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Gyms in Loughborough

A university town known for sport, with a 50 m pool open to the public, a council leisure centre and more strength, boxing and martial arts gyms than anywhere else in Charnwood.

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Training in Loughborough

A 50 m pool, barbell gyms and plenty of fight clubs.

Loughborough University is renowned for sport, and its facilities are not only for students: Loughborough Sport sells community memberships to anyone 16 or over, covering the 50 m pool and the Holywell Fitness Centre. In town, Loughborough Leisure Centre on Browns Lane has a pool, gym and sports hall. Around them you'll find PureGym and Anytime Fitness, Charnwood Barbell for powerlifting, CrossFit Loughborough, The Reformer Studio, Hotpod Yoga, and a long list of boxing, judo, karate and kickboxing clubs.

For training outside, Queen's Park is home to the Carillon war memorial, and the Outwoods' woodland and rocky outcrops are close to town. A town full of students and athletes is a good place to find someone who trains at your hour, whether that's a lane partner, a spotter or a sparring partner.

Getting there

  • Loughborough · East Midlands Railway, Midland Main Line
  • Loughborough Central · Great Central heritage railway

Train outdoors

  • Queen's Park
  • The Outwoods
  • Charnwood Forest

Where to train in Loughborough

Public pools and the university first, then strength, then boxing and martial arts.

Find a training buddy in Loughborough

A lane partner at the university pool, a spotter at Charnwood Barbell, someone to run the Outwoods with on a Sunday.

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Loughborough gym questions

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How many gyms are there in Loughborough?

Gymist lists 97 venues in Loughborough, from the leisure centre, the university's sports facilities and chain gyms to barbell gyms, boxing and martial arts clubs, yoga and Pilates studios, tennis and cricket.

Can I use Loughborough University's gym and pool if I'm not a student?

Yes. Loughborough Sport sells community memberships to anyone aged 16 or over, with access to the Holywell gym, the 50 m pool and classes depending on the tier. Pay-as-you-go swims and gym sessions are also sold.

Is there a public swimming pool in Loughborough?

Loughborough Leisure Centre on Browns Lane, run by the council as MORE Leisure, has a pool alongside its gym and sports hall. The university's eight-lane 50 m pool is open to community members too.

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