THE GYM WHERE
EVERYBODY
BELONGS.
Coach-led strength and fitness in Poplar, East London. Classes capped at 10. No experience needed.
- I keep starting and stopping. I can not make it stick.
- Big gyms feel intimidating. I do not know what I am doing.
- I am getting weaker and I know it.
If any of that sounds like you, you are exactly who CrossFit 1864 was built for.
A different kind of gym.
Three Steps to Start
Never trained before?
Start here.
The Beginners Programme is 3 weeks of personal coaching built for people with no experience. No intimidation. No guesswork. Just a plan and a coach in your corner from day one.
See the Beginners ProgrammeWhat People Say
What Another Year Without a Plan Costs
If you have been thinking about this for a while, here is what waiting actually costs:
- Another year of £40-60/month on a gym you use inconsistently.
- Getting slightly weaker through your 30s and 40s — that is what happens without consistent strength training.
- Missing the window when building this habit is easiest — right now, when you are thinking about it.
"I had tried three gyms before this. What was different here was that people actually noticed when I was not there. That sounds small, but it is not."
The intro chat is free, takes 15 minutes, and there is no obligation.
Book Your Free Intro ChatWhat 3-6 Months Looks Like
Not a before-and-after photo. A before-and-after life.
- Real technique on the lifts that matter — squat, deadlift, press.
- Better sleep. More energy at work. You have stopped dreading the gym.
- You know people's names. They know yours.
- Noticeably stronger — in the gym and in daily life.
- Confidence that comes from keeping a commitment to yourself.
- Consistency that used to feel impossible is now your default.
Meet Kike
Founder & Head Coach · CrossFit 1864
Smaller classes. Better coaching. Training built for longevity. CrossFit 1864 is designed to help people get stronger and more confident without burning out chasing leaderboards.
Outside the gym I train jiujitsu — which shaped how I think about consistency and showing up even when you are not the best in the room. That is the culture I have tried to build here.
Quick Answers
CrossFit 1864 in Poplar — 15 min walk from Canary Wharf, 5 min from Blackwall DLR. Classes capped at 10. Every new member starts with our Beginners Programme: 3 PT sessions, 6 group classes, goal-setting call. No experience needed.
Yes — when it is coached well. At CrossFit 1864 everything is scalable, technique comes before intensity, and the cap of 10 means your coach watches your movement every session.
No. We have members who started in their 50s and 60s. We run LIFE — a programme for 50+ built around the strength and mobility that makes everyday life easier.
Most people do not fail from lack of willpower — they fail from lack of structure and accountability. The coach knows your name, the community notices when you are gone, and the Beginners Programme builds the habit before throwing you in the deep end.
At CrossFit 1864, membership starts with the 21-Day Kickstarter at £69 — three weeks of unlimited classes, personal coaching, and a goal-setting call. After that, monthly membership tiers start from our Minimal plan. Every option includes coach-led classes capped at 10 people. No joining fee. No hidden costs.
Every class runs 60 minutes. You start with a warm-up, then move into skill or strength work — building technique on movements like the squat, deadlift, or press. The session finishes with the Workout of the Day. Your coach scales every movement to your level. Classes are capped at 10, so your coach knows your name before you walk in.
A regular gym gives you equipment. CrossFit 1864 gives you a coach who knows your weak points, a class that notices when you are not there, and a programme that builds strength progressively over months. Most members who join us have already tried two or three gyms. The difference is not the workouts — it is the structure and the people around you.
Two to three sessions per week is the right starting point. It gives your body time to adapt and your technique time to develop between sessions. As you build strength and confidence — usually over the first 6 to 8 weeks — you can increase frequency. Your coach will tell you when you are ready.
Still have questions? Let us talk. 15 minutes, no obligation.
Book Your Free Intro ChatThe 21-Day
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Get started right now for £69. Three weeks of coached CrossFit, built around complete beginners. No experience necessary.
No experience necessary