Information | Sign in/out at Macclesfield Performance

We are delighted to inform you that we are undergoing a series of updates and upgrades at Macclesfield Performance and Run Macclesfield, with each intended to enhance your experience as a visitor or member of our gym.

With an increase in coaches, classes, courses, treatments and open gym time to our timetable it has become apparent that we need a more sophisticated signing in and out system at MP.

To ensure the safety of all on site and to also enhance the professionalism of our service to you, we felt that a comprehensive system with individualized coding was the only way forward.

We may be a small independent facility but we have huge aspirations and your 100% customer satisfaction is at the heart of every decision we make.

Over the next few weeks your coaches, instructors and sports therapists will be trained in our new signing in system. They will then be setting out to ensure that every member and visitor to the gym has signed in and signed out on each visit.

Those that are regulars to the gym such as “members” will receive an invitation to download our partner app next week, which will store their individualised QR code for quick and easy sign in/out. This will be sent by email to all on our members list so if you do not receive one and you are a member please let us know.

Even if you have been sent the QR code, you will be prompted on first visit to sign in manually to complete your member profile. From then on a quick scan of your code both in and out of the gym will suffice.

One-off visitors such as “pay-as-you-go” customers and personal training clients who do not use the gym as a member will be required to sign in as a “guest” on arrival using a simple 4 step process of which takes just a few seconds of your time.

“Sign in” will be clearly marked at the front of the gym at the top of the stairs, we ask that everyone does their best to get in the habit of this as soon as possible and so in an effort to get you all in to a good routine. We will be running a series of sign-in/out competitions once the system is fully active. Keep an eye open for more details on this.

In the meantime we ask all members to keep a look out for their invitation and to complete the download process as soon as they recieve it.

Many thanks from all the team at Macclesfield Performance & Run Macclesfield.

Information|Christmas & New Year open times.

Tis the season to be jolly and we think after the success of 2019 you all 100% deserve to be!

We also know that many of you think of MP as a merry place to be and the thought of being away from it for too long is actually something that fills you with dread, that’s why we’ve made sure that we have still got plenty on our timetable for you all, even during the quieter times over Christmas and New Year.

Christmas & New Year 2019

Monday 23rd December

• Open Gym 07.00-11.00

• MetCon 07.00-08.00

• Open Gym 16.00-21.00

• WOW 19.00-20.00

Tuesday 24th December (Christmas Eve)

• Open Gym 07.00-11.00

Wednesday 25th December (Christmas Day)

• CLOSED

Thursday 26th December (Boxing Day)

• CLOSED

Friday 27th December

• Open Gym 07.00-11.00

• Open Gym 16.00-20.00

Saturday 28th December

Open Gym 08.00-12.00

Sunday 29th December

• CLOSED

Monday 30th December

• Open Gym 07.00-11.00

• MetCon 07.00-08.00

• Open Gym 16.00-21.00

• WOW 19.00-20.00

Tuesday 31st December (New Years Eve)

• Open Gym 07.00-11.00

Wednesday 1st January (New Years Day)

• CLOSED

Thursday 2nd January

• Open Gym 07.00-11.00

• Open Gym 16.00-21.00

• PADS 17.00-18.00

Friday 3rd January

• Open Gym 07.00-11.00

• Core & Mobility 07.00-08.00

• Open Gym 16.00-20.00

Saturday 4th January

• Open Gym 08.00-12.00

Sunday 5th January

• CLOSED

*NB - The above could see minor changes/additions nearer to the dates. In that instance this post will be updated. So check in regularly to stay up to date.

Session Information | Yoga with Emma

Yoga at Macclesfield Performance is lead by EmaYoga and is a disciplined yet light-hearted and enjoyable way to enjoy yoga classes.

Emma mixes Hatha and Vinyasa to stretch, tone and warm the body.
Her classes work every muscle and joint, unlocking greater mobility, flexibility and improve range of motion as well as giving mental calm and focus.

Emma likes to lead pure and simple yoga classes designed to be accessible for anyone - of any age, flexibility or ability. So if you are new to Yoga or looking for a greater challenge, then these classes are for you.

Our weekly small group Yoga classes at Macclesfield Performance are like no other. Combining the energised and exciting environment of Macclesfield Performance while enjoying the benefit of Yoga in an informal, friendly and fun space - “Each class is different and challenging to your own ability.”

Emma’s unique approach to her yoga sessions is precisely why we have asked her to join our team, she can often be found hanging out in Manchester Airport offering Yoga for staff in the busy terminal.
Emma’s energy blends beautifully with Macclesfield Performance and in to the sessions she leads here.

Tuesdays: 09.30-10.20

Session Information | Cyclone 60

Cyclone 60 is a 1 hour indoor cycling session bought to you by Macclesfield Performance. Designed to complement our existing Cyclone 30 sessions held on Mondays and Fridays. Cyclone 60 is an endurance engine session. 

The sessions work on an 8 week structured programme cycle, building muscular endurance, pedalling efficiency, developing your ability to produce force in an encouraging and enjoyable environment. 

Led by MP coach Sam Yarwood. Sam is an all round bike-nut. Cyclone 60 sessions are without a doubt hard work, but Sam will make sure that you learn lots and make big gains in your endurance.  Calories will be burned, technique will be improved, guidance and motivation will be provided and results will be seen!

Those who attended our regular indoor cycling sessions have seen measurable improvements in:

• Cardiovascular fitness.

• Reduced body fat.

• Personal progression.

• Improved power & performance. 

• Confidence and direction with their training.

Each session applies structure and teaches consistency, to gain the best possible results. Participants become efficient at tapping into different energy systems and maintaining power effectively as they work hard each week to meet their own benchmarks. At Cyclone you don’t just assume the workout is doing you good, you see yourself get better as the group regularly sets goals be be achieved.

We lead our Cyclone 60 sessions from Hulleys Spin Studio, Club AZ, AstraZeneca, Macclesfield. Tuesdays: 18.30-19.30

STARTING TUESDAY 1ST OCTOBER!

Run Macclesfield | W-Group

W-Group coach & main contact Rich

Our “W-group” is programmed and led by UKA qualified Leader in Running Fitness, Richard.

Each session is suitable for c25Km Graduates and new runners able to run an average pace of 13-min/mile or faster over 5km.

Friendly and supportive, W-Group is the next step in your running journey after graduating from our Couch To 5km (C25K) course and for anyone who would like to see progression in their 5km ability.
You will learn to run as a group (without stopping) and we’ll introduce various techniques and sessions within the run.

We’ll look at further goals and how to get you there. Whether it’s completion of a Parkrun or even further distances to tackle.

The sessions incorporate coached warm ups and cool downs and the run (approx 5k) is on a 10 week progressive programme of which you can join in with at any stage. Routes are multi terrain, one week we may be pounding the pavements of Macclesfield and the next enjoying the views in the forest.

If you would like to know more about W-Group and wether this group is suitable for you, contact Richard on 07824 880961.

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News | Half price membership offer all summer!

You may have seen during July we decided to launch a 50% off your first month’s membership offer to all new members.

This was aimed to offer you the chance to visit Macclesfield Performance & Run Macclesfield with a little incentive and we are delighted to see so many of you have enjoyed your first month with us for half the price!

We’ve decided to run this offer all through the summer. This means those such as students, teachers, parents with more time off work and anyone else keen to boost their training regime this summer can continue to grab a bargain membership through July and August, ending in September.

Simply enter discount code FIRST50 at checkout when choosing your membership package on our booking page and enjoy!

Once your first payment has been made you will receive a confirmation email. Keep hold of this as you can change or cancel your subscription using this email at a later date if you wish.

If you are happy with continuing your membership after your first discounted month, full payment will automatically be taken the following month on the same day.

Training at Macclesfield Performance, is fun, pressure free, has no tie-ins and easily adaptable to your lifestyle and financial needs. We are an independent gym, that allows you to keep your independence too!

Session Information | Cyclone 30

Join in with one of our most popular weekly classes. Cyclone is a twice weekly progressive interval training programme on Keiser M3 Spin Bikes.

Attendees benefit from structured and challenging cardiovascular conditioning. This indoor cycling course is a fun and progressive course of sessions suitable for all abilities and people with all goals. 

Cyclone, is led by MP coach Sam, with improved performance and health as the footstone of each session.

Unique in style, Cyclone is not your average “Spin” style session. Those who attended our regular sessions have seen measurable improvements in:

• Cardiovascular fitness.

• Reduced body fat.

• Personal progression.

• Improved performance. 

• Confidence and direction with their training.

Each session applies structure and teaches consistency, to gain the best possible results. Participants become efficient at tapping into different energy systems and maintaining power effectively as they work hard each week to meet their own benchmarks. At Cyclone you don’t just assume the workout is doing you good, you see yourself get better as the group regularly sets goals be be achieved.

We lead Cyclone 30 sessions from Hulleys Spin Studio, Club AZ, AstraZeneca, Macclesfield.
Mondays: 12.15-12.45 / Fridays: 16.30-17.00

Course | Couch To 5km June 2019

Running can be a scary thought if you’ve never done it before. Where do you start? How much should you do? Where should you run?

There are so many questions that are sometimes off putting enough if your confidence is already a little low.

At Run Macclesfield & Macclesfield Performance we aim to take all the unknown away to make it as simple and as exciting as possible for you to lace those trainers up and get started! So we developed our Couch To 5km course.

What is the c25km course?

Our C25km is a progressive 8 week course, under the tutelage of our two UKA accredited Running Coaches, Emma & Natalie and a UKA Leader in Running Fitness (LiRF) Rich. Who endeavour to offer you full support and programming during your learning period. We have been leading Couch To 5km Courses in Macclesfield for 5 years and our excitement for getting newbie runners to that 5km marker never fades!

The support at our C25Km courses doesn’t stop with the bare bones of the session plans and weekly group runs. Your coaches and LiRf are on hand throughout the 8 weeks to offer you all kinds of support; ranging from advice on footwear, correct running form, warm up and cool down help, training tips and so much more. The course also includes 8 weeks of “core strength” sessions to attend if you wish as part of your course content amongst lots of other helpful hints and tips along the way - laying you the perfect foundations for your new found healthy hobby.

History has proven with all of our previous C25Km courses that by end of the course you'll be tackling the distance without a moment’s thought, a fully fledged and more than capable 5km runner!

Yes - YOU!

Your course content includes two coached runs a week, Monday and Wednesday evenings at 18:30. Meeting at Macclesfield Performance on Gunco Lane, Macclesfield, and a homework run to do in your own time. Don’t worry if you aren't able to attend every single session as we have plans in place to ensure you never fall behind.

Over the last 5 years we've delivered 15 courses with over 250 course graduates. These runners have gone to achieve plenty more impressive milestones and goals with us. These include…

• Continuous weekly club running with Run Macclesfield.

• Involvement in other courses at Run Macclesfield & Macclesfield Performance

• Park Run participation.

• 10km obstacle courses and local events.

• Regular trail running.

• Half Marathons - both road and trail.

• Marathons - both road and trail.

• Regular gym attendance at Macclesfield Performance. 

• Fat loss, better health, new found self-confidence and improved physical fitness.

We are immensely proud of all our runners and to help new runners go from strength to strength is one of our favorite things to do.

Check out some of these testimonials.

+ Jules thinks....

C25Km with Run Macclesfield was a fantastic opportunity and experience. The coaches were extremely knowledgeable, they kept an eye on your running form so they could advise you how best to improve or tweak things. The warm ups and cool downs were fantastic and the course worked! Never in a million years did I think I would be able to run 5 kilometers, now I'm doing it regularly! Most importantly... I'm enjoying doing it.

+ Rory says...

For years I tried to run 5km but I always ended up walking bits. The Run Macclesfield C25KM helped me crack how it was done and build it up. It has also been a great way to meet lots of fab people in Macclesfield.

+ Julia has found...

Joining Couch To 5km with Run Macclesfield has been a personal game changer for me. I really enjoyed the training sessions they were incredibly professional, very friendly and lots of fun. The coaches are so inclusive and so encouraging. I can now run 5km without stopping and even get up a few cheeky hills. I have continued to attend the club nights and also run with a few other of the couchers who I met on the course. Running is my new passion!

+ Jayne feels...

For me it was great value for money 16 coached sessions. I still have Emma's advice in my head running now. the longevity of it - I'm still running now where as friends following an app have given up and I get to run with a great bunch of people each week.

Morning Fit & Strong Course at Macclesfield Performance

We only have 6 places left on our upcoming morning Fit & Strong course starting on Monday 10th June.

To help you make your decision and to avoid you missing your chance to book your place we have listed below some information about the course.

Course Session Days/Times

Monday & Friday  

9.30am - 10.30am 

These are programmed 1 hour coached sessions. All course participants will receive 15 weeks of programmed training to help them achieve their goals. 

This programme is delivered by our coaches every Monday & Friday at 9.30am in a small group setting and is coupled with a course pack and a private training community on Facebook.  It is not essential to have Facebook. We will make sure you are kept up to date with any important information if you do not.

We don’t just stop there, as part of the course you also get 100% access to our entire timetable. Meaning you can attend any classes and open gym sessions at MP for the full 15 weeks as well.

Course Price

The course is £200 upfront or £50 per month for 4 months.

Our courses at Macclesfield Performance are accessible to our “Elite Members” at no extra cost provided they book their place. There are no hidden charges. Therefore all you need to do to secure your place on this course is join as an “Elite” member and book your place before they run out.

Booking is done via email to team@macclesfieldperformance.co.uk

You may prefer an upfront payment to help ensure your regular commitment to a fully paid for course. If you are lacking in motivation this is a great way to make sure you show!

If that is the case we also accept the up front payment in full of £200 for your 4 months membership. 

What else?  

All course attendees are treated to a graduation event at the end of the course. Our latest graduation event was an exclusive photo shoot with fitness photographer Eddie Whitehead Photography. The group were treated to a fun shoot and five of their favorite images professionally presented to keep.

Watch this space for the surprise graduation event for you and your course mates following completion of your course!

All course attendees are also taken through a full movement screening to ensure that their programming is individualised and created specifically for them, their limitations or advances and their goals. 

Who can book? 

You. All of our courses are open to current members and non-members to book.

No matter your sex, experience, age (so long as you are over 16) you are suitable. We like a challenge. All we ask is you bring your game face, be motivated to work hard and learn. 

Our coaches work tirelessly to ensure they deliver the best quality service to you and so in return all they ask is you open heartedly give it what you can. If you put in the time and effort you will reap the rewards.

What if I miss some dates while I am away? 

100% attendance is not compulsory, any sessions you have missed will be in your coursework packs. This means you can catch up during open gym, or even take the session away with you to do on your travels if you find a gym. We offer the freedom and resources to you for you to make it work for you!

I have an injury, can I still do this programme? 

Of course! This is why we provide you with a movement screening before you start the programme so that we can identify any injuries or muscle imbalances that we need to work with. Our expert coaches will then adapt the programme to suit your needs.

Session Information | Core Conditioning

Core strength is essential for making us more efficient, more stable and most importantly less prone to injury.

From the muscles surrounding your hips & trunk, to your back & bum, your neck & shoulders and your stomach – active core muscles enable correct alignment and posture, make for a stable foundation for transfer and generation of force and create a cushion for protection as the body “absorbs” force as well.

Core Conditioning is a 30 minute group session created to enhance its’ attendees, ability to brace and stabilise their core. Training various movement patterns, all participants are closely coached in techniques to enhance strength and stability and posture correction.

From weightlifters, to Runners, Football players, to post-natal mums everyone can benefit from Core Conditioning at Macclesfield Performance. Exercises will be tailored to individual needs were necessary.