Everyone's favourite lockdown PE teacher is bringing a new, three-day fitness experience to Manchester.

Joe Wicks, aka The Body Coach, will be hosting MOVE Manchester at Aviva Studios in Manchester from Saturday, January 27 to Sunday, January 28. 

The £242m Aviva Studios, on the site of the former Granada television studios, officially opened in October. 

MOVE Manchester will combine high-energy workouts, yoga classes, workshops, as well as meet and greets and small talks with Joe and other guests.

Joe said: “I am absolutely buzzing to be launching this brand new event at this incredible venue. Bringing people together to experience movement and fitness is my favourite thing in the world.

"My goal is to show people that fitness can be fun and to inspire everyone to keep moving in 2024 to boost their physical and mental health. This event is going to be really special and like nothing I’ve ever done before."

The three-day immersive fitness experience will include a range of sessions for all ages and abilities, including:

• PE With Joe – Bringing the whole family together for a fun, high energy 40-minute workout, followed by a Q&A with Joe Wicks

• Calming yoga with a live violin and cello – A restorative flow and stretch yoga class, accompanied by a wonderful violin a cello duo, perfect for all levels and abilities

• Sound Bath with Jasmine Hemsley – A rest and recovery session using crystal alchemy singing bowls, providing the ultimate lullaby to unwind

• Feel-Good HIIT with Joe – A 40-minute HIIT workout that will leave you feeling fitter, stronger and happier

• Joe’s HIIT Party and After Party: A 40-minute high-energy HIIT session featuring a live DJ playing banging tunes, followed by drinks, more music and a chance to chat to Joe

Alongside a variety of workout sessions, there will be a community hub featuring a range of free events and activities, including the chance to experience an ice bath with ice bath experts Brass Monkey.

Other activities include a giant hopscotch obstacle course, self-care lounge and a motivation mural. Athletic apparel brand lululemon will also be in attendance with a pop-up shop and personalisation station.

MOVE Manchester, powered by lululemon, will be hosting a range of special events, including cooking and wellness sessions, a 1990s roller disco experience and fitness raves and.

Local primary schools will also be invited to engage with MOVE Manchester, with targeted activities including ‘Kids Fitness’ sessions with Joe and a ‘Kids Korner’, incorporating health, wellness, and creativity.

Single tickets cost £20 (£10 for children), including one session and access to the community area. There will also be a day pass priced at £90, where attendees will be able to participate in two sessions, get a signed copy of Joe’s latest book (Feel Good in 15), the opportunity to experience an ice bath with Brass Monkey and one year subscription to The Body Coach App (RRP £89.99).

Workout class schedule:

SATURDAY

9.30am - 10.45am

Feel Good HIIT with Joe

12.30pm - 1.30pm

Calming Yoga with live violin and cello

3.00pm - 4.15pm

PE with Joe

6.00pm - 6.45pm

Sound bath with Jasmine Hemsley

8.30pm - 9.45pm

Joe’s HIIT Party (with live DJ) 

followed by an after party

 

SUNDAY

9.30am - 10.45am

Feel Good HIIT with Joe

12.30pm - 1.30pm

Calming Yoga with live violin and cello

3.00pm - 4.15pm

PE with Joe

6.00pm - 7.00pm

Joe’s HIIT Session

8.30pm - 9.15pm

Meditation with Lucy

MOVE Manchester, Friday 26 to Sunday 28 January 

Address: Aviva Studios, Water St, Manchester M3 4JQ

Opening Times: 9am to 10.30pm 

Cost per class: £20 (£10 for children). With day classes priced at £90

Booking: factoryinternational.org/whats-on/move-manchester