Where the gyms are
The gyms spread across Lisbon and the towns to its north and west. Choose by area first.
- Central Lisbon: Off Limits CrossFit Rato (Rato), The Bakery CrossFit (Anjos), Park CrossFit Box (Parque Eduardo VII), Matchbox CrossFit, and Trend CrossFit (Alvalade).
- West Lisbon: XXI CrossFit in Ajuda is a 10-minute walk from Belém train station. Off Limits CrossFit Benfica and CrossFit Move On (Telheiras / Benfica) are in the Benfica area.
- East Lisbon: The Barn in Parque das Nações.
- Around Rio de Mouro: 2725 Fitness in Rio de Mouro, Alphaden Training Center in São Marcos, Cacém, and CrossFit LX in Massamá.
- Oeiras and Cascais: IronBox - CrossFit Jamor in Linda-a-Velha, and CrossFit Black Edition in Alcabideche, 2 minutes from Cascais Shopping.
- North of Lisbon: CrossFit Odivelas in Odivelas and Off Limits CrossFit Loures in Frielas.
What a drop-in costs
Five gyms show a drop-in price. They run from 18 to 25 EUR, with a median of 20 EUR.
- CrossFit LX: 18 EUR
- XXI CrossFit, CrossFit Caravelas, and Alphaden Training Center: 20 EUR each
- The Barn: 25 EUR
Packs and monthly plans can work out cheaper if you stay longer:
- XXI CrossFit: 3 classes for 50 EUR, 5 for 80 EUR, 10 for 150 EUR. Unlimited month is 90 EUR.
- The Barn: 5 classes for 100 EUR and 10 classes for 170 EUR, both valid for 4 months. Monthly membership is 109 EUR. The drop-in fee is refunded if you sign up.
- CrossFit Caravelas: Unlimited month is 80 EUR. Free trial sessions are available.
- Alphaden Training Center: 70 EUR for 3 classes per week and 85 EUR for 6 classes per week.
- Trend CrossFit: Class packs from 45 EUR and monthly plans from 44.95 EUR.
At XXI CrossFit a class pack beats repeat drop-ins.
How to book
- XXI CrossFit and Off Limits CrossFit Rato, Benfica, and Loures take requests through a web form. The Off Limits boxes also answer on WhatsApp.
- CrossFit Caravelas takes drop-ins through its website or WhatsApp.
- CrossFit LX and CrossFit Odivelas take WhatsApp or email requests.
- Park CrossFit Box takes requests by email.
- Alphaden Training Center asks you to register online before your trial class.
- Matchbox CrossFit, CrossFit Move On, and Alphaden Training Center accept Urban Sports Club and Wellhub. Off Limits CrossFit Benfica appears on ClassPass.
Book ahead at every gym. Several cap class sizes.
Heat and climate
The Barn is the one gym with full air conditioning. It opens at 6:00 a.m. on weekdays and closes at 9:30 p.m., so you can pick the coolest slot.
At other gyms, aim for the first and last classes of the day:
- CrossFit LX runs WODs at 06:00 and 20:15 on weekdays.
- CrossFit Caravelas runs classes at 7:00 and 20:10 on weekdays.
Open gym and weekend access
Six gyms offer open gym or open box time. CrossFit LX runs open gym from 08:15 to 12:00 and from 17:00 to 17:55 on weekdays. CrossFit Caravelas runs Open Box from 9:45 to 11:00 on weekdays and closes on Sunday. Trend CrossFit opens 7 days a week. The Barn opens on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.