Located just off the M6 motorway, our CrossFit box features climbing ropes, 24’ foot Bulldog Gear monster rig, 24 barbells, 7 concept 2 rowers, D-Balls, benches, plyo boxes, a full range of wall balls, dumbbells, kettlebells and 3,000 square feet of training space, making us the premier fitness facility in Carlisle. You’ll love training in our gym/box but you’ll also love our comfortable lounge area. In addition to this, we are also updating our toilets, changing rooms and showers so you will soon be able to freshen up post workout. We’d love to see you at one of our classes. Pop in and see us before any class for a quick tour.
Getting Started
MEET OUR INCREDIBLE TRAINERS
Gym Manager/Coach
ANDREW CARIGIET
After 8 years as a surveyor in the commercial property industry, Andrew’s passion for fitness led him to CrossFit, and a change of focus to helping other achieve their fitness goals.
Andrew has 10 years CrossFit experience (Since 2010), and 6 years as a CrossFit trainer.
Along with a sporting background including rugby and athletics, Andrew has also plenty of experience competing in several national level CrossFit/fitness competitions since 2012.
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
Head Coach
EMMA BLAYLOCK
A busy mum of 3, and wife to Joe, Emma always finds time for fitness.
Emma has 8 years’ CrossFit experience (since 2012), and 6 years of coaching experience. Having bounced back to more than full fitness post partum twice, she is an excellent role model to new mums, and anyone looking to get into shape!
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach.
Coach/Physio
JAMIE BELL
Jamie is a Qualified Physio, and coaches part time. He has an extensive knowledge of how we move, and also has over 6 years CrossFit experience.
Jamie became a CrossFit trainer in 2016, and is a great addition to our coaching team.
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Marketing Manager/Assistant Coach
LOUISE SIMS
Louise covers our in-house marketing and events alongside her full-time job as a Marketing Manager.
Little sister to Head Coach Emma, Louise started CrossFit in 2015. With a sporting past of playing and coaching Hockey and Netball, she has always loved being active and is now excited to be back on the coaching side of sport as she trains to be a Level 1 CrossFit Trainer.
Assistant Coach
KONNER CASHNER
Since moving to the UK from America in 2011, Konner has found passion in fitness and wants to help others find passion in it, also.
Konner has had nearly 3 years of CrossFit experience, and loves Olympic Lifting!
Sales/Administrator
JADE HOPPER
Jade handles all our product/merchandise sales and orders, assists with events organisation, and back office administration.
Jade has over 4 years’ CrossFit experience.
Nutrition Consultant
JONNY LANDELS
Jonny is the owner of Next Step Nutrition; a nutrition and exercise coaching company dedicated to keeping things simple so that you can improve your quality of life faster and easier.
Jonny knows how hard it is to sift through the conflicting information for the fitness industry to understand what you need to do to reach your goals. He will help you to understand what your biggest priorities are so that you can overcome the confusion and make clear progress.
With an extensive background in rugby and CrossFit, Jonny has also completed the Precision Nutrition Level One course, and recently became a certified nutritionist through the Mac-Nutrition University Qualification, passing with Distinction, in 2018.
Coach
JOE BLAYLOCK
Busy husband, and father of three girls; co-owner Joe has done CrossFit since 2010 and is our chief programmer and Speciality Coach.
Joe has extensive experience with CrossFit competition, twice competing at the CrossFit Games European Regional competition. Joe also has a background in rugby, and semi-professional football.
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
The Premier CrossFit Gym In Carlisle
OUR LOCATION
We are located in the centre of Kingmoor Park North, on the north side of Carlisle, just off Junction 44 of the M6 motorway. It is also easy to get here from the A689 Carlisle Bypass link to West Cumbria. You can reach us in 10 minutes from almost anywhere in Carlisle!