Gym near Portwood
Lycan Strength is west of Portwood in Irlam, 23 minutes away in light traffic. Worth knowing if you want coaching and HYROX training rather than just a gym floor.
Getting here from Portwood
- From Portwood
- 11.6 miles in a straight line, 17.3 miles by road
- Drive time
- About 23 minutes in light traffic, allow around 37 at rush hour
- Direction
- The gym is west of Portwood
- By train
- Irlam station (Northern) is about 0.4 miles from the gym
- Portwood is in
- Stockport, Brinnington & Stockport Central ward, postcode area SK1
- Gym address
- Unit 2, The Oasis, Brinell Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BL
Portwood is number 17 of 28 Stockport areas on our list by distance to the gym; the closest are Gatley and Heald Green. It shares the SK1 postcode area with Stockport. Heading west towards Irlam, the straight line from Portwood passes Heaton Moor, Heaton Mersey, Didsbury, West Didsbury.
Why train here from Portwood
Choosing a gym from Portwood 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.
- Physio on sitePhysiotherapy for sports injuries, back pain and rehab, with 20% off treatment for members.
- 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.
- 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 Portwood: every class, the full gym and a fitness assessment, no card needed.
Fitting it into your week
- For a 6am class, leave Portwood by about 5:25am. The roads are quiet, so the 23 minute estimate is realistic.
- For a 6pm class straight from work, give yourself around 37 minutes and leave by 5:10pm.
- For Mobility on Sunday at 9:30am, leaving at 8:55am gets you in with time to settle in.
Drive times are estimates from road distance. Traffic around Stockport varies, so allow a little extra the first time.
Your week from Portwood
| Class | Leave Portwood by | |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 6am | Full Body | 5:25am |
| Mon 6pm | Full Body | 5:10pm |
| Mon 7pm | Engine | 6:10pm |
| Tue 6pm | Upper | 5:10pm |
| Tue 7pm | Upper | 6:10pm |
| Wed 6am | Upper | 5:25am |
| Wed 6pm | Engine | 5:10pm |
| Wed 7pm | Upper | 6:10pm |
| Thu 6am | Lower | 5:25am |
| Thu 6pm | Lower | 5:10pm |
| Thu 7pm | Lower | 6:10pm |
| Fri 6am | Engine | 5:25am |
| Fri 6:30pm | Lycan Shred | 5:40pm |
| Sun 9:30am | Mobility | 8:55am |
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Portwood questions
How far is Lycan Strength from Portwood?
11.6 miles in a straight line and 17.3 miles by road. Most people drive it in around 23 minutes outside rush hour.
Is there a HYROX gym near Portwood?
Yes. Lycan Strength in Irlam is an official HYROX affiliated gym, about 23 minutes from Portwood, 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 Portwood 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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Seven days, full access. We will be in touch to book your first session.