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CrossFit for women

Strongyour way.In Villeurbanne.

No separate class and no level to catch up on. You join a coached mixed-gender WOD, with movements, loads and volume adapted to your experience and how you feel that day.

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1st
class free
All
levels welcome
Metro A
République
01 / Your place in the WOD

No separate programme.
Coaching for you.

At CrossFit Gratte-Ciel, women and men train together.What changes from one person to another is not the value of the effort.It is the version that lets each person progress with sound technique.
01

You are starting out

You learn the fundamental movements without chasing the speed or load of an experienced athlete.
02

You are returning to exercise

The coach takes your background into account, reduces what needs to be reduced and builds a gradual return from one session to the next.
03

You already train

You can work heavier, move faster or use an advanced variation when your technique and consistency allow it.
02 / Adaptations

Same objective.
The right version.

Adapting does not mean doing a lesser workout.In CrossFit, scaling preserves the purpose of the session with a level of difficulty that makes sense for each person.
01

The movement

Pull-up, push-up, box jump or weightlifting movement: the coach helps you choose a variation you can perform with sound technique.

02

The load

The load written on the board is not an obligation. Your load depends on your technique, experience and how you feel that day.

03

Volume and pace

Repetitions, distance or pace can change to preserve the purpose of the WOD without comparing yourself with the person next to you.

The useful rule: technique first, consistency next, then intensity. The board sets the framework and the coach helps you choose your version.

03 / Your first class

You know what you are doing.
And why you are doing it.

A coached class does not start when the clock begins.You discover the session, prepare the movements and choose an appropriate intensity with the coach.
01

The briefing

The coach explains the WOD, any skill work, the warm-up and the movements. This is when you mention a return to exercise, discomfort or concern.

02

The warm-up

You gradually warm up and practise the positions used in the session, with simple cues you can apply.

03

The skill, when planned

You work on technique or strength before intensity. A long WOD may not include a separate skill segment.

04

The WOD

The group shares the same objective. Your variation, load and pace remain your own, with the coach there to adjust them.

04 / Body and progress

More capable.
Not made to fit a mould.

CrossFit can develop your strength, endurance, coordination and confidence in movement.It cannot prescribe one standard body shape.
A woman doing a bench press with support during a session at CrossFit Gratte-Ciel
Women members encouraging the group during an event at CrossFit Gratte-Ciel
A

What we work towards

  • Cleaner, safer movement
  • A load or variation that progresses with you
  • A better ability to sustain effort
  • Training consistently enough to make it last
B

What we do not promise

  • A body identical to another woman’s
  • A dated or guaranteed physical transformation
  • A load defined only by your gender
  • Intensity at the expense of technique
05 / They train here

Three journeys.
In their own words.

Returning after two pregnancies, discovering CrossFit for the first time or progressing at their own level: their experiences are different, and their reviews are shown without rewriting the original French.
★★★★★
« Après 12 ans sans sport et deux grossesses, je me suis inscrite à CrossFit Gratte-Ciel pour reprendre ma vie en main, depuis janvier 2023. Au délà du fait d'avoir perdu énormement de poids, j'ai retrouvé un rythme de vie sain et je suis devenue 100% addict au sport. Le Crossfit et l'équipe exceptionnelle de Gratte-Ciel a changé ma vie, mon quotidien, autant mentalement que physiquement. Le CrossFit est le sport qui vraiment s'adapte à tout le monde, vraiment, franchissez cette porte et venez faire un cours d'essai, vous allez découvrir bien plus qu'une box mais une vraie team qui vous booste au quotidien Merci la team 💙 »
Déborah Achour
il y a 10 mois · Google
★★★★★
« J'ai découvert le crossfit dans cette box, et quel plaisir de progresser en étant entourée de coachs bienveillants, patients et à l'écoute, mais également d'une communauté en or qui célèbre chaque victoire comme si c'était la leur ! Box équipée et accessible, entrainements adaptables pour tous les niveaux, créneaux spécifiques pour travailler les points faibles, ambiance conviviale... Une simple salle de sport ? Non, une deuxième maison ! »
Jenny F
il y a 10 mois · Google
★★★★★
« Ambiance de ouf, des coachs ultra compétents et une super communauté ! Peu importe ton niveau, tu te sens accueillie et encouragée, je recommande à 100 %!! »
Emmanuelle Bordes
il y a 10 mois · Google
5.0From 31+ reviews on GoogleRead all reviews
06 / Visit the box

Try a WOD
in Villeurbanne.

Your first class lets you experience the coaching, atmosphere and adaptations for yourself.You do not need to know the movements before booking.
02

Before you come

Choose a time, tell us about anything that may need adapting and wear clothes you can move freely in.

See the schedule
03

Your first class

It is free. You try the format and talk with the team before choosing a membership.

See pricing
07 / Frequently asked questions

Before your
first WOD.

Useful answers to help you decide whether the format suits you.For a medical situation, advice from the healthcare professional looking after you takes priority.
Do I need to be fit before starting CrossFit?
No. You come to build your fitness, not to prove you already have it. The coach adapts the movements, load and volume to your current level. The priority is to learn the positions and move well before increasing intensity.
Are the classes for women only?
No. CrossFit Gratte-Ciel WODs are mixed. Everyone follows the same session and the coach provides individual adaptations based on level, technique and how each person feels that day.
Will CrossFit make me too muscular?
No form of training can promise a specific body shape. CrossFit can develop strength and muscle mass, but changes depend on training, nutrition, recovery and the individual. Here, the goal is to make you more capable, not impose a physique on you.
Can I train while pregnant or return after pregnancy?
Every situation is different. Ask the healthcare professional looking after you first and tell the coach before the class. With that approval, training can be adapted to your situation. A web page never replaces individual medical advice.
What if I have pain, an injury or a limitation?
Tell the coach before class so you can avoid an unsuitable movement and find an alternative. A workout adaptation is not a diagnosis. If pain is persistent, recent or concerning, consult a healthcare professional.
What should I wear to my first CrossFit class?
Choose comfortable sportswear that lets you squat, run and raise your arms easily. Trainers you feel comfortable in and a water bottle are enough to get started. You do not need special CrossFit clothing or your own equipment for a trial class.
Where can women try CrossFit in Villeurbanne?
CrossFit Gratte-Ciel is at 22 cours de la République, 69100 Villeurbanne, near République metro station on line A. The first class is free and lets you experience the box, coaching and adaptations in a real session.
08 / Your first WOD in Villeurbanne

Come as you are.
We’ll adapt the rest.

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