Kids fitness classes near Canary Wharf
Where kids learn to
love being active.
Coached kids fitness classes in Poplar, building strength, coordination and confidence in a safe, fun and supportive space. 15 minutes from Canary Wharf, 5 minutes from Blackwall DLR.
More than just a workout.
Many kids spend more time sitting and on screens than ever. Regular sport and movement is one of the simplest ways to help, for their bodies, their focus and their confidence.
We help kids build a lifelong love of being active.
At CrossFit 1864 Kids, your child will learn to move properly, build real strength and coordination, and have a great time doing it, coached in a small group where every child gets attention, every child is included, and every child leaves feeling good about themselves.
Built for every age.
Same coaches, same values, with a different focus depending on what your child is ready for.
Little Movers
For our youngest athletes. Play-led classes that build fundamental movement: running, jumping, climbing, throwing and balancing. Lots of games, lots of laughter.
- Game-based learning
- Bodyweight movements
- Coordination and balance
- A big focus on fun
Junior Athletes
As kids develop, we add technique, structure and a real sense of progress. They learn the squat, the press and bodyweight gymnastics, all properly coached, with light, scaled loading as they are ready.
- Movement technique
- Light, scaled loading
- Strength and conditioning
- Personal goals and progress
Simple and affordable.
One class a week, every Saturday morning. Your child's first class is free.
More than fitness.
The physical wins are obvious. The bigger wins are everything else.
Strength and coordination
Lasting physical literacy that helps with every other sport they play, and stays with them for life.
Confidence
The feeling of "I can do something I could not do last week" is one of the most powerful things a child can experience.
Friends and community
They train with the same group every week. Real friendships form here, built on shared effort.
A break from the screen
45 minutes of being fully present, fully physical and fully unplugged.
Discipline and focus
Listening to a coach. Pushing through hard things. Habits that carry into school, sport and life.
A love of movement
This is the goal. Kids who love being active are more likely to grow into adults who stay active.
What 45 minutes
looks like.
Structured, age-appropriate and full of energy.
Welcome and warm-up: 5 min
Coaches greet every child by name. A fun warm-up game, such as tag, races or animal walks, gets everyone moving. By the end of the warm-up, every child is engaged.
Skill of the day: 15 min
A focused block on one movement: a squat, a jump, a press or a pull-up progression. We coach the technique, then they practise and improve.
The workout: 15 to 20 min
A scaled, age-appropriate workout that uses what they have just learned. Often turned into a game, with relays, partner challenges or points, so it does not feel like exercise.
Cool-down and check-in: 5 min
A short cool-down, plus a moment for kids to share what they are proud of. This is when the confidence sticks.
Coaches you can
actually trust.
Kids classes are coached by Kike, Julie and Tanya. Every kids coach is enhanced DBS-checked and CrossFit certified. We are a small, owner-led gym, so you will meet us in person and know exactly who is coaching your child every week.
Every coach working with children
Level 1 certified coaches or above
Every child gets attention
9am, no clash with school
What parents ask first.
Classes run every Saturday at 9am and last 45 minutes. They cost £40 a month, and your child's first class is free.
Ages 5 to 15, in two groups: 5 to 9 and 10 to 15.
Yes, when it is properly coached. Our kids classes are coach-led, age-scaled and technique-first. We do not put children under heavy load. Younger children use bodyweight movements, and older children use light, scaled loading only when they are ready. The focus is always on moving well, not on how heavy or how fast.
This is a common myth. Properly supervised strength training does not stunt growth, and the American Academy of Pediatrics supports it for children. UK physical activity guidelines also recommend that children and young people do activities that build muscular fitness and bone strength across the week.
Yes. There is no team to make and no bench to sit on. Every child moves at their own pace and is coached at their own level. Children who never felt confident in PE often enjoy fitness when it is taught this way.
Kike, Julie and Tanya. Every kids coach is enhanced DBS-checked and CrossFit certified.
Of course. Parents are always welcome to stay and watch. If you would like to train yourself, ask us about adult memberships.
Just comfortable clothes, trainers and a water bottle. We provide everything else.
Unit B05, Poplar Business Park, 10 Preston's Road, London E14 9RL. 5 minutes from Blackwall DLR, 15 minutes from Canary Wharf, with parking on site. See how to find us.
Ready to book your
child's first class?
The first class is free. Get in touch and we will talk through your child's age and interests, then book them in for a Saturday. No pressure, no commitment.
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