The Verdict on Wheelhouse Academy
Best for HYROX athletes and strength lifters who want coached sessions on a cooled floor in Lakeview. Email ahead before you visit, since the site does not list a single drop-in price and open gym hours change by day.
Best for: HYROX prep, Strength athletes, Out-of-town visitors
Equipment & Climate
Weightlifting platforms, a conditioning floor, an open turf area, cardio machines and HYROX equipment are available to members. The training floor is air-conditioned according to city research notes.
Schedule & Drop-In Rules
Official hours: Mon to Thu 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM, Fri 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Sat 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Sunday is listed as 11:00 PM to 1:00 PM, which may be an error. Open gym: weekdays 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 12:30 to 4:30 PM, Mon to Wed 6:30 to 7:30 PM, Sat and Sun 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Sources conflict on late open gym on Thursday and Friday, so confirm before going.
Pricing Notes
Official Preview Month offer: $99 for unlimited access to all programs and class times for one month (sources 1 and 2). Official drop-in options are 5 or 10 class packages valid for 3 months, with coached programs included. Package prices are not stated and open gym is not included unless added. Membership tiers 9X or Unlimited and Unlimited+ are listed without prices. Third-party city research notes say DropInFinder reports drop-ins at around $20 USD (source 13). This is not from an official source, so it is not in the price column.
Coaching
Coached programs include conditioning, powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, yoga, small training groups and HYROX training. The member directory lists evening coaches. Class size and coach languages are not stated.
Good to Know
- Phone
- 205-777-4072[1]
- info@wheelhouse.academy[1]
- Drop-in contact
- Email the gym ahead so staff can accommodate out-of-towners and drop-ins[4]
- Packaged classes
- 5 or 10 class packs are valid for 3 months[2]
- Discounts
- Available for students, military, medical personnel, family and corporate teams[2]
- Gym history
- In the fitness industry since 2001[1]
- Parking
- The site includes a parking map[1]
Visitor Guide
Overview
Wheelhouse Academy is a training gym at 2424 4th Avenue South in Birmingham. It has operated since 2001. It offers coached programs in conditioning, powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, yoga and HYROX training. It is an official HYROX Training Club and is not listed as a CrossFit affiliate.
Training Floor
The gym has weightlifting platforms, a conditioning floor, an open turf area and cardio machines. HYROX equipment is available to members. City research notes describe the training floor as air-conditioned.
Visiting
Out-of-town visitors and drop-ins are welcome. Email info@wheelhouse.academy before you come so staff can plan your visit. Packaged classes of 5 or 10 are valid for 3 months and do not include open gym. ClassPass credits can be used to book classes.
Hours and Prices
Weekday hours start at 5:30 AM. Open gym times change by day, so check the schedule first. The site lists a $99 Preview Month with unlimited access for one month. No single drop-in price appears on the official site.
Verified Sources
4 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
Verified Sources
4 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
- 1.Wheelhouse AcademyOfficial site
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- 2.Memberships — Wheelhouse AcademyPricing page
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- 3.Members Directory — Wheelhouse AcademyPricing page
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- 4.Schedule — Wheelhouse AcademyOfficial site
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