Gyms are ten a penny here in Greater Manchester, but there’s something to be said for a fitness brand that can operate on a global scale whilst still delivering that smaller, more bespoke feel that you only get from personal trainer-focused facilities – say hello to Ultimate Performance.
With a total of 24 locations all over the world, the Ultimate Performance gym group is much more than just another chain; the UP approach is becoming its own fitness phenomenon, with countless high-profile clients, write-ups in health and wellness outlets and consistent results across the board.
Better still, if you’re a Manc looking to get in the best shape of your life, their Manchester location is based right in the heart of the city and of the centre’s most exciting districts, so you’re well-placed to get your transformation underway whenever you ready.
Priding themselves on not only being the “home of the world’s leading personal trainers in Manchester” but also delivering value for money by the time you’ve achieved your fitness goals. So, what exactly is it that sets them apart?
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Well, for starters, given the scope of the company and its growing reputation, Ultimate Performance locations are typically much bigger than most and their programmes are more comprehensive than most other gyms where you pay a monthly membership fee.
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At the other end of the spectrum, they also promise a much more expansive offering than regular PTs and boutique gyms, both in terms of the facilities and infrastructure as well as in how their clients are looked after.
Rather than just being paired with an available instructor, time is taken to ensure you find the right match when it comes to your trainer and the workouts you take on, with clients being given proper supervision/programming that is geared towards very specific outcomes without being babied.
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You only have to hear it from the numerous testimonials taken from their Manchester clients alone to understand the kind of experience you’ll receive at an Ultimate Performance gym.
They’ve had a fair share of famous faces vouch for the quality of coaching too, from the likes of Hollywood A-lister Glen Powell over in the States to Gemma Atkinson here in Manchester.
To put things into perspective when you simply Google ‘best gym Manchester‘ you’ll not only find round-up articles like ours but also several results for Ultimate Performance specifically.
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If you Google “best gym Manchester” which is how we found you guys! UP make most of the other lists, if you wanna read a few to get more of a sense this might help – we didn’t pay for these they happened naturally.
From personalised UP free weights, high-end equipment and other little touches that let you know they mean business, they give you everything you need to transform your body or lay the foundations for lifelong health.
The only question left is are you ready and how seriously are you willing to take it?
Ultimate Performance is the gym in Manchester to join if you want to stick to your plan and achieve whatever goals you set yourself, from fat loss to muscle building to general health, with some of the world’s best personal trainers coaching from here.
McDonald’s just celebrated this year’s MONOPOLY game with a giant prize dome on Market Street
The Manc
McDonald’s has been celebrating the return of its legendary MONOPOLY game promotion with a visit to Manchester.
If you were passing through the city centre on Tuesday you might have noticed a giant dome, like an inflatable snow globe – and if you were wondering what it was all about, we’ll tell you.
This was the McDonald’s MONOPOLY game dome, which visitors could climb inside and try to catch flying ‘peelies’.
If you could catch enough, there were big prizes up for grabs, including limited-edition McDonald’s MONOPOLY game hoodies, t-shirts, keyrings, and McDonald’s very own MONOPOLY board game.
Also up for grabs were vouchers such as £50 Prezzee Gift Cards, £70 off Jet2Holidays, £50 off Merlin Short Breaks, and £100 Virgin Experience Day.
And even if you didn’t manage to beat the dome, there were free vouchers (Monopoly Game at McDonald’s promotional ‘cash’) which could be swapped for McCafé® hot drinks or a small portion of Fries at a nearby restaurant.
And of course, that meant you still got a chance to play the normal MONOPOLY game promotion, peeling off your ‘game piece’ to reveal a prize – which have also been announced this month.
This year’s McDonald’s MONOPOLY game promotion features a top prize of £100k cash for three lucky customers, with other cash prizes including £5k for 60 more potential winners.
McDonald’s just celebrated this year’s MONOPOLY game with a giant prize dome on Market Street in Manchester
There are also £2,000-worth of Jet2Holidays for 90 winners, train credits with TrainPal, more than 300 Merlin Annual Passes for four, hundreds of LG OLED TVs from Currys, and thousands of £100 Virgin Experience Days.
There’s a 1 in 4 chance to win a prize on every pack, ranging from menu items all the way to those big cash prizes.
Other prizes include a MONOPOLY Lifesized experience for two, exclusive merch, and the limited-edition boardgame.
The MONOPOLY game promotion has been running under licence from Hasbro at McDonald’s since 2006, featuring instant win prizes as well as Property Codes which can be scanned and banked in the app.
In the app, customers can see Grimace race around a 3D game board, with 30 different outcomes – property cards (with prizes if you complete a set), chance cards (where you can win prizes), the Community Chest (which leads to MyMcDonald’s Rewards Points) and a £200 cash prize if you pass ‘Go’.
*The MONOPOLY Promotion at McDonald’s UK 2025 is only available to players aged 18 and over
adidas announces major in-store rewards in Manchester to celebrate the launch of iconic Superstar trainers
Daisy Jackson
adidas has reintroduced one of its most iconic trainers – and will be offering some unbeatable rewards in-store in Manchester to celebrate.
The pioneering sportswear brand recently relaunched the cult classic shoe, the adidas Superstar.
The adidas Superstar trainers, as if they need an introduction, combine an iconic shell toe with a choice of black or white leather, and of course the three-stripe branding.
They’re cool, they’re timeless, they’re high-quality and they’re a go-to in any footwear collection.
And if you head out to grab a pair this weekend in Manchester, there are some serious rewards up for grabs.
At the adidas Manchester store, you’ll be able to get a free welded bracelet or an ear piercing, as well as shopping while DJs spin records all weekend.
The adidas Superstar trainerInside adidas Manchester ahead of this weekend’s Superstar event
The celebration of the adidas Superstar will take place on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September.
On Saturday, between 11am and 6pm, there’ll be jewellery welding by local artist Linked & Locked, plus DJ sets from Savannah Hayward (12-2pm) and DJ Polly (3-5pm).
You can also claim the free permanent jewellery or piercing if you buy a Firebird jacket.
This celebration in the new Manchester adidas store will make you feel like a superstar, with a memento as permanent and timeless as this legendary trainer.
Now reintroduced as ‘the original icon’ for FW25, a major new adidas campaign has been faced by an all-star cast that includes Olivia Dean, Jude Bellingham, and Stormzy.
It’s the shoe that’s made for the one who builds crowds instead of joining them.
There’ll be more activations to come, too, with a range of exciting drops, including Drama Call x Superstar and ADIDAS Z.N.E. x MUFC, on the way.
There are big plans on 1 October for the ADIDAS Z.N.E. x MUFC launch – watch this space.
Danny Jones -
27th September 2024 
