Things to do in Tameside for Fitness Fans

We could all do a little more to get a bit more exercise into our lives.

Whether it’s walking or cycling to work, taking a dip in our local pool, joining a fitness group or even just doing some yoga in our pyjamas there’s so many good options on the table!

Thankfully, there’s a never-ending list of things to do in Tameside for fitness fans. So if you live in our borough and enjoy keeping active, you’ll probably already be aware of things you can do and places you can go to get your exercise fix.

But, if you aren’t aware of all the options available to you, or you’re new to the area and looking for the best place to burn off some calories, here are just a few picks of things to do in Tameside for fitness fans:

Tour of Tameside

If any event epitomises things to do in Tameside for fitness fans, it’s undoubtedly the Tour of Tameside.

An annual event presented by The Running Bee Foundation – who offer grants to health and wellbeing initiatives in the local area in a bid to tackle childhood obesity – the four-day running tour sees avid runners, fitness freaks and even amateurs compete in whichever events they feel confident in taking on.

Runners have four options to choose from: The X Trail 10k, Hell on the Fell (appropriately titled, given just how much of a challenge it is!), the Hero Half Marathon and, of course, the Dr Ron Hill Hyde 7.

For those of you who don’t know, Dr Ron Hill is a world-famous marathon runner and founder of the original Tour of Tameside way back in 1983.

He also holds victories in various international running events over the decades and has raced in a staggering 100 countries, all before his 70^th birthday!

This year’s event was a huge success and next year’s Tour of Tameside is sure to be an even bigger hit!

If you’d like to find out more about the Tour of Tameside, check out the dedicated page on the official Sports Tours International website here.

Active Tameside

If you’re a fan of keeping your fitness regimen on the move, and not staying in the same place for too long, then Active Tameside is something you definitely need to check out!

With multiple centres across Tameside, including centres in Ashton, Denton, Copley, Hyde and more, Active have established themselves as the number-one fitness chain dedicated to the borough.

7 Fitness suites, 5 swimming pools and 3 thermal spas are spread across their centres, giving you a whole host of locations. Meaning if you’re in Tameside, you won’t have to travel very far to find your next workout, wherever you are.

They have multiple membership options at a range of prices, so you can choose the best package to suit you. But the ‘Active Premier’ package gives you access to the vast majority of their services and locations – a must-have for the active member of the family!

Want to find out more about Active Tameside’s awesome facilities? Check out their official page here.

PureGym

For many fitness nuts, the urge to jump on a treadmill or start pumping iron can strike at any time of day. Or night.

Which is when it becomes difficult to find somewhere to get the pent-up energy out of your system.

Luckily, PureGym is here to solve that problem.

Boasting a 24-hours-a-day opening time, PureGym is available to members as and when they see fit to start working out.

Being a hugely popular gym chain, it should come as no surprise that this particular gym is appropriately kitted out with all the exercise gear you’d ever need to fit in a solid work out.

Everything from weights to treadmills to bikes and beyond is available, all with fully qualified members of staff on-hand to assist with any issues you may come across.

And with some more than affordable price options available, PureGym definitely shouldn’t be overlooked as your next work out hotspot.

You have several choices in and around Tameside including Ashton, Oldham and Denton.

If you’d like to find out more about PureGym Ashton, or other PureGyms in the nearby area, you can visit their website here.

Village Gym Ashton

Many of us like a more gritty, “Mighty Mick’s” look when it comes to choosing a gym.

But, if you’re looking for a more “upmarket” gym experience, Village Gym Ashton might be the pick for you.

Situated at the popular Village Hotel at Ashton Moss (just across from Cineworld) the Village Gym has everything you need and more to squeeze in a good workout in style.

Their state of the art training facilities have been meticulously designed with both peak personal fitness and modern, attractive appearance in mind.

Over 100 classes per week means you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a specific group workout. The group cycling classes always prove to be a hit with the public.

And for the perfect post-workout cool-down, the heated 25 metre pool is ideal for stretching out those tight muscles and relaxing with a dip.

Plus, the on-site Starbucks is great for a chill-out session or catching up with your mates before or after your workout!

Want to see more of what Village Gym Ashton has to offer? Visit the website here.

Gritstone CrossFit

CrossFit is somewhat of a fitness phenomenon that has taken the nation and the world by storm in recent years.

There is no single definition as many CrossFit sessions will vary depending on the requirements of the trainer, but in general it can be described as a high-intensity, fast-paced workout consisting of exercised drawn from numerous categories and sports including weightlifting, running etc.

It’s designed to work all different parts of your body and offer a well-rounded exercise experience.

Because of its immense popularity, CrossFit groups have popped up all over the country and borough, including our very own Gritstone CrossFit in Ashton.

Located on Mossley Road, Gritstone has been praised for offering a real community feel to their sessions.

The friendly and welcoming aura helps you to seamlessly integrate into the group and, before you know it, you’ll be pushing yourself harder than you ever have before alongside your new family of fitness fanatics!

Want to see what else Gritstone CrossFit can do for you? Head over to their website here and check out their extensive timetable of activities.