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About Our Gym

Experience You Can Trust

You’ll train with experienced coaches who are here to help you feel confident and supported. We’ve spent years working with people at all levels who want to get stronger, move better, and feel good in their bodies. At CrossFit Thurrock in Grays, ES, we’ll listen to what you’re looking for and help you get there.

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Roice Gummer
Owner since 2014

Founder of CrossFit Thurrock

UKSCA Strength and conditioning
British Weightlifting
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)
Personal Trainer Level 3 (L3)
Nutrition for Weight Management
Nutrition for Sports and Performance
Arc Gymnastics Level 1
CrossFit Coaching The Aged Athlete Certificate
CrossFit Scaling Certificate

CrossFit Thurrock was created with one simple mission: to help everyday people become stronger, healthier and more confident — both inside and outside the gym. My name is Roice Gummer, and fitness has been a huge part of my life since I was 7 years old and first learned to...

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Coaches Who Know What They’re Doing

Our Coaching Team

The coaches at CrossFit Thurrock bring a mix of deep training knowledge and real-world experience. From strength to conditioning, every coach is certified, skilled, and focused on helping you train safely and effectively. Want to know more about who you’ll be working with? Take a look below!

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Kirsty Robinson

Co-Owner, CrossFit Coach, Coach Development Lead, Member Success Ninja
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
Level 2 Gym Instructor
Level 3 Personal Trainer
Arc Gymnastics Level 1

Kirsty is the co-owner of CrossFit Thurrock and a coach who truly understands the journey our members go through — because she has lived it herself. Her own fitness journey...

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Irene Simpson

CrossFit Level 1 Coach, Juniors & Teens Coach
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
CrossFit Educators Certificate

Irene believes that fitness is about far more than just getting stronger — it’s about building confidence, developing life skills and helping people realise what they are capable of. As...

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Debra “Dee” Attewell

CrossFit Level 1 Coach
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
Level 2 Fitness Instructor
Level 3 Personal Trainer
British Weightlifting Level 1
Level 1 Strongman Coach
CrossFit Nutrition Certificate

Debra, AKA “Dee” is passionate about helping people discover what they are capable of and proving that strength and fitness are for everyone — regardless of age, experience, or starting...

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Lee Theisinger

CrossFit Level 1 Coach, Nutrition Advisor
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
Level 2 Fitness Instructor
Level 3 Personal Trainer
Level 1 Strongman Coach
Level 2 Diploma in Nutrition & health
Level 2 Diploma in Understanding Care and Management of Diabetes
CrossFit Nutrition Certification
CrossFit Scaling Certification
CrossFit Coaching the Aged Athlete

Lee believes that fitness should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their starting point, background, size or ability. His own journey in CrossFit has shaped the way he coaches. Having...

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Matt Laffan

CrossFit Coach, Juniors & Teens Coach
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
CrossFit Educators Certificate

Matt brings a wealth of life experience, discipline, and a genuine passion for helping people improve themselves through fitness. Having served in the military before becoming a Metropolitan Police Officer,...

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Fatlum Vranovci

CrossFit Coach
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)

Fatlum is one of our newest coaches at CrossFit Thurrock, but his journey with us started long before he stepped onto the coaching team. Three years ago, Fatlum joined CrossFit...

Premium Equipment

At CrossFit Thurrock, we provide high-quality equipment to help every member achieve their fitness goals. Our facility includes Olympic barbells, Concept2 rowers, assault bikes, kettlebells, medicine balls, plyometric boxes and more. Combined with expert coaching, our equipment helps you build strength & fitness.

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Strength Equipment – We use professional-standard Olympic barbells, bumper plates, Kettlebells, Wallballs, Dumbbells from trusted names such as Wolverson and Rogue.

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Mobility & Recovery Tools – You’ll find foam rollers, resistance bands, massage tools, and stretch stations to help you recover faster and stay injury-free.

Recovery

Improve your fitness and endurance with Concept2 rowers, Assault Bikes, 15ft climbing ropes and speed ropes for conditioning.

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Treadmills equipment
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Facility Perks

CrossFit Thurrock offers a spacious, open-layout facility designed to maximise your training experience. With a dedicated Olympic weightlifting area with lifting platforms, functional fitness equipment, and everything you need for strength, conditioning, and skill development.

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See What CrossFit Thurrock Is All About

Book a meet coach online session to experience the coaching, community, and space for yourself. You’ll walk away with a clear plan, helpful feedback, and a better idea of what it’s like to train with us.

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