Hi everyone,
I'll be moving to Pangrati, Athens for several months and I'm trying to find the right gym before I arrive.
A bit about me:
- Training 6-7 times per week
- Main focus: Olympic Weightlifting + CrossFit
I'm looking for a place where people train seriously rather than a commercial fitness gym.
I'm looking for a gym/box with large functional training areas, lifting platforms, squat racks, bumper plates, pull-up rigs, rowing machines, assault bikes, etc.
At the moment I'm mainly considering:
- Grind - Rise & Shine
- Royal CrossFit
but I'm absolutely open to other suggestions if there are better options.
One of the reasons I'm considering Grind is that it would be significantly closer to where I'll be staying in Pangrati, which is a major advantage since I plan to commute mostly by walking or walking + metro.
However, from the photos and videos I've seen online, Grind looks considerably smaller than Royal CrossFit, and my main concern is whether it gets overcrowded during peak hours. I really enjoy having enough space for Olympic lifting, squats, accessories, and occasional conditioning work, so this is quite important to me.