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People First. Fitness Follows.

At Aphobos CrossFit, we boast over 15 years of industry expertise, catering to individuals from all backgrounds. Led by our Head Coach Gemma Bailey, who has excelled in high-level CrossFit competitions, our diverse team offers extensive knowledge to newcomers and seasoned athletes alike. We're committed to not only supporting your journey but also holding ourselves accountable for your progress.

We understand that everyone’s journey is unique. Our specialist coaching team is here to meet you where you are, helping you build confidence and skills no matter your experience level. Whether you're a seasoned CrossFit enthusiast seeking superior coaching or an aspiring athlete, our team is equipped to guide you. If you're new to CrossFit, our supportive environment ensures you feel welcome and empowered as you embark on this exciting path with us.

The moment you arrive for your first class, you will find a community of like-minded people, all ages and body types, committed to working hard and achieving a better version of themselves. We’re here for you every step of the way.

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What We're
All About

Expert Coaching & Ongoing Development

Gemma Bailey, Head Coach and Founder of Aphobos CrossFit, brings over 15 years of experience in coaching, weightlifting, and CrossFit. She leads our programming and coach development programme with a deep passion for continuous improvement and CrossFit education, ensuring both members and coaches are always progressing.

Maximising Your Potential

At Aphobos, we're dedicated to helping you address and improve your weaknesses. In addition to our regular CrossFit classes, we offer specialised weightlifting, strength and skill, and gymnastics classes to ensure you have every opportunity to develop key areas and achieve your fitness goals. We support our members with regular check-ins and weekly video updates.

Building a Strong Community Together

Bringing people together is at the heart of Aphobos. What sets us apart from a regular gym is the strength of our community—it’s important to us, and we know it’s important to you. We want every member to feel accepted and comfortable training alongside friends. That’s why we regularly host social events and seminars to keep our community connected and thriving.

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Meet The Aphobos CrossFit Team

Gemma Bailey

Founder & Head Coach

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Danny Webster

Head of Operations & Sales
Senior Coach

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Lisa Maclean

Coach

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Tamara O’Sullivan

Assistant Coach

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Why You’ll Love Training With Us

Every class we offer has an extensive program design. Regardless of your fitness level or experience, we have something for you!
Our professionally trained and highly qualified coaches actively coach each class that you attend.
We offer a 6,000-square foot CrossFit facility in Bromley, with high-end brands, including Eleiko, Concept 2, Again Faster, and SGF.

Our community is our greatest strength. You’ll make lifelong friends to inspire, challenge, and motivate you.
Log your workouts, record your personal achievements, and engage with other members through our app.
We invite you to get guidance from our on-site nutritionist via free video content sent to your inbox every day or over the phone when you need it.

We have a comfortable members’ lounge area with WiFi available to all members and guests. We will have coffee facilities and a vending machine to help satisfy any healthy cravings before, during, and after your workout.
All our members have access to showers and changing rooms with complimentary hairdryers and vanity accessories.
We have partnered with Cold Hut Recovery to provide our members with on-site access to an infrared sauna and a temperature controlled ice bath. Find out more about Cold Hut Recovery here.
Access to free resources, including holiday programs designed for all fitness levels and comprehensive nutrition guides to help you meet your goals.

What Our Members Say About Us

Jess

"Aphobos is amazing. I’ve always been interested to try CrossFit but was previously content plodding along with gym and home workouts. I took the plunge and it’s been absolutely brilliant! The coaches are brilliant at what they do, attentive, fun, hugely welcoming, and know how to get me to push myself! Such a friendly vibe and I come out every time feeling hyped - I can’t recommend this place enough."
Erica

"Amazing box, I can't recommend Aphobos enough! Always professional, upbeat, passionate, they have so much knowledge and are such great people. Lots of focus on technique and the programming is really varied and fun. They do everything to bring out your best performance and help you to constantly improve. Loads of classes on each day. Aphobos has so much more than just a workout, they also offer nutrition, rehab advice, massages. Best thing about Bromley!"
Kez

"I joined Aphobos aged 57 with the intention to focus on functional fitness and battle the inevitable natural strength deterioration that happens from mid-age. I am now 60+ and train 5-7 times a week. I never expected to gain this much extra strength or to find myself doing gymnastics. This gym has changed my mental health as well as physical - the level of coaching and encouragement within the community is exceptional. CrossFit is for anyBODY."
Alec

"Great gym with amazing coaches! Aphobos hosted the Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer course to help fitness trainers be able to work with people with disabilities. This should tell you enough about the kind of gym staff and community they have! Facility is amazing! Very clean, organized and has all the gym equipment you could possibly want. I was only visiting for a few days but the workouts were very well programmed and the coaches actually coach!"
Che

“The whole team has made me feel so welcome and included when I first joined! I feel they have created a safe (and huge) space for me to learn, progress and improve, and it makes me happy to step into the box and be part of the CrossFit family. Thank you Aphobos.”
Jose

"Absolutely love Aphobos CrossFit! The facilities are top-notch with all the equipment needed for CrossFit and Olympic weightlifting. The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and always ready to help you progress. But what sets Aphobos apart is its amazing community—supportive, welcoming, and genuinely committed to helping you succeed. Hands down the best CrossFit gym I've ever been a part of!"
Reviews

At Aphobos we take great pride in the positive feedback we receive from our members.
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Ben

"I won’t lie, being over 50 and having various ailments I thought I was finished! Apparently not. Aphobos show they are incredibly knowledgable on the human body and there’s always a scaled alternative for someone to do in the class. It never matters what the other person is doing just to do the session and just feel that progression. I still have a long way to go but I’m loving it."
Poppy

“I joined Aphobos when I just moved to the UK and it’s been the best thing I did, everyone made me feel so comfortable. Lovely and caring people with expert knowledge, I can’t recommend enough!”
Paul

“I am 57 and joined Aphobos in September 2020 after more than 25 years of inactivity. I have found a many of the workouts difficult but in all cases the coaches have scaled the exercises so that I can join in with the rest of the class. From day one I have felt included and encouraged by Danny, Gemma and the coaches as well as the other members.”
Pauline

“I love it here, it’s so friendly and the coaching is excellent. I have been at Aphobos since Jan 2016 and I’m still not bored, in fact I’m loving it more every month. Loads of different classes; Gymnastics, Skills & Strength, Weightlifting, Mobility and the core CrossFit sessions. If you’ve never tried CrossFit, this is the place to come but beware it’s addictive!”
Bobbie

“I joined Aphobos 8 months ago. Since then I’ve seen significant benefits. I find my job quite stressful and doing a workout at the end of the day helps me switch off. It eases any anxiety I might have.”
Matthew

“I’ve gone to a few CrossFit gyms over the years both in Bromley and central London. For me this gym isn’t comparable to others. Better coaches. Better owners. Better equipment. And better members. When choosing gyms I didn’t even have to think as to which one I wanted to be a member of.”
Ella

“Before joining Aphobos, I was really unfit. I lacked motivation working out. I joined gyms but hardly went. Joining Aphobos totally transformed me! They have changed my perspective on working out.”
Ben

“A fantastic CF box. Awesome brand new facilities with great and knowledgeable coaches! It’s perfect for either complete beginners or the veterans and everyone else in between. I am just annoyed I didn’t start earlier!”
Rebecca

“I was recommended Aphobos by one of the girls I play rugby with, and joining was the best decision I ever made! The standard of coaching is second to none, and the variety of classes keeps staying motivated a breeze. Before I joined I had been struggling with a hip injury I picked up playing 7s last summer and with the help of the mobility classes and the coaches correcting technique, it has alleviated the ache/pain completely.”