In Crossfit, there are always lessons to learn and mistakes to avoid. CrossFit is a very challenging sport, and it’s almost impossible to master. There are always going to be movements we can do faster and heavier. No matter what stage you’re at – whether you’re a beginner or experienced Crossfitter –  it’s important to avoid mistakes so you can keep safe and healthy. Here’s some common mistakes that you should avoid making… Cherry Picking Workouts It’s hard to do what you don’t like but usually what you don’t like doing, is what you need to do. If you only stick to the stuff you’re ..read more

Last month we held our annual Crossfit Competition ‘Only The Brave’ where we welcomed over 130 people from various parts of the UK. This is our 5th year of running the competition, which we are incredibly proud of. The competition is designed to really push athletes and the top teams make the final workout, where they battle it out for a podium finish! So much hard work goes into our competition each year, and we appreciate everyone that chips in and helps out over the weekend. We were pleased to be accompanied by stalls like ‘The defiant Co’, ‘Serranos Deli Pizza’ & ‘Mama Shars  ..read more

If you’re going to choose one place to go and exercise, you might as well choose the best for you, right? You could either choose to workout at the gym or at a CrossFit box, but which is right for you? Both places you can choose to workout, but they have some very big differences. Here’s 5 differences between a CrossFit gym and a normal gym… It’s a BOX not a ‘Gym’ The first thing to note is that it’s not a typical ‘gym’, it’s a box. Why? Because a typical CrossFit box is literally just that. Usually its a basic square shaped room, and only contains the equipment that’s needed.   ..read more

Ask anyone who goes to a Crossfit box and they’ll agree, it can change your life. Crossfit is a great way to strengthen your body, mind, and overall health with workouts that push you and build your confidence at the same time. If you want a real lifestyle change that will benefit you in more ways than just getting a workout in for the day, try out your local Crossfit box! Here’s our top 5 ways of how Crossfit can change your life…  1. You’ll actually look forward to your workouts Since the workouts are different daily, there’s something a little bit exciting about getting in your daily w ..read more

It’s International Women’s Day! So we thought this months blog post should be dedicated to Women. All over the world, CrossFit is becoming increasingly popular to women as they find it to be an effective way to build their strength, fitness and overall confidence. More and more women are choosing Crossfit over other traditional gym workouts and it’s not hard to see why! Strength comes in all shapes and sizes and strength training is no longer just a room full of shouty men throwing huge weights around. At a Crossfit gym you’ll find hugely diverse communities where fitness has e ..read more

When you think about Valentine’s Day, you usually picture boxes of chocolates and rose petals. Whilst that might be a classic way to celebrate, it’s certainly not the only way you can… This year, why not think about shaking things up and making this romantic occasion a time to get active with your partner (outside of the bedroom!). Ready to rethink date night? Grab your sweetheart & check out these ideas to turn up your Valentines Day plans… Go for a stroll Pack up a picnic and head for the hills with your significant other! Going for a walk is a great way to spend quality time togeth ..read more

Ever tried to perform kipping pull-ups or butterfly before even being able to do one strict? For many when we start Crossfit, we look at other athletes or members who are more advanced and we are tempted to go as fast as possible to get to their level! But often, this means skipping the vital steps that are required first… Some members, especially beginners, are really excited by enthusiasm to progress quickly, but it’s really important we go through and learn each movement correctly, even the most basic ones! Here’s why… Form The fundamental movements e ..read more

After missing our Halloween Throwdown last year, it was great to be able to get our annual event back up and running again this year!  We saw everything from Devils, Skeletons , Superheroes, and even Kiss made an appearance! All of our members really got into the Halloween spirit by dressing in spooky costumes to take part in a series of CrossFit workouts throughout the day…  Our Throwdown’s are hugely popular amongst our members, as it’s challenging but fun and gives people the opportunity to get to know all the other members at the gym. Teams are drawn out of a hat, so ..read more

At every Crossfit box there’s always a unique mix of members and plenty of characters amongst the community. You get to work out alongside people with similar goals, values and interests!  But no matter where you go, you’ll always find similar types of people at every box.  Here are the 10 types of Crossfit athletes you’re likely see… 1. The newbie Often standing there looking confused and slightly disturbed after their first workout, the ‘newbie’ is brand new to CrossFit. Even though they’re mainly not the strongest or fastest, they aways bring  a ..read more