FAQs

At CrossFit 3D, there are no joining fees. Memberships run on a month by month basis with a 30 day notice period – we want to you come and train, enjoy your membership and get results. We don’t tie you into contracts. We believe what we offer is so much more than any conventional gym that our actions and training methods will keep you coming back.

Sessions are run in groups, capped at 10 or 15 people dependent on the type of class. There is a set warm up followed by a set workout. All movements are explained, with time spent learning the correct techniques. The group performs the workout together, creating a tremendous feeling of camaraderie and community. Workouts are also universally scalable, meaning people of any age and ability will all be working out alongside each other. As a member you get a great sense of achievement from completing a workout and you’ll make friends along the way.

If you’ve heard people talk about CrossFit, you’ll have heard the term ‘WOD’. The WOD is the Workout Of the Day, and is used to describe the specific movement and exercises each CrossFit class will be doing. The WOD consists of constantly varied, functional movements executed at high intensity. These workouts usually last 10-20 minutes, but can be as short as 5 minutes or even over 30 minutes. You never know what you’re going to get!

Most mainstream gyms and health clubs will programme clients a standard workout comprising isolation movements and extended aerobic sessions, promoting the benefits of cardio. At CrossFit 3D, we do things differently. Which is why we get results. CrossFit uses compound, functional movements and short, high intensity sessions, interspersed with longer duration efforts. These movements and intensity levels have been scientifically proven to be noticeably more effective than standard cardio routines at achieving desired fitness results. Many conventional gyms still embrace the old, much less effective methods of training and many gym goers remain unmotivated and rarely use their memberships.

The beauty of CrossFit is that it can be scaled to meet the abilities of anyone, allowing them to still work at an intensity relative to them. The workouts are tough, but can be adjusted to suit all fitness and ability levels, from elite athletes to retirees. We scale workouts, we don’t change them. Whoever you are, whatever you do, you are capable of CrossFit. CrossFit training is unparalleled in its effectiveness but is always to be approached progressively. The key ingredient to success here is real commitment. We won’t push you to do anything you don’t want to do but we will show you how you can achieve what you didn’t think was possible.

The movements and intensity offered by CrossFit demand more physically than traditional gym routines and, therefore, you will burn significantly more energy in a shorter period of time. If you are also following a healthy diet, over time you will naturally become leaner. If you train like an athlete and eat like an athlete, it is no great surprise that CrossFitters start to look like athletes. Weight loss is not a specific aim of the CrossFit programme but is certainly a welcome side-effect and something we can help with.

It takes years of specific dedicated training as a bodybuilder to pile on that much muscle. CrossFit will not make you big and bulky – it will make you strong. This is often a question we get asked by women – the female body is not designed to react that way to heavy weights. Don’t be put off by pictures of female body builders – these ladies tend to look more masculine because they train and supplement in a way designed to increase muscle size. We don’t do either of these.

CrossFit classes are an hour long and made up of three main sections. First there is a programmed warm up, followed by a more detailed review of the movements and a chance to work on individual skills or techniques (known as ‘tekkers’). We then finish off with a group workout (or WOD). The final workouts vary in length but are usually within the 10-20 minute time frame.

Results. That’s why we don’t make you sign a contract – and they do. We charge each month in advance.

You can’t compare the results of 3 months at a gym with 3 months CrossFit because the techniques and training methods are so vastly different. Regularly doing CrossFit makes you fitter, faster, more powerful and leaner. More importantly – those who join CrossFit will probably still be training. We provide skilled coaching, ongoing support, and the appropriate tools and advice to keep you motivated and working towards your goals.

Sound familiar? In the traditional fitness industry there is a drop out rate of almost 80% in the first 12 weeks, which is why they make you sign a 12 month contract (or pay a premium if you don’t). Traditional gyms rely on only 10% of members actually attending – that’s how they make their money.

With CrossFit 3D the opposite is true. CrossFit 3D has a retention rate of over 80%. The reason for this huge difference? A great experience, failproof methodology, a supportive community and awesome results that speak for themselves.

We provide personalised coaching during every workout, for every exercise. We not only teach you proper movement, form and technique, we also help you to find a level of intensity within yourself that you may not even realise existed. The sense of camaraderie and community that we develop in our group classes is something you won’t find at a traditional gym, or through training alone. This is the best training you can get; the return on investment is huge and the experience is often life-changing.

Of course they are. Training is in a public place, the parks’ charge for this is minimal no matter how many people turn up. There is minimal equipment. There is only one session per day in any one venue, sometimes not at all. There are numerous people working out – so you get far less individual attention and, therefore, are less likely to improve on your technique and see the results. You usually have to pay a joining fee or sign a minimum 3 month contract without really seeing the benefits of what you are paying for.

At CrossFit 3D there is a purpose-built facility, specialist equipment and highly trained coaching staff running small group personal training classes. And if you don’t like it after a month, you are free to leave. What have you got to lose? It’s cheaper and more effective than joining a bootcamp organisation for 3 months.

From time to time we freely offer workouts on our blog and our Instagram – you don’t have to train with us to access it. However, working out alongside us, in the gym, gives you access to professional coaching, motivation, intensity and a genuine community. The mix of high intensity and correct coaching will lead to faster results. Training with us, you’ll trainer harder, better, and get more support with technique, motivation and diet. You’ll probably train more too.

Anything that’s comfortable and allows you to move freely. Boardies, Shorts, 3 quarter length pants, joggers, vest tops, t.shirts, hoodies. Layers are a good option, tight trousers (unless they have lycra in them) are not.

Yes, we have 2 changing rooms, one male, one female. Both with 2 showers.

Apart from rowers we don’t use any. Machines often force your body to move in unnatural ways and can put unacceptable stresses on your joints. We primarily utilise functional movements which move your joints through their natural range and improve your mobility. This helps you perform better across other sports or even just in daily life like when carrying the shopping.

We don’t use machines…..we build them.

Have you ever seen someone who can’t get out of a chair, gets breathless walking up stairs or can’t walk down the street without help? It is our belief that many of the ailments we see in old age are directly caused by a loss of functional fitness and/or poor nutrition. By training our bodies using every day movements with a wide variety of tools, we firmly believe our members can lead productive lives regardless of age.

For those who compete in sports, functional exercises and skills transfer directly to the sporting area and lead to an increase in strength, speed, agility and flexibility among other benefits.

More than all of that though, it is a vibrant, challenging and empowering way to improve fitness and endurance, and meet like minded people who are always there to cheer one another on.

Every CrossFit gym can set its own prices. These prices often reflect the quality of the gym space, the experience of the coaches and the standard of class programming. Our prices match the level of training we offer, the impressive size of our gym (allowing more members to train together), our coaches qualifications and experience, the number of classes available, and, last but not least, our reputation. We are more than confident that we are one of the best CrossFit gyms out there.

We offer personal training, team and sport-specific training, CrossFit Kids, personal programming and nutrition.

Got a question we haven’t answered? Feel free to contact us at info@crossfit3d.com. You many also want to check out the FAQs section of CrossFit.com here.

Our Small Group Personal Training program gives you all the tools you need to smash your goals. With our expert coaches leading you through each session we tailer the program to your abilities and needs. Training in a small group enables you to train with like-minded people, sharing your journey and keeping the sessions fun.

Our SGPT sessions are a maximum of 6 members per session (and often less as we have sessions running all day for unrivalled flexibility) and are much more cost effective than traditional 121 training but still as effective. Our program offers the full benefits of 121 personal training and more due to the flexibility of the session times delivered in a motivating and fun environment.