Valesco Fitness Collective

Fantastic experience: I'm the last person to enjoy a gym: petrified of exercising in public, zero sporty skillz (my brain and body live on different planets), and a very minimal baseline of fitness. Valesco is THAT good, that I've gone from resisting exercise of all forms, to having Valesco classes as one of the key highlights of my week. Brilliant trainers, clear classes (suitable for ALL skill levels), a properly kitted gym, and such a welcoming community. The business is run by great people who've embedded a culture of inclusivity and support throughout - and its reflected in just how much people love coming here. If you have hesitations - don't. The place is run to a point where, all you need to do is show up - Valesco staff will guide you through the rest. Special spot. Big fan. Sorry my push jerks still look like pancakes. xx

Fantastic experience: I joined Valesco over a year and a half ago, after following them on Instagram for a while and telling myself that it is not for me, because I felt too old, a bit overweight and massively unfit. But then someone mentioned to me that it is the friendliest and most inclusive fitness collective they’d ever been to and I should overcome my doubts and just give it a go. Now, at almost 46 years old I can say I am the fittest I have been for a very long time, got my weight under control, I am feeling great enjoying classes and lovely people I met on my journey. I can’t state enough how being part of this community has accelerated my fitness journey. No big egos, no judgement, just supportive ‘you can do it’ attitude towards fitness and well thought through group exercising lead by coaches who care and are here to support you. I only do classes as I particularly enjoy group exercise and the supportive atmosphere. This is my thing at the moment, but it is nice that the place is always alive with other members doing their gym routine in the background, it gives the place variety. I know that if I ever decide to work on something specifically or just want a change from classes I can do it at Valesco too. Here everyone goes at their own level, but you can be inspired by the people around you to get even more out of your workout. The coaches are fantastic, approachable, with a wealth of knowledge, very switched on and always there to help you. The program is a 12-week rotation designed to cover all aspects of the body each week. They have hosted competitions for beginners and organise entries for competitive athletes. If you’re looking for high energy, cardio, strength and functional fitness this is a place for you. If you are not confident and never or for a long time not done any exercise it is the great way to get back to routine of exercising. Every class starts with a warmup and then elements of skills and cardio to complement so you can count on feeling pumped at the end your session. Valesco is also LGBTQ+ friendly which was important to me when I was joining and have a well-balanced members base of genders, all ages and abilities. I could not recommend enough this place so if you are looking into joining fitness collective or just need a gym to go to – they are your place!

Fantastic experience: Friendly, encouraging community - not intimidating while also giving the space and direction to improve. Not had any problems finding space in a class when I want.

Fantastic experience: The best gym I've ever been to! Valesco is a very inclusive & friendly gym where everyone is encouraged to progress to the best of their ability. I'm a complete gym noob and the coaches have been great at advising me how to approach workouts + improve my lifting form. It doesn't matter where you are on your fitness journey, the coaches are super friendly and work hard to get to know you personally. I've had a great 3 months so far here, and excited to see more progress in the next 3 months.

Fantastic experience: I joined Valesco just over a year ago and it has been incredible. I cannot recommend it more. The structure of the classes and the level of coaching is second to none. It's such an inclusive environment and, if you put in the effort, you can't help but see results. The training is intense but there are always scaled options and the coaches help you to modify things according to your individual needs/issues. Everyone is friendly and super supportive. Taking part in the competitions and events is also great, no matter what level you are, there's always support for you. I'm not managing to train as often as I'd like right now but I couldn't imagine life without Valesco. I always feel good after a workout there. It's essential to my physical and mental wellbeing and that's all down to the amazing coaches and my fellow members.

Fantastic experience: Great gym! The community the Valesco team have built is great and has been a big part of us settling in Bristol. In class, there are no egos and instructors support and push you as you need each day.

Fantastic experience: Valesco has felt more than just a gym to me. I joined when I was in a tough place, and Valesco made me feel I was part of something bigger. I gained a sense of belonging, meeting genuine and authentic coaches and comrades. The community feels holistic to wellbeing in all aspects. It’s truly special and inclusive and developed not only skill but knowledge. I’ve been to gyms all across London and Bristol and this is by far the best I’ve found to date.

Fantastic experience: Valesco is a really welcoming and inclusive gym. After working out at home for years I was a little intimidated to start, but everyone makes you feel welcome and there are different scales of every exercise so you can give everything a go. I'm now lifting heavier weights than I ever could have imagined!!!

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym! All the staff are extremely helpful, knowledgeable and welcoming. The classes are varied and get working your entire body. All the members I have met have been friendly too. Wish i'd joined sooner!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a member at Valesco for about six months and am loving it. As someone who turned up super unfit and lacking in confidence it’s been great. The trainers are patient, encouraging but keep challenging me to go for it. They also set a really respectful and positive vibe for everyone.

Fantastic experience: As someone who really struggles with social anxiety and self confidence I was very nervous to try (yet another) gym. A friend highly recommended VFC and so I attended a taster session with them one Saturday morning. I had so much fun and worked harder than I think I ever have in a gym before. I've had PTs and gym memberships across the Bristol area for years, but it has never felt like the right fit for me. Despite the lifting movements being very new to me, all the coaches are incredibly knowledgable, patient, encouraging and easily facilitate a session with group of very mixed ability and experience. They really know their stuff! It has made me feel like I really can belong in a gym environment for the first time. On top of all this, everyone is so friendly and welcoming. It's just a really good energy. I have been able to attend all 3 gyms and the feeling is the same. The DOMs are real, but the confidence I am building in myself because of this special group of people is well worth the aches! Thank you team VFC!!

Fantastic experience: I joined Valesco fitness a year ago and it has honestly been the best gym I’ve ever joined! It never feels like a chore and I left the strongest I’ve ever been. It was because of Valesco that me sister and I were able to hike Everest base camp, thank you!

Fantastic experience: Having only worked on cardio my whole life, I decided to try strength conditioning. This CrossFit gym is so welcoming and everyone wants to help.

Fantastic experience: I really love this gym!! The coaches are really friendly but also very professional. The equipment is really great and I always feel sore the next day after a session (which is great!) I also really like the yoga on a Sunday. There are lots of members but even with big classes it’s run very efficiently- the lunch time class is excellent if you only have an hour lunch break as this class is 45 minutes instead of an hour! Members seem to only book classes they actually intend on attending meaning there’s often available spaces on a time slot you want to do- something that I haven’t found true at other gyms. I also love that they fine you for late cancellations and no shows- they are strict with this which makes it better for everyone! Sometimes there are dogs at the gym and I love this. If you go to regular classes you’ll soon get talking to other members, everyone is very friendly.

Fantastic experience: Just joined but so impressed. Every one is lovely.

Fantastic experience: This is 100% the best and most professional crosfit center in Bristol. Strongly recommend. Good staff, all kind and friendly. They have a booking system as well, pretty much straight forward however if you book, and do not go have to pay five pounds. This helps to commit I would say. Valesco is part of my Bristolian experience now.

Fantastic experience: A great well run gym with really lovely, friendly coaches.

Fantastic experience: Great facilities, friendly members and really professional trainers.

Fantastic experience: The most inclusive gym I've been to! Everyone's friendly and encouraging, no matter what level of fitness you enter the room with. You're pushed out of your comfort zone but you're supported throughout. Don't hesitate to join a class - you won't regret it!

Fantastic experience: Amazing coaches and fitness plan, always keep me motivated

Fantastic experience: Top quality space, equipment, people and advice. I've really enjoyed training here over the last few months.

Fantastic experience: Great team who run Valesco, people who attend classes, experience and is ideal for all abilities, shapes and sizes! VSC gets results and is good fun x

Fantastic experience: Great Box! Super friendly atmosphere and brilliant instruction. Valesco is the first gym I have wanted to keep coming back to. Love it!

Fantastic experience: Amazing! It’s so much fun than your usual gyms, you have an excellent community and amazing coaches, every day is different and you’ll see lots of progress.

Fantastic experience: I took a taster session in April I've been a member since. The coaches and members are so supportive it's a really friendly atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: Valesco fitness collective is awesome!! When my training hit a dead end the Valesco team helped me get back on track with fun and exciting sessions that are professional and supportive to my individual needs. I’m loving my training again, thank you team Valesco

Fantastic experience: I have been going to this crossfit gym for more than a year now, I that time I've lost several stone in fat, and gained a fair amount of muscle. The whole team are really friendly, the classes are challenging but scalable and the pricing is reasonable. If you are looking to try out some crossfit style training, you can't go far wrong :)

Fantastic experience: Friendly stuff, always ready to assist and support you. Workouts are just fantastic and, since I started crossfit back February, I'm absolutely enthusiastic. I highly recommend Valesco.

Fantastic experience: Really lovely atmosphere with everyone keen to help you out. Trainers were very patient with me being a newbie to cross fit and have supported me to increase my fitness ability. Love going!

Fantastic experience: If I could give 6 stars I would! I started at Valesco earlier this year and have loved every minute of it. The whole team are so friendly. The coaches help you to work harder, learn new skills and meet new people along the way. It’s a real community.

Fantastic experience: What a place and what a great community. The workouts are challenging but fun and you feel like you are progressing everyday. The coaches are really experts and there to ensure you get the most out of your training. I’m loving it. Can’t wait for more

Fantastic experience: The team at Valesco are enthusiastic and accommodating. If you have an injury or some sort of prolonged health issue like I do, and you’re worried about giving crossfit a go, don’t be. The coaches are great at making sure that everything doable and that you still get a workout despite any limitations you might have.

Fantastic experience: Having a great time being a member here. They’re super friendly and helpful and make everyone feel welcome regardless of their ability. I’ve never managed to maintain any sort of fitness regimen for any long period, but the guys and girls at Valesco have encouraged me to the point I try and go every day.

Fantastic experience: CrossFit sport has been a dream come true. An inspiring body shape for strong women. Valesco has been a massive boost for me that echos through the rest of my day. Here everyone goes at their own level but you can be inspired by the people around you to get even more control and better results. The coaches are fabulous, with a wealth of knowledge they can assist, spot and advise. The program is a 12 week rotation designed to cover all aspects of the body each week. They have hosted competitions for beginners and organise entrances for comp athletes. If you’re looking for high energy, cardio, strength and functional fitness…join Valesco!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely love valesco fitness, recommend it highly for anyone looking to get fit but not just physically but mentally as well. It really helped me to realise how strong i am and how much i can achieve. Its a competitive environment where i can constantly motivate myself to push further.

Fantastic experience: Very friendly and welcoming staff. It doesn't matter what stage of fitness you are at, they will guide you through every session. It's a great atmosphere and you get encouragement not only from the coaches but also the lovely gym members. I was at the very beginning of my fitness journey when I joined Valesco and I love it. Even on days when the last thing I want to do is workout, I go and enjoy every minute. You never regret a workout.

Fantastic experience: I was looking for a gym to join that provided a real community feel alongside knowledgable and supportive coaches and that is exactly what Valesco provides alongside lots of other amazing benefits. I’ve only been a member for a couple of months but have really noticed changes to my overall well-being. Would definitely recommend coming down and joining !

Fantastic experience: Really nice gym had a great taster session.

Fantastic experience: I've been to several crossfit boxes. This is definitely my favourite. Very welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Couldn't reccomend it enough

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere, solid community feel, awesome well-tenured coaches, clean, new, well maintained equipment and facilities. Well worth a visit.

Fantastic experience: Lovely gym, best people, great workouts! Couldn't ask for more, very highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Awesome! Did two drop-in while on holidays and couldn’t have asked for a warmer welcome. Definitely worth a drop in if you’re in town. Massive shout out to Amy and the 10am Sunday Sweat and 8am Monday class for having us…

Fantastic experience: I've been playing crossfit for almost a year and this is the best place in my experience. I would like to thank all the coaches, they have been doing an amazing job!I highly recommend it !

Fantastic experience: Brilliant fitness company run by three great women and a fantastic team of coaches. The community they have created is wonderful!

Fantastic experience: Love working out here. The coaches and other members are all there to support eachother and make everyone feel welcomed. No question to stupid, no weight too light and no experience too low. I've loved every workout and all the support around these too.

Fantastic experience: I absolutely love it at Valesco, great community spirit, a good diverse mix of people, initially I was abit nervous at 47 years old to take up functional fitness / crossfit but the coaching, support, advice and guidance is first class and you go at your own pace and time ! Highly recommended

Fantastic experience: I love being part of the Valesco Fitness Collective community where the coaching is first class and every member is valued for who they are. The highly skilled coaches provide challenge and support in equal measure, are positive and encouraging and always ready to listen. The time I spend at Valesco is always time well spent and is a really important part of my life.

Fantastic experience: This place is awesome. I've had memberships at about 8+ gyms all over the UK and this is by far the best. When i mentioned CrossFit to my friends I got the classic 'don't you need to be super fit for that?' - completely untrue. It doesn't matter about your size, fitness level or skill level, everything is tailored to you to help you get the most out of every class. With no exceptions you'll leave every class feeling like you got a 10/10 workout in. The coaches are super nice and helpful, there really is a friendly feel to the gym - like you're working out with your mates. My only criticm is that now every time i don't make it in, i feel like i'm missing out on all the fun. But even then you can jump on Zoom for a virtual class which are equally, if not more, sweaty. If you're thinking about joining, just do it, what have you got to lose?

Fantastic experience: Such a fab Crossfit gym. The coaches know their stuff and make training fun. They go the extra mile to put on a variety of different classes (weightlifting, gymnastics, yoga) at loads of different times. The people are really friendly and it has a great community spirit.

Fantastic experience: An amazing CrossFit gym! The classes are well-structured and fun and I always feel supported to push myself. The staff are all so friendly and helpful - they provide loads of training on correct technique and how to adapt exercises if necessary. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: Loving it! I am really enjoying being part of Valesco and so far I believe there is no way back. I love how challenging the classes are and the feeling of accomplishment at the end of each workout is amazing, that is all I need to keep my mental health in good place. The physical benefits will start showing up gradually of course but the instant boost of serotonin and endorphins is what keeps me coming back. I love feeling part of a team that won’t judge me for my look or nationality but will make me feel welcomed with a massive smile every time I show up. I feel comfortable knowing that I won’t be sharing equipment and that social distancing is taken seriously here. I also feel supported by the coaches who make sure I’m performing each exercise with good technique, which makes me feel confident in trying moves that I never thought I would do! And last but not least, I LOVE LEO the dog ❤️

Fantastic experience: Valesco is a very welcoming gym, It doesn't feel like a commercial gym all the coaches make the effort to know your name and who you are and are always friendly. Throughout lockdown there has been constant classes and updates which have been great for motivation to keep going. The classes are hard work but make you feel so good after it doesn't take long to start seeing results and improvement.

Fantastic experience: Valesco is very welcoming to new members who have never done crossfit before or for those who have moved and are looking to continue their crossfit journey at a new gym! I have been a part of Valesco for just a year but love the community and social feel of this gym. This gym is very accessible, with bike racks available, and free car parking. The coaches are very professional and knowledgeable and are always willing to help you out and understand your needs. This gym includes crossfit based sessions, but also an open gym with great equipment which you can visit and do your own workout. Workouts are fun and challenging, and the coaches are also full of charisma making your visit enjoyable each time! I highly recommend Valesco.

Fantastic experience: I have been part of this gym for nearly four years. They are so well organised and each coach brings unique skills to help us members. Not only you find excellent equipment and coaching. The community is great and there is always additional events happening. Moreover, the attention given to mental health and fitness is constant which makes the experience even better!

Fantastic experience: Great workouts, coaches are really friendly and helpful

Fantastic experience: Awesome, professional, friendly, serious about training! Loved it!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic! Best gym ever!

Fantastic experience: Great gym with really prepared and skilled coaches, and an amazing friendly atmosphere that makes you feel welcome since the first day!

Fantastic experience: Expert instructors who really know there stuff, and an amazing friendly atmosphere. Best place to work-out in Bristol!

Fantastic experience: Epic team, great atmosphere and more equipment and classes than you can get your head around so you're going to find something you love to get stuck into!

Fantastic experience: Introduced me to CrossFit before I moved to Cardiff - amazing box with wonderful coaches. I will miss it - would recommend to anyone looking to start or continue CrossFit!

Fantastic experience: As a climber and a CrossFitter, I suffered from a few elbow injuries and decided to hire a personal trainer to help me strengthen my shoulders so I can prevent these types of injuries. I have worked with Leila from Valesco CrossFit for over a few months and my shoulders have never felt so strong! My elbows are feeling great and I’m noticing a huge positive difference when climbing but also when doing my regular CrossFit classes. Leila is very knowledgeable and really tailored my training plan according to my goals whilst keeping me injury free. I really enjoy our sessions as I know I’ll be pushed but also cheered along and will really get those extra few reps in, I wouldn’t get in otherwise. That plus we always have a good laugh as well - something I really appreciate. And if you would like to work with your coach remotely via zoom, that possibility is there as well. When unable to go to the gym due to the lockdown, Leila and I would do zoom PT, where I would get regular feedback on my form, detailed demonstration of moves & lots of great support overall. Whether you are someone looking to work on something specific or to get just stronger or fitter overall, I really recommend Leila and other Valesco CrossFit coaches as they really know their stuff and are amazing people as well.

Fantastic experience: Many gyms/crossift boxes will tell you what they do/offer, but it's very rare to hear the 'why'. The passion behind what they do/offer. This is what attracted me to join Valesco, the coaches 'why', the reasons behind what they do/offer. From the first communication with Amy, and in each of my 3 sessions per week with the different coaches, (Ellie, Leila, Amy and Charlie), Valesco's 'why' is crystal clear. Their passion for building a community who support one another's fitness goals/achievements, regardless of how much you can lift, how high you can jump, or how fast you can row, is inspiring. Each session I have been in, there is a clear dedicated and committed approach from each coach to show a committed interest in each member's progress. And, as you look around the group during the sessions, what stands out as a reflection of what Valesco is all about, is the diverse representation of the members present in the class. Each one smiling, encouraging and supportive. A true reflection of what Valesco is all about. A community of people with the core focus on supporting each other's well-being through getting fit.

Fantastic experience: Amazing crossfit gym with something for everyone. Friendly coaches who are happy and always around for tips and pointers. Really lovely environment and a joy to train at.

Fantastic experience: Amazing community, coaches and a full range of kit

Fantastic experience: Friendly supportive and helpful team! Makes you want to come back :)

Positive experience: Enjoyed the few classes I did, if your not very technology Davy it will be difficult as all classes use an app on your mobile to register. You virtually don't talk to anyone throughout the progress of signing up and all questions I had were done by email as I didn't feel I could approach a few people. There wasn't much flexibility in membership options. If I missed a class one week I would "lose" it.

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym, friendly atmosphere and great facilities

Fantastic experience: Awesome

Fantastic experience: Super!!!