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Quiz: Which uni style are you?

Quiz: Which uni style are you?

Grab a pen and circle your answers to find out what your uni style identity is in our Fashion and Beauty quiz…
A Fresher’s Guide to: Life in Fallowfield

A Fresher’s Guide to: Life in Fallowfield

Dream about living in Fallowfield? Let us take you on a tour of all the social hubs and halls the area has to offer – there’s a reason why Fallowfield is Manchester’s student hotspot!
Opinion: With a PM like Boris, of course the gym is staying shut

Opinion: With a PM like Boris, of course the gym is staying shut

Annie Dabb speaks for gym bunnies all over the country as she explores how this second lockdown will impact our ability to exercise
Hero Training Club: “A new approach to fitness and wellbeing”

Hero Training Club: “A new approach to fitness and wellbeing”

Hero Training Club are offering every reader a free class, so why not give it a go? – asks Sam Bronheim
Fact or fiction? The reality of gym intimidation

Fact or fiction? The reality of gym intimidation

The gym can be an intimidating place, Lottie Norton talks to gym-goers to find out why this might be
Preview: Burnout

Preview: Burnout

The critically-acclaimed Burnout returns to Manchester next month as a full-length, two-act play
Toast Rack renovations stalling due to asbestos removal

Toast Rack renovations stalling due to asbestos removal

Asbestos is slowing the progress of the building work
Squat, bench, deadlift: Meet the Powerlifting Society

Squat, bench, deadlift: Meet the Powerlifting Society

Meet the society tackling the gender imbalance in strength sports to build an all-star team to take to University Championships
The bigger the better? Unmasking the ugly face of male fitness

The bigger the better? Unmasking the ugly face of male fitness

In a follow-up article on the female fitness industry, Emma Price exposes the detrimental impacts male fitness influencers can have on both physical and mental wellbeing
University sport – what’s the deal?

University sport – what’s the deal?

Chloe Hatton takes you through the ins and outs of sport and fitness during your time at university – and how you can get involved!

The Gym: Just a way of exercising vanity?

Going to the gym has its health benefits, but it is turning into a vanity project

Sticking to your New Year’s resolutions

Struggling to keep your New Year’s resolutions going now that February has started? We’ve got some advice on how to achieve your goals

A quick guide to the Armitage Centre

If you’re looking to get fit this semester, here are some of the things you can enjoy at the Armitage, including classes and team sports

Can you afford to bulk at university?

Bulking—the practice of carefully controlling your diet and exercise to put on muscle mass—is increasing in popularity. Is it worth the time, money, and effort?

Student Gym Guide

Want to keep that summer bod or maybe get one a few months late? Manchester offers a wide selection of gyms, but which one is best for you and your budget?