CrossFit 1066
Located in the heart of Hastings, CrossFit 1066 is your ultimate destination for strength training, cardio workouts, and functional fitness. We proudly serve not only Hastings but also the surrounding suburbs, including St Leonards-on-Sea, Bexhill, Battle, and Rye, making it convenient for anyone looking to elevate their fitness journey with the best in CrossFit training. Our box provides an inclusive, supportive, and highly motivating environment where constantly varied, functional movements performed at high intensity help you unlock your true physical potential. Every workout is fully scalable, ensuring that regardless of your fitness level, you can participate and progress safely at your own pace under expert coaching guidance.
Explosive Weightlifting
Engage and activate more muscle fibers rapidly to develop peak explosive strength and power under expert coaching.
Engine-Building Cardio
Boost heart health, improve cardiovascular endurance, and reduce body fat with high-intensity aerobic training.
Gymnastics Mastery
Develop body control, coordination, and upper-body strength with structured gymnastics skill progressions.
Nutritional Guidance
Fuel your performance with expert dietary advice and convenient on-site GSN fitness meals, protein shakes, and BCAA drinks.
Marcus Henderson
Head Coach & Founder
Marcus holds multiple functional fitness and weightlifting certifications. He specializes in Olympic lifting technique and safe movement scaling for all levels.
Sarah Jenkins
CrossFit Coach & Nutritionist
Sarah combines a background in competitive gymnastics with expert dietary planning to help members build functional core strength and fuel their bodies properly.
David, 34 yrs
"I started with the 7-day free trial and was hooked immediately. The coaches at CrossFit 1066 really know how to scale workouts. I've built serious explosive strength through their Olympic lifting program."
Emma, 29 yrs
"Coming from Bexhill, the commute is so easy, and the community here is incredibly welcoming. The mix of cardio and gymnastics has completely transformed my core strength and endurance."
Main Box Training Floor
A spacious, fully-equipped functional training zone featuring premium barbells, bumper plates, custom pull-up rigs, and open floor space for high-intensity WODs.
Cardio & Conditioning Zone
Equipped with state-of-the-art Concept2 rowers, assault bikes, and specialized aerobic equipment designed to boost stamina and burn body fat.
Nutrition & Fuel Bar
Our dedicated recovery station stocked with high-quality GSN performance meals, protein bars, recovery shakes, and BCAA drinks to support recovery.
Olympic Weightlifting Clinic
Focused sessions on the mechanics of the snatch and clean & jerk to safely build explosive athletic power.
CrossFit Gymnastics
Specialized bodyweight and core development focused on mastering handstands, pull-ups, and ring work.
7-Day Trial Experience
A comprehensive trial week allowing local residents to experience our diverse classes, community, and expert coaching first-hand.
The Alley, Claremont, Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom
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CrossFit WOD
Entraînement du jour - séance intense et variée
Olympic Weightlifting
Specialized class
Cardio Conditioning
Entraînement cardiovasculaire haute intensité
Gymnastics Skills
Gymnastique - mobilité et skill work
Open Gym
Accès libre à l'espace d'entraînement
Strengths
- Generous Free Trial - Offers a full 7-day free trial, allowing potential members to experience our community and coaching without any financial commitment.
- Diverse Class Timetable - Classes are scheduled throughout the day starting as early as 06:15 AM up to late evening 07:30 PM, accommodating busy work schedules.
- Complete Fitness Support - Integrates elite functional fitness coaching with on-site GSN meal options and performance nutrition supplements for maximum recovery.
Watch points
- No Spa Amenities - Our facility is a dedicated functional fitness and athletic box, which does not include wet areas like saunas or steam rooms.
- Peak Class Booking - Popular morning and evening slots can fill up quickly, requiring members to pre-book their class spots in advance via our system.
CrossFit WOD
Our core Workout of the Day (WOD). This class combines functional movements from weightlifting, high-intensity cardio, and gymnastics into a varied daily workout designed to push your athletic limits.
Objective: Overall Functional Conditioning & Strength
Olympic Weightlifting
Master the fundamentals and advanced techniques of Olympic lifts. This program focuses closely on developing explosive power, coordination, and structural strength using the snatch and clean & jerk.
Objective: Explosive Power & Lifting Mechanics
Cardio Conditioning
Boost cardiovascular health, improve endurance, and drop body fat. This aerobic-focused class utilizes intervals on rowers, air bikes, and bodyweight exercises to build stamina.
Objective: Aerobic Capacity & Stamina
Gymnastics Skills
Develop upper-body strength, core control, and flexibility. Learn structured progressions to master gymnastics movements like pull-ups, pushups, handstands, and ring-work.
Objective: Bodyweight Control & Core Strength
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Tucked away in Gotham Alley (Claremont) inside the historic Observer Building area, CrossFit 1066 is in the heart of Hastings, East Sussex. The surrounding neighborhood combines coastal history with vibrant shopping lanes, making it an excellent hub for community fitness.
Public transport
Located within comfortable walking distance of Hastings Railway Station. Multiple town centre bus stops connect Claremont directly to surrounding East Sussex routes.
Parking
Public pay-and-display parking options are readily available in the Claremont and beachfront areas, just a short walk from the gym entry.
Landmarks
Approach
We build fitter, healthier lives by combining evidence-backed functional training with unmatched group motivation. Our goal is to forge a strong athletic foundation while fostering a supportive and energetic community.
Methodology
We focus closely on the core pillars of CrossFit: constantly varied functional movements executed at high intensity. Exercises are precisely adapted to ensure that safety, mobility, and mechanics are developed before adding weight or intensity.
Progression
Members progress by learning fundamental movements under strict coach supervision. As coordination, strength, and confidence grow, coaches gradually scale workout demands to ensure continuous, injury-free physical progression.
Unlimited Membership
- Unlimited access to all daily CrossFit classes
- Full access to Open Gym hours
- Ongoing lifestyle and nutritional coaching support
Part-Time Membership
- Access to 3 CrossFit classes per week
- Access to Open Gym sessions
- Coaching modifications and technical support
First visit
Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your selected taster session. A coach will welcome you, introduce you to the facility, perform a brief mobility screening, and explain the structure of the day's class.
Required equipment
Wear comfortable, breathable athletic clothing and supportive training shoes. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated; we supply all performance-specific equipment.
What a typical session looks like
A standard 60-minute class begins with a structured dynamic warm-up, moves into a technique and skill development portion, proceeds to the high-intensity Workout of the Day (WOD), and finishes with stretching and a cool-down.
Weightlifting & Power
Gymnastics & Bodyweight
Cardio & Stamina
Annual CrossFit Open
An exciting global event where members test their fitness with standardized weekly workouts in a lively, encouraging home-box atmosphere.
In-House Team WODs & Socials
Partner workouts followed by community social events to help build connections beyond the training floor.
Marcus Henderson
Marcus founded CrossFit 1066 with the single vision of bringing quality functional fitness to the Hastings community. He has over ten years of coaching experience, helping athletes of all backgrounds unlock their physical potential.
Sarah Jenkins
Sarah's background in competitive sports and gymnastics allows her to coach bodyweight movement mechanics with incredible detail. She is also passionate about using real-food nutrition to accelerate athletic recovery.
CrossFit Inc.
Officially affiliated with CrossFit Inc., ensuring that our methods, coaching ethics, and safety procedures meet strict global standards.
GSN (Gold Standard Nutrition)
Partnering with GSN to supply members with healthy, pre-packaged, high-protein recovery meals directly at the gym floor.
7-Day Free Trial available for all local newcomers. Standard recurring monthly memberships offer options for limited or unlimited class access. Contact us directly for active tier details and class pack packages.