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Our Annual Member Survey
A huge thank you to everyone who completed our 2026 Beyond Walls Member Survey. We received 114 responses, which is a brilliant level of engagement.
Jamie ThomasApril 21, 2026 6 min read
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CrossFit
CrossFit: The Sport vs the Methodology
Why chinups in 26.1 were not a contradiction, but the point. The difference between the sport of CrossFit and the methodology that keeps real people fit for life.
Jamie ThomasMarch 31, 2026 5 min readRead
Member Stories
On My Terrible, Hormonal, No Good, Very Bad Winter Season
For most of 2025, I had an unprecedented run of good health: no illnesses, no injuries, just smooth sailing. Then winter arrived and changed everything.
Julie ClowFebruary 28, 2026 7 min readRead
Community
2025 at Beyond Walls: The Year You Showed Up
If you've been around Beyond Walls a while, you'll know we like data. Not because spreadsheets are thrilling, but because numbers tell us who showed up, and you did.
Jamie ThomasJanuary 16, 2026 6 min readRead
Community
A Christmas Thank You
As we come to the end of the year, a moment to say thank you and indulge in some reflection. 2025 feels like the year Beyond Walls properly stepped into itself.
Jamie ThomasDecember 22, 2025 4 min readRead
Events
Beyond the Reps: Honouring Chad, Supporting Each Other
The sound of footsteps on plyo boxes. Steady, relentless, purposeful. 64 Beyond Walls members took on CHAD 1000X, the Hero workout honouring Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson.
Jamie ThomasNovember 12, 2025 5 min readRead
Community
Beyond Walls: One Year Strong
On 13th September 2024 we opened our doors for the very first time. One year on, time to reflect on what we've built and celebrate the progress our members have made.
Jamie ThomasSeptember 24, 2025 6 min readRead
Coaching
Benchmark Workouts: The Health Test You Can't Ignore
Think of a benchmark workout like a health check you can't fake. The numbers are plain, and they tell you exactly where to focus next.
Barry FlemingAugust 20, 2025 5 min readRead
Recovery
Turning Recovery into an Opportunity
On 26th July I had laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernias on both sides. Here's how I'm using forced rest to come back stronger, not just back to normal.
Jamie ThomasAugust 14, 2025 5 min readRead
Habits
The Mask of Success
The inquest into Graham Thorpe's death hit harder than I expected. A reflection on what we hide behind success, and why the gym should be a place we can be honest.
Jamie ThomasJuly 24, 2025 5 min readRead
Coaching
Training Smart During Hot Weather
Sunshine, sweat and smart choices. How we adjust training, hydration and intensity at Beyond Walls when the temperature climbs.
Jamie ThomasJune 30, 2025 4 min readRead
Coaching
Why I Took the CrossFit Level 2 Trainer Course
Two days of in-depth coaching education, and why I believe constantly investing in our craft is the single biggest thing we can do for our members.
Jamie ThomasMay 20, 2025 5 min readRead
HYROX
Beyond Inspiration: What Our HYROX Athletes Taught Us
A group of Beyond Walls members took on a HYROX race, and they were brilliant. Here's what watching them taught us about preparation, pacing and grit.
Jamie ThomasMay 12, 2025 6 min readRead
Habits
Consistency. Commitment. And the Magic of a Sticker.
Why The Committed Club, and the small stickers that mark it, quietly became one of the most powerful traditions at Beyond Walls.
Jamie ThomasMay 5, 2025 4 min readRead
Community
How is Beyond Walls Different from Other Gyms?
Searching for a gym is hard. Get it wrong and you're stuck with a monthly membership you force yourself to use. Here's what we've built to make it different.
Julie ClowApril 11, 2025 5 min readRead
Community
Beyond Walls Turns Six (Months)
Six months ago we opened the doors of Beyond Walls and stepped into the unknown. Would people turn up? Would they stay? Here's what we've learned.
Jamie ThomasMarch 31, 2025 5 min readRead
CrossFit
The Joy in Failure
CrossFit Open 25.2 was designed to humble and educate us. Why hitting the wall in a workout is often the best thing that can happen to you.
Jamie ThomasMarch 8, 2025 4 min readRead
Recovery
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Women
Affecting up to 30% of women in the UK, pelvic floor health is rarely spoken about. A practical, judgement-free guide for our members.
Jamie Thomas & Becky HyattFebruary 24, 2025 7 min readRead
Coaching
Beyond Walls Testing Week: What to Expect
After six weeks of hard work in our first programming cycle of 2025, it's Testing Week. Here's how to approach it, and why it matters.
Jamie ThomasFebruary 17, 2025 4 min readRead
CrossFit
Which CrossFit Shoes Are Best for Our Members?
Finding the right pair of CrossFit shoes can be a game-changer. A coach's honest take on what to look for, and what to skip.
Barry FlemingFebruary 11, 2025 5 min readRead
Community
Beyond Walls at Affiliate University Mastermind
Julie and I joined the Best Hour of Their Day Affiliate Mastermind in (not-so-sunny) Florida. We left certain we were exactly where we were supposed to be.
Jamie ThomasJanuary 30, 2025 5 min readRead
CrossFit
Save Your Skin (Literally): CrossFit Hand Care 101
Chalk is our war paint, barbells are our dance partners, and your hands are the unsung heroes. A practical guide to keeping them training-ready.
Jamie ThomasJanuary 8, 2025 4 min readRead
CrossFit
CrossFit: The Courage to Start
“I can't do rope climbs/weightlifting/pull-ups…” We hear it often. A look at why starting is the hardest, and most important, rep you'll ever do.
Julie ClowDecember 27, 2024 5 min readRead
Community
Atrophy: Lessons from Building Beyond Walls
Aeroplanes burn most fuel getting off the runway. A reflection on the grind of building Beyond Walls, and why momentum is everything.
Jamie ThomasDecember 17, 2024 6 min readRead
Nutrition
Fuel Your Training: Caffeine, Vitamin Drinks & Protein Shakes
When it comes to performance and recovery, the right fuel matters. A no-nonsense guide to the supplements worth your money, and the ones that aren't.
Barry FlemingNovember 29, 2024 5 min readRead
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