Inside the Gym
Sport & Fitness
Inside the Gym
The gym at University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness offers an unrivalled experience with a huge range of Technogym equipment.
Covering two levels, the upper floor contains a range of cardiovascular and resistance machines as well as an area for functional training and stretching.
The lower floor has an extensive range of free weights, Olympic lifting platforms, cable machines and cardio machines for warming up. The gym overlooks the 50-metre swimming pool and has a light, spacious feel.
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Plan ahead by taking a look at our quietest times in the gym – getting the most for your workouts.
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Gym Group Training
These programmed sessions will add variety and all-round body conditioning to your workouts.
Very different from group exercise classes, Gym Group Training is designed by personal trainers using cardio equipment, free weights, bodyweight and flexibility exercises.
Available to members at Sport & Fitness – both student and non-student – who have classes included in their membership (inclusive membership).
Personal Training
- Bespoke 1-1 sessions
- Expert advice and support
- Lifestyle and nutrition planning
Our Fitness Experts
Peter
Senior Gym Instructor
Fitness and Wellbeing Specialisms: Bodybuilding, Squash, Cycling and Running Peter has a BSc and MSc in Health, Nutrition and Fitness related subjects, and is a Registered Sports Nutritionist (AfN). He worked as a NHS Public Health Nutritionist for four years, with 13 years’ worth of experience in practicing, reading, and writing around meditation practice.
- 07588 299468
- [email protected]
Wayne
Gym Supervisor
Fitness Specialisms: Physical Rehab, Return from Injury, Chronic Illnesses and Conditions Wayne has a background in Sports Therapy with over 10 years at Sport & Fitness. He’s worked with a range of clients of all ages and physical abilities to achieve a broad range of goals, through encouragement, motivation and goal setting.
John
Gym Supervisor
Fitness Specialisms: Olympic Weightlifting, Strength & Conditioning John trains at Tiverton Gym and was the Strength and Conditioning coach at Coventry University, Warwrick Sport and Sheffield Hallam University. With more than 10 years’ experience, he has a Masters in Sport & Exercise Science, is a UKSCA accredited Strength and Conditioning coach and holds a BWL Level 2 qualification.
Vinay
Gym Instructor
Fitness and Wellbeing Specialisms: Fat loss, nutrition & lifestyle coaching, weight training Struggling to lose body fat? Vinay offers over 15 years of experience in helping clients achieve sustainable results. By analysing your lifestyle, nutrition, and training, he creates a tailored plan that fits you - no extreme diets, just lasting results. Ready to take the next step? Book a consultation today and see how Vinay can help you reach your goals. Contact him via email below.
Simon
Gym Instructor
Fitness Specialisms: Supporting clients with Type 2 Diabetes, Rheumatoid & Osteo Arthritis With 13 years here at Sport & Fitness, Simon has been a personal trainer since 2011, working with clients with a wide range of goals. He holds a first-class degree in Sport & Exercise Science as well as qualifications in Diabetes and Obesity management, Lower back pain and GP referral, and worked as a health wellbeing physiologist undertaking Corporate Health Assessments.
- 07540 266621
- [email protected]
Janine
Gym Instructor
Fitness Specialisms: Pre and Post Natal Qualification, Free Weights, Strength and Conditioning, General Toning, HiiT, Weightloss Since leaving the Army after 24 years of service, Janine decided to follow her passion for health and fitness by becoming a Personal Trainer. She has the ability to get the best out of people.
- 07736 312635
- [email protected]
Michael
Gym Instructor
Fitness Specialisms: Technique, Short-time Workouts With 15 years’ experience, Michael has experimented with a variety of training techniques. His athletics background as a teenager focused on power building and movements.
Dominika
Gym Instructor
Fitness Specialisms: Injury Management and Rehabilitation of both active and chronic injuries, Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance and Competition Preparation Dominika has a degree in Sports Therapy, Level 3 Personal Training, and Crossfit Level 1. She has a wealth of experience, from competing herself as a National Level Swimmer, to coaching championship Rugby, exposing her to a variety of injuries and elite level strength and conditioning.
Aidan
Gym Instructor
Fitness Specialisms: Olympic Weightlifting, Strength/Power Training A national level competitor in Olympic Weightlifting for 10 years, Aidan has had an interest in bodybuilding and strength training since he was 16 years old. He was the former University of Birmingham Weightlifting club coach.
Ben
Personal Trainer
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Rikki
Gym Instructor
Fitness Specialism: Physique Transformation, Nutrition Coaching Rikki’s passion is bodybuilding, and has been competing for 10 years, securing multiple titles, including his current title of British Bodybuilding Champion. He has supported others on their own journey, looking to achieve their physique goals, from general muscle building, all the way to competitive Bodybuilding.
Adam
Gym Instructor
Fitness Specialism: Muscle Gain, Strength Training and Weight Loss With a strong background in strength training and nutrition, Adam creates workout programs that focus on building lean muscle mass and burning fat effectively. Incorporating resistance training, cardiovascular exercises, and proper nutrition, it’s important that clients feel empowered to make positive changes in their lifestyles.
Deon
Gym Instructor
Fitness Specialism: Strength and Conditioning, Pre and Post Natal, Weight Management, Muscle Tone and Building. Deon has a bachelors degree in Sport Coaching and a masters in Strength and Conditioning. He has been a fitness instructor for 8 years gaining experience and now launching his own business.
Muscle and Weight Analysis
Member Benefits
Premium Equipment
200+ stations, including state-of-the-art energy saving treadmills, rowers, spin cycles and a dedicated free weights area
Gym induction
Coming to a new gym can be daunting, but we have a video induction plus an optional face-to-face induction for the gym including a special free-weights induction
Free Programme
Complete the Technogym Aspiration Map when you join as a community member, and our experts will create a programme suited to your goals
Personal Training
Exclusive access to Personal Training bolt-ons at Sport & Fitness. These are an additional cost, please speak with our Fitness Instructors to enquire.
Gym Areas
- 60+ cardiovascular stations, including state-of-the-art energy saving treadmills, rowers, stair climbers and cross-trainers to provide a varied workout
- Wide range of bikes including group cycles, Upright and recumbent cycles, Wattbikes and immersive Technogym cycles.
- 40+ strength equipment stations including full body resistance and cable machines.
- Exceptional free weights training facilities including nine lifting bay squat racks
- Three olympic standard benches
- Bench pull station
- Dumbbell station with wide variety of weight variations, up to 30kg.
- Seven adjustable weight benches, including incline and decline variations
- Multipower smith machine
- Assisted dip chin machine
- Target key muscle groups with the military shoulder press, preacher curl bench and standing leg curl stations.
- Environmental-conscious equipment is a key feature of the gym, including self-powered Skill Mills
Book a tour
Do you have any questions about membership at UoB Sport & Fitness?
Our team is happy to give you a tour of the facilities or contact you personally to answer any questions you have before you join.
