Manchester

Award-winning fitness studio BLOK announces special £10 offer

BLOK is running a promotion this month that lets Mancs sample their signature Cross Discipline Training for just £10.

The Manc The Manc - 10th June 2021

BLOK, Manchester’s multi-discipline fitness studio is offering locals the opportunity to take part in over 20 different types of classes with expert trainers for just £10 per session.

The award-winning workout space – which opened a third site at Ducie Street Warehouse in 2019 – is one of the few gyms to provide as many as 10 disciplines (such as yoga, boxing and calisthenics) under a single roof.

Until June 30th, BLOK is running a promotion that allows people to sample their classes for just £10 a session. 

Signature sessions in boxing, yoga, HIIT, strength, barre and more, are all ready to book – each led by high-calibre instructors.

Max Oppenheim

Some of the most popular classes at BLOK Manchester include:

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  • Barre – Inspired by ballet and pilates, Barre training targets small muscle groups using low weights with high repetitions within a small range of movement. Classes work to improve posture, define muscles and increase flexibility. Suitable for all abilities and helpful for those returning to exercise after a long break.
  • BLOKstrength – A range of exercises designed to make participants stronger, fitter and leaner whilst developing balance, coordination and posture. Incorporating both isometric and isotonic exercises, each movement is set to a tempo.
  • Boxing – An exhaustive all-over workout with a focus on technique, these sessions help develop timing, speed, power, technique, distance and accuracy while keeping the heart rate high. Every participant gets their own bag and weights, but must bring their own gloves. 
  • Calisthenics – Strength-based bodyweight workouts structured for beginners and experienced athletes alike, designed to improve endurance whilst building core strength.
  • Dharma Flow 75 – A form of yoga created by Sri Dharma Mittra, drawing on physical, mental and spiritual elements of yoga. Contains progressive opening poses accompanied by spiritual practice and guided breathwork. 
Image: Max Oppenheim

Commenting on the reopening of studio classes at BLOK Manchester, Head of Yoga Leo Oppenheim said: “I am absolutely delighted to be welcoming people back into BLOK after such a prolonged period of time away. There is something so special about sharing space and energy physically with people while training.”

“At BLOK we are absolute advocates of Cross Discipline Training. By training in different modalities and leaning into areas of discomfort, we not only elevate overall performance but also increase the longevity of our training. Are you a boxer?  Great – Come to a Yin class, reduce your muscle soreness and sharpen your focus. Yogi? Try a handstand class to improve your upper body strength, or drop into one of our Pilates or Calisthenics sessions to build further strength and integrity within your practice.”

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Image: Max Oppenheim

You can take advantage of BLOK Manchester’s exclusive offer right now.

Bookings are available on the BLOK website.  

Customers who buy an Annual or Flexible membership can also enjoy free access to BLOKtv – a digital fitness platform featuring on-demand training classes.

Manchester

Forget pub crawls – you can now go on a guided cheese crawl around Manchester

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Manchester is a foodie’s paradise and with so many options at hand why not break it down into individual food groups – starting with the dairy crowd pleaser, cheese.

Long gone are the draining pub crawls of the past, it’s time to make way for the new pioneer in the world of adventurous crawling, ‘The Manchester Cheese Crawl’.

There’s always lots of food and drink options flowing throughout our bubbly city spanning all cuisines and cultures so it comes as no surprise that the latest way to experience Manchester is via cheese, a staple of many citizens’ diets.

On the tour, there will be insider knowledge on-hand as you wander the streets and sample the creamy delights, assisting you with any dying queso queries and pecorino ponders that you need to get off your chest.

There’ll be plenty of familiar independents on the Manchester Cheese Crawl, including Northern Soul’s impressive grilled cheese sandwiches as well as more traditional cheese samples.

How could this experience get any better I hear you ask, how about a free glass of fizz to accompany those already impressive cheese selections? Yes please! 

Guests can expect to sample some of Manchester’s dairy delights while being directed by some of Manchester’s top cheese connoisseurs that are the real big cheese.

Groups who take the tour aren’t just treated to food and drink, they also receive free entertainment from their food guides who are prepared to make you chuckle with their incredible humour.

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The Manchester Cheese Crawl will feature plenty of bites for curd nerds
A selection of dairy heaven displayed on a wonderful variety cheese board.
A selection of dairy heaven displayed on a wonderful variety cheese board.
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Previous visitors have commented on their experience while taking the tour sharing the names their groups received with highlights such as ‘Shaken not curd’ and ‘Three blind mice’.

They really are serious about their cheeses, another previous visitor who went on the tour revealed their guide even had a name that perfectly fit the occasion, ‘Mel the babybel’. 

It’s sure to be a fantastic day with games and activities planned for all as you walk between the shops landmarked on the cheese-filled route.

Everyone on the tour also gets a small taste of the high life as they are treated to a Lancashire cheese handmade by a local star and celebrity.

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Starting at the Richard Cobden Statue and finishing on the always vibrant Tib Street, a quick google search reveals this walk isn’t too strenuous taking only 12 minutes but with many cheeses to get your whiskers on it will probably take around an estimated two hours to tackle.

Running this Saturday 16 November and planned to continue until November 2025 and beyond, you’d be emmental to miss out on this cheesy adventure.

If all this cheese talk has left you dreaming about your next foodie fix, tickets for ‘The Manchester Cheese Crawl’ are on sale and available here.

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Manchester

Manchester has been named one of Europe’s top destinations to visit this winter

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Manchester has been named one of the top winter destinations in Europe. Credit: The Manc Group

Manchester has been named one of the best places to visit in Europe this winter – apparently our city is ‘brilliant when the cold snap hits’.

The list of 14 winter destinations includes snowy paradises like Grindelwald in Switzerland and Lapland in Finland, as well as vibrant cities famed for their Christmas vibes, like Riga in Latvia and even Amsterdam.

But coming in at a respectable 6th place – and the only UK city on the list – is our very own home city.

Time Out’s list of the best winter destinations in Europe, picked by travel writers, shouted out the Manchester Christmas Markets, as well as the quieter places you can hide from the elements (and the crowds).

Picked for being the best place to find indoorsy things to do, Time Out listed Mackie Mayor and Skof, as well as John Rylands Library, as reasons people should visit Manchester this winter.

They wrote: “Even though it’s pretty much guaranteed the North of England will be battered by wind and rain throughout the winter, Manchester is a brilliant place to be when the cold snap hits.

“Spend your days dipping into vintage shops and record stores, and fuel up with street food at Mackie Mayor (or for an occasion, book a table at new-ish fine dining spot Skof). 

“What’s more, Manchester’s home to a surprisingly brilliant selection of Christmas markets, from classics to goth-themed, all selling great food and gifts from independent shops. 

“If the weather really goes wild, hide out in John Rylands Library, one of the most hauntingly beautiful spots in the city.”

High praise indeed!

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Featured image: The Manc Group

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