Welcome to CrossFit Henleaze
Our family friendly training facility has been created to make 'the gym' more accessible to the every day person who has no or little experience of exercise. We take great pride in teaching all the skills you need to thrive in CrossFit classes which will transfer to thriving in every day life. All athletes (that's all our members) are guided through each class by a passionate coach who will teach you everything you need to do. We believe that the CrossFit methodology is the best fitness prescription and we enjoy sharing this formula with new athletes. Our classes contain a mix of constantly varied functional movements for you to enjoy with the group such as running, rowing, biking, weightlifting, gymnastics and much more. We give you different variations of each movement so that you can practise each skill at the right level for you.
High quality coaching. Popular high street location. Fun and supportive community.
It’s easy to get started on your CrossFit journey in Bristol with CrossFit Henleaze. Simply check out our class timetable, take a look at our membership options and book in for your onboarding sessions.
Join us for fun and friendly group classes with a qualified coach to guide you through our daily CrossFit workout.
Crossfit Henleaze. A Bristol CrossFit Box.
Family friendly community - Adults, Kids, Teens, Never Too Old (over 60s) and Parent-Baby classes
Premium training facility in popular high street location - Henleaze, Bristol
Constantly varied functional movements guided by qualified coaches
CrossFit explained
Firstly, what is fitness? Commonly being fit is only associated with aerobic capacity (cardiovascular endurance) e.g. running, swimming and cycling. These sports require fitness but only a part of fitness. Fitness involves a lot more. We believe in training all 10 general physical skills, which also include stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, accuracy, agility and balance.
CrossFit is unique in its capacity to work all of these skills in a constantly varied way, so you do not get used to always training the same physical skills. Our sessions at CrossFit Henleaze are structured so there is a mix of gymnastic focused, conditioning based and strength based sessions with fairly complex movements always under the supervision of a coach and within a small group of people to ensure there is quality coaching for each member.
What is CrossFit?
CrossFit is defined as constantly varied functional movements performed at (relatively) high intensity.
This means that our daily workouts are different every day, and every week is different too. Our workouts are based upon a foundation of functional movements which are movements that allow us to move big loads effectively in a short time and they mimic every day movements. We will teach squats, deadlifts, presses and pulls alongside running, rowing and biking with a variety of gymnastic movements thrown in for good measure. High intensity is relative to each individual and the group class environment tends to bring out the best of each athlete.
At CrossFit Henleaze, we believe that intensity, although being crucial for results, does not come at the expense of quality and safety of movement. Therefore, we will always prioritise good technique and sound mechanics. Our team of coaches enjoy teaching more complex weightlifting and gymnastic movements which creates the right level of interest and challenge for all our members.
How will I get fitter with CrossFit?
What happens in a CrossFit class?
Each class is an hour long and guided by a qualified coach. The coach will explain the workout of the day before taking the class through a specially tailored warm up. All of the skills and movements for the daily workout will be taught and practised before the class do them. At the end of the class, there is always time to stretch and unwind as a group. We strive for our classes to be fun and friendly so games are often programmed so everybody warms up with a smile.
Workouts vary in length so some days it might be a longer and slower workout, other days it might be short and fast and others could be heavier and/or more technical. They are constantly varied to keep the body guessing and you wanting more.
What types of CrossFit class are there?
All of our classes are fully coached from start to finish and can be tailored to any ability level. Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned fitness enthusiast, we will modify every workout so that you get a great workout every time you come to class!
We offer 4 types of class: Daily CrossFit classes, Parent-Baby CrossFit classes, Never Too Old CrossFit classes, CrossFit Teens and CrossFit Kids classes. With each type of class, it is tailored to each individual within the class. Our workouts contain a mix of running, rowing, biking, kettlebells, weightlifting, gymnastics and core strengthening exercises plus much more.
Here are the main differences to help you find the right class for you.
Adult CrossFit Classes
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Our daily workout of the day!
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Includes a mix of running, rowing, biking, weightlifting, gymnastics and much more.
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Every class is guided by a qualified coach.
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You can book into classes and track your progress on our third party app, WODBoard.
Parent-Baby CrossFit Classes
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Our Parent-Baby CrossFit classes run at 10:30am every weekday.
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Includes everything the Daily CrossFit class offers above with specific programming suitable for mums getting back into exercise after giving birth.
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Bring your baby or child along.
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Lots of time to socialise with other parents.
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Free trial class available.
Never Too Old CrossFit Class
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Our CrossFit classes for Over 60s run at 8:30am on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 2pm on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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For people over the age of 60.
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Everything is modified to suit the individual. We may have a 92 year old who has been exercising their whole life or we may have a 80 year old who is new to exercise and recovering from a knee replacement.
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Free trial class available.
CrossFit Teens (11-18 years)
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Our Teens classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:30pm.
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Learn great technique and get passionate about fitness at a young age.
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Fun warm ups and games included in each session.
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Free trial class available.
CrossFit Kids (4-11 years)
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Our Kids classes run on Wednesday and Fridays at 4:30pm.
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Each class consists of a warm up game, practising some skills, a fun workout and a game to finish.
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The children also try a fruit or vegetable every class.
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"Move well, get fit and have fun!"
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Free trial class available.
