Amica Shoreditch
Welcome to Amica Shoreditch, London's ultimate 5,000 square foot functional training sanctuary. Established in 2019 in the heart of East London's most vibrant district, we have built a diverse and supportive hybrid fitness community. We specialize in CrossFit, Hyrox, Olympic Weightlifting, Calisthenics, and dedicated mobility classes. Our mission is to bridge the gap between absolute beginners and seasoned athletes through elite, ego-free coaching and world-class facilities. Whether your goal is to master a handstand walk, build explosive strength, prepare for a grueling Hyrox race, or simply shake off the desk-bound fatigue of a corporate workday, Amica Shoreditch provides the ideal platform, over 40 weekly classes, and a thriving community to keep you consistent and motivated.
Expert Coaching Team
Certified coaches guide every class to ensure safe, scalable, and highly effective movement pattern progression.
Versatile Hybrid Space
5,000 sq ft fully loaded with state-of-the-art rigs, ergometers, dumbbells, and custom Olympic lifting platforms.
Inclusive Community
No egos, just hard-working, supportive members pushing each other to achieve their physical potential.
Jon Joseph Bourgerie
Founder & Head Coach
Jon opened Amica Shoreditch in 2019 with a vision to build a world-class hybrid fitness hub. Passionate about community-driven progress, weightlifting, and elite programming.
Amica Coaching Team
Elite Coaches
A collective of highly certified CrossFit L1/L2, Hyrox, and Olympic lifting specialists dedicated to keeping your training safe, effective, and progressive.
Sarah, 29 yrs
"Its a really great space to train and the weightlifting classes are great. Friendly, welcoming."
David, 42 yrs
"The best place I've trained. They are welcoming not matter what age or level of fitness. Fantastic facilities great gym in Shoreditch."
Elena, 31 yrs
"Great gym in Shoreditch. Just what you need after a day at the desk. Really friendly coaches and staff. Not intimidating at all really diverse"
Main Functional Training & CrossFit Arena
A spacious high-ceiling zone featuring heavy-duty structural rigs, gymnastics rings, climbing ropes, wall ball targets, and comprehensive bumper plate setups.
Hyrox & Engine Zone
Dedicated endurance sector equipped with top-tier cardio machines including Concept2 Rowers, SkiErgs, Assault Bikes, and sleds for classic hybrid training simulation.
Olympic Weightlifting Platforms
Reinforced drop-zones with precision barbells and premium plates designed specifically for technical cleans, snatches, and jerks.
Hyrox Competitor Training
High-intensity hybrid workouts prioritizing raw cardiovascular capacity, sled pushes, and lunges to prep you for regional Hyrox events.
Calisthenics & Bodyweight Skill
A technical class focusing purely on relative strength, core stability, handstands, bar muscle-ups, and structural movement control.
Olympic Weightlifting Focus
Focused exclusively on mechanics, explosive speed, and structural safety of the Snatch and Clean & Jerk lifts.
89a Rivington Street, London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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CrossFit WOD
Entraînement du jour - séance intense et variée
Open Gym
Accès libre à l'espace d'entraînement
Calisthenics
Specialized class
Weightlifting
Specialized class
Hyrox
Préparation aux compétitions HYROX
Mobility
Specialized class
Functional Fitness
Specialized class
Strengths
- Prime Shoreditch Hub - Perfectly situated in the energetic heart of East London, ideal for post-desk or morning sessions.
- Huge Premium Space - Spanning 5,000 sq ft, ensuring ample room to train without feeling cramped during peak hours.
- Comprehensive Disciplines - Combines CrossFit, Hyrox, Weightlifting, and Calisthenics under a single unified membership.
- Warm Ego-Free Culture - Renowned for its non-intimidating, friendly atmosphere where diverse fitness levels train together.
Watch points
- No Dedicated Parking - Due to its central Shoreditch location, free parking is limited. Public transport or cycling is highly recommended.
- Short Sunday Window - Sunday hours are relatively brief (9:00 am - 12:00 pm), requiring members to schedule weekend workouts early.
CrossFit WOD
The Work of the Day is our signature strength and conditioning group class. It combines weightlifting, metabolic conditioning, and gymnastics elements into one high-intensity workout. Safely designed to challenge physical capacity and build functional power.
Objective: Power, Conditioning, Functional Movements
Hyrox
A high-octane class simulating the famous Hyrox fitness racing format. Expect a heavy focus on running, rowing, sled pushes, sandbag lunges, and burpee broad jumps. It is a fantastic endurance and cardiovascular stamina builder.
Objective: Aerobic Capacity, Stamina, Functional Endurance
Weightlifting
Focus strictly on technical training for the two classic Olympic lifts: the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk. This class prioritizes mobility, explosive power, bar paths, and structured positional strength under empty bars and heavy plates.
Objective: Technical Lift Execution, Power, Mobility
Calisthenics
Pure bodyweight mastery. Build deep core stability, relative strength, and strict mechanics needed for high-skill exercises like gymnastics ring work, pull-ups, push-ups, handstands, and bar movements.
Objective: Relative Strength, Core, Gymnastics Skills
Mobility
Unlock tightness, expand range of motion, and bulletproof your joints. Perfect recovery supplement to stay injury-free and optimize physical execution during heavy lifting and conditioning classes.
Objective: Flexibility, Joint Health, Active Recovery
Open Gym
Unstructured training time where members can access the gym floor, cardio equipment, platforms, and rigs to practice skills, run their own lifting program, or catch up on missed class workouts.
Objective: Independent Training, Skills Practice
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Nestled inside East London's historical and highly creative Shoreditch neighbourhood, our space on Rivington Street is surrounded by vibrant cafes, tech offices, and artisan markets, making it incredibly accessible for local workers, residents, and commuters.
Public transport
Located just minutes on foot from Old Street Underground Station (Northern Line) and Shoreditch High Street Overground Station.
Parking
No private parking on site. Nearby pay-and-display options on local streets or nearby commercial car parks are available but highly limited.
Landmarks
Approach
Our philosophy centers around longevity, technical masterclass, and dynamic community spirit. We train to move better outside the gym, focusing on scalable functional movements that increase strength and resilience.
Methodology
We utilize hybrid training blocks that blend classic Olympic lifting technique, bodyweight gymnastics (calisthenics), and systematic metabolic conditioning routines to target overall athleticism.
Progression
Members progress safely through highly qualified coaching adjustments, tracking individual work weights, conditioning times, and mobility baselines week after week.
Unlimited Monthly Membership
- Unlimited access to all 40+ weekly classes
- Full access to Open Gym hours
- Discounted entries to internal competitions & community events
- No long-term tie-in options available
10-Class Pack
- Access to any scheduled CrossFit, Hyrox, or Weightlifting class
- Valid for 3 months from purchase
- Flexible booking through the member app
First visit
Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your booked intro class. One of our coaches will welcome you at reception, show you around the 5,000 sq ft space, and run you through a quick movement safety brief.
Required equipment
Comfortable, athletic clothing, breathable workout shoes (flat-soled or training shoes are ideal for weightlifting/crossfit), a water bottle, and a towel.
What a typical session looks like
Each 60-minute session includes a structured warm-up, skill or strength drills, the central workout (WOD/Hyrox piece), and a cool-down/stretch period.
Barbells & Free Weights
Cardio Engines
Gymnastics & Bodyweight
In-House Competitions
Fun, friendly, and accessible internal team battles designed exclusively for our members to test their skills and celebrate community fitness.
Member Socials & Meetups
Casual community social events around Shoreditch to connect outside of sweaty training sessions.
Jon Joseph Bourgerie
Jon opened Amica Shoreditch in 2019 to champion hybrid, functional training in London's creative hub. He combines technical lifting know-how with motivational community focus.
CrossFit
Official worldwide CrossFit affiliation ensuring high training standards and certified programming.
Hyrox
Official Hyrox Affiliate supporting local athletic preparation for international hybrid races.
Flexible membership tiers with unlimited monthly options, class packs, and drop-in passes tailored to fits. Zero-commitment free intro sessions can be booked directly online.