One of Love Island’s most famous contestants was spotted working out in Manchester gym Hero – but it was all a bit more chaotic than his normal fitness content.
Davide Sanclimenti, who won season 8 of the hit ITV dating show with his girlfriend Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, chose to use Hero – a luxury independent gym on the edge of the Northern Quarter – to film his latest social media workout videos.
While we all got pretty accustomed to seeing the Italian heartthrob flexing his muscles in the villa’s outdoor gym on TV, his moves in Hero were a little more out-of-the-box.
In videos shared on social media, Davide was seen riding a bike upside-down, dangling from bars, and basically doing the worm against a set of dumbbells.
The spoof video, titled ‘POV: it’s your first day in the gym’ were filmed at Hero Training Clubs at Angel Gardens as part of his campaign with boohooMAN, which is also based here in Manchester.
A second video was later shared which showed Davide knocking back a scoop of energising pre-workout in the gym’s cafe area, before he attacked every piece of equipment in the Athletic Studio in fast-motion.
Speed-boxing, flinging battle ropes around and more upside-down cycling were all part of the video series, which have pulled in half a million views on boohooMAN’s channels.
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Hero was chosen as the location for Davide and boohooMAN’s latest collab, who both said how much they loved the gym’s aesthetic (lots of concrete, neon lights, exposed brick and natural light, if you’ve not checked it out yet) and the high-quality equipment.
Davide Sanclimenti in Hero Training Clubs Manchester. Credit: Instagram, @herotrainingclubsDavide Sanclimenti’s workout in Hero Training Clubs Manchester. Credit: Instagram, @herotrainingclubsDavide Sanclimenti’s workout in Hero Training Clubs Manchester. Credit: Instagram, @herotrainingclubs
Davide even said it was his ‘ideal gym to train in as it has everything’.
He’s not wrong.
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Hero spans across two floors at Angel Gardens, just on the edge of the Northern Quarter, and has four studios to choose from – Stronger, Cardio, Athletic and Rejuvinate.
Members can choose from classes ranging from weightlifting to spin to boxing to yoga, with expert coaches on hand throughout. If you ever want to get involved – if that’s doing a class for free or booking the gym out for a shoot – email [email protected].
Mancs wanted to take part in a new series of the ‘hardest quiz show on TV’
Emily Sergeant
Call yourself a clever clogs? The BBC is currently looking for contestants to take part in what is widely considered the hardest quiz show on TV.
That’s right – Only Connect is back for another series on BBC Two.
Presented by Victoria Coren Mitchell and first broadcast all the way back in 2008, Only Connect takes TV quizzing to the next level, as it sees two teams compete against each other by finding connections between seemingly unrelated clues.
In this quiz show – which viewers have dubbed one of the most challenging there is – knowledge only takes you so far, as the ability to think laterally is also deemed ‘vitally important’.
A casting call for the upcoming 2027 series has been shared on the BBC website, with people from Greater Manchester encouraged to apply.
Mancs wanted to take part in a new series of the ‘hardest quiz show on TV’ / Credit: BBC
The casting call reads: “The popular BBC Two quiz show presented by Victoria Coren Mitchell returns for a new series in 2027.
“Only Connect is seeking teams of three players OR single applicants or teams of two looking for like-minded teammates to pool their combined wits to solve fiendish conundrums and vexing puzzles.
“This is the quiz series where, as in life itself, knowledge will only take you so far: patience and lateral thinking are also vital. It’s all about making connections between things which may appear, at first glance, not to be connected at all.”
Reckon you’ve got what it takes then? Applications are now open, and all applicants must be aged 18 or over and a resident in the UK or Channel Islands.
Massive student night returns to Trafford Centre next month with up to 50% off on big brands
Emily Sergeant
Students can get themselves up to 50% off on food, activities, and loads of big-name brands at the Trafford Centre next month.
With thousands of new and returning students starting to arrive for the new academic year at Greater Manchester‘s universities, one of the region’s biggest student nights will be making a long-awaited comeback for one night only next month – and there’ll be loads of exclusive offers and free entertainment to make the most of across the evening.
Taking over the Trafford Centre in early October, the popular one-off student night is happening in partnership with Student Beans, and gives cash-strapped students the chance to shop a variety of incredible discounts all under one roof.
Just some of the big brands offering big discounts include 25% off at Levi’s and Boux Avenue, 20% off at Gymshark, Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch, and 15% off at KIKO, Rituals, and Sephora.
It’s not just retail brands you’ll be able to save some pennies on either, as many of the Trafford Centre’s restaurants and cafes will also be offering discounts and freebies on the night too.
Alongside the offers, students can expect plenty of live entertainment and in-store experiences throughout the evening, including a DJ set and drinks at Calvin Klein, in-store fitness challenges and at Gymshark, an exclusive piercing event at Lovisa, and a Beauty Hub takeover at Sephora.
There’ll also be ‘spin-to-win’ opportunities at places like schuh, River Island, and YO! Sushi.
Massive student night returns to Trafford Centre next month with up to 50% off on big brands / Credit: Supplied
“Student Night is one of the highlights of our autumn calendar, and we’re excited to welcome students for an evening of brilliant offers and feel-good experiences,” explained Simon Layton, who is the Centre Director at the Trafford Centre.
“Whether they are updating their wardrobe, stocking up on beauty favourites, grabbing a bite to eat or enjoying the atmosphere with friends, there is plenty to discover across the centre.
“With simple transport links from Manchester city centre and across the region, Trafford Centre is the perfect place for a student night out.”
The Trafford Centre’s Student Night is happening on Thursday 1 October from 6-10pm, and students can now reserve themselves a spot by registering online HERE.
Daisy Jackson -
15th February 2023 
