Gyms in Longbridge
Where the Austin and MG Rover works once stood, Longbridge now has a PureGym, a jiu-jitsu team, a college gym and the Lickey Hills in view.
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Training in Longbridge
Chain gyms, martial arts and a view of the Lickeys.
For a century Longbridge meant cars: the plant built Austins from 1906 and MG Rovers until the company went into administration in 2005. The training on offer now is varied. PureGym and Trident Gym cover open-access lifting, and Urban Fitness and Sprint Gym add two more gyms. Team Renegade BJJ, Birmingham and Weoley Castle Shotokan Karate and Longbridge Lau Gar Kung Fu teach martial arts, and Pilates by Amber runs mat classes.
The Lickey Hills can be seen from Longbridge, and the country park's 524 acres climb to 298 m at Beacon Hill, a proper test for hill repeats. Longbridge station on the Cross-City line also serves Rednal, Rubery and West Heath, which widens the pool of people you could train with.
Getting there
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Where to train in Longbridge
Gyms first, then martial arts and studios.
Find a training buddy in Longbridge
A lifting partner at PureGym, a rolling partner at Team Renegade, someone for Lickey Hills hill repeats.
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Quick answers.
How many gyms are there in Longbridge?
Gymist lists 10 venues in Longbridge, from PureGym and Trident Gym to jiu-jitsu, karate, kung fu, Pilates and the Austin Sports and Social Club.
Where can I train on hills near Longbridge?
Lickey Hills Country Park, run by Birmingham City Council, covers 524 acres and rises to 298 m at Beacon Hill. Entry is free.
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