WELCOME TO CROSSFIT READING
CROSSFIT READING is United Kingdom’s most successful state of the art CrossFit® box
designed to suit all athletes from beginners through to advanced competitors.
We are and have been an official CrossFit affiliated facility since 2008, and are a part of the broader global CrossFit community.
Our facility is different to mainstream commercial gyms. We have minimal machines as we believe in training you to move your body naturally, not move your body around a machine. We use Olympic weights and barbells, pull up rigs, kettlebells, plyometric boxes, giant tyres for lifting, drag sleds, medicine balls, skipping ropes, atlas stones dumbbells, carry yokes and other equipment that teach us to move our bodies functionally (naturally) rather than teach us to move the way to a machine.
Our facility is coached by qualified coaches with a wealth of qualifications, knowledge and training experience between them including;
- CrossFit Level 1 Certification
- CrossFit Level 1 & Level 2 Trainers
- CrossFit Gymnastics
- Level 3 Personal Training
- British Weight Lifting
We are passionate about our training and our coaching.
Our aim at CrossFit Reading is to be able to provide the best training and coaching possible to help you achieve your goals and beyond.
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We Offer
We Are
WHAT IS CROSSFIT?
GETTING STARTED
With constantly varied movements and activities CrossFit® is not just another boring gym fad,
CrossFit® is a state of mind, a philosophy and a lifestyle.
It doesn’t matter what shape or size you are because CrossFit® coaches people of all ages and abilities to improve their overall fitness in a fun and challenging environment. Get started by trialling a FREE session or by booking straight onto one of our Foundations Courses, specifically designed for beginners and you will soon become a CrossFit® addict!
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Like what you see? Enjoy a FREE 60 minute training session and see if CrossFit® is for you.
OUR TEAM
Our coaches are CrossFit® L1 and L2 certified, holding qualifications in personal training, fitness, nutrition and first aid. Always ready to motivate and offer advice, our team will acquaint you with our state of the art CrossFit® equipment, gym and facilities. Our newly refurbished CrossFit® box features brand new climbing ropes, dedicated Olympic Lifting platforms, turf strip for sleds, a full room length rig and spacious matted areas. Our team are dedicated to help you achieve your goals and beyond.
Owner / Coach / Fit Kidz / Fit Teenz Coach / PT
Paul McCabe ‘AKA’ Paulo
The reason I love coaching at CFR is that I get to help so many different people and be part of an environment where individuals can achieve, get stronger and feel part of something. It is a privilege to be able to coach at CFR.
Favourite CrossFit Workout:
‘Grace’
Owner / Coach / Olympic Weightlifting
Thong Van Cao ‘AKA’ TVC
Being part owner and Director of CFR and involved with CrossFit for nearly 10 years now, gives me the opportunity to help steer our facility and community to the best standards we can in all aspects of our business. This for me starts with our Coaches. We aim to provide our coaches an environment of support and trust, somewhere they love to be and are able to thrive and develop as individuals. This in turn benefits our members who receive the highest standards of coaching and support to help achieve the goals that they may have. I am very proud of our box and I take pride in being part of this amazing community of coaches and members alike.
Favourite CrossFit Workout:
‘Cindy’ simple and effective (CrossFit in general), but I do have a bias to the barbell lifts…especially the Olympic lifts.
Coach / Gymnastics / PT
Jules Sterling ‘AKA’ Ninja
Being a member of the CFR Coaching Team is really important to me. Working with the athletes at the box on all levels is extremely rewarding, whether it’s mastering basic skills, getting more efficient, or learning the higher-skill movements. I love helping members achieve these goals in a fun way, as we all strive to be the best we can be in training and in life. I’ve been at CFR for 10 years now, and loved every moment
Favourite CrossFit Workout:
‘The Bear’ (a barbell complex) and anything gymnastics based
First time I did The Bear I went back to bed for 2 hours!
Coach / Fit Teenz Coach / PT
Tom Arnold ‘AKA’ Little T
From being a member at CFR and experiencing the community from that perspective, to now being a coach I regard it as a great privilege to help people achieve their goals. To do what I love every day and have a positive impact in people’s day makes me feel incredibly lucky, and gives me a sense of responsibility that drives me to become the best coach I can be. Having an extensive rowing background which kindled my love for competition and high level performance. I’m now so proud to be part of the CFR coaching team.
Favourite CrossFit Workout:
DT
Coach / Foundations
Amy Cosh ‘AKA’ Ames
Coaching CrossFit means the world to me. After years of running, swimming, yoga, weights and cardio globo-gym style, I found CrossFit 3 years ago and fell in love. Competing, in RCFR teams and as an individual, getting my first muscle up in 18.3… were all magic moments. But nothing compares to gaining my CF-L1 trainer certification at the start of 2018. I’ve finally figured out what I want to be when I grow up. The best coach and athlete I can possibly be! I’m so blessed that I get to share my love of this sport, lifestyle and training approach in such a great community.
Favourite CrossFit Workout:
18.1
Coach / Strength & Power
Stephen Oakham ‘AKA’ Bear
Being a coach at CrossFit Reading is an absolute honour. It is easily one of the best things in my life and I am passionate about it. I love to help people reach their goals, whilst making sure they are having fun and enjoying working out. You’ll never have a dull moment with me, I like to mix training up and get people to try new things to improve their training experiences, things which they might normally think to try. I like to specialise in strength and power. I feel this has great carry over into all elements of CrossFit.
Favourite CrossFit Workout:
Bear Complex
What CrossFit Reading means to me ……
OUR BLOG
What does the nutrition look like for a CrossFit Athlete?
What does the nutrition of a CrossFit Athlete look like? We asked 3 times Regional Athlete Becky Pykett @beckypykett what her daily nutrition looks like and how she fuels her training: Meal 1: I usually have breakfast at around 8.30-9.00am, shortly after I wake up. “My breakfast is my favourite meal of the day so…
Water Works
Water Works by Becky Pykett Drinking plenty of water is an important part of maintaining a healthy weight and a nutritious diet. Water plays an essential role in helping your body process nutrients, maintain normal circulation and keep the proper balance of fluids. Replace What You Lose After each 30-minute workout, drink two 250ml glasses…
**Members Story of the Week**
*** Members Story of the Week *** Name: Michael Harrington “This is for some of the new faces joining the box, looking around at all the super-fit people doing strange and difficult exercises and if you’re like me, feeling a bit awkward. I started in September last year and as you can see from the…