Where the gyms are
The gyms spread across Lisbon and the suburbs around it. Alphaden Training Center is the one in São Marcos, Cacém.
- Central Lisbon: Off Limits CrossFit Rato, The Bakery CrossFit (Anjos), Park CrossFit Box (Parque Eduardo VII) and Matchbox CrossFit.
- West: XXI CrossFit in Ajuda, a 10-minute walk from Belém train station. CrossFit Jamor in Linda-a-Velha, CrossFit LX in Massamá and 2725 Fitness in Rio de Mouro sit further out.
- East: The Barn in Parque das Nações and CrossFit Alvalade in Marvila, near Braço de Prata.
- North: Trend CrossFit in Alvalade, Off Limits CrossFit Benfica, CrossFit Move On in Telheiras / Benfica, CrossFit Odivelas and Off Limits CrossFit Loures in Frielas.
- South and coast: CrossFit Almada, and CrossFit Black Edition in Alcabideche, 2 minutes from Cascais Shopping.
What a drop-in costs
Six gyms post a drop-in price. Most of the others ask you to book by web form, email or WhatsApp before you arrive.
| Gym | Drop-in | Monthly unlimited |
|---|
| CrossFit Almada | 14 EUR | 79 EUR |
| CrossFit LX | 18 EUR | |
| CrossFit Caravelas | 20 EUR | 80 EUR |
| XXI CrossFit | 20 EUR | 90 EUR |
| Alphaden Training Center | 20 EUR (trial class) | |
| The Barn | 25 EUR | 109 EUR |
Packs save money if you stay a week or more:
- XXI CrossFit: 50 EUR for 3 classes, 80 EUR for 5, 150 EUR for 10.
- The Barn: 100 EUR for 5 classes, 170 EUR for 10, both valid for 4 months. The drop-in fee is refunded if you join.
- CrossFit Almada: a ten-class pass costs 100 EUR, or 110 EUR valid for three months. HYROX access is 55 EUR a month.
- Alphaden Training Center: 70 EUR for 3 classes a week or 85 EUR for 6 a week.
- CrossFit Caravelas: free trial sessions are available.
No gym here sells a weekly pass.
Book ahead. XXI CrossFit takes drop-in requests through a website form. CrossFit Caravelas takes them by website or WhatsApp. CrossFit LX takes WhatsApp or email. At CrossFit Jamor, arrive 15 minutes early to register and pay. CrossFit Odivelas caps class sizes, so contact the team first.
Heat and climate
Two gyms have full air conditioning: The Barn in Parque das Nações and CrossFit Alvalade in Marvila. Pick one of these on a hot day.
At the other gyms, aim for the early slots:
- CrossFit Almada opens at 05:50 Monday to Friday.
- CrossFit LX runs a WOD at 06:00.
- The Barn and CrossFit Alvalade both open at 6:00 on weekdays.
Evening classes are the other option. CrossFit Almada stays open until 21:45 Monday to Thursday.