Gyms in Monkwearmouth
On the north bank at the mouth of the Wear, Monkwearmouth has Sunderland's 50 m pool beside the Stadium of Light, with PureGym, Pilates and fight gyms close by.
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Training in Monkwearmouth
A 50 m pool, boxing and the river.
Monkwearmouth grew around St Peter's, founded in 674, and the Stadium of Light now stands on the old Wearmouth Colliery site. Next to it, the Sunderland Aquatic Centre has a 50 m pool, a separate diving pool and a gym over two floors. PureGym Sunderland and Fitness 2000 handle weights, Roker Boxing, Roker Rough House MMA and GYMBAM cover fighting, and Sunderland Pilates Studio and PROformance Athlete Development add studio work and coaching. Powerleague runs five-a-side.
Sunderland Strollers Running Club is on the list too, and Roker, the neighbouring seaside suburb, is close by. A swim partner for the 50 m pool or a running partner for the river is easy to find when you know where to look.
Getting there
Where to train in Monkwearmouth
The pool and gyms first.
Find a training buddy in Monkwearmouth
A lane partner at the Aquatic Centre, a sparring partner at Roker Boxing, a lifting buddy at PureGym.
Find a buddyStart a Monkwearmouth training group
An early swim at the Aquatic Centre, a run down to Roker: set it up and we'll help locals find it.
Start a groupMonkwearmouth gym questions
Straight answers.
How many gyms are there in Monkwearmouth?
Gymist lists 17 venues in Monkwearmouth, from the Aquatic Centre and PureGym to boxing, MMA, Pilates and five-a-side.
Where is the 50 m pool in Sunderland?
The Sunderland Aquatic Centre, run by Everyone Active, is beside the Stadium of Light in Monkwearmouth. Its 50 m pool can be split into two 25 m pools, and there's a separate diving pool. Stadium of Light is the nearest Metro stop.
How do I find a gym buddy in Monkwearmouth?
Join Gymist free, add your gym and when you train, and browse members near the river. No group for your training yet? Start one.