COMMUNITY
MORE THAN A GYM
COME FOR THE TRAINING. STAY FOR THE PEOPLE.
We talk a lot about community at Vastus. But to us, community isn't something you write on a wall or put on a website.
It's something you create.
It's knowing the names of the people you train with. It's someone noticing when you haven't been in for a while. It's encouragement when a workout gets tough and people genuinely being pleased when you achieve something.
It's friendships made, experiences shared and plenty of laughs along the way.
That's the Vastus community.
FAMILIAR FACES BECOME FRIENDS
When you train with people regularly, something happens.
You get to know them.
You'll find people you enjoy training with. People who push you. People who make the difficult workouts more enjoyable. And people you might eventually spend time with outside Vastus too.
Different ages. Different backgrounds. Different abilities. Brought together by something they enjoy doing.
WE CELEBRATE SHOWING UP
Progress isn't only about lifting heavier or moving faster.
Sometimes the biggest achievement is simply continuing to turn up.
That's why we celebrate your journey through Vastus with milestone badges – from those first 10 and 20 sessions through 40, 100, 250, 500 and beyond. Every badge represents time, effort and consistency. And we think that's worth recognising.
THINGS ARE BETTER WHEN WE DO THEM TOGETHER
Training inside the gym is only part of what happens at Vastus.
Throughout the year we create opportunities to try something different, challenge ourselves and spend time together.
We've taken workouts to the athletics track and swimming pool. We take teams to Battle Cancer. We run HYROX events and Physical Fitness Tests. And sometimes we get together without doing any exercise whatsoever.
Not everything is about getting a better score. Sometimes it's just about having a great experience with good people.
ALWAYS SOMETHING TO LEARN
We want Vastus to be somewhere you can continue to learn and develop.
Our specialist sessions and workshops give you opportunities to spend more time on things such as Olympic Weightlifting and Gymnastics, learning skills that can be difficult to master within a normal class.
But development isn't only physical.
We've also brought people into Vastus to talk about sleep, anxiety, men's health, women's health and other subjects that can help our members beyond their training.
Learn. Improve. Enjoy.
It's a big part of what we believe.
SUPPORT BEYOND THE WORKOUT
Getting fitter isn't just about what happens during your hour at Vastus.
That's why there's support available when you want to go a little further.
Our nutrition support can help you understand your eating, develop better habits and make choices that support your training, health and goals.
And our coaches are always there to answer questions, offer advice and help point you in the right direction.
AND A FEW PERKS TOO
Being part of Vastus comes with a few extras.
As an official HYROX Training Club, our members get priority access to selected HYROX race tickets – giving you a better chance of getting onto the start line when events sell out quickly.
You'll also hear first about Vastus events, workshops, challenges and other opportunities happening throughout the year.
YOU HAVE TO EXPERIENCE IT
We could tell you that Vastus has a great community.
But we'd rather you discovered it for yourself.
Come to a class. Meet the coaches. Train alongside our members. Hang around afterwards and have a chat.
You'll soon understand why, for many of our members, Vastus becomes much more than somewhere they come to exercise.
Ready to begin your journey to a fitter, stronger and happier you?
Vastus is a place with heart. I was terrified to start CrossFit but it’s not at all what I imagined, being supportive, accessible, and - even through the grind and sweat - fun.
Tabitha
Phenomenal place to train. Well ran and welcoming for all abilities and strengths. The coaches are always full of useful guidance and encouragement - I've learned and progressed so much in my time here.