CrossFit^® 249

Fantastic experience: I thought I was too old to do CrossFit but I love it. Courtney and Bernie are excellent at showing you what is best for you and are really encouraging, like they see potential that I don’t. I have a long way to go but I surprise myself every time I go with what I am cable of and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without everyone at CrossFit 249. Fun, friendly and hard but totally worth it. I would encourage anyone to join.

Fantastic experience: Amazing team culture and coaches at CrossFit 249. 6 weeks in and the best I’ve felt in years. Highly recommend. Watch out - it’s addictive!

Fantastic experience: I have had Courtney as my PT for over a year now and she is AMAZING! I’ve never been one to remain consistent, but she motivates me to better myself! Courtney has helped me find my confidence and has sparked my love of lifting! She also trains my mum, who has had a knee replacement, and the progression she has made with her mobility has been incredible. The 249 team are extremely welcoming and I couldn’t imagine myself in any other gym!

Fantastic experience: This is the best gym, super supportive and great coaches

Fantastic experience: The absolute best of the best

Fantastic experience: A welcoming and supportive environment where coaches and members alike will support you at whatever stage of your fitness journey your at!

Fantastic experience: *CF249 is an inclusive space where you can be your authentic athletic self* Have you ever looked in a mirror and said to yourself “This is the worse shape I’ve ever been in”? Then a month goes past and you’re like “nope, THIS is the worst shape I’ve ever been in!” Then you know,… another month goes past! Well after a pregnancy and emergency c-section; a back injury and a global pandemic with a whole bunch of lockdown pounds I really was in the worst shape of my life. And whilst I had the opportunity to workout at home with my partner during the lockdowns it was hard to find the motivation. I found it when I walked into CrossFit 249! Nearly 2 years in, 4 dress sizes, and 15kg down. My back pain has improved. Blood pressure is better. I feel stronger, more confident in myself and it’s definitely easier to get my toddler out of the bath. I trust the coaches. They understand the changes that happen during pregnancy, they understand the effects a c-section can have on the body -on your core strength and stability- they understood the effects breastfeeding had on my joints and supported me throughout. I wouldn’t have been comfortable breastfeeding in a commercial chain gym but it wasn’t a problem at CrossFit 249. There’s no judgment, just professional advice and instruction from fully qualified coaches who do their research. I feel safe working out here. I’m hyper mobile. They get that. They know me, my limits, I can train safe in the knowledge they are watching and correcting my form so I don’t get injured. They look for quality reps not quantity. In the past other fitness instructors have “struggled” to coach me as I’m Autistic. Not a problem here, they know their stuff, understand that different people learn in different ways and can explain everything differently as needed. Without any ridicule for not getting first time! It’s so refreshing, and it makes me want to do more! There’s also a team or community spirit here that I’ve only experienced at roller derby before. You work out under supervision but with friends. It’s awesome! Even if you are the last to finish or have the lowest number on the board it doesn’t matter, just rock up and do your best and have fun doing it. All the weight loss etc is a bonus to feeling fitter, healthier and happier. I know some people are put off CrossFit thinking it’s too pricey, but you basically get top notch PT level training in a fun class atmosphere, with accountability too. If you don’t show up here, friends and coaches will check in on you, the people down the local 24/7 gym don’t care if you turn up as long as you pay your DD. Basically CrossFit 249 is amazing! The coaches are amazing! Come give it a go and you will feel amazing too!

Fantastic experience: Lovely community. Since I started I wasn’t sure if it was for me but with the team I felt very welcomed. I also was able to do a muscle in just two months. Loving it and would recommend.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely life-changing! I was once naïve enough to think that CrossFit was not for me. I considered myself a casual runner but lifting weights and coached classes felt far too daunting. But my mind was changed within the first class (or at least once it was over)! CrossFit 249 is a spectacular space and they've used every inch of it effectively for functional fitness. It doesn't take long to realise just how good the value for money is, particularly when you consider how much that equates to each class, the coaching received and improvements made week on week. Not to mention the FUN had! I feel so welcomed by coaches and members alike, whether it's at a 6am class to set me up for the day or for a good de-stress class after work in the evening. I've never been concerned for a second that the qualified coaches/gym owners are unsure of how to help me improve my technique and reach my goals, and the hour long class consisting usually of strength work and a WOD (workout of the day) allows them time to see to each of us and cater their coaching on an individual basis. What I hadn't considered before starting CrossFit is the difference that a community spirit will make to keeping fit. It's the encouragement from others around you on a similar fitness path that gets you through the more intense workouts and it's amazing to see your new workout buddies do things they never thought they could. After all that, it's just a bonus to look in the mirror and see a new you and feel fitter across the board. It has complimented my running and helped me improve upon my power, strength, endurance, speed, balance and coordination – all qualities central to good running performance. So I can certainly recommend booking an intro now and meeting the wonderful Courtney and Bernie. You'll soon find yourself, like me, never looking back!

Fantastic experience: Great environment, team efforts everyone cheering each other on. My exercise has increased since joining CrossFit 249! Love the classes and the people, any exercise is changed so that I am still able to take part, just inclusive! Would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Easy to communicate with. Easy to sign up Friendly staff Friendly community Clean and well equipped gym Welcoming and supportive (They can’t help that the exercise itself hurts!) I ummed and urgh/ed for 2 years between my first meeting and signing up but I’m so glad I have now!

Fantastic experience: Incredible place run by the best coaches. Most people move gyms to be closer to home; I moved house to be closer to this gym. The friendliest atmosphere. Give it a go!!

Fantastic experience: If you’re thinking of joining Crossfit249- do it! You won’t regret it, it’s such a welcoming, judgement free, inclusive, fun place to train. I was considering joining a couple of different gyms but after a friend always raving about Crossfit249 I thought I’d see what all the fuss was about. From the minute you start with your fundamentals sessions you’re put at ease. What I particularly love is that everything is achievable with a scaled option and there’s no pressure, just loads of encouragement. I love that I don’t have to think about what to do you just turn up and everything is planned for you, plus the coaches are always helping and guiding where needed. What I’ve found incredible is the community and LOVE you feel, it’s probably cliche to say ‘it’s more than just a gym’ but it honestly is.

Fantastic experience: If it would be more stars I would give more :) Honestly the most friendly Crossfit gym and bunch of people I have ever met! Bernie and Courtney are the best! Love the atmosphere of the classes, look forward to have F.U.N at each sessions! Getting fitter and healthier it is a bonus of course but I am true believer that this place makes it much easier and you keep going back and don’t give up! Can’t recommend enough!

Fantastic experience: CrossFit 249 isn't your typical gym but it's the answer you've been searching for! I'd been looking to get back into improving my strength and fitness, but knew if I'd signed up to a regular gym it wouldn't be long before motivation waned and it would become a monthly outgoing that I wasn't making the most of. I had no prior awareness of CrossFit beforehand, but only wish I'd found it sooner! CrossFit provides variation in every workout across strength training, endurance training, and functional movements, so you develop overall fitness and never get bored. On top of that, not only do you get a brilliant coach (Bernie/Courtney) guiding and supporting you in every session, but you also get the most amazing bunch of people encouraging you in class. Everyone at CrossFit 249 is truly welcoming - the ethos and community of CrossFit is what sets this place apart. I would highly recommend it to anyone regardless of any age or ability...give it a go, you won't be disappointed!

Fantastic experience: Never imagined myself doing Crossfit, but since I started never felt like giving up. It is an amazing sport where everyone is embraced. Courtney and Bernie are lovely and are very attentive to the people that at the beginning. Highly recommended

Fantastic experience: Having not set foot in a gym in years, I was totally intimidated by the thought of working out with others. Looking for accountability and a non-judgemental environment, I joined CrossFit 249 about 9 months ago now and I haven’t looked back. This is so much more than a gym, it’s a community of like-minded, inspiring and supportive individuals. My only regret is that I didn’t join sooner!

Fantastic experience: Thank you to Courtney, Bernie and all your members for being so welcoming. It's been a long time since I stepped foot into a CrossFit gym and I'm very much starting my fitness journey from the beginning again but you've never made me feel anything but awesome. This really is an inclusive space where you work hard and play hard too. I wouldn't be anywhere else now

Fantastic experience: I am quickly becoming obsessed. I have only been at Crossfit249 about a month but I already feel so much better within myself. Having had 2 children in the last 3 years I lost a huge part of myself and have struggled with my self image since. I can already feel my confidence growing and absolutely love how friendly and welcoming everyone is here.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been at CrossFit249 for just over a year now and as an age grouper (45+) my fitness and awareness of how my body functions has increased a lot. Most of my session have been with the 6am crew but everyone I’ve met at CrossFit249 are a great bunch of people – super friendly and welcoming. The coaches are amazing and put their own spin on the sessions they lead which helps keeps things interesting – their technical knowledge and ability to teach is inspiring and really motivates me to progress. Although the sessions are in groups, every workout can be tailored (scaled) to the individual which helped me find confidence/strength with some of the movements, at my own pace. There’s opportunities to take part in competitions if that’s your thing, but if not (like me) CrossFit249 is a place to have fun, learn and build functional fitness. Also the new gym is really nice with well stocked equipment and plenty of room to manoeuvre. I cannot recommend CrossFit249 highly enough! Thank you Bernie and Courtney for making this gym happen.

Fantastic experience: A gym I can't give up!! It is a lovely gym with incredible people who are very encouraging and who will always cheer you on no matter your capabilities. I found it overwhelming getting into crossfit, as I didn't even know what it was but before I knew it, I felt like part of the family and improving my strength class by class. The coaches have a wealth of knowledge and are so personable, and we always have a laugh. Definitely worth signing up!

Fantastic experience: Great crossfit gym led by Courtney and Bernie. Totally recommended.

Fantastic experience: We go here for wing chun lessons and they're really good

Fantastic experience: The staff are friendly, kind and supportive. If you are someone who struggles with confidence then i strongly recommend, they are very welcoming.

Fantastic experience: Really friendly, a very comfortable place to be. It's great to see lots of humans just happily improving themselves without fear of looking silly. We all looks silly or not together equally.

Fantastic experience: Great friendly gym Everyone really welcoming and friendly. Coaches will adapt anything to your needs and give advice on how to improve. Would recommend to all abilities and anyone who wants to go somewhere where you feel part of the gym.

Fantastic experience: Cf249 are very welcoming ! Really fun classes, coaches are great and always push you/ adapt things for your ability! Very inclusive of all abilities!

Fantastic experience: Such a great community of people, welcoming for anybody and every body. The coaches are amazing and able to adapt every workout to each individuals needs. So glad I found this place.

Fantastic experience: Great coaching, real comradely, a place where I really feel home. I look forward to my classes every time. The coaches will help you grow physically and mentally and more importantly they will help you to stay healthy along your journey.

Fantastic experience: Crossfit 249 is the best gym I have ever been to. The atmosphere is amazing, friendly, inclusive and fun. Bernie and Courtney are superb coaches. Having anxiety makes trying something new really tricky, but they have made it easy for me to learn, push past my self doubt and enjoy fitness again. I never thought CrossFit would be for me! I imagined it would be too hard, I would need to be slim and I would hurt myself. But now I know none of my fears were true. Bernie and Courtney are teaching me the safe way to lift weights, learn new moves and train my body to be strong. The coaches are always around to help with nutrition for weight loss or knowing what to eat before and after training. They also give tips on their Instagram and Facebook pages which is really helpful. Crossfit 249 has a great community of members and I’ve made great friends! Every time I’m training I feel safe and always have fun. It’s the best place to be.

Fantastic experience: After years of suffering in a gym with no idea what I was going and constant judgement I reach you to the club and they have been absolutely amazing with accommodating my needs. Everyone is supportive , no judgement, abit of friendly competition and it’s fit for everyone no matter how experienced you are and your age. I suffer with my back and knee and they never fail to look after me and support me as well as checking in to see how I’m recovering. Highly recommend and I’m proud to be part of the CrossFit249 family.

Fantastic experience: I have been with Crossfit 249 since April 2022. This place is just awesome. So what makes this place is so awesome. I can honestly say it starts with Bernie, Courtney and Josh. They have an infectious personality, an in-depth knowledge about Crossfit, they have an ability to recognise your limits and then push you a little bit further, so you feel that great sense of achievement. The focus, attention and motivation they give during the classes truly keeps you going and in fact wanting more. This has helped create a community of cross fitters who are at different stages of their Crossfit journey, but are always one in togetherness to support each other. The program is set up as a must to attend fundamentals, which personally worked very well for me and gave me insight to the workouts, especially the techniques with the most needed one-on-one session. There are Crossfit sessions throughout the day from the first session at 6 am in the morning or the last session at 6:30 pm in the evening whatever is best suited to your lifestyle. And for some reason you can't make either of the sessions, you can always use the open gym. The gym itself is located in a quiet location, with plenty of parking space, the gym has facilities for shower room, sports massage, and a lounge to unwind. It works really well. Thank you Crossfit 249, the coaches, the crew and I look forward to continuing my journey of fitness and having fun whilst I do so.

Fantastic experience: Warm, friendly, professional vibes. Great coaches that are very knowledgeable, anything they don't know, they will get to know for you! Everyone made to feel part of a team. Personally tailored to meet YOUR needs always.

Fantastic experience: May be dead but thoroughly enjoyed my session, bernie is knowledgeable and helpful

Fantastic experience: Following my first session. I was impressed by how friendly and comfortable I found it.

Fantastic experience: Ever get bored of going to the same old class at the gym or lack motivation to even get yourself there, then Crossfit 249 is for you. No class is ever the same, the coaches are superb and you will achieve things you never thought possible. It doesn't matter about your age or fitness level, everything will be scaled to your ability. The classes are small and there's a great community spirit, which draws you back time and time again! See you there

Fantastic experience: This is the place to go. I've never been a gym-bod but CrossFit 249 has got me hooked. After 10 years of working in an office chair (and going through a very merry 20s) I realised i'd lost so much of my fitness and agility. I'd practically become a potato. It's a really daunting road to look at when you feel in that much of a health deficit, but crossfit is the first thing that has been able to get me on that road. I love that every work out is different. I love that it tackles your body all over and sneaks in all that cardio work that my brain doesn't want to be aware that I'm doing. I love that you get to learn new skills and see yourself actually improve in them. But most of all I love these coaches. Courtney and Bernie are the perfect blend of experts, teachers, consultants, enthusiastic coaches and motivational buddies. They walk the walk and talk the talk. And they do a wonderful job of making the gym a positive, welcoming community to join and are completely the reason as to why I've been able to get going on my path. They cater for all strengths and abilities and if they can take a frozen chicken like me, teach me the ropes, dust off the ice and get me cooking, there's no one they can't help. For the first time in my life I can unironically say that exercise is fun and more importantly it works. And I'm so glad I joined here and got to meet all these lovely people! If you're looking for something that works and to be around good peeps who know what they're doing and genuinely care, then yeah, this is 100% the place to go

Fantastic experience: What a great start to my fitness journey at CrossFit 249. Today was my first Saturday morning class and it was a fantastic workout in teams. I had never lifted a barbell in my life so Courtney took the time to go through my posture and positioning and before I knew it I was doing 35kg deadlifts! It’s a great set up inside with so much equipment. And there are different membership options to suit your needs and lifestyle. I’ve paid for 10x classes and I can use these as and when. This is such a great business Courtney and Bernie have set up. Their passion and drive for CrossFit really shows. I have to travel half an hour to get there and it’s so worth it. I am new to CrossFit and now I’m hooked!!

Fantastic experience: It get very Anxious trying new things but Bernie and Courtney put me at ease. Went through everything that is involved with CrossFit, Adapted Exercises accordingly. I really enjoy getting up and going to class.

Fantastic experience: CrossFit has changed my experience and thought about going to the gym .. everyone is friendly and felt part of team from day one … i look forward to the classes and can not recommend them enough for anyone who is afraid of the gym !!!! Just do it

Fantastic experience: So much fun!!! Courtney is amazing, she explains and shows me everything. I am a beginner and have learnt so much from her already. So worth it x

Fantastic experience: I started my crossfit journey here back in January 2022 when it opened and haven't looked back. I mainly go to the 6am sessions due to family and work commitments, but it definately sets me up for the day despite the early start! I have learnt so much about myself and my abilities since being coached by Bernie and Courtney. I have always pushed myself harder during exercise but completing the fundamentals programme before officially starting really helps the coaches to learn about how best to coach you and encourage you to reach the goals you set. I know there are alot of aspects of crossfit I'm not competent at just yet but I'm working hard every session and that is only made easier with the encouragement of the coaches and amazing community of great people cheering each other on. There is a scaled version of each movement to make you feel included, not everyone can do what the athletes on the TV can do, although something to aim for if that's your goal. I'm looking forward to seeing where my crossfit journey takes me in the coming years and will have a great time doing so I just know it!

Fantastic experience: Having recently revived my fitness and well being attitude, I found myself six months into a consistent gym routine. CrossFit started appearing on my Instagram which soon followed by swift research into local CrossFit Boxes. CrossFit 249 was the most local. I soon found myself on a fundamentals course with Courtney and being a complete novice to CrossFit, the course was hugely beneficial. I’m now three weeks in and can’t wait to get to the gym in the mornings. Bernie and Courtney know thier stuff. The workouts are challenging and rewarding. If you’re new to fitness and want to change your lifestyle, call Bernie and Courtney. You will not regret it. Pick up the phone. The biggest surprise of all is the sudden sense of community. The support network is unbelievable. I fully understand why the CrossFit movement has taken the world by storm.

Fantastic experience: Really friendly and inclusive CrossFit box. Everyone is very welcoming and I’ve never experienced such a community-focused training facility. I was made to feel welcome from the day I started and four months on it is my second home! I started CrossFit as a complete beginner and now I’m starting to dip my toe into competitions and other events :)

Fantastic experience: I love this place! I have been doing crossfit since just after the first covid lockdown, other exercise classes I had been attending had stopped and not recommenced after covid. I moved to crossfit as it was in the same location, I really started to enjoy it, however once the coaches I was used to no longer worked there after more lockdowns, I stopped enjoying the atmosphere as much. Enter crossfit 249! My favourite coaches have opened this gym and I am LOVING classes again! The best environment, coaching, and vibe around! Just pop in and see for yourself!

Fantastic experience: This gym is such a great place to go to achieve any fitness goal you have. The coaches are so knowledgeable and motivational. The community of members of the place give such support and it is like you join a different kind of family. The workouts are so varied and each day is something new and challenging. CrossFit249 will push you to be the best you can be and will work with you at the level that suits you best. Never have I ever felt so comfortable being part of a gym and I never thought I would enjoy CrossFit. Thanks to CrossFit249 I now love it.

Fantastic experience: Where do I start?! I was looking for something to restart my fitness journey, and came across CrossFit 249. After an initial conversation with Courtney I was convinced, and signed up. A little over 4 weeks later, and I truly feel like part of the furniture. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, and the coaches have an infectious passion for what they do - the support they give is second to none, working with you to meet your needs, while helping with any issues or challenges along the way. Thanks Bernie and Courtney for everything you do!

Fantastic experience: Booked 1:1 personal training to help get me back to me following chemotherapy. Courtney tailored sessions exactly to my needs, goals, and ability, with encouragement and sensitivity. My confidence and fitness have grown, and I have truly enjoyed every session. I’m now looking forward to joining classes. Cannot recommend Crossfit249 highly enough. Thank you Courtney.