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Best Gym in Glasgow… Our Goal

By |2023-05-24T11:21:14+01:00May 24th, 2023|WOD|

From the outset it has been one of our goals that CrossFit Glasgow stands out as the best gym in Glasgow.  We believe our name is in contention for this title for numerous reasons. With over 10 years of operation, a tremendously supportive community, excellent coaching staff, and a wide range of services, our gym offers a fitness experience at a scale that is currently unmatched in the city. One of the primary reasons why we believe we are the best gym in Glasgow is our unwavering commitment to our members. We prioritize building a supportive community that fosters motivation, encouragement, and inclusivity. Our members are not just clients; they are part of a family that supports and inspires each other to reach their fitness goals. The sense of camaraderie and belonging that our gym provides sets us apart from other fitness facilities in the area. Our coaching staff is another key factor that contributes to our status as the best gym in Glasgow. We take great pride in developing highly qualified and experienced coaches who are passionate about helping individuals achieve their fitness potential. Our coaches not only have expertise in CrossFit but also specialize in various areas such as weightlifting, gymnastics, and conditioning. Their knowledge and personalised approach ensure that each member receives the guidance and support they need to succeed. CrossFit Glasgow offers a wide variety of services. We understand that fitness goals and preferences differ from person to person. That's why we go above and beyond [...]

CFG Update 15 Nov 2021

By |2021-11-15T08:31:30+00:00November 15th, 2021|Weekly Update|

Today  is the official opening of our CrossFit Conditioning site next door to the main CrossFit gym.  This is a service you can add on to your existing membership and choose between 1x drop-in, 5x, 15x or 30x passes a month.  We would like to offer you a taster pack of 5 for a fiver.  This is for existing members only.  To sign up for this click hereIf you know of someone that may be interested in CrossFit Conditioning, there are great offers available on their or your first month saving between 15-30%.  Click hereCrossFit Conditioning will be accessed through our new app called WodBoard, which we are hoping to move over to in the near future, so a great opportunity to check this out as well!  Here is some details on how the membership/passes work with waitlist rules etc:Automatic promotion from waitlist to class.1 hour before the class starts the waitlist method changes to sending an email/push notification to all waitlisted customers and the fastest responder gets the space.On the day/night before a class a blackout period applies from 21:00 to 07:30 during which an email/push notification is sent to all waitlisted customers and the fastest responder gets the space.  A cancellation during the blackout period for the early morning classes would therefore be a late cancellation.If class is cancelled late (1 hour or less or a no show to class), the session will be lost.For more information on membership, contact admin@crossfitglasgow.com Time table for CrossFit Conditioning is as follows:Mon - Fri:  [...]

CFG Update 26 Sept

By |2021-09-28T09:05:46+01:00September 28th, 2021|Weekly Update|

Good Morning,Team, we would like to highlight the issues surrounding cancellation/reservations of classes.  Over the last month or so we have had people mass booking their classes and then mass cancellations at the last minute.  Please be aware that this takes away an opportunity for other members to take advantage of your spot.  We would ask that if you need to cancel a morning class that you do this before you go to sleep the night before.  Day time/evening classes, an hour plus notice gives people a change as well to pop into your space.  Early morning classes are set up to take the space on a first come first serve basis through email. Later morning through to evening classes are set up to offer the space to the first person on the waitlist.  10th year Anniversary Tops, Crews and Hoodies are in!  If you have pre-ordered yours it is now ready for collection at the front desk.  There are a few extras available through our Shop if you missed out on this!  CrossFit Glasgow Store (crossfit-glasgow.myshopify.com) NOTICES This coming weekend (Oct 2nd & 3rd), we are hosting a Level-1 CrossFit Seminar.  All Team WODS, Cardio and Teens will be held in our new archway to the right of the main CrossFit arch. Please look out for details on a members climbing day at Glasgow Climbing Centre on Paisley Road West.  We are aiming to do this on Saturday October 16th at 18:00-19:45, just waiting on confirmation from the centre.   DATES FOR DIARY MOBILITY [...]

CFG Update 19 Sept 2021

By |2021-09-20T13:11:58+01:00September 20th, 2021|Weekly Update|

UPDATE 19 SEPT 2021 Good Morning,Thanks to all who came to the Nutrition Seminar yesterday!  We loved seeing how keen everyone was to make change for good whether it be more sleep, managing stress or adding in a few more colourful veggies to your plates!  Attendees of the seminar had a lovely gift at the end of lean sausages or beef strips compliments of Murray’s Butcher.  This is a local family owned business that CrossFit Glasgow are delighted to support.  They have kindly created a discount code for ALL of our members to access their amazing range of meat products - and they deliver!   Discount codes: £5 OFF First Order over £25:  CROSSGLAFIRST£5 OFF when you spend £50:  CROSSGLA£5Murray's Butcher Glasgow | Shop Online (murraysbutcher.co.uk) NOTICES This week we will have a swap of archways, main CrossFit classes will be held in the Competitor archway (to the left of the main CrossFit arch).  Competitors and Weightlifting will be in the main arch. We will be hosting a CF-L1 Seminar Oct 2nd and 3rd. This will be held in our main CrossFit archway, please stay tuned for what archway Team WODs and Cardio will be held.   DATES FOR THE DIARY CFG NUTRITION Details:  Monday 20th September (online)If you missed or couldn’t make the Nutrition Seminar yesterday, you will want to get in on the 6 Week Accountability package.   You will receive guidance on Nutrition, lifestyle habit change and education towards personal goals.  This includes a weekly check in with a coach.  Cost:  £125 for the 6 weeks [...]

Newsletter Update Aug 15th 2021

By |2021-08-20T07:33:02+01:00August 20th, 2021|Weekly Update|

Good Morning!A quick announcement before we get to the exciting stuff!  This coming Wednesday the 18th Aug, we will be doing an Archway swap. The Main CrossFit WOD will be in Arch 2 (to the left of main archway).  This will be a team WOD and will involve rope climbs!!  As always there will be scaling options if you have never done these before or are fairly new to them.  It is advisable to cover your shins with either long socks or leggings/joggers.  Prepare for fun!10 Year Anniversary Party!In 2011 Iain Barbour rolled the dice on a training program that few had heard of and fewer would try; but that ultimately changed his life and the lives of thousands worldwide over the next decade.The doors opened to 42 people in the first week - armed with only 5 barbells, some squat racks, PVC pipes, ab mats, home made wooden boxes and a lot of good intention. Assisted by his extremely good-looking friend Gavin and with the support of their friends and family; Iain created the physical location for the CrossFit Glasgow affiliate which would later grow to become the largest CrossFit gym in Scotland. A ten year affiliate is a special thing and largely we owe this status to you, the special people that make our place everything that it is and will be.For our 10 year anniversary we will be hosting a big day of events at the gym followed up by some high intensity refreshments at Paisley Rugby Club [...]

CFG Newsletter Update

By |2021-06-20T12:23:41+01:00June 20th, 2021|Weekly Update|

Hey Team,A massive congratulations to our CrossFit Kids trainers, Emma and Fiona, for passing their Level 1, they bring so much to our kids team!  We are so grateful for the hard work and organisation the kids trainers put in each week investing in our future generation.  Stay tuned for our Summer with CFG kids - details coming soon.  Any enquiries regarding our kids and/or teens programs, please reach out to us on kids@crossfitglasgow.com A few notices for you this week:Classes on Friday 25th will be similar to a Wednesday with all classes open to 16 people, there will be no strength on Friday . . . . instead we have a special cardio number lined up for you with some new kit!  We promise to deliver intensity, sweat and ‘fun’.Zoom Classes:Thursday 24th & Friday 25th - zoom classes are cancelled.  Zoomers, please feel free to hook up and throw down together for these days!  Membership Changes/Holds:Any holds (min 1 month) or upgrades to your memberships we are more than happy to process.  Please correspond through our main business email at fundamentals@crossfitglasgow.com to do this.  CrossFit Members Area:If you are feeling sore these days, please be sure to check out our CrossFit Flow and Mobility video’s in our Members Area. There you will find access to our shop, articles on supplements, nutrition and more!  Members Home – Crossfit Glasgow | Eat, Train, Sleep: GainPassword:  #wearecfgRefer-a-friend PromotionWe are also continuing our refer a friend promotion into June where if you recommend a friend to CFG [...]

CFG Update 11 June 2021

By |2021-06-11T07:54:45+01:00June 11th, 2021|Weekly Update|

Hey Team,A few notices and then some fun stuff!  We are delighted to be in tier 2 now (finally!) and as a result are hosting a CrossFit Level 1 Seminar this weekend in our main CrossFit Archway.   To keep you all active and fit over your weekends, we have shifted a few of our classes into our newly acquired 3rd Archway . . . . details on this are coming your way soon!  Here is the layout for this weekend:Saturday Team WOD - Arch 3 (to right of main Arch)Sunda  Cardio Classes - Arch 3 Saturday Competitors and Weightlifting - Arch 2 (to left of main Arch)Sunday StrongWOD - Arch 2 Saturday Kids - The Barn 10:00Saturday Teens - The Barn 11:00Sunday Teens - cancelled   PRIDE MONTH For pride month this month, we have put together some cool t-shirts with all the proceeds going towards LGBT Youth that is a charity within Scotland.  We will also be putting together a pride WOD this month so stay tuned for that!  These t-shirts will be pre-ordered through our Shop on Shopify.  We will close the orders at midnight on Monday, June 14th so please get your order in good time!Shop link:  CrossFit Glasgow Store (crossfit-glasgow.myshopify.com) password if required is:  #wearecfgCheck out the design!  REFER A FRIEND We are also continuing our refer a friend promotion into June where if you recommend a friend to CFG and they sign up, you both receive £10 off your next invoice!Have a great rest of your week! CFG Team

CFG Update 29th May 2021

By |2021-06-07T12:36:30+01:00June 7th, 2021|Weekly Update|

Hey Team,Not too much to report in the update this week other than Glasgow remains in tier 3 for another week.  Please keep up the great work and diligence in wearing facemasks around the gym when not in your station and cleaning your stations after use. We are set up to do Murph on Wednesday for the main workout, this will take place in the archway to the left (Arch 2) of the main CrossFit archway (Arch 1).  This will enable us to take a few more members in each class and also access to the bar for those that wish to do pullups for the workout.  It will be a paired event with our time constraint off 45min.“Murph” has become one of the most famous CrossFit workouts, globally, especially as a tribute on U.S. Memorial Day (the last Monday of May), when the workout is sometimes referred to as “Memorial Day Murph.” The workout, as prescribed (“Rx”), requires a weight vest but allows the athlete to partition the work as needed.  The workout was named after Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy, who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2005.  After his death, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honour for his bravery.The Murph was a favourite workout of Lt. Murphy, although he called it Body Armor, per CrossFit. The story of Lt. Murphy (and the other members of SEAL Team 10) is told in the book ​Lone Survivor,​ as well as a movie by the same name.Refer a Friend:If you [...]

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