Gym at East Manchester Leisure Centre

Welcome to East Manchester Leisure Centre Gym. This gym is fully equipped with the latest Technogym kit, offering everything you need for a balanced and enjoyable workout. Whether you’re just starting out or an experienced lifter, you’ll find a choice of cardio machines, resistance equipment, free weights, functional training kit and a dedicated stretching area. With a friendly atmosphere and expert support, it’s a great place for the whole community to get active.

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opening hours

Opening times for week commencing September 28, 2026 Next > >

Mon - Fri: 06:30 - 22:00

Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 18:30

Please check the app for session times https://www.better.org.uk/news/download-the-better-uk-app

What's Available at The Gym?

From cardio and resistance machines to free weights and functional kit, East Manchester has everything you need for a varied workout. Take a look.

a view of the cardio gym at East Manchester with exercise machines

Cardio Zone

Get your heart pumping in the cardio zone, which includes treadmills, cross trainers, rowers, steppers, varios, upright and recumbent bikes, a hand bike and more. With plenty of choice, you can improve stamina, burn calories and boost your overall fitness.

Resistance Zone

Our resistance area helps you target specific muscle groups with kit such as the lat pulldown, low row, vertical traction, chest and shoulder presses, ab crunch, adductor and abductor machines, leg extension, leg curl and leg press. It’s the ideal way to build strength in a controlled and safe way.

a view of the free weights at East Manchester

Free Weights and Stretching Area

Our free weights area includes dumbbells up to 38kg, barbells, Olympic bars and kettlebells up to 24kg. Combined with benches and racks, it’s a versatile space for building strength and power. Then you can finish your workout in the stretching zone. Find mats, rollers and floor space for cooldowns, mobility and core exercises. It’s a calm space to improve flexibility and aid recovery.

Strength Area

Whether you want to improve your overall strength or work specific muscle groups and body zones, our Strength Area is suitable for every type of gym goer. Here you'll find equipment like squat racks, smith machines, flat bench presses, scott benches and dual adjustable pulleys. And if you want to check your form or try a new exercise, our friendly gym staff are always on hand to give you advice.

a view of the strength gym at East Manchester free weights and exercise machines

Featured Services

Explore the services available at East Manchester Leisure Centre Gym.

Junior Gym

Young people aged 11–17 can get active in our supervised Junior Gym sessions. We also offer Adult and Junior Gym sessions so you can work out together.

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Fitness Classes

A full programme of fitness classes also runs at East Manchester Leisure Centre, from high-energy cardio workouts to yoga and Pilates.

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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 start with confidence.

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Personal Training

Whether you’re aiming to lose weight, build strength or improve performance, our personal trainers will keep you motivated and on track.

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Gym Amenities

Gym
Studio
Group exercise studio

Accessibility

Accessible Parking
Adapted for wheelchairs
Lift
Accessible Changing
Disabled toilet

Find Us

East Manchester Leisure Centre: 189 Grey Mare Lane
Beswick
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M11 3ND

By bus: 217,219,53

By train, tube & tram: Velopark (Manchester Metrolink); Ashburys Rail Station

By bike: Bike storage available; Storage for 16 bikes available

By car: Car parking available; 101 total spaces available; 4 disabled spaces available; Parking type: Free

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East Manchester Leisure Centre offers more than just the gym. With a swimming pool, sports hall and fitness studios, there’s something for everyone. Explore all Better gyms in Manchester and find the one that suits you best.

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