Why I Left a Globo Gym in Canary Wharf and Joined CrossFit 1864
Why I Left a Globo Gym in Canary Wharf
and Joined CrossFit 1864
The problem was never motivation. The problem was trying to figure fitness out alone.
Last updated: May 2026 · Reading time: 9 minutes
For years, I had a standard gym membership in Canary Wharf.
I’d go through the same cycle over and over again.
A burst of motivation.
A few solid weeks.
Then inconsistency.
Then guilt.
Then starting again.
I knew I needed to exercise.
I just couldn’t make it stick.
Looking back, the problem wasn’t motivation.
It was environment.
The Problem With Traditional Gyms
Like many professionals working in Canary Wharf, I joined a gym because it felt like the sensible thing to do.
The equipment was impressive.
The facilities were nice.
The membership sounded motivating.
But once I walked in, I mostly felt lost.
I would:
- Wander between machines
- Repeat random workouts
- Avoid exercises I wasn’t confident with
- Skip sessions when work became stressful
Nobody noticed.
And eventually, I stopped going consistently.
Fitness Started Feeling Like Another Obligation
That was the hardest part.
Exercise became another task on my to-do list.
Something I “should” do.
Not something I enjoyed.
Like many adults in their 40s, I was balancing:
- Work pressure
- Commuting
- Family responsibilities
- Stress
- Low energy
I didn’t need more pressure.
I needed support.
You should not have to figure fitness out alone.
Book a free intro chat with a CrossFit 1864 coach and discover how coaching and community can make fitness finally stick.
Book Your Intro ChatWhy I Finally Tried CrossFit
Honestly, I was intimidated.
Like many people, my perception of CrossFit came from social media clips.
I assumed:
- Everyone would be extremely fit
- Workouts would be too intense
- I’d embarrass myself
But I kept hearing good things about CrossFit 1864.
Especially about the coaching and community.
So eventually, I booked an intro chat.
The Biggest Surprise Was the Atmosphere
The first thing I noticed was how welcoming everyone was.
People introduced themselves.
Coaches explained movements.
Nobody expected perfection.
Everything was scaled.
That meant workouts were adapted to my:
- Fitness level
- Mobility
- Confidence
- Experience
For the first time in years, I felt like I had guidance.
Good coaching removes uncertainty and replaces it with confidence.
Coaching Changed Everything
At CrossFit 1864, I wasn’t left to figure things out alone.
The coaches helped me:
- Learn movement technique
- Pace workouts properly
- Build strength gradually
- Train consistently
That support made fitness feel manageable.
And importantly, sustainable.
Community Creates Accountability
One thing I didn’t expect was how much the community mattered.
People noticed when I showed up.
People encouraged each other.
People celebrated progress together.
That environment helped me stay consistent.
And consistency was what I had always struggled with before.
CrossFit Looks Different in Real Life
Social media often shows the extreme side of CrossFit.
What actually happens inside a beginner-friendly gym like CrossFit 1864 is very different.
Normal people train here.
- Professionals
- Parents
- Beginners
- Adults rebuilding confidence
The focus is not on proving yourself.
The focus is improving your life.
Most people at CrossFit 1864 are not trying to become elite athletes. They simply want to feel healthier, stronger, and more capable.
The Biggest Change Was Confidence
The physical changes were great.
But the biggest difference was confidence.
I felt:
- Stronger
- Healthier
- More energetic
- More capable
And for the first time in years, fitness became part of my routine instead of something I constantly restarted.
Why CrossFit 1864 Feels Different
At CrossFit 1864, the environment is built around:
- Support
- Coaching
- Progression
- Beginner confidence
- Community
That combination changes everything.
Especially for adults who have struggled with consistency in traditional gyms.
Ready to See if CrossFit 1864 Is Right for You?
Book a free intro chat with one of our coaches.
We’ll talk about your goals, your fitness background, and what kind of support would help you most.
No pressure, no hard sell, and no workout required.
CrossFit 1864 is a beginner-friendly CrossFit gym in Poplar, East London — 15 minutes from Canary Wharf. We help busy professionals and adults over 40 build strength, confidence, mobility, and long-term health through expert coaching and a supportive community.
