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't make it stick.
- Big gyms feel intimidating. I don't know what I'm doing.
- I'm getting weaker and I know it.
If any of that sounds like you, you're exactly who CrossFit 1864 was built for.
A different kind of gym.
Three Steps to Start
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Change Everything.
3 weeks. A personal coach. A plan built around you. No experience required.
What People Say
What Another Year Without a Plan Costs
If you've been thinking about this for a while, here's 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's what happens without consistent strength training.
- Missing the window when building this habit is easiest — right now, when you're thinking about it.
"I'd tried three gyms before this. What was different here was that people actually noticed when I wasn't there. That sounds small, but it isn't."
The intro chat is free, takes 15 minutes, and there's 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've 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're not the best in the room. That's the culture I've 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's 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. Many members started in their 40s with no lifting background and train consistently years later.
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. Age isn't a reason not to start — it's usually a reason to.
Most people don't fail from lack of willpower — they fail from lack of structure and accountability. The coach knows your name, the community notices when you're gone, and the Beginners Programme builds the habit before throwing you in the deep end.
Still have questions? Let's talk. 15 minutes, no obligation.
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