Date posted 05 Sep 2025
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What is National Fitness Day?

National Fitness Day is an annual campaign led by ukactive that highlights the role that physical activity plays across the UK, helping to raise awareness of its importance in supporting us to lead healthier lifestyles.

Having started back in 2011, National Fitness Day has seen millions get involved each year, and while bringing people together through physical activity has a hugely positive impact, the campaign has evolved to encourage everyone to view this day as just one step in a much bigger journey.

This year’s tagline, “Powered by you!” marks a fresh direction — placing you at the heart of the movement.

National Fitness Day isn’t just about one day of activity, but about taking small, lasting steps toward a healthier, stronger future.

Last year NFD inspired more than 10 million people across the UK to get more active!

So how are we participating?

We are hosting loads of great activities that you can be apart of, from calming classes to group sessions to swimming lessons. Take a  look at the range of activites we have on offer - we'll be adding to this over the coming weeks!

Activity Centre Time Suitable for  Cost How to book
Gym Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre   16+ Free Book here - look for National Fitness Day
 Gym Belle Vue Leisure Centre  06.15 - 21.45  16+  Free  Book here - look for National Fitness Day
Junior Gym  Belle Vue Leisure Centre  15.00 - 18.00  11+ Free   Book here - look for National Fitness Day
Circuits  Belle Vue Leisure Centre  17.00 - 17.30  16+ Free   Book here - look for National Fitness Day
Yoga  Belle Vue Leisure Centre  17.30 - 18.00  16+ Free   Book here - look for National Fitness Day
Drop in Basketball - Junior  Belle Vue Leisure Centre 18.30 - 20.30   11+  Free  Book here - look for National Fitness Day
Drop in Basketball - Adult  Belle Vue Leisure Centre 18.30 - 20.30   18+  Free  Book here - look for National Fitness Day
Gym East Manchester Leisure Centre 12.00 - 15.00 11+ Free Book here - look for National Fitness Day
Group Cycle East Manchester Leisure Centre 18.00 - 18.45 16+ Free Book here - look for National Fitness Day
Boxfit East Manchester Leisure Centre  18.45 - 19.30 16+ Free Book here - look for National Fitness Day
Legs, Bums and Tums East Manchester Leisure Centre 19.30 - 20.15 16+ Free Book here - look for National Fitness Day
 Gym Hough End Leisure Centre 05.30 - 22.00  16+ Free  Book here - look for National Fitness Day
 Gym Manchester Aquatics Centre  08.00 - 15.00  16+ Free Book here - look for National Fitness Day
Body Conditioing Manchester Aquatics Centre  11.00 - 11.45  16+ Free Book here - look for National Fitness Day
PowerPump Masterclass  Manchester Aquatics Centre 12.00 - 12.45   16+ Free Book here - look for National Fitness Day
Adult Swimming Lesson Manchester Aquatics Centre 14.00 - 14.45 Beginners & Improvers Free Book here - look for National Fitness Day
Group Cycle Manchester Aquatics Centre 07.00 - 07.45  16+ Free Book here - look for National Fitness Day
Gym Moss Side Leisure Centre  10.00 - 18.00 16+ Free Book here - look for National Fitness Day
Gym North City Family & Fitness Centre 09.00 - 15.00 Adult Free Book here - look for National Fitness Day
Body Conditioning North City Family & Fitness Centre 09.30 - 10.15 Beginner Free Book here - look for National Fitness Day
Zumba North City Family & Fitness Centre 10.15 - 11.00 Beginner Free Book here - look for National Fitness Day
Legs, Bums & Tums North City Family & Fitness Centre 18.45 - 19.30 Beginner  Free Book here - look for National Fitness Day
Gym Sugden Sports Centre All Day  16+ Free Book here - look for National Fitness Day