Where the gyms are
The city is large, so pick a district first and then a gym.
- Vila Olímpia: Elite Core and NXT House.
- Pinheiros: The Yard and CrossFit 7NOVE. The Yard is near Faria Lima station and Largo da Batata.
- Campo Belo: House of Movement and The Barbell Fitness.
- Jardins: KAZA CrossFit in Jardim Paulista and Jardins Fitness in Cerqueira César.
- Lapa: Academia Alto da Lapa | CrossFit Rutilo, about 350 m from Av. Cerro Corá, and CrossFit Brasil.
- South and east: CrossFit Vila Mascote, RB Champs Santo Amaro, CrossFit Conceição in Jabaquara, Station House in Ipiranga, CrossFit Dadiva in Vila Prudente and CrossFit City Wolves in Vila da Saúde.
- Centre: CrossFit Ximbó in Aclimação, CrossFit Higienopolis in Vila Buarque and DECK 03 in Bela Vista.
Crosslift Blacksheep has units in Berrini, Itaim, Vila Olimpia, Moema, Pinheiros and Alphaville. Only the Moema unit runs dedicated HYROX classes, so check the unit before you book.
What a drop-in costs
Published drop-in prices run from R$50 to R$90. The median is R$75.
| Gym | Drop-in |
|---|
| Academia Alto da Lapa \ | CrossFit Rutilo | R$50, valid 7 days |
| Irmãos CrossFit | R$70 |
| KAZA CrossFit | R$75 |
| Crosslift Blacksheep | R$75 |
| Elite Core | R$90 (ONE HYROX pass, valid 7 days) |
Other options to know:
- Academia Alto da Lapa | CrossFit Rutilo sells weekly plans at R$139 for CrossFit only and R$159 with weightlifting or gymnastics. Its monthly price is R$399.
- Crosslift Blacksheep sells 5 classes for R$325, 10 for R$500 and 20 for R$900.
- Irmãos CrossFit charges R$319 for 3 sessions a week and a R$99 enrollment fee.
- CrossFit Betta charges R$30 for a trial class and refunds it when you buy a plan.
- The Barbell Fitness gives a free first class. CrossFit Conceição also advertises a free trial class.
How to book
Most boxes take bookings by WhatsApp. Message KAZA CrossFit before you arrive to reserve a drop-in spot. At Academia Alto da Lapa | CrossFit Rutilo, booking is mandatory in the Tecnofit Box app, up to 10 minutes before class. The Yard and The Barbell Fitness both take trial bookings through WhatsApp.
Several gyms also accept Wellhub or TotalPass. If you hold one of these passes, check which plan level each gym needs.
Heat and climate
DECK 03 in Bela Vista is the one open-air option. It is a fitness camp with sand courts, an uncovered court and fans, and it runs Cross Training and HYROX next to futevôlei and beach tennis. Expect to train outdoors there.
If you want to avoid the midday sun, book an early class. KAZA CrossFit starts CrossFit classes at 06:00 and HYROX at 05:00 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. CrossFit Betta runs classes at 06h, 07h and 08h.
Rebrands and closures
- House of Movement is the former CrossFit Campo Belo. It trades at the same address in Campo Belo and now offers hybrid and HYROX classes.
- CrossFit 7NOVE in Pinheiros is the gym listed as CrossFit 79.
- CrossFit Higienopolis in Vila Buarque has started a new brand phase. Confirm the current name with the gym before you go.