About Our Gym
Experience You Can Trust
You’ll train with experienced coaches who are here to help you feel confident and supported. We’ve spent years working with people at all levels who want to get stronger, move better, and feel good in their bodies. At GritStone Fitness in Ashton Under Lyne, Manchester, we’ll listen to what you’re looking for and help you get there.
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Founder of GritStone Fitness
I’m Richard, people call me Tricky. I’ve been doing CrossFit 14 years now. I passed my Level 1 coaching certificate in California in 2014, then the Level 2 CrossFit course, the British Weightlifting course, CrossFit Gymnastics and CrossFit Kids certifications. I also have a degree in Sport & Exercise Science....
Coaches Who Know What They’re Doing
Our Coaching Team
The coaches at GritStone Fitness bring a mix of deep training knowledge and real-world experience. From strength to conditioning, every coach is certified, skilled, and focused on helping you train safely and effectively. Want to know more about who you’ll be working with? Take a look below!
Lee Newburn
I’ve been coaching professionally for 11 years and I’ve always found myself in a coaching role of some sort since high school. I dedicated my studies to sports science, achieving...
Sky Hill
Started coaching in 2015 as a PT in a commercial gym. Have coached 1000s of hours of 1:1 & group sessions. I’m now a certified nutritionist, Personal Trainer, CrossFit L1...
Premium Equipment
The equipment is new, and competition standard. But you know what’s better? We’re a team of coaches building fitter, stronger and more confident people. You don’t join GritStone to work out—you join to improve. Every session has a purpose, every member is coached, and every achievement is celebrated.
Olympic Weightlifting Equipment – With British Weightlifting and Burgener Weightlifting qualified coaches, we will teach you the very best barbell skills.
Competition-Standard Kit – For HYROX events, and the CrossFit Open, Quarter and Semi-Finals.
Gymnastics Equipment – Whether you want to learn skills on the rig, on the rings, or upside down, we have the best equipment to help you learn quickly and safely.
Facility Perks
More than a gym, GritStone Fitness offers expert coaching, small class sizes, extensive weekly sessions, changing rooms, showers and structured training. Established in 2015, we’ve helped thousands of local people achieve lasting results, from complete beginners to national competitors.
Free Parking – Easy access before and after work.
Showers & Changing – To make training an incredibly easy part of your day.
Free WiFi & Open Gym Sessions – Making the gym a flexible space throughout the schedule.
