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Gryphon Performance Hub

The Gryphon Performance Hub is the home of our athlete community at the University of Leeds.

This dedicated space provides state-of-the-art strength and conditioning facilities, physio, massage therapy, and a host of other support services.

Facilities include:

  • Strength and conditioning gym
  • Two treatment rooms
  • Consultation room

Available equipment

Equipment provider: BLK Box Fitness Blk Box logo

BLK BOX have previously provided gym equipment to

Loughborough University, Irish Rugby, Nike HQ, Aston Villa FC. 

  • Eight full power racks (each with a dedicated lifting platform)
  • Three-lane 15m running track
  • Four Wattbikes
  • Four GymAware (live biofeedback of lifting velocity)
  • Incline Leg Press
  • 16 Olympic barbells
  • Eight hex deadlift bars
  • Eight barbell hips thrust stations
  • Three safety squat bars
  • One glute-ham raise
  • Two cable machines

FAQs

The strength and conditioning gym is for students to access coached strength and conditioning sessions – Sports Scholars, TASS athletes and LUU sports clubs with booked sessions.

The physiotherapy clinic upstairs is open to all students, staff and members of the public.

You can book to see a physiotherapist by emailing [email protected].

Find out more about prices and further information.

Sports clubs can enquire about accessing strength and conditioning support by emailing [email protected].

The opening times vary each day due to booked early morning and evening sessions. Athletes with booked sessions will have their training times communicated to them.

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