CrossFit^® 57 North

Fantastic experience: Dropped in while on holiday. Donnie was a great coach and the community was welcoming and inviting would go again in a heartbeat.

Fantastic experience: A great place to do CrossFit!

Fantastic experience: The best atmosphere, fantastic coaches who really care! A brilliant environment to learn and push yourself physically, with a lovely welcoming community!

Fantastic experience: Amazing approach coaching every workout session! I especially appreciate constant checking of the technique and form! Love the community

Fantastic experience: Great drop in workout at CrossFit 57 North. Received a warm welcome & great instruction from Allan. First class energy. Highly recommend for anyone in Inverness, especially if you need to sweat out some whisky.

Fantastic experience: If you are thinking about trying Crossfit or even fancy a new gym experience then I cannot recommend 57 North enough. Firstly everyone is so welcoming and the community aspect makes this gym stand out - no egos, no mirrors, no posing - just a group supporting each other through each workout and encouraging each other to achieve their goals. Whether you are fit and looking for a new challenge or new to training, it doesn't matter, there is something for everyone here. The coaches are all excellent at scaling each workout to suit each individual whether that is age, ability or pre-existing injuries. The small group sizes mean you receive excellent coaching at every session so you can keep progressing and learning in a safe way. I've had a great experience since I joined and would encourage anyone to give it a try, you won't regret it :)

Fantastic experience: Would recommend CrossFit57North to anyone! The coaching is fantastic and a lot of focus is on learning the correct technique. The environment is so supportive and encouraging and everyone is welcoming and friendly. If you are thinking of joining - go for it!

Fantastic experience: I had left a review last year and it needed to be updated. This post is for older people and for those of you who aren't sure about CrossFit and actually joining. Don't be. I went at the end of 2022 in the winter to a fundamentals course because I wanted something different to do over the winter. I (sort of- was quite scared) went to the Open in 2023 (an amazing thing where literally everyone across the world do the same WOD (workout of the day) over 3 weekends. I thought I would update my review to basically include a list of differences in me since starting. Time wise, I cant commit to more than maybe twice a week, but CrossFit, and in particular CrossFit57N is the perfect combo. Donnie is the perfect coach, quiet, watchful, loud when he needs to be, listens to you, encourages you and you end up doing stuff that you never, ever thought you would. I'm 63. I do CrossFit to keep me active, keep me out of an old folks home (and so I can paddle surfski and bike longer and stronger). I am very proud of the fact that due to the fantastic encouragement over this past year or so I can: 1. Hang off a bar and swing - grip strength has improved - could only manage 5 secs at the start, now I am swinging (for me) ages. 2. Stronger and stronger shoulders- I am paddling faster, I can lift boats onto the roof of the car, no bother 3. Handstands- 3 in a row- for fun, just to see if I could... first time in about 50 years that I have done that! 4. My knees felt sore at times, BUT by strengthening my legs/hips I am now more able to squat and deadlift. And because there is such attention to technique I feel more confident (still a way to go, but I am learning to trust my carcass!) 5. I can balance - I am surprised at this- But I think my core is stronger 6. DIZZY! Burpees - I used to be 100% unable to do a Burpee. Donnie had me just standing and pressing against the wall. This year at the Open I managed to do the full thing- up/down/up/down and NO DIZZINESS in sight. Blown away!! 7. I have asthma - this has improved, my lung capacity has improved, I still need my inhaler when its cold but I can FEEL the difference. 8. I have more confidence in my body generally. I am excited to WANT to do more (double unders - but I still cant get the rhythm!) and hand stand against a wall, toes to bar ... the list is endless. CrossFit isn't "easy" nor is it a quick fix- you work hard, you commit to going twice a week (or more, its up to you), you keep moving. BUT if you go to CrossFit57North and join the amazing people who go, Donnie and the other coaches will adapt workouts for you so that you can be lifting your heaviest beside a girl or boy of 30 who are also trying their hardest- its just the best. The support is superb. It is the best place Ive ever joined. Wish I lived closer because I'd be there every day. Jane

Fantastic experience: My only regret is not joining this place sooner!

Fantastic experience: I joined in August after taking a year off CrossFit due to a back injury and I'm so happy to be back. Donnie and the other coaches are excellent at their job and very good at coaching and correcting technique. They worked with me to ease my back into training and to help me gain confidence in my movements again. The atmosphere in the gym is great and I look forward to training and having a laugh with the other members. The gym is very good at encouraging scaling the movement and rep ranges to meet you where you are with your abilities so you can get the same stimulus and ensure proper technique. Really loving it ☺️

Fantastic experience: Great gym with a friendly and positive community. I've been a member for over a year now and it's awesome seeing my changes in strength and ability. The size of the gym means we get invaluable coaching and a real focus on technique. Great training for all abilities.

Fantastic experience: Very welcoming staff, great experience for a first time in a foreign country (we were 3 french people on holiday in inverness)!

Fantastic experience: Went for a drop in during a roadtrip in the Highlands. Very authentic crossfit gym and great workout

Fantastic experience: Super friendly and brilliant coaching. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Professional attitude and attention to technique. Thanks Donnie

Positive experience: Leuke gezellige box. Klein maar fijn. Goed ontvangst. Mooie box voor een drop in.

Fantastic experience: Dropped in for the 6am class with Coach Kerri this morning. Great experience, excellent coaching, and a solid workout with a fun group. Everything you want and come to expect from Crossfit!!!

Fantastic experience: Have been training here for the past year and I have never felt fitter in my life. CrossFit 57North is fantastic and the training is facilitated by experienced and knowledgeable coaches.

Fantastic experience: Very friendly, welcoming and professional CrossFit gym. If you’re a local, I’d highly recommend joining also, if visiting dropping in is a must.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been coming to the gym now for just over a year and I can’t believe the improvements! Great community vibe, I’ve learned so much about the gymnastics side and I’ve got so much stronger! Love it!

Fantastic experience: Great gym, starts new people very well with the basics and preaches good movement, classes are excellently coached and the programming is top notch. The community is friendly and welcoming. Would recommend CF57N to anybody.

Fantastic experience: I've been a member here just over a year and it's been my introduction to crossfit too. Donnie and the other coaches are excellent and I've made so much improvement thanks to them. It's a super friendly Box and everyone is welcome regardless of ability or fitness. It's my happy place to de-stress and have fun.

Fantastic experience: Dropped in for a couple classes while traveling, and loved it! The people were awesome and motivating and Donnie is a great coach that focuses on technique to help you avoid injury.

Fantastic experience: I've been a member at CrossFit 57 North since the end of 2016 and I wouldn't look back. CrossFit is my outlet and second home. Why do I love it so much? Despite what you see on Netflix, CrossFit is for everyone. Every class is coached and so you're always learning and improving, no matter experience. The coaching is fantastic. The programming is second to none and really stays true to the methodology of CrossFit. I've seen countless improvements over the last couple of years by purely sticking to the programming. Everyone is so welcoming and supportive of each other. I love working out as part of a community and I can hands down say that if it wasn't for 57 North my mental and physical health would not be what it is today!

Fantastic experience: The coaching is fantastic. whether you are super fit, or just coming to exercise to get moving, they cater for everyone and everything is adapted accordingly. Absolutely 0 ego's (or mirrors) and the nicest most supportive bunch of folk to learn and get sweaty with. CrossFit kids is also fantastic....any parents out there, this is definitely worth looking into ❤️

Fantastic experience: I’ve been coming to this box for 18 months now and joining 57 North was the best decision ever! When I first moved to Inverness I did initially try other gyms as well but none came close to the level of support, coaching and community that 57 north has. I was impressed by how donnie and the coaches catered to all levels making it welcoming for a complete beginner like myself. I’ve seen massive improvements in my technique and strength and have enjoyed watching everyone around me improve and cheer each other on. I love how diverse the members of the box are, all age ranges and nationalities, and I’ve made some really great friends too. I’d definitely recommend emailing and signing up for a foundations course - you won’t regret it! Once you have done a foundations course you can pick a membership option that suits you and start coming for the classes. There are a range of timings to suit shift workers and each class is structured with a general and specific warm-up, followed by a workout. CrossFit can seem daunting at first with its acronyms and moves that seem impossible but the coaches will find something that suits you (:

Fantastic experience: I’ve been there in 2017 as a drop in while being on a road trip thru Scotland. You guys were so welcoming and it made so much fun. I always remember you when some talks about Scotland. I’ve been to many boxes but you stand out! Hope I can come back one day!

Fantastic experience: Great enviroment with friendly people

Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing gym facilities which are always improving as the business grows. The community that's has been built there is awesome and the staff are some of the best coaches I've seen. All of them are clearly professionals that care deeply about helping the members live fitter, healthier lives.

Fantastic experience: I had a wonderful time dropping in while traveling in Inverness!! It was an easy 1 mile jog from the city center (at 5:45am, and I felt so safe!!), quick to find, and fun to participate. Coaching was on point and very attentive to all the athletes, and I got a new 2RM PR on my back squat . Thank you so much for letting me stop in! I’m so grateful!

Fantastic experience: If I lived in Inverness, this would be my gym. During vacation I dropped in for a 6am class. It was well programmed and well coached. Donnie, the owner and coach that morning, does an exceptional job of running you through the fundamentals as part of your warm up. It's a small gym, with a friendly group of folks. When the taxi was going to be over an hour wait, Donnie even volunteered to give me a ride back to the hotel while sharing points of interest (including a restaurant owned by some of his members called "Hou Hou Mei"). Donnie is a good guy who owns a great gym. Drop in and find out for yourself.

Fantastic experience: Professional staff. Great routines for my needs.

Fantastic experience: Great box, thanks to Donnie made to feel really welcome when I did an Open Gym session while visiting Inverness. Equipment is first rate!

Fantastic experience: A great Crossfit Gym in Inverness! A good atmosphere when I visited a couple of classes on holiday with a good mix of people and excellent coaching. They are very responsive on social media. I would definitely recommend here to anyone wanting to join a gym or dropping in.

Fantastic experience: Friendly and sweaty

Fantastic experience: Ok

Fantastic experience: Small but amazing place with everything what you need. Thank you

Fantastic experience: Best gym in town by a mile

Fantastic experience: Friendly visit , from Canada

Fantastic experience: Small but friendly box. Good coaches and great workout.

Fantastic experience: I dropped in a week ago while on tour of the UK/Ireland with the family. The guys were great, the atmosphere was relaxed, friendly and the WODs were tough. Definetly glad I came by. Thanks for making me feel at home here!