Hero hero12 Hero hero13 Hero 1 Hero 2 Hero 3 Hero 4 Hero 5 Hero 6 Hero 7 Hero 8 Hero 9 Hero 10 Hero 11

CROSSFIT

TEESSIDE

IS FOR EVERYONE

Teesside's first and largest CrossFit gym. Established 2011.

Inside the Box

Train with purpose, coached every step of the way

Join a welcoming community where every session is coach-led and every workout is scalable to your ability. At CrossFit Teesside, we focus on safe progression and real results in a professional, supportive environment.

CrossFit Teesside Facility
Community

Member Stories

Real stories from real members. From first-day nerves to achieving things they never thought possible.

Jim's Story

Click to Play

Gina's Story

Click to Play

Getting Started

Click to Play

What our members say

Getting Started and Ongoing Training

Whether you’re brand new or building on experience, these options guide your next step.

How to start

Teesside's simplest path to a fitter life.

Book your intro
01

Book your intro

Come down, meet the coaches, and see the gym. No pressure, no workout required.

No pressure discovery session

Learn the basics with a coach
02

Learn the basics with a coach

Our introduction course helps you move safely and confidently before joining regular classes.

Expert coaching foundation

Join classes using TeamUp
03

Join classes using TeamUp

Book into classes that suit your schedule and train alongside our community.

Simple and flexible booking

No contracts. No joining fee.

Book your intro

Meet the Coaches

Our coaches are experts in their field, with years of hands-on experience coaching people of all ages and ability levels. They focus on teaching proper movement, building confidence, and making sure every session is both safe and effective.

Lee Howe

Lee Howe

Founder / Coach

Passionate about community, long-term progression, and building a welcoming training environment.

Rich McWade

Rich McWade

Head Coach

Focused on helping members move better, get stronger, and train safely at every level.

Emily

Emily

Coach

Dedicated to quality coaching and helping members feel confident in every session.

The Facility

The Box

Teesside's first and largest CrossFit gym for a reason. We offer the space and equipment you need to excel.

  • Massive training floor
  • Free onsite parking
  • Located on Teesside Industrial Estate
  • Open 7 days a week
"Just bring comfortable workout gear, a water bottle, and a willingness to work hard. We take care of the rest."

View the

Latest Workouts

Jul 27

Todays WOD

In Lee's Athlete days he featured strongly in Europes Regional, Here's an article featuring Lee on the scouting report, highlighting his potential performances. The article features some of the fittest individuals in Europe at the time. European Scouting Report General Warm Up  Scap Pulls | Squats | Dynamic Drills Medball Cleans | Wall Ball | Kipping Pull Up WOD "Whigs" 5 Rounds for Time: 2 Medball Complex 15 Pull Ups 300m Run Medball Complex = 5 Medball Cleans 10 Wall Balls @ 9 | 6kg Time Cap = 27 min Scaling and Modifications: *Weight as needed *Reduce Wall Balls: 8 *Reduce Pull Ups: Done in 2 sets *Banded | Jumping | Ring Rows *Reduce Run: 200m *Machine Equivalents
Nov 2

Olympic Lifting

3 Rounds 20 90 | 90s [10 per leg] 10 Pikes Thoracic Mobility Primer @ empty bar  1 High Hang Muscle Snatch 1 Tall Squat Snatch 1 Snatch Balance 1 Overhead Squat *Repeat for 2 sets* Day 1 - Snatch A.] Snatch 3 x 1 @ 75% *Rest 2 min between sets* B.] Snatch Pull 3 x 3 @ 90% *Rest 2 min between sets* C.] Snatch Deadlift 3 x 3 @ 100% *Rest 2 min between sets* D.] Front Squat 3 x 5 @ 75% *Rest 2 min between sets* 3 Rounds 20 Scap Press 10 I's , Y's and T's 20 Banded Good Morning Primer @ empty bar  1 High Hang Muscle Clean 1 Hang Muscle Clean 1 High Hang Power Clean 1 Hang Clean 3 Front Squats *Repeat for 2 sets* Day 2 - Clean and Jerk A.] Clean and Jerk 3 x 1 @ 70% *Rest 2 min between sets* B.] Clean Pull 3 x 3 @ 90% *Rest 2 min between sets* C.] Clean Deadlift 3 x 3 @ 100% *Rest 2 min between sets* D.] Overhead Squat 3 x 5 @ 65% *Rest 2 min between sets*
Jul 26

Strength

For this strength cycle, the focus will be on developing maximal strength with volume in the secondary lifts. Some lifts will have a tempo, ensure on the giant sets you take the muscles close to fatigue. RIR = Reps in Reserve. This means for a giving weight you should feel like you could do an additional 3 reps Day 1 Pull  Suggested Warm Up 10 Empty Bar Bent Over Row 10 Empty Bar Deadlift x 3 A.] Bent over row [Same weight as last week] 4 - 4 - 6 - 8 [222X] [3 RIR for each set] *Rest 2 min between sets* B.] Deadstop Deadlift [Same Weight as last week 8 - 6 - 4 - 4 [3 RIR for each set] *Rest 2 min between sets C.] Giant Set 1 *Perform each exercise back to back with minimal rest and take each exercise to within 3 reps of failure 4 Rounds 10 Double DB | KB Row 10 Inverted Row 10 GHD Sit Up or Strict Leg Raise 1 min Strict Pull Ups | Legless Rope climbs [Can be banded Pull Ups] *Rest 2 min between Rounds* D.] Giant Set 2 *Perform each exercise back to back with minimal rest and take each exercise to within 3 reps of failure 4 Rounds 10 Close Grip Bar Curl 10 Seated Incline DB Curl 10 Hammer Curl *Rest 2 min between Rounds* Day 2 Leg  Suggested Warm Up 10 Empty Bar Back Squat 10 Empty Bar Front Rack Reverse Lunge x 3 A.] Front Rack Reverse Lunge [Same weight as last week] 4 - 4 - 6 - 8 [3 RIR for each set] *Rest 2 min between sets* B.] Back Squat [Same weight as last week] 8 - 6 - 4 - 4 [3 RIR for each set] *Rest 2 min between sets C.] Giant Set 1 *Perform each exercise back to back with minimal rest and take each exercise to within 3 reps of failure 4 Rounds 10 Landmine Hack Squat 10 Double KB | DB RDL 10 Cycle Goblet Squat *Rest 2 min between Rounds* D.] Giant Set 2 *Perform each exercise back to back with minimal rest and take each exercise to within 3 reps of failure 4 Rounds 10 Double KB|DB Suitcase Reverse Lunge 10|10 Goblet Split Squat 10 GHD Back Extensions *Rest 2 min between Rounds* Day 3 Push Suggested Warm Up 10 Empty Bar Strict Press 10 Empty Bar Bench Press x 3 A.] Bench Press [Same Weight as last week] 4 - 4 - 6 - 8 [3 RIR for each set] *Rest 2 min between sets* B.] Strict Press [Same Weight as last week] 8 - 6 - 4 - 4 [3 RIR for each set] *Rest 2 min between sets C.] Giant Set 1 *Perform each exercise back to back with minimal rest and take each exercise to within 3 reps of failure 4 Rounds 10 Double DB Reverse fly 10 Seated Arnie Press 10 | 10 Landmine Press *Rest 2 min between Rounds* D.] Giant Set 2 *Perform each exercise back to back with minimal rest and take each exercise to within 3 reps of failure 4 Rounds 10 Inverted Row | Ring Row 10 DB Bench Press 10 Lying DB tricep Extension *Rest 2 min between Rounds*  

Timetable

We run coach-led sessions throughout the week to fit around work, family, and everyday life. All class bookings are managed through the TeamUp app, making it easy to view the timetable, book sessions, and manage your training. To get started, you’ll need to create your account using our booking page first. Once signed up, you can access everything through the TeamUp app, available on both the App Store and Google Play.

Class in high gear