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Welcome to Exercise in Manchester
There are many ways to exercise and if you’re hoping to Walk, Run, Swim, Dance, Cycle or play sports we have sections of this site dedicated to these forms of exercise. Here we have listed a few general exercise opportunities in Manchester.
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Zest Activities
Zest Activities - January 2012
Zest provides a number of exercise opportunities around North Manchester. These include Tai Chi, Yoga and Gentle Exercise. For details of activities, locations, times and contact details please click on the PDF icon.

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Manchester Leisure Services
Manchester Leisure Services

For information about Manchester Leisure Services’ Sports, Clubs and Leisure Centres, click here.

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Manchester Sport and Leisure Trust
Manchester Sport and Leisure Trust
The Trust manages one of the most unique collections of sports venues in the UK. All our facilities are fully open to Manchester residents and to the general public.

There are 19 indoor sport and leisure facilities - a strong mix of leisure centres, swimming pools, gyms, athletics sports halls and centres. For more information about exercise opportunities and facilities visit:

http://www.manchestersportandleisure.org/

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Active Lifestyles
Active Choices
Tighten, Tone, Burn and Build. Keep fit with our wide range of adult activities, such as Zumba, Circuits, Body Maintenance and Boot Camp. Click here for more information. Active Lifestyles Logo
Easy Rhythms
Fun Circuits, Light Aerobics, Gentle Exercise
Ideal for older adults or people new to exercise. Click here for more information.		 Active Lifestyles Logo
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Zumba
Zumba

Zumba Fitness is a way to firm and tone while doing lively, upbeat Latin dance routines. It's a total body workout, it's upbeat and fun and it’s easy to do.

Zumba Gold takes the Zumba formula and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of the active older participant, as well as those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle.

For more information, click on the PDF icon.

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Valuing Older People
Valuing Older People

Valuing Older People (VOP) is a multi-agency program to improve services and opportunities for the city's older population. It seeks to challenge Manchester's public agencies, businesses and communities to place older people at the centre of the extensive plans for the regeneration and reshaping of the city.

Here they have compiled most of the exercise opportunities and activities for older people in Manchester.

Click here for more info.

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South Manchester Healthy Living Network (SMHLN)
South Manchester Healthy Living Network
Since 2001, South Manchester Healthy Living Network has been pioneering new ways of bringing people together to create better health for all. The Network works with local people, organisations and the health service to encourage healthier lifestyles in South Manchester communities. Originally funded by the Big Lottery Fund, the Network is now funded by Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust.

For more information phone: 0161 217 3667

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Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre
Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre
This Centre has an exciting range of activities for everyone and is helping people get involved, get fit, make friends and have fun. Its impact is showing in all sorts of ways. Schools tell us that the centre is helping pupils achieve more in education; health professionals are pleased with growing participation in sport and other activities among young and old people alike.

For more information visit - www.woodhouseparklifestylecentre.co.uk
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Getting Active Through Exercise (GATE) 65+
Getting Active Through Exercise (GATE)
The Getting Active Through Exercise (GATE) team promotes the benefits of exercise in the Over 65s, to improve health and prevent falls. The project offers exercise opportunities to all Manchester residents over the age of 65, from the most frail, to the more active.

For further information about the GATE project and to find out about how you can benefit, click here.

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Other Exercise Sessions for the Over 50s
Other Exercise Sessions for the Over 50s
If you would like to improve your strength, balance and agility, there are other exercise sessions available for you to try in Manchester.

For more information, click on the PDF icon.

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Green Corridor
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Manchester’s Green Corridor is a walking circuit made up of 14 routes which connect many of the beautiful green spaces and tree-lined streets around the city. To find out more Click Here
 
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Active Lifestyles

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Your one stop shop for physical activity and wellness programmes provided by Manchester Leisure Services. To find out more Click Here
 
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Exercise Referral Scheme
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Find out more about the referral scheme by simply Clicking Here
 
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Healthy Living Networks
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Health Trainers
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