Gym near Blackrod
Lycan Strength is south-east of Blackrod in Irlam, 27 minutes away in light traffic. Worth knowing if you want coaching and HYROX training rather than just a gym floor.
Getting here from Blackrod
- From Blackrod
- 13.0 miles in a straight line, 19.1 miles by road
- Drive time
- About 27 minutes in light traffic, allow around 43 at rush hour
- Direction
- The gym is south-east of Blackrod
- By train
- Irlam station (Northern) is about 0.4 miles from the gym
- Blackrod is in
- Bolton, Horwich South & Blackrod ward, postcode area BL6
- Gym address
- Unit 2, The Oasis, Brinell Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL
Blackrod is number 43 of 46 Bolton areas on our list by distance to the gym; the closest are Middle Hulton and New Bury. It shares the BL6 postcode area with Lostock, Middlebrook, Horwich. Heading south-east towards Irlam, the straight line from Blackrod passes Daisy Hill, Howe Bridge, Bedford, Marsland Green.
Why train here from Blackrod
Most gyms near Blackrod give you a key fob and leave you to it. Lycan Strength is built the other way round: a timetable of coached classes, a community that turns up for each other, and a plan for whatever you are working towards.
- Official HYROX affiliated gymMembers race HYROX in doubles and relays, and train on a full-length turf sled track.
- Every level in one roomFirst-timers, people coming back after years off and long-time members train side by side, each at their own pace.
- A coach in every sessionYou are never left guessing: movements are taught, scaled and progressed by the coach running the class.
- Physio on sitePhysiotherapy for sports injuries, back pain and rehab, with 20% off treatment for members.
- Try it before you commitA free week from Blackrod: every class, the full gym and a fitness assessment, no card needed.
Fitting it into your week
- For a 6am class, leave Blackrod by about 5:20am. The roads are quiet, so the 27 minute estimate is realistic.
- For a 6pm class straight from work, give yourself around 43 minutes and leave by 5:05pm.
- For Mobility on Sunday at 9:30am, leaving at 8:50am gets you in with time to settle in.
Drive times are estimates from road distance. Traffic around Bolton varies, so allow a little extra the first time.
Your week from Blackrod
| Class | Leave Blackrod by | |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 6am | Full Body | 5:20am |
| Mon 6pm | Full Body | 5:05pm |
| Mon 7pm | Engine | 6:05pm |
| Tue 6pm | Upper | 5:05pm |
| Tue 7pm | Upper | 6:05pm |
| Wed 6am | Upper | 5:20am |
| Wed 6pm | Engine | 5:05pm |
| Wed 7pm | Upper | 6:05pm |
| Thu 6am | Lower | 5:20am |
| Thu 6pm | Lower | 5:05pm |
| Thu 7pm | Lower | 6:05pm |
| Fri 6am | Engine | 5:20am |
| Fri 6:30pm | Lycan Shred | 5:35pm |
| Sun 9:30am | Mobility | 8:50am |
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Blackrod questions
How far is Lycan Strength from Blackrod?
13.0 miles in a straight line and 19.1 miles by road. Most people drive it in around 27 minutes outside rush hour.
Is there a HYROX gym near Blackrod?
Yes. Lycan Strength in Irlam is an official HYROX affiliated gym, about 27 minutes from Blackrod, where members train for HYROX doubles and relays with Engine sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Can I try Lycan Strength before joining?
Yes. The 7-day free trial gives you unlimited classes, the full gym and a complimentary fitness assessment, with no credit card required.
Is there parking or a train station nearby?
Irlam railway station is about 0.4 miles from the gym. For parking details, call the gym on 07428 442526 before your first visit.
Start from Blackrod with 7 free days
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- Unlimited class access
- Full gym facilities
- Complimentary fitness assessment
- No credit card required
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