About
Getting fit, smashing goals, supporting each other and having fun.
Our Story
From our humble beginnings of four of us working out in a small barn in rural North Yorkshire in 2013 to moving into our new 6,000 sq ft ‘box’ in 2021, we’ve always had one aim — to bring fitness facilities to beginners and seasoned athletes alike and create a space where our members can train together, laugh together, encourage one another and share their fitness goals together.
Our Mission
To provide a safe and welcoming space for people of all fitness levels and backgrounds to come and improve their fitness and achieve their fitness and athletic goals. To provide expert support through our qualified coaches to help guide and inspire members. To foster a supportive and inclusive community that celebrates individual achievements, supports each other's journeys, and has fun while doing it. Go #TeamDominus!
Our Members
The folk that make Dominus… well, Dominus! Our members are of all ages, and from all walks of life. Each has their own reason for wanting to get fitter and stronger — whether that’s to help with other sports or activities, to hit their weightlifting goals, to keep their bodies in shape for everyday life or just to enjoy the many other benefits that come with keeping in shape.
What is CrossFit?
CrossFit is an exercise programme that combines different activities to help you get stronger, fitter, and healthier. It improves your overall fitness by enhancing your proficiency in different skills such as strength, speed, flexibility, and endurance.
The Classes
We have over 40 coach-led classes every week. Classes are scheduled from early morning to late evening so you’ll always find a class to suit your fitness goals and your schedule. CrossFit at 6 am? That’s how you start your day right!
The Coaches
At Dominus, you’re never more than a few metres away from a friendly fitness expert. Every one of our classes is led by a qualified coach who is on hand to offer guidance, support and encouragement. If a workout is proving too demanding for you they’ll scale the activity to something challenging but more manageable for your skill and fitness level.
Open Gym
Alongside our classes, we have over 40 Open Gym slots a week where you can use our facilities, equipment and do your own thing.
Premium Open Gym slots are the times during the day when it’s traditionally the busiest and therefore need to be booked in advance. Unlimited Membership gives the flexibility to book as many Premium Open Gym slots as you want. Twice Weekly Membership is limited to two.
We also offer an Open Gym membership that grants access to unlimited Open Gym slots and four Premium Open Gym slots (but no classes).
BoxMate App
Unlimited, Twice-Weekly and Open Gym Membership holders are given free access to the popular BoxMate app. Book classes, see the Workout of the Day, track your progress, set goals and share your fitness achievements with other Dominus members using this great app designed specifically for CrossFit athletes!
Kid-Friendly
We know that being a parent means it can be challenging to find time for your own fitness routine. Whilst we don’t have any specific facilities for toddlers or children, if your Personal Trainer or the class coach gives their approval, we welcome you to bring your children with you while you train. Having children in waiting at Dominus is always at the discretion of the class coach or your Personal Trainer so please check with them before bringing any of your little ones along.
Events
We hold regular, inclusive events where our members compete against each other — and their own personal bests. We’re also extremely proud to have been chosen to host external events such as York’s Strongest and the Northern Qualifiers of the BNSF’s Britain’s Strongest Man & Woman.
Memberships & Prices
We have two core memberships; Unlimited and Twice-Weekly. Unlike some CrossFit gyms, we don’t put a cap on Unlimited Membership access — you can attend as many classes and Open Gym sessions as you want. We also offer pay-as-you-go passes to access our facilities and a range of other supplementary fitness services such as Personal Trainers and Sports Massage.
What Our Members Say
“I wanted to try CrossFit to improve my fitness for other sports I do and it’s made me stronger. I’ve rarely missed a weeks training in two and a half years at Dominus which shows the positive nature of the gym to motivate me. The people are great, gym users are friendly and there is always a positive atmosphere. Absolutely would recommend it to others!”
Ed, Dominus member since 2021