CrossFit^® Stonehouse

Fantastic experience: Dropped in a few times when working in the area, the team have always been super welcoming & the classes are great. Thanks Aneta and team!

Fantastic experience: This is an amazing gym. Everyone so friendly and encouraging. The staff take time to explain and point out tips to help you improve. I love it here. Thank you Aneta, Will and Dave.

Fantastic experience: I will always try to drop in at this gym when I’m in the area, it’s a great facility and the coaches have always been welcoming and extremely helpful. Aneta is so lovely and we got some helpful snatch pointers from Dave. See you again!

Fantastic experience: Wonderful gym full of great people, best facility in Stroud area. Coaching is of a very high standard and the equipment is great. Fantastic community and absolutely open to people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of fitness.

Fantastic experience: Visited Stonehouse as a drop in - it’s a super welcoming box with a relaxed and friendly vibe… great coffee area too! Aneta is an awesome coach and gave some really simple but helpful cues for my cleans too, which have made a massive difference to my technique. Will be back!

Fantastic experience: Dave was great let us have a corner spot while a class was going on. Had the equipment need to train for Spartan Deka Strong.

Fantastic experience: Great gym for all abilities, big space and got everything you need. Aneta is super friendly and welcoming!

Negative experience: Unfortunately I haven’t had the best experience in this gym. I came as a guest 3 times with my friend to train and it wasn’t until the third occasion that any of the coaches came and acknowledged me or introduced themselves.

Fantastic experience: Attended my first class in the Sunday morning sweat session, very friendly bunch, not intimidating at all. Good range of equipment, can go at your own pace or push yourself to the limit if you feel brave! Would recommend and will be going again.

Fantastic experience: My favourite place ever!! I’ve never enjoyed a ‘normal’ gym before, and I’m so glad I joined Crossfit Stonehouse. I always feel so comfortable, welcomed and encouraged. All of the coaches are so lovely and always push you to your absolute best. Thank you for just being amazing!!

Negative experience: If you want to go to a gym that has half a dozen dogs running around on the gym floor then this is the gym for you! If you then don't mind a dirty gym floor covered in dirty dog foot prints for which you then have to sit on the floor to do your exercise on then this is the gym for you! If you don't mind new born babies on the gym floor during the workout then this is the gym for you! If you don't mind a damp gym with mould on the ceiling and old gym equipment then this is the gym for you! If you don't mind a gym that reduces members to tears for not listening properly, then this is the gym for you! If you struggle to be good at Crossfit then don't expect much help from the coaches to try to take you to a better level or otherwise expect to feel patronised. If you don't mind paying extortionate prices for the above then this is the gym for you!

Fantastic experience: Amazing space & gym. Great seeing Aneta again, amazing coach & lovely person. Very welcoming gym and really enjoyed the class. Will definitely be revisiting when we are back in the area. Thank you CrossFit Stonehouse !

Fantastic experience: I went in for a drop in session and was really impressed with the layout and how open people were. Will, one of the coaches, explained everything clearly, the class was well structured and the wod was alot of fun. Everyone was welcoming and friendly too which was refreshing compared to my local gyms. If I lived locally I would definitely train here! Thanks guys :)

Fantastic experience: Great facility and fantastic coaching from Romi. A really fun, supportive atmosphere and everyone was really welcoming. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym with fantastic coaches and a fun and supportive atmosphere. Great place for beginners to crossfit and for those more advanced. Coaches are brilliant at adapting to individual needs and help with recovering from injury.

Fantastic experience: Such a great place to challenge yourself amongst some fantastic people and awesome coaches. Sessions are directed really well, you give as much as you can, and you leave feeling a huge sense of satisfaction.

Fantastic experience: A great group of folk. The coaching is some of the best and the banter is up there to keep things light, even when you are lifting heavy :) . Fitness is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle and Civitas Training can help provide that, can’t recommend them enough.

Fantastic experience: Dogs, wods, and nice folk. What more can you need?

Fantastic experience: Great environment, lovely people. Everyone very welcoming and accommodating. Would highly recommend xx

Fantastic experience: This is the place and the team that helped me turn the corner. Love the vibe, the training sessions are tough as expected but brilliantly run. I’m grateful for their support during some annoying injuries. 3 times a week is easy when you look forward to the coaching and know the workout is going to push you hard.

Fantastic experience: One of the best decisions I made was to join this gym which provides high quality and patient coaching in a very impressive space. I personally enjoy the early morning classes which give me a great physical workout and mental boost at the start of the day. There is different workout every day which is refreshing and all elements are explained and are adapted to meet individual abilities. As a 50+ male of average fitness, I continue to feel the improvements in strength, mobility and overall fitness. I equally enjoy the friendliness and banter of the coaches and other gym members, which keeps me motivated and coming back for more.

Fantastic experience: Great gym and great workout

Fantastic experience: I love Civitas because all you have to do is turn up! The classes are all programmed to see results, the amazing coaches run you through the entire session correcting and motivating you when you need it & the other members are always so friendly and supportive. It’s not just a gym, there is a huge community surround it & that’s why I continue to travel 25 mins to attend their brilliant classes.

Fantastic experience: Awesome environment, brilliant coaching, lovely people. If you’re looking for a place to get healthy, make friends and have fun this really is the place for you. You don’t need to be fit or have experience, if you’re like me and normal gyms don’t hold any appeal give CrossFit Stonehouse a try, you won’t be disappointed. Highly recommend for all.

Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a gym with interaction and support from coaches to train in a structured way and hit goals. Very focussed on wellbeing (mental and physical!) and a genuinely nice place and great bunch of people to train with. Makes it a lot easier to stay motivated when you actually enjoy the session and can switch off from everything else for a bit!

Fantastic experience: Very high quality coaching, lots of slots to train and a well stocked gym. Recommend

Fantastic experience: Best gym in Stroud, great community of people and workouts can always be scaled to match your ability and the workouts are always different so you don’t get bored. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to get fit, lose weight, meet new people or learn new skills.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, really supportive coaches, every class is different so keeps you engaged and motivated. Highly recommend!

Negative experience: I had a rather unwelcoming and demotivating experience at this gym, which left me quite disappointed. I was particularly taken aback by the poor customer service I received from Matt. Having done CrossFit for several months at two different gyms overseas, I'm still relatively new to it, but I have genuinely come to appreciate the CrossFit community, training plans, and overall atmosphere. I have always believed that one of CrossFit's greatest strengths is the ability to travel anywhere in the world and still feel welcome while training consistently, regardless of the gym location. After a 2-3 year break from CrossFit, I recently reconnected with a gym back home and had started making progress. I was excited to continue my training during a one-month visit to this area, so I was thrilled to find a CrossFit gym just 10 minutes from where I was staying. They even advertised one-off plans on their website, which seemed perfect for my temporary visit. I decided to attend a class that had plenty of spaces available. However, my excitement quickly turned to disappointment upon arriving at the gym to sign up. I was polite and explained my situation, but Matt made me feel extremely unwelcome. He insisted that I subscribe to a full month, despite the one-off plans advertised on their website. After some back-and-forth, he finally acknowledged that I was indeed a one-off visitor, but still refused to let me join the class that day. Eventually, he reluctantly gave me his number and told me to call before the class, but by then, I had no intention of returning after being treated so poorly. While I have read positive reviews about Matt and believe that he is likely an excellent coach who has built a fantastic community in Stonehouse, my experience with him left me feeling deeply disheartened. It made me question the inclusivity of the broader CrossFit community, but I chose to believe that he may have just had an off day. I hope this feedback serves as a reminder that true character is revealed in how we treat newcomers and strangers. I wish future visitors a warm and welcoming experience at this gym.

Fantastic experience: The CrossFit team has been amazing. The members are so friendly and the coaches are brilliant at what they do. I had an injury and felt well looked after by everyone of them. Every class holds a new opportunity to learn and for me to challenge myself. I look forward to every session!

Fantastic experience: Can’t rate this place enough! Amazing group of coaches, members and programming. Nidus caters to all people of all abilities and ages and it’s the community that makes this place so special.

Fantastic experience: I love being a member of CrossFit Nidus. The training facilities are excellent, and the coaching is the 1st class. They genuinely care about your development. Exercises are tailored to accommodate people of all strengths and abilities. Everyone is made to feel welcome and there's a real sense of community and team spirit. I am in my mid forties and joining CrossFit Nidus is definitely one of the best things I have done for myself in a very long time - no regrets

Fantastic experience: Great box with a warm atmosphere. Attended a comp as a supporter and found the people welcoming, good facilities for a regional box and a lots of fit folk!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym! Very well organised classes and professional approach!

Fantastic experience: Really nice clean gym space with lovely equipment and facilities. Classes are great and offer lots of flexibility with all different times throughout the day. Coaches are very knowledgeable and the classes are varied and fun. CrossFit is suitable for all different fitness levels. I’m really enjoying it :)

Fantastic experience: Started training here almost 12 months ago with little experience of crossfit and now hooked, this is a testament to the owners, coaches and other members. The coaches here are awesome and really help you progress by getting the basics right before you move onto the next stages. Overall a great gym, with excellent facilities and excellent members who make you feel welcome and part of the community.

Fantastic experience: A fantastic community. I’m learning so much about movement, mobility and fitness. I’ve always struggled to see change in my own fitness and strength in previous attempts, but since joining Nidus I’ve seen such a difference in my health and well being. I look forward to EVERY single session. For me now nothing else could compare to Nidus.

Fantastic experience: I never thought I would be a person that enjoyed and loved fitness until I came across Crossfit Nidus almost a year ago now. It has now become part of who I am and I thoroughly enjoy it! The coaches are fantastic and really care about teaching you and helping you improve, they are all very passionate about what they do and it shows in their coaching. I feel in safe hands here! Nidus has a family atmosphere to it, no egos, no judging, just everybody coming together to do something they enjoy. Crossfit Nidus is a fabulous community to be a part of!

Fantastic experience: Amazing place I was made to feel so welcome I am so happy that I am a part of the team now

Fantastic experience: This place has helped me find my passion for fitness again, No ego environment, just full of friendly people who love seeing you reach your goals. It's not only helped my fitness but my mental health has improved massively. Couldn't recommend this place enough.

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym. All the coaches are very knowledgeable and place an emphasis on correct form, technique and development. Nice spacious facility and very welcoming.

Fantastic experience: Can’t recommend Nidus enough! The team of coaches are not only kind and friendly they are supportive! The size of the classes mean I feel I get the help I need to not incur any injuries. I won’t ever go back to your standard gym! Thanks guys!

Fantastic experience: I’ve only been a member for 6 weeks but can heartily recommend Nidus. The detail the coaches go into is exceptional and I’m looking forward to seeing my strength and health improve. A great place to train with a great community. Andrew

Fantastic experience: Was welcomed with friendly smiles from owners, coaches, other members and the dogs even welcome you! Absolutely none of usual egos you find in a normal gym only help, advice and motivation. You need look else where, join and discover the community.

Fantastic experience: Great people, warm atmosphere, superb coaching. Everyone welcome and safe no matter what age or fitness level. Motion is lotion !

Fantastic experience: Nidus is a real community. Regardless of your level, ability and regularity, you will fit in and feel a part of the family right away. Egos are left at the door and everyone helps each other. Dogs allowed too...that's best part!

Fantastic experience: Never thought I would have had the confidence to step in to a cross fit gym but everyone makes you feel so welcome ,The coaches are amazing and help you through every work out ! I have been a member for just 2 months now and I can already see a improvement in myself Highly recommended !!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a member here only a few months but I already feel like I’ve never not been a member the owners Matt and Aneta are great and really supportive all the coaches are brilliant and so different so the approach on each work out is different. The size of the gym is good allows for plenty of space during work out classes as well it never feels crowded during open gym. The equipment is good and enough for all so no fighting over the rowers during a row, bike, ski. The atmosphere is good too you can be as involved or as quiet as you like it’s a crossfit gym to the suit hard core crossfitters and the Dabblers alike!

Fantastic experience: Great gym, equipment, atmosphere and coaching staff

Fantastic experience: Such a community here. Coaches and members are very welcoming, full of fun and laughs. A great atmosphere to get fit and strong. The gym itself is a good size, plenty of room for members to workout together with plenty of equipment! 100% recommend this place!

Fantastic experience: This is the best box/gym I have ever trained at. It does not matter what level you are the coaches at Nidus will help you improve on every aspect. Having been a pro athlete I struggled to find a place that makes me work hard for the whole session as well as helping me improve technically and physically every single session. I really can not recommend and thank Netty & Matt and thier coaching team enough. They have built an amazing place to train with an top community. Leave your ego at the door and train hard with friends.

Fantastic experience: I have been going to Crossfit Nidus classes for a couple of weeks now and it is fantastic. I have always been into fitness and wanted to try crossfit but there has never been a facility in the Stroud area. Since joining, I can see the potential for it to take my fitness to the next level, the facility is really good and has all the equipment needed but more importantly, the trainers are seasoned professionals that really know their stuff. I would recommend Crossfit Nidus to everyone from beginners to experienced gym goers.

Fantastic experience: Great New CrossFit Gym local to where i live with all the equipment you could need and great welcoming, experienced coaches, Class times tie in nicely with my work but they also have Open Gym which is perfect for when i miss a session or have some spare time!

Fantastic experience: AWESOME new CrossFit box with excellent coaches, challenging programming, and a brilliant community.