Information about SMR FITNESS

5 Northampton St
B18 6DU, Birmingham
+447365355111

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 6h-20h
  • tuesday: 6h-20h
  • wednesday: 6h-20h
  • thursday: 6h-20h
  • friday: 6h-20h
  • saturday: 9h-12h
SMR Fitness is a private members only boutique gym based in the heart of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter. We offer personal training, group training, transformations, HIIT classes, online coaching, nutrition plans and general gym admission. Children are welcomed via advance booking.

Our comment from FitFit UK about SMR FITNESS:

SMR Fitness, located in the heart of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, is an exceptional gym that caters to all your fitness needs. Members appreciate the friendly and welcoming atmosphere created by the owners, Matt and Sam, along with the supportive community of gym-goers. Users frequently mention the gym's extensive range of high-quality equipment, which is always clean and well-maintained.

Some highlights from the reviews include:

  • Personalized Support: The gym offers tailored training plans and expert advice, especially from knowledgeable trainers like Matt, who provide invaluable support for various fitness goals, whether that's rehabilitation or strength building.
  • Spacious and Welcoming Environment: Many members enjoy the fact that the gym is never overcrowded, allowing for a more private workout experience. The atmosphere is always positive and encouraging, making it ideal for newcomers and seasoned gym-goers alike.
  • Community and Vibe: Reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff and members, noting that it feels like a family-run business where everyone feels valued.
  • Flexibility and Accessibility: With convenient hours and a variety of training sessions, including high-intensity classes, the gym perfectly fits into diverse schedules.

While some users mentioned the gym's smaller size, they noted that it is well-equipped and never lacks the essentials needed for a comprehensive workout. Overall, SMR Fitness is highly recommended for anyone looking to improve their fitness in a supportive and friendly environment.

Services, Machines and Guided Classes

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Hiit
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Personal Training
HIIT

SMR FITNESS: Opinions

5/5 (29 Opinions)
Dom Newnham 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Has everything you need equipment wise and the owners are top class. Couldn’t recommend enough for anyone in the area

Taylor Brammer 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: I’m not someone who loves the gym but I really enjoyed using this place and it made me want to go more often. You regularly get the gym to yourself so it feels like you have your own personal space with all the equipment you need and a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. I’m sure I’ll struggle to find anywhere that can match SMR!

Ryan Lowe 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Used SMR for a month while staying in Birmingham. Matt was very accommodating and the gym was exactly what I needed to keep in shape before travelling. Never too busy (I had the place to myself several lunch times!) and everything I needed equipment wise.

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SMR FITNESS

Glad you enjoyed your sessions Ryan, thanks for the review and enjoy your travels

Jesbir Bahia 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Top gym, brilliant staff and great members!

Andre Partridge 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Really good gym to use in JQ. Its got a lot of equipment there and a great atmosphere. The management team are great to work with and the people who go there are lovely. Would recommend!

Jessica Yates 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I started going training at SMR fitness back in July 2021 due to wanting to improve my fitness but I gained so much more!!! The owners Matt and Sam are so lovely and welcoming and are always on standby to help with anything you may need! I trained with Steve the independent personal trainer for around 2 years and I loved every minute of it, Steve was so helpful, supportive and great fun to learn from, he helped me build buckets of confidence whilst learning how to train to my max potential! Skills I'll never forget! And I'll definitely miss training with him! Not only are the SMR team amazing, the members are also a great bunch too and the vibes are always great, which makes it a lovely place to workout! The only reason I have left SMR is due to a relocation but I loved it there so much that I might not be able to stay away! If I could have given 10 stars then I would have!

SMR FITNESS
SMR FITNESS

We appreciate your words Jess, and thanks for your support over the last couple of years. We are glad that collectively we have given you the tools to continue to progress your fitness journey with a big shout to Steve, feel free to pop in if ever local as well All the best with your move guys.

Duncan Burnett 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Matt and the team run the most welcoming gym I have ever joined! The equipment covers everything you could need to build strength and improve conditioning, and other members are very respectful and friendly. I did PT with Matt for a number of weeks and his level of knowledge is incredible. He helped me massively with a persistent shoulder injury, creating a custom plan to strengthen the muscles around the joint, improving mobility overall. I can't recommend this gym highly enough, if you are thinking about joining then stop now and join today - you won't regret it!

SMR FITNESS
SMR FITNESS

Thanks for the review Duncan, great to have you as part of the SMR family

M S 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: As someone quite new to the Gym, Matt made me instantly feel comfortable. Matt has already helped me in building up my strength and physique in a short amount of time, and is very knowledgeable of not only training but diet, mental health and general health & wellness. The gym is clean and has all of the equipment that you would need. Other members of the gym are friendly and supportive also. Incredibly pleased that i chose to go with SMR!

SMR FITNESS
SMR FITNESS

Great to be part of your fitness journey M S and seeing your commitment to the process, we see nothing but positives for the future.Top sessions with a person who applies themselves every time

Dean Parker 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Based in the heart of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter SMR fitness is the gym to train at in the city. I have been a member for 4 years and still find the gym vibrant and engaging. The team are now friends and members are friendly and welcoming to newcomers. The equipment evolves with the needs of the members and the long term PT’s are readily willing to share advice and knowledge. Why would I train anywhere else!

Jonathon Rosser 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Matts thorough knowledge of training and nutrition has been invaluable over the years. His subject matter expertise and granularity in tailoring client specific training plans has yielded awesome results for me!! Whenever I have the need to grip myself ready for summer months, he pulls it out the bag and gets the best version of me, providing expert advice and keeping me motivated. Can’t recommend SMR Fitness enough, mega friendly environment and tangible results! Thanks Matt

Polly Bayfield 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I couldn’t recommend SMR Fitness enough really. I’ve always loved going to the gym but after the covid lockdowns I lost all enthusiasm, knowledge and confidence. I joined gyms at leisure centres and those owned by the big chains, but I just felt lost and more demotivated than when I started. I came across SMR Fitness and all of that changed. It’s family-run structure meant I felt welcomed, listened to, and invested in - even more so when I started doing PT sessions with Matt whose knowledge is second to none. Great gym, great community, great people, and great bants too.

SMR FITNESS
SMR FITNESS

Thanks Polly, we are glad you are enjoying your time at SMR. You have been training like a boss and reaping the rewards gaining in confidence all the time

Aaron Wells 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: A welcoming and friendly gym with most of the equipment you'll ever need

Tom Lynall 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best gym I have ever been too. Really friendly & helpful people, great equipment, very very happy I joined!

christine Chrysostomou 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I contacted SMR and I got a wonderful reply from Sam. I will be joining the gym once I've moved to Birmingham. She was totally wonderful. Thank you so much Sam x

Alice B 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Perfect for my schedule and goals.

Scott Neithamer 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best gym in the JQ

gavin dring 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Tried this gym out on a recomendation from a friend. I'd been struggling with a shoulder and knee injury for a while. I was given a full assessment and a training routine based around rehabilitating my injuries and gaining muscle. Really impressed so far.! Very professional service.

SMR FITNESS
SMR FITNESS

Thank you Gavin, great to have you down at SMR

Kieran Green 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Quality gym, always clean & tidy, approachable owners who will help with anything they can. 100% Recommend!

SMR FITNESS
SMR FITNESS

Thanks Kieran, always good to see you in SMR

Leon Barnfield 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: What an amazing gym. Staff are amazing. Guys you must go and get fit!

SMR FITNESS
SMR FITNESS

Thank you Leon! A pleasure having you down at SMR!

Shyrene Mclean 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Having trained with Matt for a few years now; the move to SMR Fitness has only enhanced the friendly, personalised but always productive PT experience. The Gym has a well thought out layout and contains all the equipment required for a variety of workouts to push yourself. SMR Fitness also offer regular 30 minute High Intensity classes, which will have you thoroughly worked out; all done within a friendly and fun atmosphere. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced gym goer SMR Fitness is a great place to train, in a relaxed atmosphere with friendly, helpful staff. There really is nothing more to say, other then get down here, check it out and join us!!

Jarrod Hill 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym that has everything you need. Has a great vibe as the people are really friendly and welcoming and that goes for the regulars as well as the staff. The gym is not huge but it has everything you need and the owners can give you as much or as little support in terms of advice that you want. It is never over crowded and depending on what time you want to use the gym (I go at lunchtime) it can feel like your own private gym. I have been a member of all three of the other local gyms and in my opinion it is hands down the best one (depending on what you look for). If you want PT support the sessions are superb and Matt (the owner) tailors everything to you individually and not only gets great results but more importantly makes it fun. If you do not wish to have PT sessions then you can simply workout at your leisure and unlike other gyms there are no pushy gym instructors trying to sign you up. So its a great gym, great location, great staff, great vibe, and in my opinion cheap for what you get at £25 per month.

Naomi Taylor 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: SMR Family.. Perfect gym settings.. Perfect vibes.. Perfect music (make your own playlist).. Very clean including shower room AND DOESN'T SMELL Don't get put off as its ‘small’ because it has everything you need, theres never a waiting time to use equipment. The staff are 100%, always willing and wanting to help you reach your goals or help you set new goals. Matts helped and supported me so much since I started PT’s with him. I now looking forwards to training with him or by myself in this amazing gym. I will always recommend people to go and give SMR a try. Also book on for SMR HITT 30... its a hard working but friendly 30 minutes of training.

Steven Knott 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: SMR has all the equipment you need to reach your fitness goals, but most importantly it has the knowledgeable Matt and Sam there to advise and support you on your journey. This in itself is worth the membership alone. This is a friendly and unique gym suitable for all.

SMR FITNESS
SMR FITNESS

Thank you Steve, great to see you down at SMR and happy to be a part of your fitness journey.

Declan Timmins 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: SMR has been a fantastic addition to the Jewellery Quarter, providing a modern and friendly training environment, for all training purposes and needs. Currently going through rehabilitation following knee surgery, SMR has been pivotal to the progress Ive made to date. With the state of the art equipment , friendly atmosphere and knowledgeable advice, SMR has become a real part of my daily routine and somewhere I thoroughly enjoy training and look forward to attending. There is always a positive atmosphere in SMR. Regardless of whatever an individuals training requirements may be, everyone is able to train alongside one another and there is a real feeling of being a part of a team.

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SMR FITNESS

Great to have you as a valued member Dec and great to see how you are progressing with your rehab/recovery and happy to be helping you through this process.Keep up the good work and look forward to seeing you in the week!

Sheridan Smith 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I’ve had a couple of PT's through the years and it can be hard to find one who is motivating, knowledgable and also has cracking banter. Matt has given me a thorough food and training plan and our sessions always feel well thought through and effective. We also did some rehab sessions after a neck injury which were super beneficial. The gym is also perfect and everything is always incredibly clean, tidy and all the equipment is of the highest standard.

Stephanie Bailey 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym to train in, no matter your size or age. The best atmosphere, music and top quilaty equipment. Very clean, fresh, oh and the toilet and shower always CLEAN. Best trainers listen to what you want and need, supporting you all the way to get the best results. Matt and sam make you feel right at home.

SMR FITNESS
SMR FITNESS

Thanks Steph, great to have you in the SMR family and always a fantastic session when you are in!

Sara Lewis 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic place to train, they have given me support and the confidence to train in a friendly gym environment. I have a better understanding of what to do to get the results I want and how to access all equipment. This due to having a full induction, train plan and nutrition plan put in place to suit my needs. Always a welcoming atmosphere when I am here. Couldn’t recommend these guys enough.

SMR FITNESS
SMR FITNESS

Thank you Sara, it’s great having u as part of the SMR family and glad you are enjoying your plans and workouts. Nice that you bring your young daughter along as well for the family friendly sessions.

Tom Barnes 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: No hesitation in recommending SMR fitness. Matt's given me a new aspect to my training routine, getting me out my comfort zone with new goals. Pushing myself further than ever, highly recommended

SMR FITNESS
SMR FITNESS

Thanks Tom, it’s been a pleasure working with you seeing you develop and smash goals to bits

Ardi Melikian 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Work and workout all in the same day Love the idea of working n Jewellery Quarter and also training before work or lunch time or after work, by the time I get home I can enjoy the family, feel good about myself and maintain my fitness health. The experience that Mat and Chris bring to their clients in an enthusiastic and professional way make me feel like I want to turn up for training. Its not a chore or a bother, I ant wait to be in the friendly clean environment. Te selection of equipment is impressive, the best I've seen in my years of training. All the clients seem like a friendly bunch too. Get in and get on !!

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