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Gym at Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre

Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre Gym offers everything you need for a complete workout in the heart of the community. With Technogym cardio and resistance kit, a dedicated free weights area, functional training equipment and stretching space, there’s something for everyone whether you’re a beginner or experienced athlete. Women-only sessions, Junior Gym times and specialist programmes make it an inclusive and supportive environment for all ages and abilities.

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What's Available at The Gym?

With cardio, resistance, free weights and stretching zones, Arcadia Gym is fully equipped to support your fitness journey. Take a look.

Cardio Zone

Get your heart pumping in our air-conditioned cardio zone. You’ll find treadmills, rowers, a StairMaster, steppers, cross trainers, upright bikes, spin bikes and an arm cycle. With such a wide range of kit, it’s easy to keep your workouts varied, whether you’re building stamina, burning calories or warming up before a strength session.

Resistance Zone

The resistance area is perfect for targeting specific muscle groups with safe, controlled movement. Equipment includes chest and shoulder presses, abdominal curl, lateral traction, low row, leg press, adductor and abductor machines, leg curl, leg extension, pectoral fly, back extension and lateral pulldown. Great for structured workouts at any fitness level.

Strength and Free Weights

If lifting is your thing, head to the strength and free weights area. Dumbbells range from 2kg to 42kg, alongside a squat rack, benches and a decline chest press bench. You’ll also find loose kit such as kettlebells, sandbags and medicine balls, making it easy to mix up your training and build all-round strength. Finish your workout using the mats and floor space, ideal for cooldowns, mobility work and flexibility training.

Female-Only Sessions

Dedicated women-only sessions take place in the gym, offering a private and supportive environment to exercise with confidence. These sessions are open to both members and pay-as-you-go customers. Take a look at our page about women-only activities to find out more.

Featured Services

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Gym Inductions

Every new member is offered a gym induction with a qualified instructor. It’s the best way to learn how to use the equipment safely and get started with confidence.

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Personal Training

Our personal trainers can design bespoke workout plans to suit your goals, lifestyle and fitness level. With their support, you’ll stay motivated and make progress faster.

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Junior Gym

Young people aged 11–17 can join supervised Junior Gym sessions, or a pre-paid adult member can bring a junior to workout alongside them.

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Healthwise

Arcadia is part of the Healthwise physical activity referral scheme, designed to support people with long-term health conditions. With guidance from our team, it helps you get active in a safe and supportive way.

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Gym Amenities

Gym
Studio
Group exercise studio

Accessibility

Accessible Parking
Adapted for wheelchairs
Lift
Accessible Changing
Disabled toilet

Find Us

Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre: Yew Tree Avenue
Manchester
M19 3PH

By bus: 192

By train, tube & tram: Levenshulme Train Station

By bike: Bike storage available; Storage for 15 bikes available

By car: Car parking available; 50 total spaces available; 3 disabled spaces available; Parking type: Free; Car registration must be entered at reception for 3 free hours

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Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre offers more than just the gym. With a swimming pool, sports hall, fitness studios and library, it’s a true hub for the community. Explore all Better gyms in Manchester and find the one that’s right for you.

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