In Manchester, we're known for excellence in sports. Our football clubs get most of the press, but we have rugby, rowing, cricket and cycling, too. Our sport-loving population fills the city's gyms and outdoor spaces. In short, Manchester has fitness initiatives for all.
Many of this city's gyms and studios cater to specific populations. For instance, boxers have their clubs and martial artists have their dojos. And then, we find a separate class of facility, those that cater exclusively to women. Leaving Liverpool, after reviewing women-only fitness outlets there, these Manchester gyms stood out.
| 🏨Facility name | 🏋️♀️What you'll find | 🤼Personal training? |
|---|---|---|
| Whalley Range Sports Centre | cardio machines, weights and resistance machines football pitches | Yes |
| Fit Camp Women | trampolines heavy bags cardio and resistance machines | No |
| Barrecore | Ballet barres dumbbells resistance bands prenatal classes | Yes |
| New Bodies Gym | Spin bikes boxing studio cardio and resistance equipment | Yes |
| JD Gyms Warrington | Eleiko functional training zone standard gym equipment | Yes |
| Ladies Only LTD | GP-recommended fitness programmes standard gym equipment. | Yes |
| PureGym Oldham | Standard workout kit free amenities | Yes |
Whalley Range Sports Centre
Whalley Range recently got a makeover, to the tune of £160 000. This centre now features new flooring and amenities, as well as a range of new gym kit. And, it features their all-new ladies only gym in Manchester, with fitness programmes designed and run by female fitness professionals.
These classes find their place among general sessions, which women are welcome to join. For instance, if high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is your go-to regimen, you'll find those courses at Whalley Range.
Otherwise, you'll find the gym and studio blocked off for specific times, and for specific women-only sessions.
Classes
- legs, bums and tums
- body conditioning
- dance fitness
- Tai Chi
Equipment
- cardio machines
- resistance machines
- free weights
Extras
- personal training
- football pitches
- childcare assistance
- online support
⏰Operating hours: Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 10 AM; Weekends: 9 AM - 5 PM
💰Price: pay as you go fitness sessions range between £4,70 - £7,20; various membership packages available, starting at £61/month.
📍Location: 11-18 Wilbraham Rd, Manchester M16 8GW
🌐Web address: https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/manchester/whalley-range/facilities
Fit Camp Women
If you are looking for a women's only gym in Manchester with fun, exciting classes, this is the club for you. In fact, this was the most fun we had reviewing women's fitness centres across the UK. Likewise, if all you want is a standard gym with all the kit you need to reach your fitness goals, this is where you need to be.
This women only gym in Manchester fosters a sense of community and support through its many indoor and outdoor activities. Their Max Out training session lasts up to an hour, for which participants pair up to complete.
Besides such novel fitness concepts, you have many indoor sessions to choose from.
Classes
- legs, bums and tums
- Pump tone
- Pilates
- Strong nation
- boxing step
- bounce fit
Equipment
- weights
- heavy bags
- cardio machines
- resistance equipment
- trampolines
Extras
social events
⏰Operating hours: Monday - Friday: 9:15 AM - 9 PM; Saturday: 9:30 AM - 2 PM; Sunday: 10 AM - 2 PM
💰Price: unlimited membership is £46/month
📍Location: Unit A 7 Stone Pale Buildings, Victoria Lane, M45 6BL
🌐Web address: https://www.fitcampwomen.co.uk/memberships
Barrecore
Barre exercises are a staple for ballet dancers worldwide. As a former dancer, I can assure you that classic barre exercises are quite strenuous. But then, the fitness community enhanced and modified the standard moves. Today's barre for fitness far outdoes ballerinas' routines, both in intensity and variety.
Barrecore launched in 2011, as one of the premiere women's workout centres London. The initiative proved successful, so the brand expanded into other cities, Greater Manchester included. You may join Barrecore fitness trainers for your barre workout in their studio, or limit yourself to online sessions.
Classes
- Barre Signature
- BarreSCULPT
- BarreGLIDE
- BarreSWEAT
- BarreFORM
- BarreRESTORE
Equipment
- ballet barres
- resistance band
- dumbbells
Extras
- personal training
- prenatal sessions
- bridal prep sessions
- changing room
- showers
- on-demand sessions
⏰Operating hours: revolve around class schedules
💰Price: membership packages start at £195/month for unlimited access, other packages available.
📍Location: 30 Park Road, Hale Altrincham WA15 9NN
🌐Web address: https://barrecore.com/
New Bodies Gym
If you happen to live outside the Greater Manchester area - say, in Buxton, you still have access to women-only fitness spaces. New Bodies Gym is a coed facility with a long roster of classes, and fully set-up workout suites.
Women are welcome to join coed fitness sessions, or work out in the facility's ladies-only zone, with a personal trainer.
Classes
- Pilates
- Spin
- BodyTone
- HIIT
- circuit training
- power core
- functional training
- yoga
Equipment
- heavy bags
- weights
- resistance bands
- cardio machines
- spin bikes
Extras
- personal trainers
- boxing studio
- spin studio
- smoothie bar
- sundome
- free parking
⏰Operating hours: Monday - Thursday: 6 AM - 9:30 PM; Friday: 6 AM - 8 PM; Weekends and holidays: 9 AM - 3 PM
💰Price: various membership packages available
📍Location: Unit 6 Tongue Lane ind. Estate Buxton SK17 7LF
🌐Web address: https://newbodiesgym.co.uk/#classes
JD Gyms Warrington
Midway between Liverpool and Manchester lies Warrington, a former industrial town on the Mersey's banks. We came to it after touring Liverpool's women's only gyms, on our way to visit Manchester's. We were lucky to spot this training facility, with its females-only section, a mere 26 kilometres from Greater Manchester.
Franchise gyms have a bit of catching up to do, compared to targeted women-only enterprises.
Still, as cheap gyms in Manchester go, JD fits the bill. Its group class studio, workout areas and amenities give it the feel of an expensive fitness centre. Also, it offers a list of fitness initiatives for all fitness enthusiasts to join.
Classes
- spin
- body tone
- HIIT
- Zumba
- Boxfit
- legs, bums and tums
- Pilates
Equipment
- weights
- cardio machines
- resistance equipment
- Eleiko functional training zone
- weights
Extras
- personal trainers
- boot camps
- sprint-sled track saunas
- deluxe changing rooms
- free parking
⏰Operating hours: this facility is open 24/7
💰Price: membership packages start at £21,99/month
📍Location: The Cockhedge Centre Brick Street Warrington Cheshire WA1 2QQ
🌐Web address: https://www.jdgyms.co.uk/gym/warrington/
Ladies Only LTD
What we discovered at this women's gym outshone anything our review of ladies-only studios in Leeds had to offer. Ladies Only fitness trainers are twice as amazing, not just for being professionally certified, but because they are doctor recommended.
If you suffer from a serious health condition, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), your personal trainer will design a fitness regimen tailored to your condition. Likewise, if you are battling or recovering from cancer, or dealing with chronic back pain.
These and other conditions will impact your workouts' effectiveness. So, having someone knowledgeable of those conditions to guide you to your fitness goals will deliver the best outcomes.
Classes
- circuit training
- open gym
Equipment
- weights
- resistance bands
- mats
- aerobic machines
- resistance machines
- balance equipment
Extras
- personal training
- GP-recommended
⏰Operating hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 7:30 PM; Weekends: 9 AM - 2 PM
💰Prices: various membership packages available
📍Location: 8-12 St Mary's Gate, Rochdale OL16 1DZ
🌐Web address: http://ladiesonlyltd.co.uk/
PureGym Oldham
As we toured the city, we found Manchester rather lean on women-only offerings. Still, one of the best gyms in Manchester has stepped up its game. One PureGym facility now boasts a women's section. That's two short of this franchise gym's three women-only facilities in Birmingham.
Like this franchise's other facilities, the Oldham outlet, and the women's gym, are superb. They're well stocked with all the kit you need to shape, sculpt, and transform your physique.
You'll also find lots of courses to choose from, but all take place in the hall's coed area (some are ladies-only). As a member, here's what you have to work with.
Classes
- Legs, bums and tums
- BodyCombat
- BodyTone
- circuits
- Pump
Equipment
- cross trainers
- upright bikes
- strength machines
- rowing machines
- squat bays
- free weights
Extras
- personal trainers
- free WI-FI
- free parking
⏰Operating hours: this facility is open 24/7
💰Price: membership packages start at £17,99/month
📍Location: Unit A3, Alexandra Retail Park, OL4 1SA
🌐Web address: https://www.puregym.com/gyms/oldham/
Personal Fitness Training Manchester
Despite having so many women-only gyms - and private gyms Manchester, some women still do not feel comfortable working out in a gym. Others would like targeted guidance, or have health concerns a training professional should address. For all of these fitness enthusiasts, a personal fitness trainer presents the ideal solution.
You might work out at home with a personal trainer to guide your efforts via webcam. Or, you could search for personal trainers who make house calls. Another option is working out with a private fitness professional in a public facility, or outdoors.
Superprof fitness trainers are perfect for all these conditions. The Superprof platform lists 333 private trainers in Manchester alone, and more than 6 000 across the UK. You may set filters to choose your Superprof private fitness tutor based on your budget, schedule, and workout preferences.
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Girl Time Manchester
We cannot move on to discuss the best women's fitness centres in Glasgow without first talking about this fitness initiative. Meg Energy PT hosts a monthly women-only event that blends invigorating physical activity with a sense of community. Other initiatives, such as Gals of Manchester, do the same thing.
Groups like this aren't fitness facilities or franchise brands. It's an idea unique to Manchester. These sessions may last two and a half hours or more. You might go once, just to see what they're about, and then decide to participate every month.
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