CrossFit 7010 Nelson is a community-minded CrossFit box at 8 Forests Road in Stoke, conveniently located between Richmond and Nelson. Established in 2017 as Nelson's premium CrossFit gym, it entered a new chapter in November 2023 when the Martin family — Glen, Tineill, Amanda and Taylor — took over under their Fit For Life Nelson banner, bringing values of inclusion, growth, longevity and well-being to everything they run.
The programme covers the full spectrum: daily CrossFit classes built on constantly varied functional movements, a gentler CrossFit Lite option on Monday and Wednesday evenings, child-friendly morning sessions, a dedicated Kids CrossFit class, HYROX training nights, bootcamp, weightlifting and CrossFit gymnastics. A second open gym space, Shed 11, runs alongside weekday classes, and open gym slots are available on weekends. Every class follows the same friendly rhythm — warm-up, technique, bodyweight and weighted exercises — with the promise that no two days are the same.
Coaching is a real strength here. Owner and head coach Glen Martin (CrossFit Level 2, gymnastics certification, pregnancy and postpartum certificate, coaching the aging athlete) leads a team that includes owner/manager Tineill, owner-coach Amanda, weightlifting coach Robbie Sutton and coaches Carolin, Julie, Brydee and Nikki. Classes are designed to be all-inclusive and supportive, catering to first-timers, seasoned athletes and everyone in between.
Newcomers always start with a free introductory class, where the coaches walk them through a fun, safe workout and answer questions about memberships, programmes and pricing. Expect hard work, plenty of laughter and a like-minded community cheering you on.
CrossFit 7010 Nelson is a family-run CrossFit box at 8 Forests Road in Stoke, sitting conveniently between Richmond and Nelson. From the 5:30 AM class to the last evening session, the gym runs on a simple idea: functional fitness is for everyone, and it works best when it's fun.
The box was established in 2017 as Nelson's premium CrossFit gym, and it spent its first years building the tight-knit community members still enjoy today. In November 2023 a new chapter began when the Martin family — Glen, Tineill, Amanda and Taylor — took over, making the facility the home of Fit For Life Nelson. The family's stated values of inclusion, growth, longevity and well-being shape how the gym operates, with a focus on building a space where everyone feels welcome and can enjoy the benefits of exercise, whatever their starting point.
CrossFit has been around for more than 20 years and is defined as constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity. Workouts — WODs, in gym shorthand — pull from high-intensity interval training, Olympic weightlifting, plyometrics, powerlifting, gymnastics, calisthenics and strongman training. At CrossFit 7010 Nelson every session follows a clear structure: a warm-up, technique work, bodyweight exercises and weighted exercises, all built around functional movement. The one guarantee from the coaching team is that every day is different, which keeps even long-time members guessing what's on the whiteboard.
The weekly schedule is one of the gym's quiet strengths. Weekdays start early, with a 5:30 AM CrossFit class, Shed 11 open gym from 6:30 AM and a 6:35 AM class for those heading to work. Mid-morning, the 9:30 AM sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays are child-friendly, so parents can train with little ones in tow. A dedicated Kids CrossFit class runs on Monday afternoons at 3:30 PM, and teens are catered for too.
Evenings bring the busiest window: 4:30 PM and 5:35 PM classes, Shed 11 open gym slots, and a gentler CrossFit Lite session at 6:40 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays. Thursdays add a 5:30 PM HYROX session for members who like a race-style challenge. Weekends keep a lighter footprint — Saturday offers a 7:00 AM open gym and an 8:30 AM class, while Sunday runs an 8:30 AM open gym. Beyond the timetable, the team also offers bootcamp, weightlifting and CrossFit gymnastics.
The staff list is deep with experience. Owner and head coach Glen Martin holds a CrossFit Level 2 certification, a CrossFit gymnastics certification, exercise foundations level 3, a pregnancy and postpartum certificate and a coaching-the-aging-athlete credential. Owner and manager Tineill brings a Bachelor of Sport & Science and a CrossFit Level 1 certificate, while co-owner Amanda Martin adds New Zealand exercise and pre- and post-natal qualifications. Around them work Carolin Eggert, a CrossFit competitor; Julie Beeden, a CrossFit Level 2 coach with a CrossFit Kids certification and a certificate in deep tissue massage therapy; Brydee, with a Bachelor of Teaching; and Nikki, whose background spans physical education, personal training and gymnastics. That breadth matters: a retiree easing back into movement and a competitor chasing a podium get equally considered programming.
Every prospective member starts the same way — with a free introductory class. The coaches run a fun, safe first workout, let newcomers feel the vibe of the place, and answer questions about memberships, programmes and pricing on the spot. Classes are deliberately all-inclusive and supportive; the gym is upfront that CrossFit is hard work, but promises loads of fun with like-minded people. Whether someone is just starting out, has been training for years, wants to compete or simply wants to sweat, the classes scale to match.
Enquiries go to [email protected] or to Glen and Tineill directly, and the team replies the same day — just check your junk folder for the response. Ask any regular what keeps them coming back and the answer is rarely the equipment; it's the community of amazing people and knowledgeable, enthusiastic coaches that motivates everyone to push a little harder each day.