With an entry on a remote sidestreet, it can be difficult to find, but your extra effort will be rewarded by Bannatyne's above average fitness experience.
A larger and newer club than its Whitworth Street cousin, we recommend this location primarily for guests of the 3-block away Marriott, who receive complimentary access.
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- Swimming Pool
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This location is the smaller and less attractive cousin of the Quay Street location.
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Not only is this the only Bikram studio in Manchester, but it's also one of the most environmentally friendly studios we've seen.
- Bikram Yoga
Jogging in Manchester is a difficult task. Downtown's density, auto traffic and numerous traffic signals (not to mention the reverse traffic flow for Americans) create a plethora of problems for those in search of a mindless, "zone-out" run.
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This is the hot spot for Manchester swimmers. We always love to see the term "aquatic center" as it typically suggests a much larger and higher quality facility than your average lap pool. In this case, the rule holds true.
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Finding legitimate lap pools in the UK and Europe is like trying to find the proverbial "needle in a haystack." Rest assured athletic-minded travelers, we have you covered. After the
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- Swimming Pool
- Swimming
Always check our Gear Up listings for potential Group Bike Rides, both road and mountain. In Manchester, Eddie McGrath Cycles offers a Group Mountain Bike Ride from its shop. It happens on Tuesdays, twice a month.
- Group Ride
The Yoga Lounge offers Hot Yoga, Pilates and the Gyrotonic Expansion System via 3 different practice rooms in its 5,000 square foot space in the Great Northern Building, (located just off Deansgate on Great Bridgewater Street).
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- Yoga