Running in Manchester since 2005, Bodybarre is a dance and aerial studio with a playful, performance minded streak. The timetable spans pole, burlesque, aerial, bungee, barre and sculpt, heels dance and more, alongside its Theatre of Tease shows and student showcases.

As a dance and movement studio, it is the kind of place where you can build strength and confidence while learning a new skill. Beginner pole classes and open days make it approachable for newcomers, and there are options for private tuition and parties too.

Established 2005

Wide range of classes

Beginner friendly

Private tuition

Parties and hire

Student showcases

Bodybarre in Manchester is a dance and aerial studio offering pole, burlesque, aerial, bungee, barre and heels since 2005.

Bodybarre🎠Manchester → Pole ☆ Burlesque ☆ Aerial ☆ Dance ☆ Yoga ☆ Bungee ☆ Handstands ☆ Stretch 👠👠Theatre of Tease Shows

Castle Martial Arts East

Set in Leicester, Hiitness Gym offers a mix of group fitness classes and personal training under one roof. The gym focuses on HIIT and functional training, with sessions led by certified instructors and support from a team of personal trainers who can build a programme around your goals.

A gym like this suits people at different stages, whether you want to improve your endurance, build strength or simply keep active. Classes cater to a range of fitness levels, and one-to-one coaching is available for those who prefer more individual guidance. Free parking is on hand for members driving in.

Group fitness classes

Personal training

Certified instructors

Free parking

Flexible memberships

Class booking app

Hiitness Gym in Leicester offers HIIT and functional training classes, personal training and free parking.

Hiitness Gym

Hometown Martial Arts

Karate International of West Raleigh

PureGym Cumbernauld

Based in Nottingham, Solid MMA is a martial arts gym that welcomes people of all experience levels and backgrounds. Classes cover MMA, striking and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, taught by experienced coaches in a friendly, ego-free setting where beginners and more advanced members alike are supported. Free taster sessions are available for anyone who wants to give it a go.

For those with bigger goals, the gym also offers advanced training pathways, sparring and competition preparation. A mixed martial arts club like this is a good place to build fitness, learn practical skills across several disciplines and find a supportive training community, whether you're starting out or looking to compete.

Solid MMA is a martial arts gym in Nottingham offering MMA, striking and BJJ classes for all levels, with free taster sessions available.

Solid MMA

Unit 9 Gym

Majestic Gymnastics

Based in Manchester, 0161 Studios is a dance studio with hip hop at its heart. The studio grew from a strong hip hop foundation established in 2010 and has since branched into other styles including contemporary and commercial, with classes for all ages and levels.

Alongside open classes, 0161 is home to a dance company and runs training courses and competitive training. Dance studios like this can be a good way to build technique, confidence and a sense of community, whether you are starting out or looking to progress.

Hip hop focus

All ages and levels

Dance company

Open classes

Established 2010

Studio hire

0161 Studios is a hip hop dance studio in Manchester offering classes for all ages and levels, plus a dance company.

0161 Studios

Based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, Black Spider Academy is a martial arts club specialising in Sambo and Mixed Martial Arts. The MMA side brings together several disciplines including Judo, Ju-Jitsu, Wrestling, Submission grappling, Muay Thai and Kick Boxing, giving members a broad grounding in both striking and grappling.

A martial arts academy like this is a good place to build fitness, learn self-defence and develop discipline, whether you are training casually or working towards grading. Newcomers can take a free first session to see if it suits them, and a range of membership tiers offer different levels of weekly access.

Sambo and MMA

Multiple disciplines

Free first session

Private sessions

Bradford location

Black Spider Academy is a Sambo and MMA martial arts club in Bradford, West Yorkshire, teaching striking and grappling disciplines.

Black Spider Academy

FITTER - Built for More

Based in the Woolston area of Southampton, NGMA (New Generation Martial Arts) is a martial arts gym catering to everyone from complete beginners to competitive fighters. The focus is on building strength, confidence and resilience while training across a range of disciplines, with a supportive community atmosphere on the mats.

Classes cover Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi and NoGi), kickboxing, boxing, mixed martial arts and wrestling. A gym like this suits people looking to get fitter, learn self-defence, meet new people or test themselves in competition, with coached sessions to guide you along the way.

Range of disciplines

Free trial

Coached sessions

Beginners Academy

Southampton location

NGMA is a martial arts gym in Woolston, Southampton, offering MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai, kickboxing and wrestling for all levels.

NGMA - New Generation Martial Arts

Ringinglow Archery & Target Sports Centre

Silverbacks BJJ & MMA

Set at Handleys Corner on Palmerston Road, this Anytime Fitness is a gym in Southsea, Portsmouth. It is open around the clock, with personalised fitness plans and coaching available to help members work towards their goals. Membership also includes access to the wider network of Anytime Fitness gyms worldwide.

On site you will find free parking, private showers and bathrooms, and options for personal training and small group sessions. A 24 hour gym like this suits people who prefer to train at times that fit around work and family, whether working out independently or with support from a coach.

Open 24 hours

Small group training

Private facilities

Worldwide access

Anytime Fitness Southsea is a 24/7 gym in Portsmouth with personal training, small group sessions and free parking.

Clubs

Bodybarre🎠Manchester → Pole ☆ Burlesque ☆ Aerial ☆ Dance ☆ Yoga ☆ Bungee ☆ Handstands ☆ Stretch 👠👠Theatre of Tease Shows

Castle Martial Arts East

Hiitness Gym

Hometown Martial Arts

Karate International of West Raleigh

PureGym Cumbernauld

Solid MMA

Unit 9 Gym

Majestic Gymnastics

0161 Studios

Black Spider Academy

FITTER - Built for More

NGMA - New Generation Martial Arts

Ringinglow Archery & Target Sports Centre

Silverbacks BJJ & MMA

Anytime Fitness Portsmouth - Southsea

B4MMA

Fight Flow Academy

LEGACY MARTIAL ARTS

A1 Judo Club

Air Athletics Cheer & Dance

Archfit

Black Badger Jiu Jitsu

Canterbury martial arts Wugong academy