Claydon CrossFit
Claydon CrossFit is a premier, community-driven functional fitness box located at the Claydon Business Park in Great Blakenham, Suffolk. Established in May 2024 as a exciting joint venture between Susannah Money-Schenk and Ben Caldwell, our facility offers coach-led, functional fitness classes suitable for all ages and fitness levels. We leverage the world-class CrossFit methodology and HYROX athletic training protocols to help our members exceed their personal health goals. Our positive and highly engaging atmosphere is built on expert-guided workouts, scalability, and mutual encouragement. Whether you are an elite athlete aiming for a new personal best or a complete beginner taking your first step into a gym, Claydon CrossFit is designed to make your fitness journey rewarding and highly effective.
Elite Coaching Staff
All of our daily classes are fully coach-led by certified trainers who focus on alignment, technique, and scaling.
Vibrant Community
We build real connections through partner workouts, team events, and a highly welcoming workout culture.
HYROX Training Partner
As a partner gym, we offer authentic HYROX preparation, combining running and functional workouts.
Susannah Money-Schenk
Co-Owner & Coach
Susannah co-founded Claydon CrossFit to bring functional, sustainable fitness to Great Blakenham. She is passionate about nutrition, functional gymnastics, and helping beginners safely transition into CrossFit.
Ben Caldwell
Co-Owner & Head Coach
With years of coaching experience, Ben specializes in refining complex weightlifting techniques and athletic conditioning, ensuring all members move efficiently and safely.
Sarah, 34 yrs
"The atmosphere at Claydon CrossFit is unmatched. The coaches scale every single workout to my ability, and I've never felt stronger or more supported."
David, 41 yrs
"Amazing venue at Claydon Business Park with excellent facilities. Having plenty of free parking makes getting to the early morning sessions completely stress-free."
Main Box Training Floor
A spacious, open-concept training floor featuring an expansive multi-bay rig, premium barbells, and comprehensive bumper plates for diverse WOD structures.
HYROX & Engine Zone
Equipped with specialized cardio machines including Concept2 Rowers, SkiErgs, Echo Bikes, and ample turf track space for heavy sled pushes and pulls.
HYROX Conditioning & Prep
Structured endurance and strength-endurance programming simulating authentic HYROX race segments to build outstanding physical stamina.
CrossFit Beginners On-Ramp
A dedicated, low-pressure introductory course teaching core foundational movements such as squats, presses, and basic lifting mechanics.
Claydon Business Park, Great Blakenham, Suffolk, United Kingdom
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CrossFit WOD
Entraînement du jour - séance intense et variée
HYROX Prep & Conditioning
Préparation aux compétitions HYROX
Open Gym
Accès libre à l'espace d'entraînement
Strengths
- Outstanding Coaching - Every session is led by highly certified coaches who focus closely on form, reducing injury risks while maximizing performance.
- Easy Access & Parking - Situated in Claydon Business Park with excellent access roads and stress-free free parking spaces right at the entrance.
- HYROX Affiliated Box - One of the key local training centers with structured HYROX workout layouts, ideal for endurance enthusiasts.
- Strong Supportive Culture - We cultivate a collaborative environment where members support one another, facilitating faster personal progression.
Watch points
- Peak Class Bookings - Early morning and late evening class slots are popular and often require pre-booking via our member app.
- No Wet Spa Areas - Our physical setup is optimized for rigorous training; we do not feature on-site sauna or swimming pool systems.
CrossFit WOD
Our core high-intensity functional training session. Combining elements of gymnastics, Olympic weightlifting, and aerobic conditioning in an engaging daily workout structure.
Objective: Overall strength, stamina, and technical coordination
HYROX Prep & Conditioning
A high-performance conditioning block designed around HYROX functional exercises and running splits. Perfect for burning calories and building high mental resilience.
Objective: Aerobic endurance and high-volume stamina
Open Gym
Self-guided training hours allowing members to utilize the entire training floor, target technical weaknesses, complete missed WODs, or work on accessory movement programs.
Objective: Individual athletic programming and personal skills development
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Claydon CrossFit is situated in the accessible Claydon Business Park in Great Blakenham, serving Ipswich, Claydon, and the surrounding Suffolk communities. It offers a clean, secure, and professional industrial-park environment ideal for focused training sessions.
Public transport
Easily reachable by local bus lines servicing Great Blakenham and Claydon along the main Norwich Road. Ipswich railway station is situated roughly a 10-minute drive away.
Parking
Expansive, dedicated complimentary parking bays located immediately in front of Unit 9, providing stress-free access for early morning and evening classes alike.
Landmarks
Approach
We view fitness as an essential lifetime pursuit, best built inside an encouraging group environment where form, functionality, and community intersect.
Methodology
Our classes rely on constantly varied, high-intensity functional movements, scaled strictly by qualified coaches to meet individual capacity levels.
Progression
We prioritize mechanics and structural consistency first, gradually and safely introducing intensity and progressive weight additions over time.
Unlimited Membership
- Unlimited access to all CrossFit and HYROX classes
- Inclusive Open Gym access
- No long-term commitments
3 Sessions Per Week
- Up to 12 coached classes monthly
- Class booking app access
- Flexible schedule choices
First visit
Arrive 10 to 15 minutes prior to class to meet the coaching team, tour our modern unit, and walk through the warm-up protocol together.
Required equipment
Standard gym wear, flat training shoes or athletic trainers, and a refillable water bottle.
What a typical session looks like
Starts with a 10-minute targeted physical warm-up, a 20-minute movement tutorial or lifting strength block, a 20-minute high-intensity WOD, and ends with a 10-minute cool-down.
Strength & Olympic Weightlifting
Gymnastics & Bodyweight
Cardio & Conditioning Engines
Community Summer Throwdown
An inclusive, high-energy in-house team fitness competition designed to bring together members for a day of sport and socializing.
Friday Night Lights (CrossFit Open)
During the official global CrossFit Open, we run weekly Friday night competitive workouts complete with cheering and social gatherings.
Ben Caldwell
Ben has spent years refining the technical aspects of functional movement. His goal is to enable everyone to lift safely, efficiently, and with total confidence.
Susannah Money-Schenk
Susannah excels at structuring friendly, low-pressure group workouts. She ensures that every member, regardless of fitness level, leaves feeling empowered and accomplished.
CrossFit Inc.
Fully accredited CrossFit Affiliate gym, utilizing official and verified methodologies.
HYROX United Kingdom
Official partner box, providing structured and certified hybrid fitness endurance programming.
Flexible membership tiers are available including Unlimited access plans, 3x weekly capped memberships, class packages, and pay-as-you-go drop-in rates. No long-term restrictive contracts.