Information about Viking Athletics


06110, Hartford
+1 860-650-2004

Opening hours

  • Monday: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 – 11:00 AM
  • Sunday: 8:00 – 11:00 AM

At Viking Athletics, we pride ourselves on helping our clients hit their health and fitness goals. Whether you're looking to build muscle, lose weight, or just get in shape, we can help you create a plan to achieve your goals.

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Viking Athletics: Opinions

5/5 (29 Opinions)
Pete R 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Becoming a member of Crossfit Relentless was without a doubt one of the best decisions I've ever made. Great coaches and an amazing community.

Denise Roby 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: From the moment I stepped foot into Crossfit Relentless, I knew I was home. I had recently relocated to West Hartford from Northern California about 4 months ago and needed a new Crossfit home. I had left a big, amazing community back home in NorCal and knew that I needed to find something similar here in Connecticut in order to function properly as Crossfit had become my sanity for the past 2+ years. When I googled Crossfit gyms in the West Hartford and surrounding areas, I found several to choose from, but for some reason, my heart led me to Crossfit Relentless first and foremost and I have never turned back. What I found from day one was a wonderful, loving, supportive, knowledgable community of coaches, owners, and fellow Crossfitters and even more than that, I found me again! I found a place where my heart could sing and my passion could soar to new levels I never knew possible! Every day I walk into CFR, I know I chose the right place....a place where I get to learn and grow each and every time I enter and a place where I get to get an amazing, crazy workout in with people that I love, cherish, adore, and respect. I truly feel as though I never left NorCal (except for the freezing cold weather!!!) and I know I made the right decision because I am amongst family who loves me, supports me, and is constantly helping me to better myself each and every day and for me, that is priceless! The facility is amazing, the coaches are fun and very knowledgable in everything they do and Merle and Glenn put their heart and soul into running the business and it speaks for itself! I couldn't ask for a better "new" home here in Connecticut and I thank everyone at CFR for making me feel welcome from the moment I walked in. You have changed who I am from the core of my being and I am a better person for it today!

Stephen Luce 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I Have been a member of Crossfit Relentless for over 3 years now, joining was one of the best decisions that I have made. One of the things I have enjoyed about my time at Relentless has been getting to know my body better. I did not realize how much I had to learn about simple functional movements. Once I was taught how to move properly by the Coaches at Relentless I was able to undo years of bad form which had been learned at local globo gyms. The result of that is at 42 years of age my body feels like it did when I was in my 20's. I was taught how important body maintenance is to avoid injury in the gym and in life. The community that has grown around the gym and the coaches is first class. I have made many friend for life there as well as great acquaintances. Being one of the first Crossfit gyms in the area Relentless is deep seated in the greater Crossfit community, holding many competition such as "Festivus" which is for novice and intermediate crossfiters, Relentless has solid relations with Crossfit gyms all over. I look forward to being a member for years to come.

Robert LaRocco 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I have been a member of Crossfit Relentless for a year and a half. If you are looking for the best Crossfit experience no one delivers it like Relentless. The Owners and Coaches provide an incredible mix of community (most important), knowledge, programming and equipment that will help you achieve your fitness goals and positively change your life. All you need to do is show up. I promise you will never look at fitness and training the same way.

Dennis Reed 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I joined crossfit after moving to Hartford in July of 2013. I joined based on swig great results from friends who went to crossfit and a chNce to meet people in a new city From a workout perspective, relentless was great, I came in thinking I was in shape but quickly realized I had a lot of work to do. The great workouts and the coaches, which are some of the best I have seen anywhere. I can't say enough about how great the coaches are at relentless, the coaches take an interest in the people and ready work to push you to new levels The people as well are fantastic I have made a number of friends and have regularly stayed in touch after moving away from Hartford. After moving I stayed involved with crossfit but could not duplicate the experience at relentless

Dan Martin 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I have been a member of CrossFit Relentless for two years and have had an excellent experience. I am 45 years old and have been working out in some way or another for the last 30 years. Prior to starting at Relentless I was bored with my workouts and I was no longer making progress. Things are much different now. The best thing about Relentless are the coaches. They are knowledgeable, friendly, enthusiastic, and able to work with athletes at any level. Also, there are several coaches with a variety of skills that complement each other nicely. Another great thing about Relentless are the members. They support each other and motivate people through the tougher workouts. It is always fun to run in to members around town and see what they look like when they are not sweating and breathing heavy. Another great thing about Relentless is that there is a family of boxes that are connected (033, Ironworks, TriMountain, and South Windsor). Joining one box allows you to also work out at the other boxes. This allows a change of pace and scenery. Sometimes several of the Relentless members will plan to meet at South Windsor for Yoga or Olympic Lifting class. This allows us to meet new people and benefit from other coaches. Now my experience at Relentless has become a family event. My wife joined a few months ago and is loving it even though we came from very different athletic backgrounds. In addition, my 11 and 13 year old sons are benefitting from the teens' class and are gaining confidence and increased athletic abilities. In sum, I would highly recommend Relentless to anyone who is looking to get a jump start on their workouts in a friendly and supportive environment. Just know that you have to come ready to experience some pain.

Michael Shelby 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: This is my 3rd year at Crossfit Relentless. To tell you honestly, I had a family friend (around my age and female) who absolutely swore by this gym and was looking better and better physically. So I got very curious and decided to "try it out". Make a long story short - my friend stopped going to the gym shortly thereafter, but I stayed. I like the coaches, I like the people at CFR. Very supportive atmosphere. Workouts are hard, but even at 49 - I feel like a million bucks - heading out to the attack my work day after 8:30am class. My wife is pleased as pie with "functional fitness" - she gets much more use out of me around the house and around the garden presently - without whining and triple advil treatments in the end of the day. I have MUCH more energy throughout the day when I go to CFR in the morning. It feels very nice to be able to lift heavy object around the house and not worry about "pulling my back". I know what I can lift and I know what I can't (yet) lift. My son's friends think that it's a very nifty party trick when I can squat my "Tiny Tim". Tiny is pushing 230lbs and 6'4" tall. I can't squat him 10 times, but I can squat him 3-5 times reliably, and his peeps think it's a hoot. And so do I. BTW - outside of benchmark WODs - I don't think that I did the same WOD in 3 years. I NEVER know what the heck I'm walking into each morning (cough...Murph...cough). Sometimes I walk in, look at the board, and just shake my head in disbelief that someone would actually dream up such a travesty of a WOD. I'll NEVER finish this one....and when I do finish that particularly twisted WOD, I feel pretty darn good about it. And I live another day to come back and do it again (after a day rest). I only wish that I found this in my 20's or 30'. Not in my late 40's. When I see some of our CFR "quiet warriors" just warming up with my 1 RM. I'm reminded that I'm no 24. And I'm OK with that. Thankfully, I only have to compete against myself - not against Big Bob. Or even Denise.....

andrew lehn 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I finally joined crossfit in August. I had been putting if off for a long time not wanting to pay to exercise, but finally caved thanks to my younger brother. I went home to Georgia this summer for my 30th birthday and my brother who is 6 years younger wanted to work out. I have always been bigger, faster, and stronger than him and expected the same until he started lifting weight and doing exercises I could hardly attempt. He had been doing crossfit for a year and I was soundly beaten. I had no choice but to join myself. I found a groupon to crossfit Relentless and joined the SW gym. From the first time I walked in the door and met Glenn I felt the excitement and family environment of the gym. I started out being totally incompetent at every olympic lift, but had mentorship that safely pushed me to do things that I had previously feared. Joining a new gym has been incredible. I have had many one on one sessions with Merle, Glenn, and Tim that were fun, challenging, and almost always resulted in a new pr. It's also a lot of fun seeing the excitement on your coach's face when you finally accomplish a skill or weight that they have been helping you with over and over. Crossfit relentless is a great gym. I cannot compare it to other gyms, but I know the comradery with other crossfitters and skills of the coaches are beyond what I expected. I am thankful to be a part of such a great gym. Pretty soon I will work out with my brother again, and although I still have a ways to catch up I know that I will not be that "old" embarrassing brother again.

Alicia Fidalgo 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I LOVE Crossfit Relentless...I've been working out here since March 2013 and from a fitness standpoint, this is the best shape I've ever been in, I wish I had started working out here before my wedding! The workouts are just what I need, I'm no longer bored on the treadmill or not seeing much progress working with a personal training. I'm being pushed to my limits (safely) and have seen incredible results in my fitness - and my figure. But, the thing I love about Crossfit Relentless has very little to do with the workouts. I love the sense of community that Merle and Glenn foster within the box. We have the absolute best coaches - and I felt welcomed from my first day. For the first time in my life I look forward to working out - because I get to see my friends, and spend time with people who have become my adult role models - parents, professionals, teachers, etc - all making fitness a priority. It doesn't get much better. CFR has given me, a 5'2'' petite woman a sense of strength, unparalleled self confidence, and is helping me to set a positive example for my family and my future children.

Krissy Kraczkowsky 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: This place is awesome - the space is HUGE and they have every piece of equipment a CrossFitter could dream up. My husband and I dropped in from Baltimore and both the coaches and the members were so welcoming, knowledgable, encouraging and friendly. Had an awesome post-Christmas strength portion and WOD. We're so glad we were able to drop in and look forward to stopping by again when we are in town!

Jennifer Serafin 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Four walls, one roof,surrounding a whole lot of love, that is a home. As a kid those four falls surrounded a stage with bright lights and me twirling in a pair of beat up ballet flats. As a teenager it was four walls surrounding two hoops, one ball and a whole lot of sweat, blood, and tears. Unfortunately I grew out of both of these homes faster than I would have liked. I needed something more infinite But what would I find that would want someone who was too old, or maybe too young, too fat maybe, or even too tired? Would I ever get that four wall feeling again? That's when I heard about Crossfit, I dug through my closet threw on a pair of beat up running shoes and stepped foot inside a a whole new set of walls.Crossfit Relentless, Four walls that surrounded a community, a family, and a WHOLE lot of love. Walls that surrounded me behind a barbell, hell me under a barbell, and the best part.. Now, when I stop to look around its never the walls I see, its the high fives, the coaches, the personal records and the faces of people I will forever call my family. Its home.

Kaitlin Viola 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: So it only took me about 2 years to work up the courage to join Crossfit...and now I seriously regret wasting those two years of my life at LA Fitness : / All joking aside, Crossfit Relentless has been the best thing to happen to me since moving to CT three years ago. The people are simply amazing, both coaches and members. Doesn't matter if your trying to lose weight/ get fit or trying to get stronger, the coaches will help you every step of the way so that your journey is safe and priceless. Does the owner of your gym know every single member that walks through the door?? Because the owner of this gym does. There is no way you'll slip through the cracks at this place or feel like you don't belong. The workouts are structured and varied in a way that will keep pushing you and prevent plateaus. The coaches are some of the most knowledgeable I've ever worked with and I seriously can not wait to get there every day to see them and do the workout. Fair warning though, if you think this is just another gym you can show up and half a$$ a lame workout, you better look for a Planet Fitness instead because there is no way these guys are going to let you stay fat, lazy, and weak ;)

danielle mailloux 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Crossfit Relentless has been an integral part of my life and my family's life for a number of years. I personally have been at Crossfit Relentless for about 3.5 years now. When I first started, I was pregnant with my now 2 and 1/2 year old. I can truly say that my family is intertwined with the Relentless family. We have grown together in numbers, time, age, and zest for life. At Crossfit Relentless, I have rediscovered the athlete that I once was, and I have found a joy for fitness and personal health that I was missing for some years. In rediscovering my love for athleticism, I have surrounded myself and my family with a community of people who have inspired me to be better and to expect more. Lastly, I have found a group of people who I can truly say inspire me, bring me daily joy, and who I will call friends for life. When I reflect upon what I need from a gym at this stage in my life, Crossfit Relentless gives me what I need.

Rudy Moreno 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I've been a member of this box for a few months and absolutely love it. The coaches that I have trained with (Merle, Gary, Chris, Mike & J.D.) are very knowledgeable and help you push yourself to limits that you never thought you could reach. There is also a very positive and encouraging atmosphere amongst all the other members. I would recommend to anyone thinking of joining Crossfit to join the Relentless Nation.

Jody Lynn 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I am a member of the Higganum/Haddam box called Crossfit Ironworks, which is part of the larger Relentless Nation group of xfit boxes. I would say RUN do not walk to try it out. The constantly varied workouts will keep you coming back and will work every muscle in your body resulting in overall improved strength and physique. You will get more out of a one hour long structured workout in this venue than you will get in a months worth of globo-gyms unstructured free for all. All sessions are led by certified trainers from xfit and will modify all workouts to your ability, but will also push you to your ultimate fitness potential. Ironworks does not lack for equipment or facilities. An additional bonus is the the Relentless Nation Crossfit Group has 5 boxes you can use thru-out the greater Hartford area. Go NOW and check it out.....you will not be sorry.

rezart mersini 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Cannot speak on the group classes as I am not part of those, but based on my current experience with personal training with coach Mo and my 2 boys (who are part of the youth program) I have no reason to believe they are not awesome.

Rafael B. Ozdemirer 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere, awesome clients/athletes and great coaches! Always clean!

Donald C 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I drop in Viking Athletics periodically and they have a great space. Coaches and clientele are very friendly. I highly recommend them to start or progress in your crossfit journey.

Avi Smith-Rapaport 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The performance lab is now open. So excited for cryo!!!

Tori Whaley 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I imagine experienced, skilled athletes can walk into any facility, gauge the equipment and benefit from the experience. That athlete will be improved upon by Viking Athletics because of the quality of the programming and coaching, which will help them reach their goals and beyond. Choices in programming are made purposefully, with the athletes who participate and their progress and growth, in mind. I, on the other hand am a less experienced, more timid athlete. And I have benefitted as well from the quality of programming and coaching I have received at Viking Athletics. I challenge myself to be willing to suck at new things. Viking has felt like a supportive environment to do this (though due to quality instruction and my own effort, I don't suck at the new things for long!) I am not someone who feels at home in most athletic spaces. But this has been a good space for me and I recommend it to anyone. Update: 8 months in and still incredibly grateful and satisfied with this experience. I've determined to give myself a year consistently and am so glad this is where I am doing this. If you want real, life changing results, see you at the gym

charles castiglione 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Outstanding

Lauren Schwartz 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic programming, great members, educated and attentive coaches, just to name a few. I’ve been a member for over 2 years and my only regret is not joining sooner!

Molly James 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: A great community with wonderful, professional, committed coaches who work with everyone wherever they are on their fitness journey. I have been a part of the community for five years and so grateful for how healthy and strong I have become as a result!

Raghu 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great coaches

Jesse King 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Beautiful gym with lots of equipment, great coaching, and a nice community!

Aldo Carducci 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere to go along with great coaching!

Jeffrey Bellitti 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Phenomenal box with great people, coaches, and programming.

Jessica Tagliarini 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have been a very "happy customer" of Crossfit Relentless in West Hartford for over almost 5 years now. After having two kids, I was on the lookout for an exercise program that was challenging yet efficient for the minimal time I have. Crossfit has been an incredible experience. I like to describe it as "personal training but in a group setting"...I'm paying waaaaayyyyy less than I would to use a personal trainer but still getting great results. The best part is the amazing sense of community there...everyone, including coaches and other members, are constantly encouraging you & pushing you to be the best you can be. You can't get that going to the regular gym walking of the treadmill & doing a few nautilus machines. I especially like how particular the coaches are, making sure we carefully review every motion we are planning to do that day in the workout & use the correct form so injuries are avoided. You can tell they have fantastic training & really care. I feel like Crossfit is a perfect combination of strength, endurance & flexibility training...so you get a little bit of everything...and when you finish a workout you think "I can do anything!!" Within my first year there, I was able to do my first Crossfit competition & run my first 5K thanks to the great training I received at Crossfit Relentless. Its true what the owner said to me on my first day "You can have excuses or results but not both"...so spot on! It was just the kick in the a$$ I needed to take my body & my health back under control. I am proud to say that my body now at age 41 after having 2 kids is better than the one I had at 20 years old. Joining Crossfit Relentless was one of the best decisions I ever made & I honestly can't imagine ever going back to working out in a "regular gym" again. I'm hooked! The new owner Erik Castiglione is amazing. He runs a tight ship and has made it into even more of a cohesive community that ever. There is new equipment and it very clean and organized which I appreciate. If you are thinking of trying it out, I suggest you "rip off the band-aid" & go for it like I did! :o)

Hillary London 10 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had been looking for a place that had trainers (coaches) that knew what they were talking about. As a former collegiate athlete and coach, I had done my fair share of training over the years. I didn't want to pay someone who knew less than me. I was also not interested in pursuing 3 sets of 10 for the rest of my life. What I found at Crossfit Relentless from day one was a knowledgeable staff, from newest coach to owner with over 13+ years in the business. I encountered a group of people that enjoys pushing their own limits while supporting you in your own fitness goals. And I was also introduced to a type of workout that one would never find elsewhere, one that constantly varies and is always challenging. They are the best, the friendliest and most educated fitness facility that one could hope to find. In any state. And I have lived in four different ones. Whether it is a drop in, or a permanent fitness solution, try it. I dare ya ...

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