Gritstone CrossFit^®

Negative experience: New to area and zero respect for anyone living in the residential area opposite. Makes noise as early as 6am and anti social behaviour is none stop with breaches.

Fantastic experience: Easy to navigate to, full facilities that you’d expect from a CrossFit box. Knowledgeable instructor. Clean facilities and overall good environment. Probably will go again.

Fantastic experience: Cheap and amazing for the little ones to let of some steam

Fantastic experience: One of the best CrossFit gyms around and the best in the North West, undoubtedly. Gritstone is a very welcoming group of people that spans from beginners and resolutioners to European and world-class athletes alike. They're willing to help with any issues; advise on nutrition, rehabilitation and mobility to get the best out of your training and make the most of your health. I'd never trained in CrossFit before as someone with a limb-difference, but the team were able to assist in any adaption which helped get on with it! Highly recommended bunch!

Fantastic experience: Great place. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Recently visited Gritstone CrossFit and worked with a number of members and coaches. Fantastic CrossFit box with very knowledgeable and approachable coaches. The biggest take away was the community spirit. Such a welcoming group who truly embody what a fitness community should be. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: I couldn't recommend Gritstone highly enough. The trainers are friendly, knowledgeable and always have a way of keeping you motivated. The facilities are excellent and community feel is better than I've experienced at any other Crossfit box.

Fantastic experience: Amazing group of people

Fantastic experience: Awesome. Friendly atmosphere and hugely helpful staff. Cannot reccomend highly enough.

Fantastic experience: Love Gritstone, Great coaches and great classes! Everyone made me feel super welcome

Fantastic experience: I've been a member of three crossfit gyms - two in the UK and currently in Vancouver. Gritstone is by far the best. Superbly well organised and a fantastic community feel. Gritstone introduced me to Crossfit and changed me for life. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: One of the best decisions I have ever made joining this gym! These people quickly turned in to family and comrades ;-) highly recommend getting yourself down and joining us for a taster.....im pretty sure it won't be the last time we see you!

Fantastic experience: GritStone Crossfit is a brilliant gym and Ricky and Liz put their heart and souls into making sure it's the best it can be. Their work ethic and enthusiasm is infectious and the environment they have created is perfect for both those nervously just starting out and crossfit veterans alike. The Crossfit Kids classes are great for encouraging children to keep fit and healthy and they love it - just brilliant. For the record I am gobsmacked having read the [very suspicious sounding] bad reviews. Ridiculous and unfounded! Sadly there will always be those who take exception to the success and hard work of others. Keep up the good work GritStone....onwards and upwards! :-)

Fantastic experience: Gritstone Crossfit isn't just my hobby its my community. January 2017 came around, I'm now four months into my journey of having my first child. As a female who has always been athletic the changes our body has to under go throughout pregnancy can be life changing, until I came across Gritstone. Not only do I get to take pride in my athletic ability again but my son is right by my side as I do so. The passion I feel whilst doing cross fit is second to none, the support my coaches and team members give help every last second feel a little easier to reaching my goals. The confidence in myself as well as my appearance has risen drastically because of the pure dedication the coaches give. This does nothing but help me to strive even further into my Gritstone journey which I am now six months into. My partner is now also a member, his life has been turned upside down since being introduced to cross fit. The confidence oozes out of him during workouts and it is so refreshing to see as he has always doubted himself when going to an ordinary gym in the past. Gritstone literally has me in blood, sweat and tears but it has changed my life for the better. That is exactly why I can say and I will say it isn't just my hobby its my community, we are one big family with a love for cross fit.

Fantastic experience: Having been a lifelong lazybones, I went to a taster class at Gritstone on the recommendation of a friend who does Crossfit elsewhere. He promised me I'd be welcomed and he wasn't wrong. Despite starting from a place of being incredibly unfit I have received nothing but support and encouragement from Rick, Liz, all the other coaches and members from day one. I now look forward to exercise and pushing myself for the first time in my life, can't praise this place enough!

Fantastic experience: I've been going to the gym for years but never really saw results. within three months at gritstone thanks to the amazing coaches my physique completely changed and for the first time I saw true results. I've made friends for life that I hang out with on the weekends and we are all like one big family. come and have a look! I couldn't recommend this place enough

Fantastic experience: This place is just incredible! I have never enjoyed going to 'the gym' and I haven't ever stuck to anything fitness-wise in my whole life. That was until I found Gritstone. This huge family has been nothing but welcoming to me and my husband. We are thoroughly grateful for all of their support and guidance on the road to getting fitter! I still have a way to go, but I love it - every single second! The coaches are amazing and the whole place is just inspiring, changing lives daily!! Thanks Gritstone!

Fantastic experience: The best decision I ever made for my health in joining this fitness community. Not just excellent coaching but fantastic support from people I now call friends. Love it so much, wife and kids are also now members!

Fantastic experience: As a coach, member and new mum I can not emphasise enough how much Gritstone means to me, my family, my friends and my community. An incredible group of people working out together to improve their health, fitness and mental wellbeing.

Fantastic experience: This place is no ordinary gym! I didn't really know what to expect and within weeks, I felt like I was part of the furniture. Everybody is so welcoming and the sessions are suitable for all levels of fitness.

Fantastic experience: This is not a gym - its a community of people improving their quality of life! I am proud to be a founding member of Gritstone. Not only have I developed my strength, mobility and fitness - but I have had the pleasure of meeting lots of new people who and seeing the positive impact its had on their life too! All classes are carefully plan, moderated by the coaches, and all are scaleable to suit your fitness level. Free trails on a Tues - give it a try!

Fantastic experience: Gritstone is a truly wonderful addition to the local area. Gritstone not only provides as controlled healthy environment for its members to improve their wellbeing and overall health, but it also provides each individual with a place from home where they feel at ease and are able to confide in their coaches and peers with any of their worries or just for a chat to ease their mind. Gritstone also is an exemplary business within a thriving city that frequently gives back to its glowing community and local residents. Charity events and fundraisers are a common occurrence and the positive values held by the establishment are instilled in each and every member, which only enhances their lives and the lives of its surrounding community. Overall, I find it impossible how anyone can say a genuine bad word about such delightful place.

Fantastic experience: As an 'older' person I was very apprehensive about going to a gym. Gritstone Crossfit has changed my opinion. I can do as much as I'm able and then that bit more without anyone making me feel uncomfortable and there is so much encouragement from my class colleagues as well as expert advice and help from my Coaches. I'd recommend to anyone who thinks they can't get fitter!

Fantastic experience: Never been able to stick to a gym routine in my life. Had several different memberships at different gyms throughout uni and my first few years of work but could never commit or enjoy myself. Then Gritstone came along. I had not heard of Crossfit before joining and only had a few reviews and people's experiences to go off. I joined up for a free trial class back in October 2015 and from the moment I woke up the next morning not being able to walk or climb stairs, I knew I was hooked. I did my fundamentals in the following few weeks and I was set. I can honestly say that I have thoroughly enjoyed EVERY SINGLE session since starting and I must have done close to 300 classes. World class coaching from Richard, Liz, Paul and Anthony. I cannot imagine not doing Crossfit anymore. This has changed mine and my wife's lives and we are truly grateful for Gritstone Crossfit. If you want a friendly, supportive, knowledgable and diverse fitness community where any ability, size and age is values and championed, world class coaching and get extremely fit in the process, then you need to start at Gritstone.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely first class gym. Would reccomend Gritstone Crossfit to everybody. Huge range of equipment, the sessions are full of enthusiam delivered by very knowledgable and in a highly professional manner by the Coaches.

Fantastic experience: Such a fanatic welcoming place. I'm not a traditional "gym goer" and the coaches here could not have done more to help and welcome me in. The box is full of friendly people all supporting one another and is super encouraging for new members. I personally have 2 small children and the gym has been a great place that understands family life and allows me to peruse a healthy lifestyle while balancing my demands as a mum. The coaches are very encouraging and knowledgable - ensuring everyone can get the maximum outcome for their own scaled skill level in a safe and productive way. A great place for all.

Fantastic experience: Gritstone is an amazing place! I've been a member since it first opened 2 years ago and the improvement in my fitness and wellbeing is phenomenal! The coaches are knowledgeable, friendly and so passionate about their work, always on hand to help with anything you need- whether that's advice or an encouraging high five at the end of a tough workout. They really get to know all members and keep their individual needs and goals in mind. The gym environment is safe and clean, and there are exciting bits of brand-new kit introduced regularly to make sure workouts remain varied and challenging. There's something on offer for everyone- whether you're after a fat-burning high-intensity conditioning class or you want to improve your weightlifting technique. No matter which class you choose, the coaching and expertise on offer is second to none. You're guaranteed a good giggle with all the lovely, welcoming members too! I've gone from being someone who was overweight and never did any form of exercise to attending classes 3-4 times a week. I'm can now call myself a fit, healthy and active person thanks to Gritstone!

Fantastic experience: I started Gritstone through the classes for new mums, feeling overweight, stressed and miserable. I can honestly say I think they were the only thing that saved my sanity. The people at Gritstone are amazing, both coaches and members, even for a complete fitness beginner like me. Seven months later I'm now over two stone lighter, feel healthier and stronger than I've ever been and enjoying fitness for the first time in my life. You guys are a godsend.

Fantastic experience: Love this place. The coaches are really welcoming and really know what they're talking about. I've been following the nutrition plan as well as training 4 times a week and feel the best I've felt in ages (previously just did my own time waiting in a mainstream gym). Rick and Liz have really built a community here and it's a credit to them both.

Fantastic experience: After moving into the area I was looking for a great source of friends and to keep my passionate for Crossfit alive! Gritstone has to be one of the best places for community and the coaching is second to none! The coaches keep you going through some tough workouts safely and more than anything they have picked up on things that have instantly helped some of my lifts and movements...plus your fitness goes through the roof! Thanks to Gritstone for feeling like a haven! Keep being amazing!

Fantastic experience: Best thing I've signed up for, joined 6 months ago and made massive improvement in my fitness and health overall, met some amazing people from all backgrounds but everyone has that one thing in common and that's to get the most out of the sessions and smash PBs when possible! Amazing atmosphere and top coaching! Get signed up!!!

Fantastic experience: Really friendly box and great support, coaching and nutritional advice I have attended regular classes, PT and Mum Fit I have enjoyed it all. The coachs are really flexible and professional and understand life and child care happens money and work expectations change and work with you around this to get great results. I would also like to say that my son has attended these classes weekly crawled rolled and cruised here and has never been dirty from the floor.

Fantastic experience: A brilliant crossfit box, coaching at the highest level, top quality equipment and a fantastic atmosphere with friendly and welcoming members. The negative reviews on here are from a woman living across the road who complains at everything, they're by no means a representation of the gym. She hasn't even set foot inside the building. She seems hell bent on making life as difficult as possible for the business owner as you can see from the attached images.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely love Gritstone! The best thing I ever did was go for a free taster session, I went Sept 8th 2015, signed up Sept 9th and haven't looked back since. I've tried various things to find that one thing I'd stick to and nothing would. Since joining I go at least 3 times a week. The coaching is second to none and the other members are a force to be reckoned with (in a good way)! Everyone wants to see everyone else succeed. You'll be cheered on through a workout and even have a brew handed to you afterwards if wanted :) Absolutely awesome community - GET INVOLVED!!