Gyms in Small Heath
Two miles out along the Coventry Road, Small Heath has an MMA academy, a dry ski slope and canoeing at Ackers, and an outdoor gym in Small Heath Park.
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Training in Small Heath
Gym, MMA and a ski slope.
Small Heath's list is part gym, part adventure. Fitness 4 Life is the independent gym, Counter Combat Club runs MMA, and the Academy of Martial Arts teaches nearby. Ackers Adventure on Golden Hillock Road adds a dry ski slope, climbing and abseiling, archery, disc golf, and canoeing and kayaking on a canal basin.
You can also train outside: Small Heath Park, the largest green space here, has an outdoor gym area, and there's a trim trail on the River Cole Community Commons. Kingfisher Country Park begins in Small Heath and follows the River Cole for 11 km, open to walkers and cyclists, which suits a long run or ride with a partner.
Getting there
Train outdoors
Where to train in Small Heath
Indoor training first, then the outdoor options.
Find a training buddy in Small Heath
A sparring partner at Counter Combat, someone to lift with at Fitness 4 Life, a paddling partner at Ackers.
Find a buddyStart a Small Heath training group
Outdoor-gym circuits in Small Heath Park, a Sunday ride along the Cole: set it up and we'll help locals find it.
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What people ask.
How many gyms are there in Small Heath?
Gymist lists 8 places to train in Small Heath, including an independent gym, MMA and martial arts, Ackers Adventure and two outdoor workout spots.
Is there a leisure centre in Small Heath?
Small Heath Wellbeing Centre on Muntz Street is managed by Birmingham City Council and runs fitness classes. Check the council's page for the current timetable.
How do I find a gym buddy in Small Heath?
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