CrossFit^® Ancoats Manchester

Fantastic experience: Really fun class! Other athletes were very welcoming, Coach was friendly & professional. Great space, tough but enjoyable workout. Would definitely return!

Fantastic experience: Brilliant place for all levels of crossfitter - Everyone really friendly and will definitely make sure you get a good workout

Fantastic experience: Good place to train in Manchester, dropped in with a class & good space to do your workout, only comment is no changing room or showers

Fantastic experience: My husband signed up for an early class here while we were visiting on vacation. He had a great experience. Very welcoming atmosphere and friendly helpful instructor. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: First session at CrossFit Ancoats today and it was awesome! Made to feel really welcome off both Ben and the other members! Looking forward to future sessions!

Fantastic experience: Always love it here. Ben’s coaching is not only technically amazing but always fun and encouraging. 10/10 coach. The community is awesome and after every session I leave feeling like I pushed harder than I would’ve on my own.

Fantastic experience: Came for a drop in Open Gym session whilst in Manchester, thanks for the welcome. The facilities are great!

Positive experience: Welcoming coach, fun pair WOD and friendly members as well as friendly dog :) Also good variety of equipement available

Fantastic experience: Definitely one of the best boxes in Manchester and the coaches there are very helpful and welcoming Well attended place with good set of equipments to crush your workouts

Fantastic experience: My friend and I had a drop in class and we just loved it. Welcoming place with such a good energy and fantastic coach technique. I highly recommend CrossFit Ancoats venue in Manchester

Fantastic experience: Class box. Community was proper welcoming from my first session there, plenty of space, equipment is all good. Owners and coaches are all great and clearly love CrossFit and the gym itself. Prime place to make progress.

Fantastic experience: Excellent first session. Really clear instructions, friendly & looking forward to the next session.

Fantastic experience: As a really unfit person I was worried about feeling like a fish out of water, but Jake made me feel super welcome and was able to find the right balance of making the movements accessible yet challenging. Lots of care taken to make sure form was good; I felt I was in good hands and being set up for success!

Fantastic experience: Great session and brilliant coaching

Fantastic experience: Great team, great atmosphere and hard work! Perfect combo! I had a fantastic time!

Fantastic experience: Dropped in during my business trip for a WOD. This is what the Crossfit community stands for: cool box, nice workout(s), friendly people, great coach. I will definitely come back. Thanks for having me.

Fantastic experience: CrossFit Ancoats is a welcoming community where coaches mentor and inspire members to push their limits in a supportive atmosphere. It's more than just a gym; it's a family where growth thrives.

Fantastic experience: Nonostante fossi in vacanza ho deciso che avrei voluto allenarmi di domenica. Qui ho trovato estrema disponibilità, professionalità nonché cortesia da tutto lo staff. Inoltre, hanno un cane bellissimo che ti supporto e sostiene ad ogni rep!! Consigliato.

Fantastic experience: Amazing place to be. Trainers and members were so friendly and the energy from everyone is great. It’s been a long time since I’ve done any workout and CrossFit Ancoats really has helped me find my ground again. Huge thanks to Susie and Ben.

Fantastic experience: Excellent CrossFit gym with a super friendly environment. The coaches are brilliant and provide the best support. By far the fittest I’ve ever been

Fantastic experience: Too much goodness to fit into a single review. Something I look forward to every day. Great community and support at the box. Great coaches. Measured and consistent progress. It prepares you for various activities: hiking, cycling, carrying shopping bags, running after your dog, carrying a loved one. When I joined CrossFit I told myself I'll do it for 6 months and then I'll do martial arts for the other 6 months to see which one I'd like to stick with. Third year in, I'm still yet to give the other a go. (Sorry martial arts) As with everything, if you are on a fence, just give it a go. ------------------------------- P.S. don't compare it to a gym - No waiting times at equipment. - No dwelling at home whether you should or should not go. You sign up to a class a few days before, the class starts at a specified time. When the time comes, you get up and go. MUCH easier to stay consistent. - Workouts are programmed for you. No need to worry about what you should or should not do (or even worse, do things based on the equipment availability). - Workout with people, not alone! - Get to learn cool moves.

Fantastic experience: Awesome box with great coaches and great equipment! Member for almost two years while living and Manchester - felt very supported and coached throughout that time!

Fantastic experience: Dropped in here on a Saturday morning. Fairly large box with all CrossFit equipment as you’d expect. Super friendly owners.

Fantastic experience: I did a drop in session whilst in Manchester for work and the coach and members were all really welcoming. The box is fully equipped, clean and tidy

Fantastic experience: This review is long over due. I recently moved to Manchester from overseas and was looking for a gym that would challenge me physically and provide community. CrossFit Ancoats is just that! Ben and Suzie are absolutely amazing and provide clear instruction on all movements, so if you’re new to CrossFit (like I am) don’t worry they’ve got you covered. CrossFit Ancoats has been motivating, inspiring, accepting and judgement free.

Fantastic experience: “This review is well over due” Top top gym proper made me feel at home made myself a proper Manc family, great workouts, great energy, great equipment. Ben and suzi beautiful people along with the other coaches. Can’t forget a big shout out to the members too they made me feel part of the crew straight away. Highly recommend this gym.When in Manchester will 100% be my first stop!! Pete London

Fantastic experience: Joining CrossFit Ancoats was the best decision ever. Been doing it for good 6 months plus and will def keep up with it. Friendly, supportive, knowledgeable people in a very motivating and humble community. Totally recommend it to everyone!!

Fantastic experience: Really knowledgeable coaches who are able to adapt every workout for you whatever your circumstances are. I am currently pregnant and it’s been fantastic knowing I’m getting the right support and advice to be able to keep working out but in a safe way for me and the baby. Also shout out the CrossFit Ancoats members who are the best bunch of people and the biggest cheerleaders. Joining CrossFit Ancoats is one of my highlights of last year

Fantastic experience: What a great supportive community we have! I can't recommend this sport enough and this place is just fantastic. Our Head Coach Ben is just the most passionate, dedicated and caring person you'll ever meet. I've joined the cult a year and a half ago and I'm so addicted, but it's such a great addiction to have ❤️ The programming works, you just have to trust the system and show up to the classes. Big shout out to all coaches for all the help and support Susie, Will, Steph, Cal, Nikko

Fantastic experience: Such a great community ! I've become the strongest and fittest version of myself thanks to the amazing coaches and members. 10/10 support with everyone wanting the best for each other :)

Fantastic experience: Great place, great staff and great community. I joined 6 months ago and have never felt in better shape. I love not having to worry about programming for myself and just being able to focus on having fun and working hard. Seriously, if you’ve never done CrossFit before or think it’s too daunting or not for you, just give it a go! I felt like that too before I started and it’s the best decision I ever made.

Fantastic experience: The best part of my day! Super professional and lovely coaches. The community here is second to none, it doesn't matter if it's your first or three-hundredth class, everyone will make you feel welcome

Fantastic experience: Did a drop in class while in Manchester for the weekend! Highly recommend it, great equipment, very attentive coaches and very welcoming!!

Fantastic experience: Been going about 6 months and loving it. Super friendly bunch of people who go and the coaches are brilliant. Ben and Susie have created a gym with a great culture. Very glad I joined

Fantastic experience: The gym provides great coaching in a welcoming and fun environment. The coaches are knowledgeable and supportive, making each workout enjoyable. The gym's atmosphere is professional yet relaxed, creating a positive and motivating experience for members. This is by far the longest I’ve kept up training in my 20+ years of trying. Thanks so much Susie, Ben and team for helping me keep that flame alight.

Fantastic experience: My CrossFit journey started here at Ancoats, and I am so glad I found such a wonderful and supportive community :) As that girl who frequently skipped PE in school, for sure I found my love for exercise here. Atmosphere is always fun and welcoming. Everyone hypes each other up and you make friends very quickly. There's something for everyone in CrossFit, you don't need to be a pro athlete to be part of this community. So I recommend anyone of any skill level to try it out! Absolutely amazing coaches; knowledgeable, thorough and give great advice. I have learned and progressed so much in just over a year! They really challenge and motivate you here even when you think it's past your capabilities! Ben, Susie, Will, Callum and Steph, much love to you all! ♥️

Fantastic experience: Higly recommended place to do crossfit

Fantastic experience: I had not been to CrossFit before joining the Ancoats gym. The coaches and other members were instantly so welcoming and inclusive. The coaches are patient and helpful, always making sure our form is correct and we are pushing ourselves. Every workout is challenging and fun, highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Such an amazing team

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend CrossFit Ancoats. The programming and coaching are a great - I’ve really appreciated the balance of developing/progressing skills, building strength and getting fit - and the community is amazing!

Fantastic experience: First time doing CrossFit and I've never been pushed, accepted, supported and challenged more in a fitness environment. This gym is so much more than that. Great coaches, great people, well worth it!

Fantastic experience: I found Susie and Ben online and as a mom to two very young children I was unable to get myself to a gym, they made it so easy for me to workout around my schedule at home. After a consultation on what I wanted to achieve I had a tailored plan to suit the kind of workout I preferred, but boy did it work! My tummy is slimmer then before I had children. I found they really go the extra mile and they even educated me on my diet (this was not part of the package I bought but they were kind enough to give me their time and some pointers). My package has ended with them but I still use their advice and tools they have educated me with to be able to carry on.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend this gym even as a new mum trying to get back into fitness. Great atmosphere and individual program tailored for my level with lots of great support. Xxx

Fantastic experience: Normally, I hate exercising. But Susie and Ben have made it so that it doesnt even feel like im working out, feels like I'm hanging with a group of friends all doing the same thing. I love the community atmosphere x

Fantastic experience: This is the friendliest CrossFit place I've ever been to! The coaches are so good and it doesn't matter what your level of fitness is, the classes are so much fun and you get so much out of it. And it's run by the nicest couple ever, they made me feel really welcome

Fantastic experience: Really happy that I give a try and register in CrossFit Ancoats, I love it here!! they always keep us motivated to archive our goals, well organised,friendly... During the pandemic Susie, Ben and coaches keep us on track with zoom classes and Nutrition challenge teaching us how to eat, how to plan our meal, about the carb,protein,fat..everything...that help me a lot to keep myself fit and healthy during this time...I couldn't go through this pandemics without them! THANK YOU Now a day I enjoy every workout in the box and in this amazing community

Fantastic experience: By far the best gym / fitness group I have been too! The coaches are brilliant, so supportive in pushing you to progress further in fitness and strength, while being patient and informative teaching correct movement standards. It's a great community and all the members are super friendly too. In the last year, I have became the fittest and strongest I have ever been and 100% always feel better for going.

Fantastic experience: 100% the best community I've had the pleasure of being a part of. The coaches are so dedicated to your overall health and performance and celebrate any big (or small) wins with genuine excitement for your progression. Would recommend to absolutely anyone - regardless of ability.

Fantastic experience: During my short time with Ben and the morning crew I have been blown away by the quality of the coaching (great coach to member ratio) and the equipment as well as the warm welcome from the other members! Be sure to drop in if you need your fix in MCR!

Fantastic experience: Amazing healthy and fit

Fantastic experience: The experience and commitment of the team is fantastic. They focus on your form more than anything your fitness and ability to train safely is paramount. Can't recommend enough. Great sense of community.

Fantastic experience: I’ve only been for just over two months but my experience had been absolutely amazing. I was initially a bit intimidated by the idea of CrossFit but the coaches have been absolutely incredible. I was consistently provided with detailed instructions to ensure that I move safely whilst still ensuring that I was challenging myself in the workout. I am feeling healthier and more confident day by day!

Fantastic experience: Best decision ever! I was already into fitness/weight training and always presumed CrossFit was for the elite, but I wanted to give it a go. I have only been going for a month and I AM OBSESSED! Not only has it pushed me to my best ability, I am also seeing a positive impact on my body I am stronger and leaner. You train in small groups and the coaches are all excellent, giving you the support/guidance you need throughout the class. An added bonus is you become part of a community for like minded fellow fitness enthusiasts that become your group of cheerleaders! If you are sitting on the fence they do a great beginners session to get an insight.

Negative experience: Extremely personal approach!

Fantastic experience: Attended a beginners class today ran by Steph & Will. For someone who has had completely no experience before and was very nervous this was a great class to be apart of. They make you feel very welcome and there whole point as CrossFit is to make you scale the workout to your ability. Hence why I had to reduce my barbell to 2 x 5KG weights and change a butterfly pull-up to sit up pluses. Usually this would make me feel like the odd ball out in the class but Steph especially made it so I realised everyone starts from somewhere and as long as it feels like you’re still working out it doesn’t matter! A lot of laughs and good fun will definitely be back!

Fantastic experience: I wanted to try CrossFit for ages but I felt really intimidated by the look of it...turns out no one is intimidating at this gym and the coaches are very encouraging and supportive :) totally changed my perception!

Fantastic experience: After having a pure gym membership for over 3 years, I only used it 10 to 15 times over that period. Not having the motivation and the knowledge would have been the main reasons why I didn't commit. I've struggled to look at myself and see how I could get in to certain physique by carrying on doing what I was doing. I made the jump and joined CrossFit Ancoats and I would say its one of the best moves I've made to a healthier lifestyle. I have better knowledge of my body, more motivation and I look and feel better for attending. Above all that, having Ben and Susie coach you and the knowledge they bring, is priceless. So if you're like me and struggling to keep a regular fitness routine, I would give CrossFit a chance and see if it's for you.

Fantastic experience: Great gym and class.

Fantastic experience: CrossFit Ancoats has brought so much to the community and to its members. Since joining Crossfit Ancoats Ben and Suzie have made me so welcome and the workouts have been professional yet fun. I never thought I'd be waking up 630am to do a class but I truly look forward to turning up everytime to complete the workout of the day. I joined because the gym wasn't working for me and had lacked motivation to workout at high intensity. So Crossfit Ancoats has motivated me to workout again and keeps everything focused to ensure i achieve the best results with form corrections. Recommend 100% if u looking for great place to workout and meet new goals.

Fantastic experience: Love this place, run by Ben and Susie who will make you feel welcome regardless of the level you are at, beginners to advanced. Crossfit is for all levels and WILL help you achieve your goals. Brand new equipment and such an easy place to drop in and do your best workouts. do it! free parking, close to piccadilly and a great community spirit, no egos just get stuck in and enjoy it!

Fantastic experience: This gym box is brand spanking new and the owners have clearly spent a wedge creating a great space. I love CrossFit and the way they explain the movements and techniques is great. Genuinely some of the best coaches I’ve ever come across! Deffo worth a visit!

Fantastic experience: When I joined I hated any form of excersize, 6 months later and I can't wait till the next class. I was so nervous at first, but Ben and Susie are so nice and make you feel comfortable. It really is such a great little community!

Fantastic experience: Ben and Susie really motivate and push you every workout! Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to improve their fitness!

Fantastic experience: No ordinary fitness classes! Ben and Susie have built an incredible community, and constantly inspire us to do better and work harder than we thought we would or could, whilst keeping it fun. No two sessions are the same and I've never felt fitter.

Fantastic experience: I couldn’t recommend these guys enough. Ben and Susie are amazing trainers who have pushed me to more than I thought I was capable of. They haven’t just created a great programme they’ve created a community!

Fantastic experience: Awesome box, great community spirit, top class programming!

Fantastic experience: The best part(s) of my week! I started working out in April this year with the intention of ‘giving it a go’. 8 months later I’m still going! Ben and Susie are friendly and inspiring trainers who have created a friendly community that keeps you coming back.

Fantastic experience: A really fantastic way to keep in shape. Ben & Suzie are great at tailoring workouts to push you whatever your ability. Not only is it fun but they know what they are talking about, I’m by far fitter than I’ve ever been. Plus everyone is lovely!! Couldn’t recommend more!

Fantastic experience: Lovely welcoming cross fit family of differant abilitys. Ben and Susie are wonderful trainers and will push to get the best from you every session.

Fantastic experience: Best shape I've ever been in. Ben and Susie work hard to push you to be better than your former self and reach goals you didn't even know you could. Specialised, flexible, fun and encouraging workouts.