CrossFit^® Deviant

'You can't out train a bad diet.' To maximise your training, your nutritional habits are a key element to success. We can help you set goal and create habits to stick to long term!

The Olympic lifts require massive amounts of Speed, Power, Strength and Mobility. We have Barbell club and Barbell Programs specifically looking at these lifts. 

Gymnastics allows you to master your own bodyweight and so what we cover mainly is the basic elements of moving your body through space. Pull ups, push ups, handstands and muscle ups are all things you will see in our short courses and programs.

A lot of things we do in CrossFit are "natural" movement patterns which us adults have lost by simply not using them. Kids fitness classes can help them maintain and also develop these movement patterns and also make fitness less of a chore in later years.

At Deviant Strength and Conditioning we understand that the needs of an 80 year old Grandparent, Marine and Professional Athlete will differ but by degree and not kind. We scale the programme and movements to suit YOU! We will teach you a huge range of different training modalities. They include Olympic lifting, Power Lifting, Kettlebell Training, Basic Gymnastics, Running and Rowing.

We have some of the best and most knowledgeable coaches in the area, which between them deliver a full range of strength and conditioning disciplines including; CrossFit, Olympic Lifting, Calisthenics, Mobility, Rehab and Nutrition.

We are a results based gym that prides itself in having a community of people unlike any gym you have ever been to. Athletes are interested in one thing – Results!! More surprisingly, you will soon find out that all of our members want exactly the same for you as well, to become Stronger, Fitter and Faster!

Plus, the spirit and togetherness experienced in a CrossFit training facility is unrivalled by ANY commercial gym where you are a number or sales figure. The main REAL reasons people give up on the gym is lack of support or lack of results. None are left wanting in our facility, giving you the best chance of getting where you want to be in terms of fitness.

So does this sound all too good to be true? Let us show you – contact us and we will arrange a free taster session for you  with no obligation to join. You won’t regret it…

2 x 1Hr session course designed to get you ready for the main sessions. This will cover all the basics of CrossFit, Olympic Lifting and Basic Gymnastics. The sessions are booked between you and a coach. (3 people max in each session) We will also consult on your goals and what you want to get out of your membership.

Rob has a background from many sporting arenas from snowboarding and outdoor pursuits to gymnastics and rugby all from a young age. The following of these pursuits has led to an all round athletic approach to fitness which transfers itself well to Crossfit and its diversity in movement. “I can’t remember a time not doing sport or fitness!”- Rob Mills Qualifications: Level 1 & 2 Crossfit Certified Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training Level 3 Advanced Instructor Level 3 Exercise Referral BSc Sports Technology, 2:1 First Aid trained  

Working for his entire career in the fitness industry, Rob has worked at all levels from Personal trainer to Fitness management and more recently with specialist populations such as stroke rehabilitation on a large exercise referral scheme. “Crossfit has changed everything” – Rob Mills

She has worked with a number of athletes, specializing in late stage/return to play rehabilitation and athlete development. Much of her work has been with young athletes and/or age category endurance athletes although her interest now lies in injury risk reduction and movement enhancement.

Chris has worked at CrossFit Cumbria for the last 4 years and now is part of the Deviant Squad. He is now CF Level 2 and specialises in CF gymnastics.

Rob has a background from many sporting arenas from snowboarding and outdoor pursuits to gymnastics and rugby all from a young age. The following of these pursuits has led to an all round athletic approach to fitness which transfers itself well to Crossfit and its diversity in movement. “I can’t remember a time not doing sport or fitness!”- Rob Mills Qualifications: CrossFit Level 1 & 2 Trainer Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training Level 3 Advanced Instructor Level 3 Exercise Referral BSc Sports Science & Technology, 2:1

Working for his entire career in the fitness industry, Rob has worked at all levels from Personal trainer to Fitness management and more recently with specialist populations such as stroke rehabilitation on a large exercise referral scheme. “Crossfit has changed everything” – Rob Mills

Chris has worked at CrossFit Cumbria for the last 4 years and now is part of the Deviant Squad. He is now CF Level 2 and specialises in CF gymnastics.

YMCA | Circuit Training (2005)  YMCA | Gym Instructor (2005) NVQ | Level 4 Assessment and Evaluation 2015 Level 1 | CrossFit (2010/2015/2021) Gymnastics | CrossFit (2011) Level 2 CrossFit (2011) Football | CrossFit (2013) Advanced Gymnastics | CrossFit (2014) Level 1 | British Weightlifting Award in Coaching (2014)  Rowing | CrossFit (2015) Strongman | CrossFit (2015) Level 2 | British Weightlifting Certificate in Coaching (2016) British Weightlifting Educator (2019) Dumbbells | CrossFit 2021 BWL Technical Officer (2022) Level 3 | British Weightlifting Diploma (2022) ongoing  First Aid trained 

I found CrossFit in March 2008 whilst working in the Police and started the first Police affiliate in the UK. I ran this for 12 years and through this gained a love for coaching.    Since then I have coached at a number of different boxes, joining CrossFit Deviant in November 2019. 

She has worked with a number of athletes, specializing in late stage/return to play rehabilitation and athlete development. Much of her work has been with young athletes and/or age category endurance athletes although her interest now lies in injury risk reduction and movement enhancement.

After spending 15 years working in the equine industry as a riding instructor and working with a variety of ages and abilities. Heather decided to make a career change and started coaching at CrossFit Deviant. Heather has a built a successful CrossFit Kids class at the gym, coaching the kids in new gymnastics skills and weightlifting technique. In that time she has also gained extensive knowledge in sport rehabilitation and runs a small therapy clinic at the gym.