This small group training (SGT) is designed for beginners eager to master the fundamentals of lifting. Learn the essentials of strength training, with a focus on exercises like the bench press, rows, squats and more. Receive personalied guidance on form, technique, and the principles behind effective lifting. This session is the perfect starting point for building confidence and competence in navigating freeweights.


SGT-Freeweight-Learn To Lift

Our Core Health small group training (SGT)  session aims to provide you with valuable insights and practical knowledge on the importance of a strong and healthy core. Our trainer will educate you about the anatomy of the core, the role it plays in overall well-being, coach you through how to train it effectively.  Working through core activation, planks, abdominal crunches and rotational movements utilising a variety of equipment you will experience how regular core training will compliment the rest of your training routine.


SGT-Core Health

Wouldn’t it be great if you could just click your fingers and ‘hey presto!’ – you’ve the leaner legs, toned tummy and pert bum you’ve always dreamed about. Unfortunately, nothing’s ever that easy. But it’s not as hard as you might think either. Try our Legs, Bums & Tums class and raise, lunge and squat to the lower body you’re proud of.


Legs, Bums & Tums

If pounding the treadmill or lifting weights isn't for you, Pilates could be. It's a sequence of stretches and strengthening postures to improve balance and flexibility and boost energy levels. It also gives you heightened body awareness, what we call your 'mind body connection'. But don't let that fool you into thinking it's easy. It might look gentle, but the results are 100" high impact.

Pilates

Hybrid 45 offers the best of both worlds in a power-packed 45-minute session. This class seamlessly blends elements of cardio, strength training, and flexibility exercises to provide a well-rounded and efficient workout. Experience a diverse range of movements that will elevate your heart rate, build strength, and enhance overall fitness in this dynamic class.

Hybrid 45 

Fire up your body in this total-body circuits class. Combine strength, cardio and functional movements as you move through a circuit of high-intensity exercises. Short rest periods allow you to quickly catch your breath before we go again. This is a simple, effective workout that will build up your exercise library and enable you to challenge yourself from week to week. 

Circuits

In our glute-focused small group training (SGT) session, you will execute a dynamic lineup of key exercises including the Glute Bridge, Hip Thrust, Goblet Squat, Romanian Deadlift, and Reverse Lunge. These targeted movements are designed to activate your glutes from all angles, enhancing both strength and definition. Led by our expert trainer, you will receive guidance and form corrections to ensure proper execution and maximum results.

SGT - Glutes

Whether you are a seasoned Hyrox athlete looking to sharpen your skills or a newcomer eager to explore this exhilarating sport, this session is perfect for anyone ready to push their limits and unleash their full potential. Our trainers will take you through the movement standards of each of the Hyrox functional stations whilst offering technical advice on how to improve your performance. The session will focus on 1 or 2 Hyrox stations to allow you to get the most from your 30 minutes.

SGT - Hyrox Technique

Strength 45 is a focused 45-minute class dedicated to building muscle and increasing overall strength. Through a combination of targeted resistance training and functional movements, this class aims to challenge and strengthen every major muscle group. Expect a purposeful and efficient workout designed to enhance your muscular endurance and promote overall fitness

Strength 45

Release some stress and have some fun in this energetic class built around the training methods used by boxers. This is a total-body workout, great for burning calories as well as building up your stamina and core strength. You will combine cardio and functional exercises whilst learning different boxing combinations, improving your confidence and co-ordination. With lots of paired exercises, this can be a great class to meet some fellow gym goers. 

Fit Box

A strong core is not just about getting that six-pack of your dreams, it is the foundation for good posture, stability and balance and will help you improve your performance across a range of exercises and sports.  This is an efficient and effective exercise class, providing an intense workout to your abs and lower-back muscles. There is no time to rest as we work your core from multiple angles, building up to that awesome abs burn. You'll work muscles you never knew you had! 

Abs Blast 

Ladies Who Lift is a comprehensive group coaching session and supportive community for women who want to know how to weight train properly, reach their fitness goals, and boost their overall confidence in the gym. This class is held in our free weights area. 


SGT-Ladies Who Lift

The squat is an excellent foundational freeweight exercise to add to your routine, it can build strength in your lower body boost your calorie burn, help prevent injuries, and improve your balance.  This exercise movement targets various muscle groups, including the quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes.  Our small group training (SGT) session will cover a variety of squats, such as the back squat, front squat, and goblet squat.


SGT-Free-weight Squats

This small group training (SGT) session utilises our fixed resistance kit. Led by our experienced trainers, this circuit offers a seamless sequence of machine-based exercises designed to target various muscle groups and promote overall strength.  The fixed resistance kit ensures a controlled and challenging workout, catering to individuals of all fitness levels.  Achieve your strength training goals in a controlled and supportive environment, guided by our expert trainers.


SGT-Machine Based Circuit Strength

Hybrid Express offers the best of both worlds in a power-packed 30-minute session. This class seamlessly blends elements of cardio, functional strength training, and flexibility exercises to provide a well-rounded and efficient workout. Experience a diverse range of movements that will elevate your heart rate, build strength, and enhance overall fitness in this dynamic, time-saving class.

Hybrid Express

Our plate-load small group training (SGT) session is the perfect way to acquaint yourself with our range of plate-loaded kit.  Plate-loaded machines offer a versatile workout experience, allowing users to target specific muscle groups with a variety of exercises. From leg presses and chest presses to lat pulldowns and rows, these machines cater to a wide range of fitness goals.  You will benefit from increased strength, muscle funtion and endurance.


SGT-Strength-plate loaded kit 

This small group training (SGT) session will educate you on the benefits of Hiit Training whilst utilising some of our Hiit Kit.  You will use a variety of kit including rowers, battleropes, slam balls and kettlebells.  Your training element will focus on intervals on the a variety of kit that target cardiovascular improvements and high calorie burn. The strategic combination of this type  of equipment ensures a full-body workout that promotes endurance, strength, and stamina.


SGT-Functional Hiit Kit

Strength Express is a focused 30-minute class dedicated to building muscle and increasing overall strength in less time. Through a combination of targeted resistance training and functional movements, this class challenges and strengthens every major muscle group. Expect a purposeful and efficient workout designed to enhance your muscular endurance and promote overall fitness.

Strength Express

Alternating between fast-paced cardio and then strength exercises, this military-style interval workout is tough, but great fun too. Feel the energy in the room as you all push forward together towards the finish line. The combination of upper and lower body exercises, strength and cardio, will send your heart rate sky-high so you burn through calories. This class will help everyone improve their fitness levels, no matter their starting point or destination. 

Bootcamp

This class blends stretching, strengthening postures, mobility and breathwork to help reduce stress, decrease injury and improve your flexibility.

Manchester Portland Street classes timetable

November

Sgt-freeweight-learn to lift

Sgt-core health

Legs, bums & tums

Pilates

Hybrid 45

Legs, bums & tums

Hybrid 45

Circuits

Sgt - glutes

Sgt-freeweight-learn to lift

Sgt - HYROX technique

Strength 45

Fit box

Abs blast

Sgt-ladies who lift

Sgt-free-weight squats

Sgt - HYROX technique

Hybrid 45

Pilates

Abs blast

Sgt-freeweight-learn to lift

Sgt-machine based circuit strength

Hybrid express

Legs, bums & tums

Hybrid 45

Abs blast

Sgt-strength-plate loaded kit

Sgt-functional HIIT kit

Strength express

Bootcamp

Hybrid 45

Flexi-stretch

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