Basic Gym Kristianstad AB
Welcome to Basic Gym Kristianstad AB, the city's very first affiliated CrossFit and HYROX box, established in 2011 by Christina and Jonas Carlström. Our training philosophy focuses entirely on functional movements where the whole body is activated to deliver real, lasting results. We prioritize proper technique above all else, ensuring each member gets professional guidance and feedback during every workout. Unlike traditional gyms, our facility is purposefully free of conventional weight machines, offering instead an outstanding range of barbells, kettlebells, dumbbells, heavy ropes, medicinballs, and rowers. Our supportive community welcomes everyone, with fully scalable classes that allow beginners and elite athletes to train side-by-side in a positive, anti-doping certified environment.
Technique Over Everything
Our certified coaches prioritize technical precision before intensity, ensuring safe and long-term athletic development for all members.
Clean Sport Environment
We are proud members of '100% REN TRÄNING', a Swedish national project actively working against doping in fitness environments.
True Functional Facility
No isolating machines here. We offer a spacious layout divided into a group class zone and a dedicated lifting area.
Jonas Carlström
Co-Owner & Head Coach
Jonas has worked full-time in the fitness industry since 1998. He is one of only 17 Certified CrossFit Trainers (Level 3) in Sweden, specializing in longevity, functional movement, and scaling workouts.
Christina Carlström
Co-Owner & Fitness Trainer
Co-founded Basic Gym with Jonas in 2011. Christina has years of experience in athletic conditioning and has a massive passion for health, community-building, and functional lifestyle training.
Henrik Fast
CrossFit Coach
Approved as at least a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, focusing on technical perfection, safety, and high-energy metabolic conditioning classes.
Jimmy Svensson
CrossFit Coach
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer dedicated to helping members scale movements effectively to safely reach their maximum potential.
Jens Jönson
CrossFit Coach
Certified CrossFit Level 1 Trainer with a passion for community motivation and technical movement feedback.
Filippa Rosenberg
CrossFit Coach
Certified CrossFit Level 1 Trainer focusing on scalable bodyweight mechanics, agility, and circuit workouts.
Johan Ceimertz
CrossFit Coach
Certified CrossFit Level 1 Trainer with years of experience leading high-intensity groups and functional strength training.
Mikael, 34 yrs
"The absolute best box in the area. Jonas and the team are highly professional. The atmosphere is fantastic, friendly, and very encouraging for all skill levels."
Sara, 29 yrs
"I love the BasicFit classes! The coaches focus entirely on technique so I feel safe even when pushing my limits. Highly recommend this community."
Group Fitness Zone
A spacious, open training area where CrossFit and BasicFit group classes take place, fully stocked with pull-up rigs, rowers, medicine balls, and ropes.
Lifting & Open Gym Zone
A dedicated strength area designed for independent workouts and Olympic lifting, featuring high-quality barbells, bumper plates, dumbbells, and kettlebells.
CrossFit
Our signature high-intensity functional training program consisting of a dynamic warm-up, skill or strength work, and a constantly varied Workout of the Day (WOD).
BasicFit
A varied functional fitness class featuring bodyweight training, Tabata intervals, and functional circuit setups utilizing kettlebells, heavy ropes, slam balls, and rowing machines.
HYROX Conditioning
A targeted hybrid endurance program focusing on functional movements, heavy carries, and rowing intervals to prepare members for HYROX races or general conditioning.
CrossFit WOD
Entraînement du jour - séance intense et variée
BasicFit Functional Circuits
Specialized class
Kettlebell Training
Specialized class
Tabata & Cardio
Entraînement cardiovasculaire haute intensité
HYROX Preparation
Préparation aux compétitions HYROX
Olympic Lifting Skills
Specialized class
Strengths
- World-Class Coaching
- Extended Access Daily
- Inclusive & Scalable
- Clean Sport Commitment
Watch points
- No Traditional Machines
- Limited Non-Tag Hours
CrossFit WOD
Our premium group session starting with a focused dynamic warm-up and flexibility sequence. Members then proceed to strength or skill development before tackling the intensive metcon (metabolic conditioning) workout.
Objective: Strength, Gymnastics & Conditioning
BasicFit
A high-energy functional class focusing on bodyweight and accessible fitness equipment. Classes are structured around circuit training, Tabata intervals, and AMRAP challenges to boost cardiorespiratory conditioning.
Objective: Endurance & Agility
HYROX Prep
A specialized preparation session targeting physical conditioning mimicking official HYROX formats. Incorporates rowing intervals, dumbbell carries, wall balls, and high-repetition bodyweight functional movements.
Objective: Hybrid Cardiovascular Stamina
Located on Arenavägen in Kristianstad right beside the local Arena, the box sits in a vibrant sport-focused neighborhood with an excellent athletic atmosphere and high accessibility.
Public transport
Easily reached via local Kristianstad city transit buses serving the Arena district.
Parking
Ample parking spaces are available directly surrounding the Kristianstad Arena area.
Landmarks
Approach
We believe in a holistic, back-to-basics approach to physical training, preparing the body for everyday life demands through functional motion.
Methodology
We strictly emphasize quality over speed. Our professional coaches are constantly observing, educating, and offering feedback to maximize training utility and safety.
Progression
We teach fundamental mechanics first, build consistency in performance, and only then introduce intensity and heavier loads once movement is perfected.
CrossFit Membership
- Access to all CrossFit and BasicFit sessions
- SugarWOD programming & performance tracking
- Independent use of lifting and group zones during open hours
- Daily tag access from 06:00 to 21:00
BasicFit Membership
- Access to all BasicFit and circuit sessions
- Daily tag access from 06:00 to 21:00
First visit
Arrive 15 minutes early to meet your coach. If you do not have an access tag, make sure to arrive within 30 minutes of a scheduled class start time so the gym doors are unlocked. The coach will give you a brief orientation of the box.
Required equipment
Clean indoor training shoes, comfortable athletic clothing, a personal water bottle, and a small towel for sweat.
What a typical session looks like
Each session lasts exactly 60 minutes, starting with a functional warm-up and mobility exercises, followed by a dedicated strength or technical skill block, culminating in an intensive Workout of the Day (WOD) and stretching.
Strength & Weightlifting
Conditioning & Gymnastics
CrossFit Educational Lecture & Trial Session
Led by level 3 coach Jonas Carlström, this informative event covers the fundamentals of CrossFit, debunks common myths, explains scaling, and concludes with a trial workout.
Jonas Carlström
Jonas has worked as a full-time fitness professional for over two decades. He is one of the highly elite Level 3 CrossFit coaches in Sweden, dedicated to helping individuals build sustainable structural strength and longevity.
CLN Athletics
Official clothing partner supplying custom-branded performance hoodies, shirts, and pants available on the Basic Gym webshop.
100% REN TRÄNING
National Swedish anti-doping coalition guaranteeing a clean, drug-free training environment for all members.
Basic Gym offers flexible membership tiers including full CrossFit access (which includes SugarWOD tracking and open gym privileges) as well as standalone BasicFit functional fitness memberships. All memberships grant daily tag-access from 06:00 to 21:00. Please contact [email protected] for full details and custom pricing registration.