Sound familiar?
We know what you're thinking.
"I'm not fit enough for CrossFit"
"It looks way too intense for me"
"I'll embarrass myself in class"
"I've never touched a barbell before"
Every single person at CrossFit 1864 started exactly where you are. This programme was built because those thoughts are completely normal — and completely wrong. You don't get fit to start CrossFit. You start CrossFit to get fit.
CrossFit 1864 · East London · Beginners Programme
Start Here.
Change Everything.
Our Beginners Programme takes you from zero — no experience, no fitness required — and turns CrossFit into the tool that transforms your health for life.
The programme
This is where it all starts
Every personal session has a purpose. You'll learn the movements that underpin everything in CrossFit — and understand why they matter for your body and your life.
Goal setting session
A dedicated session with your coach to understand where you are, where you want to go, and build a plan that's personal to you.
Personal training sessions
Each session focuses on a fundamental movement pattern — coached 1-on-1 so you get it right from day one.
Group classes
Put what you've learned into practice with the community. Scaled to your level, cheered on by everyone around you.
The squat is the foundation of human movement. Sitting down, standing up, picking things up — it's all a squat. By the end of this session you'll understand your body in a way you never have before, and you'll have done your first real workout.
The hip hinge is how you should be lifting anything off the floor. Most back problems come from not knowing this. You'll learn the deadlift properly — one of the most powerful movements for building a strong, healthy body at any age.
Overhead pressing builds shoulder strength, stability and confidence. You'll go from strict press to push press to thruster — and by the end you'll have covered all three fundamental movement patterns that CrossFit is built on. You're ready for anything.
- 1 x goal setting session
- 3 x private 1-on-1 coaching sessions
- 6 x group CrossFit classes
- Full technique coaching throughout
- Scaled to your level every session
- Access to the full 1864 community
Real beginners, real results
They started just like you
"As a lifelong couch potato I was very intimidated by CrossFit — 1864 offered a warm welcome. All the coaches are incredibly knowledgeable. Now nearly a year in, I'm loving my CrossFit journey."
"I never had a barbell in my hands before I joined. We always go through every technical step and everyone around is motivating and cheering each other on."
"Don't be scared by the CrossFit name — this place is for everyone no matter your size or level of fitness. Try it, you won't be disappointed by the results."
"I started with zero experience and from day one the coaching team made me feel welcome. I feel empowered every single session. My only regret is not joining sooner."
Ready to start?
Your journey begins here.
Book a free intro chat with one of our coaches. No commitment, no hard sell — just an honest conversation about your goals and how we can help you get there.