A world-renowned gyms has just launched their latest location right in the heart of Manchester city centre and to celebrate the opening of their new home, they’re offering a series of free yoga and HIIT classes for the remainder of August.
Many of you may be familiar with the name Jetts Fitness already as the franchise currently has hundreds of gyms all over the world – 270 to be specific, with 17 of those in the UK and an existing Greater Manchester site over in Levenshulme.
Founded in Australia back in 2007, the brand has gone on to become huge and now they’ve finally opened up their first gym in central Manchester over in Circle Square.
The ever-growing neighbourhood just off Oxford Road has recently welcomed a whole host of new openings over the past few months, and now Jetts Fitness is really helping put that green, open-air space to use with these free workout classes.
Promising to bring a unique fitness environment that combines state-of-the-art facilities with unrivalled classes to us Mancs, the new 24/7 gym is hoping to showcase exactly what it is they do best with these free yoga and HIIT classes.
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Plus, it’s also a great chance to try these unrivalled classes for free whilst taking in some of the rare vitamin D on Circle Square‘s Symphony Park, which is starting to become an increasingly more frequented city centre green space.
Kicking off the free classes next week on Monday, 19 August at lunchtime, you can dive into an invigorating ‘Vinyasa’ flow yoga class with trainer Jay, which has been designed for all abilities and end the session with a serene singing bowl meditation helping to keep you refreshed and re-energised.
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Then, on the following Monday (26 August), you can take on a stretch and strengthening yoga lesson with Lynsey followed by a calming meditation class.
But fear not, if yoga isn’t your thing, HIIT (high-intensity interval training) classes will also be taking place after work on Tuesdays, providing the perfect full-body bodyweight workout that will push you to your limits — and trust us, these things will make you SWEAT.
Free yoga classes and HIIT workouts happening right in the heart of Manchester city centre this month. (Credit: Supplied via Vita Group)
Last but not least, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for a recognisable trainer in amongst the midst of gym-goer, with ex-Love Islander Adam Maxted on hand to push you to your limits alongside the club’s General Manager, Karolina.
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All classes are bookable to the public on the following link HERE.
Jetts Fitness Oxford Road is now officially opening to the public and, as mentioned, it’s completely 24 hours so you can head there any time of day or night all throughout the week.
You can find out more about their membership options online and find the full list of classes and the timetable down below:
Yoga — Monday 19 August 12-12:45pm
Functional training (HIIT) — Tuesday 20 August 5-6pm
Yoga – Monday 26 August — 12-12:45pm
Functional training (HIIT) — Tuesday 27 August 5-6pm
Manchester City’s alleged charges have been increased to 130
Danny Jones
Manchester City’s hearing over their 115 alleged breaches of FFP (financial fair play) has ended and the outcome is that their charges have now been increased to 130.
Not exactly what Blues will want to hear.
The hearing officially concluded last Friday, 6 December after a 12-week process to determine whether they broke Premier League regulations regarding PSR (profit and sustainability), with accusations initially spanning a nine-year period.
However, rather than making any progress when it comes to clearing their record, it looks as though the opposite has happened.
Man City are now alleged to have committed 130 breaches of Premier League rules with both parties still able to enter an official appeal.
The hearing was held at the International Dispute Resolution Centre near St Paul’s in London, kicking off in September before coming to a close on Friday, 6 December.
Fans will no doubt have been hoping for and maybe even expecting a much more positive update, especially after having been successful in their recent case against the division regarding sponsorship deals and Associated Party Transactions (APT).
As well as the number of alleged breaches having risen to 130, the period of offence is also now said to have been extended, jumping from just under a decade to a total of 14 years.
The Times writer Martyn Ziegler says the club could quietly learn of their fate as soon as next month and even though a final decision still isn’t expected until spring 2025, should either side appeal the final outcome, this will likely draw out proceedings for several more months.
Man City’s charges have gone from 115 to 130. (Credit: The Manc Group)
For context, City still deny all of the claims laid against them, which include failing to provide accurate financial information for as many as nine seasons, full details of players’ wages, hiding the true figure former manager Roberto Mancini was paid for her service, as well as failing to cooperate with the Premier League’s investigation and UEFA’s FFP rules.
The club were slapped with a two-year European ban back in 2020 and have been fined by the European footballing body previously, but that ban was ultimately dropped and even their most recent financial punishment was dropped from £30 million to just £10m – chump change given their spending power.
It still remains unclear what exactly will happen to the reigning English champions if they are found guilty but with Pep Guardiola’s also struggling for form of late, having lost five games in a row for the first time in the Catalan’s career, those inside the Etihad could do with some good news.
The blue moon that has loomed over Manchester in recent years is looking a little lost behind the clouds at the minute.
Five Manchester City players have been named in the 2024 FIFPRO World 11 teams
Danny Jones
A total of five Manchester City players have been selected for the 2024 FIFPRO World 11 across the mens and women’s teams.
Notching the second most votes of any other team on this year’s roster, beaten only by Real Madrid with seven), Man City fans can round off another unbelievable year of achievements with one last round of accolades.
Earning a spot on the FIFPRO World 11 is arguably one of the most coveted forms of recognition a footballer can ever hope for, as the dream team is voted for by more than 28,000 players from 70 different countries.
As for which City stars they believe are among the best players in the world, four of Pep Guardiola’s side found themselves in the squad and just one player from Gareth Taylor’s team.
The peer-to-peer voting covered the period between August 20, 2023 and July 14, 2024 (Euro 2024 final) and featured players representing eight different clubs and hailing from 10 different nations.
As you can see, the Blues given the nod as part of the Men’s FIFPRO World 11 don’t come as too much of a surprise: Ballon d’Or winner Rodri was always going to be a shoe-in, as was his midfield partner and arguably the best in the world, Kevin De Bruyne.
Goalkeeper Ederson was also a pretty comfortable choice along with multi-record-breaking goalscorer Erling Haaland, all of whom followed a historic treble-winning season with a fourth Premier League title in a row – a feat never achieved before by any other English team.
With players given a larger list of 250 shortlisted talents to vote on, breaking it down into just 11 players is no easy task. The only other player from the divison who managed to get their name on the list was Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and England star Jude Bellingham notched more votes than anyone with 11,176.
As for the Women’s FIFPRO World 11, it England defender Alex Greenwood was the only Man City representative in the combined XI for 2024, though former players Keira Walsh and Lucy Bronze also made it on to the list for Barcelona, with the latter making it a record seventh appearance.
Other Lionesses and Women’s Super League players chosen included former Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps (now playing at PSG) and Chelsea winger Lauren James.
To have not only multiple English players but so many with Greater Manchester ties getting the shout is an honour and testaement to the region remaining a vital hub for sport. Smashed it.
What do you make of this year’s FIFPRO World 11 and do you think they missed out anyone particular?
Danny Jones -
16th August 2024 
