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Padel Tennis – Now at The Northern! Call 0161 445 3093 or click here to book online.                     
Padel Tennis – Now at The Northern! Call 0161 445 3093 or click here to book online.                     
Padel Tennis – Now at The Northern! Call 0161 445 3093 or click here to book online.                     
Padel Tennis – Now at The Northern! Call 0161 445 3093 or click here to book online.                     
Padel Tennis – Now at The Northern! Call 0161 445 3093 or click here to book online.                     
Padel Tennis – Now at The Northern! Call 0161 445 3093 or click here to book online.                     

Fitness Classes

The Northern offers a busy timetable of innovative and motivational fitness classes to suit all ages and abilities. Full membership gives access to all of the classes listed below.

Bands, 'Bells, & 'Balls

A full Body & Core Toning class using Pilates Bands, Studio Dumbbells & Fitball exercises to provide a rounded workout, often targeting those smaller muscles less used in heavier weights classes.

Bootcamp For Strength

Join the next generation – Strength Training using timed blocks for sets of exercises to push you a little harder.

Boxfit

Dynamic workout incorporating basic ‘boxercise type’ punching techniques and pad work. May be coupled with bodyweight cardio & Core exercises. Great for the cardiovascular system, body control, balance and co-ordination…. note this is not boxing training!

DDMIX

A full body workout based on a range of dance styles from around the world, as well as eras, with easy to follow steps- created by Darcey Bussell.

Fitband - Total Tone

A low impact class combining cardiovascular and conditioning, using the resistance bands and some weights – please bring your own bands if you have them.

HIIT

Warm-up exercises followed by 30-35 minutes of high intensity cardio intervals, followed by a cool-down stretch. Although largely bodyweight we also use some light dumbbells, kettlebells, and studio benches.

Inside The Box

Weights and movement based class working on all aspects of fitness within your own floor space. A full body workout without the higher intensity of a HIIT class.

Karate (External class)

Traditional Japanese karate training. A class to develop your fitness and confidence. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Further details at https://jkfwadokai.org.uk/.  Members are also invited to attend.

Kettlebell Bootcamp

Get Fitter, Get Stronger Get Leaner – Full Body Resistance, Core & Bodyweight sessions with a mix of kettlebell exercises. Choice of exercises is instructor’s – choice of kettlebell(s) weight is yours!

This class involve rapid movements from floor to feet, as well as heart-rate raising resistance exercises.

Legs, Tums & Bums

A class to condition the whole body. Incorporating separate sets of exercises designed to tone and strengthen, targeting the lower body, upper body, tummy and core. Options to add some upper body exercises if desired. Suitable for all levels.

Pilates

Improved flexibility, posture, strength, balance and circulation. Body awareness, reduce stress, relieve tension & boost energy.

Reps & Sets

A ‘by the body parts’ weights class with Lisa Pilkington, using the adjustable weight studio barbells. Typically 2 or more consecutive & different exercises to work each muscle group(s) multiple times during the session.

S&C Centre - Circuits

Multi-station exercise class with attendees rotating around between the stations. Full body workout using the new Strength & Conditioning area of the club.

Studio Cycling

An intensive 40 minute session combining a variety of studio cycling techniques, followed by a cool-down & stretching exercises.

Studio Cycling + Core exercises

High Intensity Studio Cycling class for around 35-37 minutes, followed by 8-10 minutes on a mat with Core Exercises and some final stretches at the end.

Studio Cycling SQT

45 minutes of Structured Quality Training drills to burn calories as well as rapidly improving strength and fitness.

Tai Chi

An art embracing the mind, body and spirit – Originating in ancient China, Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body.  Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and soon delivers its health benefits. For many, it continues as a lifetime journey.

Total Tone - Body Conditioning

An Upper & Lower body workout, as well as bodyweight only and Core exercises to provide a mid-range all-over body exercise class – enjoyable and sociable!

Total Tone

Incorporating separate sets of exercises designed to tone and strengthen, targeting the lower body, upper body, and core.  This class is similar to the evening Legs, Bums & Tums class. Suitable for all levels.

Yoga

Assorted types dependent on the class/instructor:  Yin Yoga using longer holds by David, or Vinyasa / Vinyasa Flow with the other instructors.

Power Yoga

Increase your stamina, strength and flexibility with Power Yoga. This slightly faster paced style of yoga will focus more on making you stronger, helping you to leave class feeling energised and invigorated.

Zumba

Dance your way to a fitter you with exciting and unique Latin moves and rhythms/Strong Every beat has a move. And every move has a beat. The music in STRONG by Zumba® was reverse-engineered so that every squat, every lunge, every move is perfectly synced to the music, making your workout more efficient than ever

Zumba Gold – (External Hire)

Fit for the young at heart – get active with great people at the dance party workout that moves at your pace. This is an external hire so a chargeable class even of Northern members.

Book a class

Call reception on
0161 445 3093 or

Book online

Zoom classes: only 1 (Friday lunchtime) is a Zoom only class – all our other Zoom classes are live streamed Studio classes – this mainly applies to Pilates and Yoga.

Did you know we offer different memberships?

Full membership from £65 p/m

(Under 25, Under 30 memberships also available)

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Our instructors

Rick Ainley-Walker

All fitness

David Booth

Studio Cycling & Yoga

Don O'Connor

Tai Chi & Yoga

Lisa Pilkington

S&C Circuits & 'Reps & Sets'

Dominique Phillips-Clarke

Power Yoga & Yoga

Liz Pardoe

'In The Box' & Studio Cycling

Maxine Myers

Pilates

James Davies

Bootcamp For Strength

Nicky Sorby

Zumba (including Zumba Gold)

Josie Royle

Total Tones

Charlotte Wright

Pilates

Francesca Giacomozzi

Yoga

Jo

Studio Cycling

Jan Pullen

Total Tone & 'Legs, Bums & Tums'

Angela Towe

Pilates

Bethan William

DDMIX

Contact & Location

0161 445 3093
reception@thenorthern.co.uk

The Northern
Palatine Road, West Didsbury,
Manchester, M20 3YA
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Opening hours

Monday 7am–11pm
Tuesday 7am–11pm
Wednesday 7am–11pm
Thursday 7am–11pm
Friday 7am–11pm
Saturday 8am–11pm
Sunday 8am–8pm

Book Online / In-App

Members can book online, call reception on 0161 445 3093 or via our MindBody app.