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Gorton is 14.7 miles from Lycan Strength by road, about 28 minutes' drive. Here is what the trip gets you, and when it is quickest to make.
Getting here from Gorton
- From Gorton
- 10.8 miles in a straight line, 14.7 miles by road
- Drive time
- About 28 minutes in light traffic, allow around 45 at rush hour
- Direction
- The gym is west of Gorton
- By train
- Irlam station (Northern) is about 0.4 miles from the gym
- Gorton is in
- Manchester, Gorton & Abbey Hey ward, postcode area M18
- Gym address
- Unit 2, The Oasis, Brinell Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL
Gorton is number 38 of 46 Manchester areas on our list by distance to the gym; the closest are Baguley and Northern Moor. It is the only area in M18 on our list. Heading west towards Irlam, the straight line from Gorton passes Longsight, Rusholme, Moss Side, Whalley Range.
Why train here from Gorton
Choosing a gym from Gorton comes down to three things: can you get there at the times you train, will someone coach you, and will you want to go back. Here is how Lycan Strength answers each.
- Engine on the timetableThree Engine sessions a week build your fitness, and the 6am one is 28 minutes from Gorton on quiet roads.
- Coached, not just equippedEvery class has a coach on the floor who scales each movement to you, from your first session onwards.
- Built for beginnersComplete beginners and people coming back after years off are coached step by step, at their own level.
- 7 days freeUnlimited classes, the full gym and a fitness assessment for a week. No credit card.
- Injury support under one roofAn on-site physio for sports injuries and rehab, and 20% off treatment once you are a member.
Fitting it into your week
- For a 6am class, leave Gorton by about 5:20am. The roads are quiet, so the 28 minute estimate is realistic.
- For a 6pm class straight from work, give yourself around 45 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 the city centre varies, so allow a little extra the first time.
Your week from Gorton
| Class | Leave Gorton 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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Gorton questions
How far is Lycan Strength from Gorton?
10.8 miles in a straight line and 14.7 miles by road. Most people drive it in around 28 minutes outside rush hour.
Is there a HYROX gym near Gorton?
Yes. Lycan Strength in Irlam is an official HYROX affiliated gym, about 28 minutes from Gorton, where members train for HYROX doubles and relays with Engine sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Is Lycan Strength good for beginners?
Yes. Beginners train alongside experienced members in every class, and the coaches scale each movement to your level.
What time are classes for people coming from Gorton?
Weekday classes run at 6am, 6pm and 7pm (Friday's Lycan Shred is 6:30pm), with Mobility at 9:30am on Sunday. From Gorton, leave about 38 minutes before the start.
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