Concrete Gym

Concrete Gym brings training and recovery together in Newcastle, with a mix of coached exercise, open gym access and dedicated wellness facilities. The gym offers 24/7 access, Strength & Conditioning and functional training, Reformer Pilates, yoga and a recovery zone that includes a Finnish-inspired communal sauna, infrared saunas, ice baths, magnesium baths and compression boots. Its website also lists more than 100 classes each week across its training and Pilates programs, giving members plenty of ways to build a regular routine.

Recovery is a particularly prominent part of the venue. The custom ice baths are designed for contrast therapy and can be set between 4°C and 10°C across four temperature settings. There are also communal and infrared sauna options, plus magnesium baths and compression boots. Wellness memberships include different levels of access, while the broader memberships combine gym use, group classes, Reformer Pilates and recovery facilities. A one-day pass is also available for visitors who want to try the full offering.

The space is intended to feel more like a shared health and performance community than a conventional gym. Concrete describes itself as a place where people can train, recover or spend time with like-minded members, with areas designed for both hard sessions and quieter restoration. That makes it suitable for solo gym-goers who prefer flexible access, people working towards strength and fitness goals through coached classes, and friends looking to use the sauna or recovery facilities together. Reformer Pilates offers a separate focus on strength, mobility and flexibility under certified studio instructors.

Concrete was founded by Jimmy, Margaux and Simone, who moved to Newcastle and built the business around performance, longevity and accessible recovery. Their stated approach is to combine evidence-informed recovery methods such as sauna and ice therapy with structured fitness training, rather than treating recovery as an add-on. The result is a venue that caters to different levels of experience and different reasons for attending, from progressive functional training to a standalone wellness session. With a Google rating of 4.8 from 42 reviews, Concrete Gym is a well-regarded Newcastle option for people seeking a combined gym, Pilates and recovery experience.