Gym near Poolstock
Lycan Strength is south-east of Poolstock in Irlam, 26 minutes away in light traffic. Worth knowing if you want coaching and HYROX training rather than just a gym floor.
Getting here from Poolstock
- From Poolstock
- 11.4 miles in a straight line, 17.7 miles by road
- Drive time
- About 26 minutes in light traffic, allow around 42 at rush hour
- Direction
- The gym is south-east of Poolstock
- By train
- Irlam station (Northern) is about 0.4 miles from the gym
- Poolstock is in
- Wigan, Douglas ward, postcode area WN3
- Gym address
- Unit 2, The Oasis, Brinell Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL
Poolstock is number 42 of 74 Wigan areas on our list by distance to the gym; the closest are Marsland Green and Blackmoor. It shares the WN3 postcode area with Spring View, Ince-in-Makerfield, Hawkley, Marus Bridge and 5 more. Heading south-east towards Irlam, the straight line from Poolstock passes Platt Bridge, Bamfurlong, Abram, Pennington.
Why train here from Poolstock
Most gyms near Poolstock 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.
- Try it before you commitA free week from Poolstock: every class, the full gym and a fitness assessment, no card needed.
- A coach in every sessionYou are never left guessing: movements are taught, scaled and progressed by the coach running the class.
- 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.
- Physio on sitePhysiotherapy for sports injuries, back pain and rehab, with 20% off treatment for members.
Fitting it into your week
- For a 6am class, leave Poolstock by about 5:20am. The roads are quiet, so the 26 minute estimate is realistic.
- For a 6pm class straight from work, give yourself around 42 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 Wigan varies, so allow a little extra the first time.
Your week from Poolstock
| Class | Leave Poolstock 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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Poolstock questions
How far is Lycan Strength from Poolstock?
11.4 miles in a straight line and 17.7 miles by road. Most people drive it in around 26 minutes outside rush hour.
Is there a HYROX gym near Poolstock?
Yes. Lycan Strength in Irlam is an official HYROX affiliated gym, about 26 minutes from Poolstock, 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 Poolstock with 7 free days
No matter your starting point, Lycan Strength meets you there. This is where goals become achievements, strangers become teammates, and limits become starting lines.
- Unlimited class access
- Full gym facilities
- Complimentary fitness assessment
- No credit card required
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