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2012 - The Year of Sport and Fitness!

04 Jan 2012

FITNESS Manchester * Coached Sport * Discounted gym membership * Zumbathon 2012! * Be part of the Olympic Games in Manchester

Is your new year’s resolution to be more active or get in shape? If so, here are some sports and fitness activities that are beginning this month and can help you achieve your 2012 fitness goal.

Get in shape with FITNESS Manchester

Get fit for 2012 with a range of fitness classes and wellbeing activities. Why not try the new Zumba Toning class at the Wellbeing Room or Alexander Technique at Sackville Street – there is something for everyone and with our expert instructors you will soon shed those Christmas pounds!

Book online now at:

Be active in 2012 with Coached Sport

Coached Sport gives you the perfect opportunity to try a new sport or get back into playing again after a break. These weekly, one hour sessions will soon have you up to speed with the necessary skills and technique you need to play socially or competitively.

For a timetable of sports and to book online please visit:

£10 OFF six-month peak gym membership at the Armitage

Buy your six-month peak gym membership online for the Armitage Sports Centre before midnight on Sunday 15 January 2012 and get £10 OFF!

For more details and to book online, please visit:

Six-month memberships are now also available at the Sugden Sports Centre. Prices start from £120 and include unlimited gym and workout classes.

Dig out your leg warmers for Zumbathon 2012!

Zumbathon is back and this time we want you to dig out you finest 80’s style workout gear (optional). Kick start your post Christmas fitness regime with this two-hour dance and fitness workout on Saturday 28 January 2012 from 11am to 1pm at the Armitage Sports Centre, Fallowfield.

Tickets are available to purchase:

All proceeds go to Teenage Cancer Trust.

Be part of the Olympic Games in Manchester

LOCOG are looking for talented, dedicated and enthusiastic individuals with a passion to deliver the ultimate Games Time customer experience. They are recruiting for a multitude of roles, available over many areas and departments, to support the delivery of the Olympic football events taking place in Manchester during July and August 2012.

All applicants will need to be available from June 2012 to mid-August 2012 with no holidays or appointments booked. The assessment centre is being held over two days - 7 and 8 February 2012 - at the Manchester Employer suite.

For more information and to apply online, please go to: