The Yard Gym Birmingham
Group strength and conditioning gym in downtown Birmingham with RIG and TURF classes.
About this business
The Yard Gym Birmingham is located downtown between the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, in the city's health and education district. The studio address is 711 22nd Street, South Birmingham, AL 35233.
Programming is built on four fundamental training principles: progression, overload, specificity and individualization. The core classes, RIG and TURF, work together to blend strength and endurance, supported by the signature sessions PAYDAY and GAMEDAY, which are hybrid workouts designed around friendly competition and community.
The gym runs a dual-zone training model with two distinct sessions side-by-side, each with its own coach: RIG on the strength side and TURF on the conditioning side. A Run Club meets one morning a week for a 30 minute run.
Why choose them
- Address: 711 22nd Street, South Birmingham, AL 35233, downtown between UAB and the VA Medical Center
- Dual-zone training model: RIG strength and TURF conditioning sessions run side-by-side, each with its own coach
- Core classes RIG and TURF, plus signature PAYDAY and GAMEDAY hybrid sessions
- Weekly Run Club: a 30 minute community run one morning a week
- Opened Saturday, June 28, 2025; owned by Michael O'Neal
Services
- Address
- 711 22nd Street, South Birmingham, AL 35233, United States
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Yard Gym Birmingham located?
The Yard Gym Birmingham is at 711 22nd Street, South Birmingham, AL 35233, in the downtown area between the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
What classes does The Yard Gym Birmingham run?
The core classes are RIG and TURF. RIG is the strength session, focused on power, strength and muscular endurance through functional and hypertrophy training, while TURF is the conditioning session, combining conditioning and functional movements to improve cardiovascular endurance and athletic performance.
What are PAYDAY, GAMEDAY and Run Club?
Alongside RIG and TURF, the gym runs signature sessions called PAYDAY and GAMEDAY, which are hybrid workouts built around friendly competition. There is also a Run Club that meets one morning a week for a 30 minute run.
How does the dual-zone training model work?
The gym describes a dual-zone training model: two distinct sessions run side-by-side, each with its own coach, with RIG on the strength side and TURF on the conditioning side. Programming is built on four principles: progression, overload, specificity and individualization.
Can I try the gym before joining?
The location page lists a Start a Trial option and membership options, and a July 2025 Bham Now article reported that foundation memberships were being offered as a limited time plan at a lower rate. Published prices are not shown on the location page.