Gyms in Jarrow
Jarrow gave the 1936 march its name and Steve Cram his nickname, the Jarrow Arrow, and Monkton Stadium is still home to Jarrow and Hebburn Athletic Club.
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Training in Jarrow
A track with history and a handful of hard-working gyms.
Running is Jarrow's sport. Monkton Stadium is home to Jarrow and Hebburn Athletic Club, whose past runners include Brendan Foster and Steve Cram. Indoors there's Jarrow Community Pool, Jarrow Focus and a run of independent gyms: 38 Fitness, Black Sheep Fitness Academy, South Tyneside Kettlebells and Jarrow Gym. Jarrow Kempo Jujitsu and Monkton Gymnastics Club cover martial arts and gymnastics.
Jarrow is on the Metro's Yellow line between Hebburn and Bede, and the southern end of the Tyne Tunnel comes up here. If you want company for track sessions or a kettlebell partner for the early class, adding your times to Gymist is a quick way to find someone.
Getting there
Where to train in Jarrow
The track and pool, then the gyms.
Find a training buddy in Jarrow
A track partner at Monkton, a kettlebell buddy, someone to lift with at 38 Fitness.
Find a buddyStart a Jarrow training group
Tuesday track reps at Monkton, a Sunday long run: set it up and we'll help people nearby find it.
Start a groupJarrow gym questions
The basics.
How many gyms are there in Jarrow?
Gymist lists 13 venues in Jarrow, from Monkton Stadium and the athletics club to independent gyms, kettlebells, jujitsu and gymnastics.
Is there a swimming pool in Jarrow?
Jarrow Community Pool is in the town, and Hebburn Central in neighbouring Hebburn has a six-lane 25 m pool and a learning pool.
How do I find a gym buddy in Jarrow?
Join Gymist, it's free. Add your gym and the days you train, then browse members near Jarrow. No group for your sport? Start your own.