5 reasons why University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness is the best lifestyle health club in Birmingham
Set in the leafy suburb of Edgbaston, University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness is a hidden gem in the health and fitness world. Conveniently located by car bus, train or bike for Moseley, Bournville and Selly Oak, this £55m fitness club punches above its weight with a world class fitness offering.
1. Home to Birmingham’s only 50m pool
The only 50m pool in Birmingham was the training ground for Olympian Ollie Morgan in the run up to the 2024 Olympics, this summer we’ll also host an exclusive workshop with Gold Medallist Olympic swimmer, Adam Peaty! For regular folks the moveable boom allows you the flexibility to choose between 25m or 50m sessions for an invigorating lane swim followed by a steam or sauna.
2. Over 150+ classes per week
We’re proud to offer one of the most comprehensive and diverse class timetables in the area, with everything from, pilates, yoga, barre, bodypump, cycle, circuits and meditation available. With over 150+ individual classes each week, its easy to fit your favourite classes into your schedule.
3. Community Spirit
Sport & Fitness may have started as a student gym, but following a £55m redevelopment it has grown into a cornerstone of the local community, offering access for members of the public, alumni and over 65s. Apart from memberships, the club offers a wide array of social sport opportunities including badminton, pickleball and tennis, which provide members with the opportunity to socialise. Fresh off the success of the brand new Just Run social run club, team UoB is set to take part in the Great Birmingham Run.
4. Tailored, personal service
Personal service is at the heart of Sport & Fitness, our staff have years of experience and expertise and you’ll get used to seeing the same friendly faces to support you on your fitness journey. On top of this, each and every member has access to a complementary 1-2-1 session. More than a typical gym induction, this session will help you to set your goals, measure your body composition and set you up with a tailored workout plan to take the guesswork out of your gym sessions.
What’s more, Intro To and Level Up small group workshops are available in multiple areas including cardiovascular fitness, swimming and classes; led by in-house experts and tailored to your skill level to help you enhance your techniques and elevate your fitness.
5. Heritage meets cutting edge developments
Being the only community gym in the city backed by a world top 10 sports department certainly has its benefits. Members can benefit from the latest insights from our nutritionists and performance team, helping them to apply the latest developments to their workout. Meanwhile we’re constantly investing in our facilities. Our Technogym partnership, means that the gym is equipped with state of the art equipment. With the Technogym app you can even track your workouts on your phone or create a personalised workout plan.
Looking to the future, rumour has it that development of Padel courts is in the works in time to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of Sport & Fitness’ redevelopment.
If it sounds like Sport & Fitness ticks all the boxes you’re looking for, then speak to the team and book in a facility tour to explore memberships.


