



Welcome to Black Box, the premier functional training club in Saintfield, County Down. We are proud to be the first dedicated Hyrox gym in the area, offering specialized preparation and conditioning for the world-renowned physical race. Run and operated by a qualified Physiotherapist, Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor, and CrossFit coach, our workouts seamlessly integrate high-performance coaching with clinical safety. Our modern training facility features top-tier equipment designed to help you build raw strength, optimize cardiovascular capacity, and prevent injury. Whether you are aiming to compete at an elite level, rehab an active injury, or simply improve your daily fitness, Black Box provides a supportive and expert-led environment. Join us today and elevate your movement quality, stamina, and strength under professional guidance.
Every training program is curated with injury prevention and movement efficiency in mind, coached by a licensed physiotherapist.
Access simulated race workouts, specific energy systems training, and official equipment to prepare for your next competition.
Train alongside a welcoming, driven group of local fitness enthusiasts supportive of every individual's journey.
Founder, Head Coach & Physiotherapist
Anna is a qualified Physiotherapist, Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor, and CrossFit coach. She bridges the gap between rehabilitation and athletic performance to help members train safely and effectively.
"Training at Black Box has completely changed my approach to fitness. Knowing that Anna is a physiotherapist gives me total confidence that I'm lifting with correct form and protecting my joints."
"The Hyrox training prep here is world-class. The coaching is highly detailed, the community is incredibly supportive, and the workouts are scaled perfectly for every fitness level."
"A fantastic space with great coaches. The mix of functional fitness with clinical Pilates has helped me recover from back pain while building real, functional strength."
Equipped with official competition-grade tools including sleds, Concept2 Rowers, SkiErgs, and heavy wall balls to replicate the exact conditions of a Hyrox event.
Features professional-grade lifting rigs, Olympic bars, premium bumper plates, and dumbbells for targeted strength development.
A dedicated quiet zone for personalized movement screening, clinical assessments, recovery work, and core strengthening.
A comprehensive conditioning and pacing program focused on mastering the 8 functional stations and running endurance required for the Hyrox race.
A supervised transition program combining physiotherapy clinical methods and core Pilates to recover from injury and rebuild baseline strength safely.
86 Lisburn Road, Saintfield, County Down, United Kingdom
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Préparation aux compétitions HYROX
Specialized class
Specialized class
Specialized class
Specialized class
Accès libre à l'espace d'entraînement
A high-intensity class designed to emulate the physical demands of a Hyrox event. You will train using official sleds, rowers, SkiErgs, and functional movements coupled with running intervals to boost cardiovascular stamina and power endurance.
Objective: cardio
Develop compound strength and refine movement patterns. This session focuses on major barbell lifts, heavy carries, and core stability to build a strong, injury-resistant body.
Objective: strength
Led by our physical therapist, this low-impact class concentrates on postural control, core muscle recruitment, flexibility, and breathing techniques to optimize movement mechanics.
Objective: technique
A highly controlled, small-group class focusing on active recovery, movement correction, joint stabilization, and progressive load building for individuals managing physical limitations.
Objective: rehab
An aerobic capacity class using low-impact cardio machines, light weight intervals, and steady-state work to develop a powerful aerobic system and burn fat efficiently.
Objective: cardio
Located on Lisburn Road in Saintfield, the training club sits in a lively and scenic part of County Down, offering local residents a state-of-the-art conditioning space within easy reach of central Saintfield and local communities.
Accessible via the local Ulsterbus routes linking Belfast and Saintfield, with stops located near the main road.
Dedicated, free on-site car parking spaces directly available for members outside the gym building.
We emphasize movement quality and structural health. Fitness should build physical longevity, prevent injury, and enable you to live a healthy, high-performing lifestyle.
Integrating physical therapist-led assessments, biomechanical optimization, and progressive strength and conditioning parameters to build clean movement and athletic capacity.
Members start with a structural movement screening, allowing coaches to tailor weights and scale workouts individually as cardiorespiratory fitness and strength build.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your first class. Our coaching team will welcome you, introduce you to our facility, and discuss any personal health requirements or past injuries before training.
Comfortable athletic clothes, proper athletic trainers (running or stable training shoes), a personal water bottle, and a sweat towel.
Every session consists of a 10-minute progressive mobility warm-up, a 40-minute coached strength or aerobic workout, and a 10-minute cooling down stretch.
A structured, local mock-race testing pacing, endurance, and transitions over full or half Hyrox distances.
A fun partner-based team workout followed by social activities to bring members together.
Anna founded Black Box to deliver a smart, clinically safe approach to functional fitness. Combining years of sports physiotherapy practice with her love for conditioning, she ensures that every athlete lifts correctly, moves optimally, and accomplishes their goals safely.
As Saintfield's official affiliate gym, we provide access to exclusive Hyrox programs, training methodologies, and race entries.
Flexible membership tiers are available including Unlimited Classes, Off-Peak slots, and integrated Physiotherapy/Class hybrid packages. Contact us directly to tailor a plan to your goals.