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HYROX is back in Manchester in January 2026, and the buzz is real! This race is set to be one of the biggest events of the year, with five days of racing at the Manchester Central Convention Complex. If you managed to bag yourself a ticket, it’s time to get prepping. Here’s what you need...
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Operations like hip and knee replacements are becoming more and more common, which means right now, there are thousands of people across the country waiting for their surgery date. But are we making the most of that waiting time? Jon, one of our members and Head of Business Operations at GM Active, had a hip...
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Life is busy. Between work, family, and everything in between, finding time to exercise can feel like just one more thing on an endless to-do list. But what if we told you that just 30 minutes of movement a day, in whatever form works for you, is enough to make a real difference to your...
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This year, we’ve seen another clear shift in how people choose to stay active. It’s no longer just about solo gym sessions, it’s about connection, community and shared experience, and we’re here for it. Here are the Top 3 Summer Fitness Trends in Stockport, based on what we’re seeing in our spaces, hearing from our...
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Looking for ways to keep the kids active, happy, and off their screens this summer, without breaking the bank? You’re not alone! You’ll be pleased to know that building healthy habits starts with simple everyday moments and doesn’t have to mean expensive sports clubs. Here are 5 things to do with your kids in Stockport...
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Life Leisure Avondale in Stockport has opened the doors to its brand-new Move Well Studio, the first public leisure studio in Greater Manchester offering cutting edge power-assisted equipment designed specifically for older adults and those with more complex health conditions. Developed for people who find traditional gyms too overwhelming or physically challenging, the new welcoming...
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Maybe it’s just us, but we stand strong in the belief that swimming IS cool. For some, swimming might been seen as something you did as a kid to earn a badge, or something that brings back memories of heading to the local pool with mates at the weekend and has since been forgotten. But...
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There’s something new catching the eye in Stockport town centre. A bold and colourful mural now brightens the steps leading up to the new outdoor Padel court at Life Leisure Grand Central. Designed and painted by Russel Meehan from Qubek Manchester, the mural is a fun and vibrant way to show off the rapidly growing...
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