes included

Central Manchester location

Gym equipment

On-site team

Jetts gym on Oxford Road, Manchester, with 24/7 member access, gym equipment and group classes included.

Jetts Gym Manchester – Open 24/7 for Members

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Set in the Spinningfields area of Manchester, this PureGym branch offers a gym environment for people looking to train around their own schedule. It operates on a no contract, monthly membership basis and is open 24 hours a day, so members can work out at whatever time suits them.

As a large chain gym, a site like this generally suits those who want the flexibility to exercise on their own terms, whether that is early mornings, late nights or anything in between. Membership without a fixed contract makes it straightforward to join or leave as your routine changes.

No contract membership

PureGym Manchester Spinningfields is a 24 hour gym with no contract monthly memberships in Greater Manchester.

Gyms clubs in Manchester