Moa CrossFit
Welcome to Moa CrossFit, your ultimate destination for functional fitness in Ålesund, Norway. Established in 2014, our fully affiliated facility features extensive training spaces both indoors and outdoors, perfect for diverse and high-energy workouts. We pride ourselves on building a highly inclusive, supportive community where members of all fitness levels—from absolute beginners to competitive athletes—can thrive. Under the guidance of our certified and passionate coaches, you will master functional movements, build raw strength, and improve your cardiovascular endurance. At Moa CrossFit, we focus on safe techniques, progressive scaling, and a friendly atmosphere that makes every sweat session the highlight of your day.
Vast Indoor & Outdoor Space
Train without limits in our large indoor arena or take your workout outdoors on sunny days.
Certified Coaching Team
Our certified coaches prioritize movement quality and individual progression in every single class.
Thriving Community
More than just a gym, we are a supportive group of local fitness enthusiasts cheering you on.
Yasir Jari
Head Coach & Co-Owner
With over a decade of strength training experience, Yasir leads the programming at Moa CrossFit. He is highly dedicated to functional movement safety and community development.
Mette Pedersen
CrossFit Coach
Mette specializes in high-intensity cardiovascular conditioning and gymnastics skills. She loves helping members master their first pull-up or handstand push-up.
Henrik S., 29 yrs
"Amazing coaching and a top-notch facility. The community here is incredibly welcoming, and there's plenty of space to train both indoors and outdoors."
Ingrid M., 34 yrs
"Best place to train in Ålesund! The coaches pay close attention to technique, making the workouts both safe and highly effective."
Main CrossFit Floor
A spacious, fully equipped indoor training area with high ceilings, featuring premium lifting rigs, barbells, bumper plates, and wall-ball stations.
Outdoor Functional Zone
An open-air workout space right outside the main box, ideal for running routes, outdoor WODs, and tire flips during warmer months.
Cardio & Mobility Suite
Equipped with high-quality rowers, air bikes, and dedicated space for pre-workout preparation and post-workout recovery stretching.
Beginner On-Ramp
An introductory program designed to teach the fundamentals of CrossFit movements safely and confidently.
Olympic Weightlifting Clinic
Focused workshops to improve technical execution in the snatch, clean, and jerk.
Smibakken 5, Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
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CrossFit WOD
Entraînement du jour - séance intense et variée
Olympic Weightlifting
Specialized class
Gymnastics Skill Class
Gymnastique - mobilité et skill work
Open Gym
Accès libre à l'espace d'entraînement
Team WOD
Entraînement du jour - séance intense et variée
Strengths
- Highly Rated Box - Outstanding reputation in Ålesund with 4.6+ stars on Google and Facebook reviews.
- Ample Space - Large, versatile training areas both inside and outside to keep workouts engaging and dynamic.
- Central Location - Conveniently situated close to the Moa shopping district and major transit links.
Watch points
- No Wellness Zone - While we provide high-quality showers and changing facilities, we do not have an on-site sauna or steam room.
- Busy Evening Classes - Peak evening sessions can fill up quickly, so we highly recommend booking your spot in advance via our app.
CrossFit WOD
Our signature Daily Workout of the Day. Features constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity, combining weightlifting, cardio, and gymnastics.
Objective: Overall Conditioning & Strength
Olympic Weightlifting
Dedicated coaching session focused on refining the techniques of the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk. Develop your power, speed, and explosive strength.
Objective: Barbell Technique & Power
Gymnastics Skill Class
Improve your body control, core strength, and gymnastic technique. Ideal for mastering handstands, pull-ups, and muscle-ups.
Objective: Bodyweight Strength & Skill
Open Gym
Unstructured training hours where you can practice skills, catch up on missed programming, or complete individual accessory workouts.
Objective: Self-Directed Training
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Located in Smibakken near the vibrant Moa area of Ålesund. The gym is surrounded by a bustling retail and business district, offering excellent accessibility and convenience for a post-work training session.
Public transport
Easily accessible via local bus routes stopping at the Moa Trafikkterminal, located just a short walk away from the box.
Parking
Ample complimentary on-site parking is available for members directly adjacent to the building entrance.
Landmarks
Approach
We view fitness as an essential tool for longevity and everyday life. Our classes are designed to build scalable, functional physical capacity inside an incredibly supportive community.
Methodology
Our programming fuses weightlifting, bodyweight gymnastics, and high-intensity metabolic conditioning. Every workout is scaled to prioritize proper mechanics before adding intensity.
Progression
We foster steady, injury-free progression by tracking performance metrics and teaching fundamental movement skills first during our On-Ramp and foundational sessions.
Standard Unlimited Monthly
- Unlimited access to all scheduled CrossFit classes
- Full access to Open Gym hours
- Complimentary free parking & locker access
10-Session Punch Card
- Valid for 6 months from purchase
- Access to any scheduled group class
- Perfect for flexible or traveling athletes
Single Session Drop-In
- Access to 1 group class or Open Gym
- Use of locker rooms & showers
- Ideal for visiting CrossFitters
First visit
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early so our coaches can show you the facility, discuss your fitness background, and walk you through the day's class structure.
Required equipment
Bring clean indoor training shoes, comfortable athletic clothing, a personal water bottle, and a small towel.
What a typical session looks like
A standard 60-minute session includes a coached general warm-up, a strength or gymnastics skill block, the fast-paced WOD, and a guided cool-down.
Barbells & Free Weights
Gymnastics & Rigs
Cardio Machines
The CrossFit Open
Participate in the global CrossFit competition held in-house with a massive community turnout and team cheerleading.
Summer Outdoor WOD & BBQ
An intensive team workout in our outdoor zone followed by an evening social event and community BBQ.
Yasir Jari
Yasir has coached hundreds of athletes in Ålesund since Moa CrossFit's founding. He is dedicated to making weightlifting technique simple, safe, and accessible to everyone.
Mette Pedersen
With an academic background in sports science and a lifelong passion for movement, Mette brings top-tier biomechanical expertise to group class environments.
CrossFit Inc.
Fully affiliated with CrossFit Inc., ensuring certified class programming standards and global quality.
Rent Senter (Anti-Doping Norway)
A proud partner of Anti-Doping Norway, promoting a safe, clean, and healthy athletic environment.
Flexible membership rates including unlimited monthly access, class punch cards, and competitive student or youth discounts.