Origin Fitness Cardiff

Fantastic experience: I love training here. Such a friendly environment, knowledgeable staff and great facility. Without a doubt the place to go if you're looking to start CrossFit.

Fantastic experience: The Boat Shed has a great atmosphere and all the staff and other members are very friendly and welcoming. The coaches are supportive and very knowledgeable and I love the relaxed atmosphere there. I highly recommend this place, especially if you want to try CrossFit!

Fantastic experience: I've been a member at The Boat Shed for 6 months after a friend recommended me to try out their Intro to CrossFit course and I've never looked back since. Super friendly place with excellent coaches to instruct you through workouts and member's to train alongside. Highly recommend a visit if you're interested

Fantastic experience: I've been a member at The Boat Shed for 6 months after a friend recommended me to try out their Intro to CrossFit course and I've never looked back since. Super friendly place with excellent coaches to instruct you through workouts and member's to train alongside. Highly recommend a visit if you're interested

Fantastic experience: I love training here. Such a friendly environment, knowledgeable staff and great facility. Without a doubt the place to go if you're looking to start CrossFit.

Fantastic experience: Cool gym, great equipment range and good vibe. Friendly staff

Fantastic experience: Cool gym, great equipment range and good vibe. Friendly staff

Fantastic experience: Really friendly atmosphere. Welcoming staff. Well equipped gym.

Fantastic experience: Though no longer a member due to life, best crossfit gym I have visited. Best programming and also most welcoming and inclusive.

Fantastic experience: When it's all finished after the refurb well worth a visit.

Fantastic experience: I have been a member since the start, I’ve had some great times training at the Boatshed, making many lifelong friends. If you are thinking about starting training, come down and see Pete and his team, you won’t regret it

Fantastic experience: I am really glad I discovered this place, and went to see what it was about. After a quick message exchange on FB with Pete and a training session I was hooked. The place is a bit scruffy, which makes it in my view much more enjoyable than immaculate warehouses, and full of colourful characters rather than anonymous faces. Really beginner friendly. Since then, although I am not a hardcore CrossFitter, have been training there several times a week for years and also tried several other boxes around the UK and abroad: so far for me nothing beats the atmosphere of the Boat Shed, and the quality of their WODs.

Fantastic experience: The boatshed is both a great training facility and a caring community. The coaching staff are knowledgeable and friendly, programming is spot on. Basically, if you want to train and be apart of a community, GO Here!

Fantastic experience: The boatshed is both a great training facility and a caring community. The coaching staff are knowledgeable and friendly, programming is spot on. Basically, if you want to train and be apart of a community, GO Here!

Fantastic experience: I started training with The Boat Shed a number of years ago to supplement my career as an international rugby player for Wales. Since retiring earlier this year I have started training here more full time and thoroughly enjoy the supportive and friendly training environment that the coaches and members have created. I find the workouts challenging but always tailored to my individual level of strength and fitness. I would highly recommend trying CrossFit out if you're looking for some fun and variety in your fitness! Definitely the most welcoming box in the city :)

Fantastic experience: I've been at the boatshed for 7 years now and its by far the best gym ive been too. The people there are the best and have always been so supporting. Pete the owner is great. He is able to cater for all abilities and ages in the classes. If youre looking for a gym, the Boatshed is the place to be!

Fantastic experience: Been going for the past 2yrs. Started as really unfit and felt a bit intimidated before my first session. Going to the Boatshed you will see lots of different types and ability levels which put me at ease. Usually go in the morning and seeing the same people is good. Classes are tough but fun - just watch out for Big Fun Friday which can be really hard. Definitely managing to do workouts now which I never thought possible for me. Thanks Pete and crew!

Fantastic experience: I only started doing cross fit a couple of months ago after being recommended by a friend back home. Since starring at the Boatshed, I have noticed huge differences in my fitness. Three months in and I'm feeling stronger and fitter than ever before! The extremely supportive staff and great people make those 6AM starts worth it (especially when we get cake on Friday)! I highly recommend CrossFit at the Boat Shed for anyone regardless of fitness background as there is a place for absolutely everyone!

Fantastic experience: So much of what I would like to say about this place has already been covered in the reviews below. I’ve been going to Boatshed for the better part of five years - and I realise just how many years I wasted before that joining so-called high market gymnasiums which frankly delivered nothing. THIS PLACE IS THE BEST – FACT! Pete Rankin (sadly young enough to be my son!) is deservedly earning a reputation as a legend for what he has achieved here, and supported by a strong team. This sounds ridiculous from someone in my case who will be hitting the age of 60 in May this year, with no real track record of sustained effective fitness training before I came here five years ago. The training is expertly targeted and responsible to suit the age, physical attributes, fitness levels and developing fitness aspirations of the individual concerned - and even if you are operating in a class work out, Pete and his team maintain close monitoring of the individual within the work out to constantly adapt the particular work out to get the best out of you without allowing you to either coast/underperform at one end of the spectrum, or (shall we say in extremis) risk death or physical injury at the other end of the spectrum! Perfectly balanced and targeted workouts - invariably involving a good mix of strength training and cardio. I had trepidations about joining five years ago. I was mid 50s, overweight and pretty unfit. But as soon as I stepped through the door of the Gym I was met with instant friendliness help and support from the other members - let alone the team. There are all ages, types, shapes, sizes and levels of fitness here - but you are made to feel you fit in to the family instantly. And after you’ve attended two or three weeks - trust me you feel measurable progress in your personal fitness every session thereafter - and if you combine that with a little bit more self-control on your personal diet, the combination of the two start to make you feel comfortable in your clothes, in reducing sizes as well!! Above all - this place is a family. I am a cynical commercial lawyer by profession, so I might have taken some convincing. And yet from somebody like me who has been pretty negative about gym membership for most of my life - right from the first day of my becoming a Boatshed member - I cannot think of many other places in my life routine that I would choose to spend my time if I want to get a boost to both my fitness and mental well-being. Believe me - they are linked. FINAL WARNING: this place is addictive!! Simon Morgan

Fantastic experience: So much of what I would like to say about this place has already been covered in the reviews below. I’ve been going to Boatshed for the better part of five years - and I realise just how many years I wasted before that joining so-called high market gymnasiums which frankly delivered nothing. THIS PLACE IS THE BEST – FACT! Pete Rankin (sadly young enough to be my son!) is deservedly earning a reputation as a legend for what he has achieved here, and supported by a strong team. This sounds ridiculous from someone in my case who will be hitting the age of 60 in May this year, with no real track record of sustained effective fitness training before I came here five years ago. The training is expertly targeted and responsible to suit the age, physical attributes, fitness levels and developing fitness aspirations of the individual concerned - and even if you are operating in a class work out, Pete and his team maintain close monitoring of the individual within the work out to constantly adapt the particular work out to get the best out of you without allowing you to either coast/underperform at one end of the spectrum, or (shall we say in extremis) risk death or physical injury at the other end of the spectrum! Perfectly balanced and targeted workouts - invariably involving a good mix of strength training and cardio. I had trepidations about joining five years ago. I was mid 50s, overweight and pretty unfit. But as soon as I stepped through the door of the Gym I was met with instant friendliness help and support from the other members - let alone the team. There are all ages, types, shapes, sizes and levels of fitness here - but you are made to feel you fit in to the family instantly. And after you’ve attended two or three weeks - trust me you feel measurable progress in your personal fitness every session thereafter - and if you combine that with a little bit more self-control on your personal diet, the combination of the two start to make you feel comfortable in your clothes, in reducing sizes as well!! Above all - this place is a family. I am a cynical commercial lawyer by profession, so I might have taken some convincing. And yet from somebody like me who has been pretty negative about gym membership for most of my life - right from the first day of my becoming a Boatshed member - I cannot think of many other places in my life routine that I would choose to spend my time if I want to get a boost to both my fitness and mental well-being. Believe me - they are linked. FINAL WARNING: this place is addictive!! Simon Morgan

Fantastic experience: Trained at a few CrossFit gyms, and this is the best. Great atmosphere, welcoming members and high quality coaching.

Fantastic experience: Great gym with all the equipment and expertise that you need. The classes are great and the trainers are very helpful if you need help during the open gym sessions. It's easily my favourite gym in Cardiff

Fantastic experience: I have been a member at the boatshed for around 5 years now and I can honestly say it’s the friendliest, most welcoming gym I’ve ever been to. The coaches are wonderful and so helpful. I would highly recommend this as a training facility, no matter what your goal.

Fantastic experience: I have been a member at the boatshed for around 5 years now and I can honestly say it’s the friendliest, most welcoming gym I’ve ever been to. The coaches are wonderful and so helpful. I would highly recommend this as a training facility, no matter what your goal.

Fantastic experience: This is a great place to train and be surrounded by like minded people. I have received great support from all the coaches regarding the workouts, lifting techniques and nutrition. The programming is great and I feel physically and mentally stronger since joining the gym.

Fantastic experience: ' Love it ' Great service, location and price. Easy access, free car park. Plenty of room and space to work out. All staff are brilliant, always willing to help out and make sure you are doing everything right. Gym is clean and very well equipped. Their playlist is amazing. I would definitely recommended to anyone. By far the best gym in town!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely love the BoatShed! Such a great gym and amazing community associated with it. Classes are well programmed with options for PT sessions too. The coaches are great and have so much experience in all elements of fitness. Would highly recommend the BoatShed.

Fantastic experience: The Boatshed is a great place to coach and train. Personally, some of the friendships I’ve made here have hugely impacted my life. And my health, fitness and lifestyle has positively changed ever since joining over 5 years ago.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely love the BoatShed! Such a great gym and amazing community associated with it. Classes are well programmed with options for PT sessions too. The coaches are great and have so much experience in all elements of fitness. Would highly recommend the BoatShed.

Fantastic experience: Member for two years and I absolutely LOVE it every day. Always a welcoming, encouraging atmosphere and usually a good laugh. The coaches keep the training hard, varied and fun. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Great facility with knowledgeable, professional and friendly coaches. The programming is first rate, as is the down-scaling, up-scaling and advice throughout training, tailoring the group WoD/Class to your individual needs and goals. Extremely friendly atmosphere with other gym users, from the longest serving member to the latest joiner, very much a 'gym family' feeling. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: Great facility with knowledgeable, professional and friendly coaches. The programming is first rate, as is the down-scaling, up-scaling and advice throughout training, tailoring the group WoD/Class to your individual needs and goals. Extremely friendly atmosphere with other gym users, from the longest serving member to the latest joiner, very much a 'gym family' feeling. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: I absolutely love The Boat Shed! It’s such a brilliant community of friendly people and knowledgeable coaching staff. They’ve made me enjoy exercising again and the range of classes makes me look forward to going every time. If you’re looking for CrossFit this is the best place in Cardiff.

Fantastic experience: A brilliant place to train that has a great mix of classes to suit all abilities and lifestyles. You will never leave without thinking you've made progress or worked hard! Touch Rugby team is good too

Fantastic experience: Fantastic facility I have enjoyed training at for the last 18 months. Easily the best gym in Cardiff! Pete and the team are experienced, approachable and very knowledgable. Couldn't recommend the Boatshed more

Fantastic experience: I absolutely love The Boat Shed! It’s such a brilliant community of friendly people and knowledgeable coaching staff. They’ve made me enjoy exercising again and the range of classes makes me look forward to going every time. If you’re looking for CrossFit this is the best place in Cardiff.

Fantastic experience: I joined the boatshed about a year ago and can't speak highly enough of the place. I joined to work on my olympic weightlifting with the dedicated classes and coaches bringing my lifting on no end. In the last year i've added 50kg to my total and hit lifetime bests in Olympic and strength lifts. The atmosphere and encouragement you get from everybody has also lead me to start participating in crossfit classes. There is a real cohesiveness in the gym that is rare to find. If you're thinking of joining drop in for a session and you won't be disappointed.

Fantastic experience: I came to The Boat Shed with no experience of Crossfit before, and couldnt have been more welcomed, it has such a great atmosphere and sense of community, all the coaches go above and beyond to make sure you are happy and doing everything right. I have learned a lot during my time here and couldn't recommend higher!

Fantastic experience: I have been a member at the Boat Shed for nearly a year now and it is the first time I have found myself attending a gym consistently. The constant variation in workouts coupled with a great atmosphere in classes makes every session enjoyable - a great find!

Fantastic experience: I have been a member at the Boat Shed for nearly a year now and it is the first time I have found myself attending a gym consistently. The constant variation in workouts coupled with a great atmosphere in classes makes every session enjoyable - a great find!

Fantastic experience: I've been training here for years, I'm constantly seeing fitness progression - with the mix up of daily challenges programmed well - not just in myself but others that train here regularly . The community vibe helps me stay motivated and inspires me to get up early and start the day as means to go on!

Fantastic experience: I've been training here for years, I'm constantly seeing fitness progression - with the mix up of daily challenges programmed well - not just in myself but others that train here regularly . The community vibe helps me stay motivated and inspires me to get up early and start the day as means to go on!

Fantastic experience: I have been attending kettlebells at the Boatshed for some time now and really enjoy the challenge and technique required to do the class. The class environment is relaxed and friendly and tends to have a few regulars who are always happy to help and advise newcomers. The class format is always different so you never know what to expect and depending how much you want to push yourself ( or just gain confidence at first with the technique) you can get quite a sweat on!! Cheryl who takes the class is really patient and great on technique and checks that those new to the class are happy with this before you start. However when she knows you better and your ability she is great at encouraging you to push yourself and get stronger. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone wishing to try bells as there are very few classes available in Cardiff with such great coaching and variety.

Fantastic experience: I really enjoy train at the boat shed, Pete and his team where welcoming from day one as where the other members. It’s a great place, I would highly recommend it to experience crossfitter’s and new starts alike.

Fantastic experience: I joined the boat shed when I moved to Cardiff a few months ago and what a great decision that was! There’s a really nice community vibe and great coaching. Being new to crossfit and olympic weightlifting I’m constantly learning and able push myself way harder than I ever could training alone. Highly recommend training here!

Fantastic experience: The Boat Shed is how a proper Crossfit gym should be run! The programming and Coaches have the right mix of competition and progress, without causing the burn-out you find in a lot of places. Every time I'm in South Wales, this is where I chose to train!

Fantastic experience: I have been training here for a few years and it's incredible. I've never finished a session feeling that I didn't work as hard as I possibly could, which is down to the support of the coaches and the wonderful community of people who train here. The coaches are knowledgeable, friendly and extremely skilled at pushing you to improve yourself! If you want to improve your fitness, strength and flexibility, whatever your starting level, I thoroughly recommend coming and giving The Boat Shed a go!

Fantastic experience: I have been training here for a few years and it's incredible. I've never finished a session feeling that I didn't work as hard as I possibly could, which is down to the support of the coaches and the wonderful community of people who train here. The coaches are knowledgeable, friendly and extremely skilled at pushing you to improve yourself! If you want to improve your fitness, strength and flexibility, whatever your starting level, I thoroughly recommend coming and giving The Boat Shed a go!

Fantastic experience: A great little facility. Welcoming and knowledgeable staff. Fun crowd to train with at all levels of fitness and ability. The boatshed offers a variety of classes such as crossfit, kettlebells, strongman/woman and olympic lifting. All programing is done for you and personal training is also available.

Fantastic experience: A great little facility. Welcoming and knowledgeable staff. Fun crowd to train with at all levels of fitness and ability. The boatshed offers a variety of classes such as crossfit, kettlebells, strongman/woman and olympic lifting. All programing is done for you and personal training is also available.

Fantastic experience: Really good coaching staff who emphasise mobility and technique. It has a nice relaxed atmosphere, and the other customers are down to earth

Fantastic experience: Really good coaching staff who emphasise mobility and technique. It has a nice relaxed atmosphere, and the other customers are down to earth

Fantastic experience: I joined the Boatshed in June 2016. It is one of the best gyms I've ever been to. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly and it doesn't matter what your ability level is. My fitness has drastically improved over the past year and I'm happier for it. In January 2019, they started offering yoga classes as part of the membership at no extra cost. A new challenge for me as someone who's pretty inflexible as it is! Great addition and compliments the tough workouts in the Boatshed the rest of the week! P.S. It's dog friendly!

Fantastic experience: Cannot recommend the Boatshed more highly, I really enjoy the training and the people taking part..The coaching is excellent at all the classes, the workouts are great with emphasis on technique to keep you safe. I particularly enjoy the kettlebell classes, great workouts varying every week that push you.

Fantastic experience: I’ve visited the Boat Shed CrossFit in Cardiff twice now when visiting friends. Both times I’ve felt so welcome, and had so much fun. Pete is a great coach and gives a lot of time to everyone in the session. Thanks so much!

Fantastic experience: I’ve visited the Boat Shed CrossFit in Cardiff twice now when visiting friends. Both times I’ve felt so welcome, and had so much fun. Pete is a great coach and gives a lot of time to everyone in the session. Thanks so much!

Fantastic experience: I have trained here since Sept 2013 when I was seriously overweight but faced my fear and walked inside only to be greeted by a lot of smiles and friendly people. Facing my fear of walking in was the start of something great. I have lost A LOT of weight and gained A LOT of good friends in the process while enjoying, almost, every minute of getting sweaty and learning new things. The coaching is great so much so that when my personal circumstances changed I have changed my membership to include a specific training plan to suit me and my work commitments. I would highly recommend the Boatshed to anyone considering trying it; What have you got to lose?

Fantastic experience: This is a great place - I esepcially love the kettlebell class and try never to miss it. It's a perfect combination of bells and crossfit with amazing variety. Never the same workout twice! Brilliant atmosphere, top class coaching all round. I've been a member here for years and plan to stick around.

Fantastic experience: This is a great place - I esepcially love the kettlebell class and try never to miss it. It's a perfect combination of bells and crossfit with amazing variety. Never the same workout twice! Brilliant atmosphere, top class coaching all round. I've been a member here for years and plan to stick around.

Fantastic experience: I have been a member of The Boatshed for 5 years now and I'm still hooked. Every workout is different and the coaches are always supportive. I've achieved things I never thought I'd be able to do like Olympic weightlifting and toes-to-bar. One of my favourite things in the gym is the people, everyone motivates and encourages one another. There's always a good vibe, and makes you excited to train even at 6:30am!

Fantastic experience: I thoroughly enjoy training at The Bost Shed and I'm so glad that I made the decision to join many years ago. Every coach is passionate about what they do, encourages you to reach your goals and ensures that you enjoy the journey. A special thank you to Pete for ensuring I could continue to train safely during and after my pregnancy by tailoring the workouts. I don't know any other gym which cares for its members on such an individual level. This gym has a great community, everyone is very friendly and welcoming which really helps you get through some tough workouts!

Fantastic experience: Best gym and facility I've ever trained at! Not only for the gruelling workouts but for the amazing atmosphere, knowledgeable coaches and the people who encourage you through a workout. I would never go to another gym since joining the Boat shed!

Fantastic experience: Best gym and facility I've ever trained at! Not only for the gruelling workouts but for the amazing atmosphere, knowledgeable coaches and the people who encourage you through a workout. I would never go to another gym since joining the Boat shed!

Fantastic experience: My wife pressured me for years to join The Boatshed. It pains me to say but she was right and it’s one of the best decisions she’s forced me to make. I wish I’d have done it sooner. I’d been a member of regular headphones and treadmill gym, and I’d certainly hit a plataeu with what I was achieving. Since joining The Boatshed, the results have been incredible; it’s like having personal trainer. The workouts are varied and can be tailored for any ability. The coaches are all welcoming, approachable and encouraging. The atmosphere is fantastic and everyone makes it through the work together. I’ve made some great friends at The Boatshed.

Fantastic experience: Been working with The Boat Shed for the past 3 years and I couldn’t recommend them more. I hit a plateau in my fitness and they’ve helped me break through that and continue to make improvements and progression further than I ever thought possible. Without a doubt the best strength and conditioning facility in Cardiff!

Fantastic experience: What an incredible place to train. A friend recommended the Boat Shed as a way to enjoy exercise in a social environment and I've made friends for life. I started 2 years ago and really enjoy the variation of the classes. It's such a supportive environment, i feel confident to ask questions and try new things. The Olympic weightlifting classes have really improved my technique and are perfect for beginners all the way up to advanced lifters. The coaches are very well rounded and are always happy to help with anything you may have concerns about. The Boat Shed has helped me loose weight, improve my fitness and helped me enjoy exercise again!

Fantastic experience: The Boat Shed has been absolutely fantastic since I joined them in 2018 I’ve not only learned a lot but been able to push myself more than I could training in a regular gym. The atmosphere is great and I’ve felt really welcome. The coaches are great and highly knowledgeable and professional with taking care of your individual needs and the people are incredibly friendly. I couldn’t recommend it more if you’re looking for a CrossFit gym.

Fantastic experience: The Boat Shed has been absolutely fantastic since I joined them in 2018 I’ve not only learned a lot but been able to push myself more than I could training in a regular gym. The atmosphere is great and I’ve felt really welcome. The coaches are great and highly knowledgeable and professional with taking care of your individual needs and the people are incredibly friendly. I couldn’t recommend it more if you’re looking for a CrossFit gym.

Fantastic experience: I travel often for work and have visited many Crossfit boxes and can say that The Boat Shed is one of the best boxes I have been to. Two things that make this box special is the coach Pete and people. Pete is a competent and encouraging coach and the people are open and friendly (maybe it's how Welsh people are). I strongly recommend this box!