About us
A culture of
support and inclusivity.
Grand Union CrossFit is a family-owned CrossFit and strength and conditioning gym on Northbridge Road in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. It's run by Rob Lang and Jenna Nicholls, and every session is a small, coached group – whether you've never trained before or you've been lifting for years.
At Grand Union CrossFit – a CrossFit gym in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire – we aim to create a culture which encourages support and inclusivity. This begins with the coaches, our programming and our general philosophy – but it's the members who really make it work.
We're proud to nurture a community where everyone's successes are encouraged, supported and celebrated. A place where friendships are formed and strengthened. A place where all our members hit their health and fitness goals, and are proud to be part of something which is not just a gym, but a place where everyone is excited to engage in the social side of the CrossFit experience.
Quick answers
Where is Grand Union CrossFit?
- Unit 2 Site 1, Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 1EH – a short walk from Berkhamsted station, with free parking. Members also travel in from Hemel Hempstead and Tring.
Who runs Grand Union CrossFit?
- Owner and head coach Rob Lang (CrossFit Level 3, MSc Sports Medicine) and co-owner Jenna Nicholls (CrossFit Level 2). Wendy Blanton coaches CrossFit Kids and Teens.
What do you offer?
- Coached CrossFit, conditioning, weightlifting, gymnastics and functional strength classes, plus personal training, Forever Fit for over 55s, and CrossFit Kids and Teens.
What makes training here different?
- Small groups, a coach watching every session, and workouts scaled to each person – so beginners and experienced athletes train side by side.
The gym
A brand-new home.
After 6 fantastic years on the high street in our original facility, Grand Union CrossFit moved to a brand-new location – a bigger and better space designed to elevate your training experience. Our upgraded facility offers more room, improved equipment, and the same unbeatable energy that sets us apart.
At the heart of everything we do is our community, which continues to grow and thrive. Whether you're new to CrossFit or a seasoned athlete, you'll find support, challenge and camaraderie here at Grand Union.
Facilities & equipment
State-of-the-art, second-to-none.
Our equipment is all state-of-the-art, with everything you'd expect from a CrossFit gym: rigs for pull-ups and power lifting, padded flooring for Olympic weightlifting, and space for handstand push-ups, handstand walks and wallballs. All of our equipment is brand new and made by leading CrossFit equipment brands – Xenios, Wolverson and Kingsbox.
Plus, we have onsite showering facilities and changing areas – so you can pop in for an early morning or lunchtime workout and arrive back at work invigorated and refreshed, or have an evening workout and head into town.
Coaches
Qualified coaches who care.
Every class is led by an experienced, qualified coach. Here's who's running things at Grand Union.
Owner · Head Coach
Robert Lang
CrossFit Level 3 Trainer · MSc Sports Medicine · BSc Sports Therapy
Rob has been coaching since 2014, with experience across four gyms before opening Grand Union CrossFit in his home town of Berkhamsted. He specialises in injury prevention, sports medicine and strength and conditioning.
12+ years coaching
Co-Owner · Head of Community
Jenna Nicholls
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer · Gymnastics Level 1
Jenna discovered CrossFit in 2016 after a background in competitive sprinting. She has competed at high-level competitions and leads community, 1-to-1 personal training and gymnastics skill work at Grand Union.
10+ years coaching
CrossFit Kids Coach
Wendy Blanton
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer · CrossFit Kids Certified
Wendy is certified to train children and teens, delivering safe, scalable and fun workouts that build confidence in the gym and beyond.
8+ years coaching
Ready when you are
Come and see the space for yourself.
Book a free No Sweat Intro and we'll show you around, talk through your goals and answer any questions.