A new Reformer Pilates studio is set to open in Manchester city centre soon, giving Mancs a taste of the workouts loved by celebrities.
Runway Pilates is already well-established over in Alderley Edge and Altrincham, and is now setting its sights on the Northern Quarter.
Reformer Pilates has the ability to boost any movement routine, even a sedentary one.
Not only are Reformer machines easy to use with proper guidance but using spring resistance lengthens and strengthens your body like no other movement modality.
The new Reformer Pilates studio will open in the Northern Quarter. Credit: Runway Pilates
There are more than 500 different exercises you can do in a reformer pilates class too, so you’ll never get bored.
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Runway Pilates offers classes for all ages and abilities, from foundation classes to those that pack a powerful punch with a focus on strength.
You can also join a group that focuses on posture, or spend a session concentrating on ‘abs arms and ass’.
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The beauty of this style of exercise is that it’s low-impact and gentle on the joints, but can pack in a serious burn and make a real difference to core strength and alignment.
There’s a reason it’s loved by people including Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian, Cameron Diaz, David Beckham and Madonna – nothing else claims to get you the longest, leanest looking figure in the shortest amount of time.
Catherine Hebb, director of Runway Pilates, said: “I am so excited to be opening our third studio location in Manchester, NQ.
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“It’s our biggest studio yet with state of the art facilities and the highest spec Reformer beds. We have a talented and dedicated team who can’t wait to welcome everyone into our new Manchester Runway community.”
The new Northern Quarter Runway Pilates studio is set to open on 5 September at 35 Dale Street, Manchester, M1 2HF.
They are offering VIP memberships to celebrate the launch, which include your chance to create the timetable and 16 classes every month for £189 per month.
You can sign up for a Runway Pilates VIP membership here, and find out more about this exciting new studio here.
Featured image: Runway Pilates
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You can send messages of hope to a veteran in Greater Manchester this Christmas
Thomas Melia
A Manchester veteran is urging local people to show support by writing messages to other veterans who suffer with physical and mental challenges.
Lamin Manneh, who served in Afghanistan, is fronting this initiative alongside Help For Heroes with the aim to deliver as many uplifting messages as possible to veterans who need a little pick-me-up this Christmastime.
The Manchester-born veteran experienced his own struggles while serving for the Armed Forces losing both legs and an arm whilst on patrol.
There are at least 7,700 veterans in Manchester and there are even more that can be supported by Help For Heroes.
Their latest campaign ‘Send A Christmas Message To A Veteran’ allows anyone to upload their own words and pictures of support that veterans can access virtually.
It’s easy to access and the message is uploaded straight away meaning people can reach it through any digital or desktop device whenever they need.
Last year, Christmas cards with some inspiring messages and words of support were distributed between more than 9,500 veterans and the Armed Forces charity are hoping to reach even more.
These cards are vital to any retired soldier as Help For Heroes knows for some people this may be the only card they receive this year.
Pairing this with the fact that many veterans are affected by both physical and mental challenges which limit socialising, Christmas can be a tricky time for them.
Some of the messages posted to the online wall have images attached to them too, which you can also do, including some of the cutest dogs, that’s sure to put a smile on anyone’s face.
Manneh said: “During military service, service men and women have a strong support network and a close-knit community, but transitioning to civilian life can destroy that.
“Coupled with physical and mental health issues, which can prevent them from socialising, Christmas can become a time filled with dread rather than a celebration.
“Loneliness can lead to unnecessary thoughts coming to you, which can cause so much harm. Therefore, it is paramount for anyone who needs help to reach out.
“I know from last year that receiving messages from Help for Heroes supporters made a massive difference to some people and showed there are people out there who care. It also encouraged veterans to come forward and get support.”
If you want to get involved and show your support with a few words of encouragement and empathy, you can do so via their virtual message wall here.
Step inside the incredible immersive David Hockney experience that’s opened in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
Mancs can now step inside the work of one of the world’s greatest artists, with a new immersive David Hockney experience in Manchester.
The magnificent warehouse space at Aviva Studios has been taken over by the legendary artist,
David Hockney’s Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) has opened in Manchester today, with huge projections bringing his life’s work to life.
Running all the way through to 25 January, this dazzling digital exhibition cycles through six themed chapters and features some of his most iconic images.
Spanning six decades, there’ll be lesser-seen images and new work, plus a running commentary from the artist himself and an original score by Nico Muhly.
His most famous artworks, including A Bigger Splash and plenty of his Photographic Collages, are animated and drift across Aviva Studios’ huge walls and floor.
Visitors can view the spectacle from up on the balcony or take to amphitheatre seating and benches to see it up close.
David Hockney Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) is now open in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
In part of the rotating exhibition, you can even see the work of David Hockney taking shape before your eyes, as he paints on an iPad.
From the hills of LA to the Grand Canyon to Yorkshire to Normandy, the work follows Hockney around the world and back here to his homeland in the UK.
Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) affords unparalleled access to the mind of one of Britain’s most loved artists.
David Hockney said: “I’m very happy that my exhibition is going to Factory International in Manchester and that more people in the UK will be able to see my pictures bigger & closer than before. LOVE LIFE DH.”
Standard tickets are on sale from £20, with affordable options available from factoryinternational.org.
Daisy Jackson -
17th August 2022 
