About us

Welcome

Cross Box APH

Cross Box APH is more than a gym: it is a community passionate about movement, health and pushing limits. In Viseu, we specialise in functional training, HYROX and ATHX, in a welcoming space for every level - from beginner to advanced. Here, every class is a chance to progress, challenge yourself and connect with people who share the same purpose: living better every day.

At Cross Box APH you never train alone - you train with a team that supports you, lifts you up and celebrates every win by your side.

We started in 20 square metres. Today we train in a new 1,000 m² space built for Cross Training, HYROX and ATHX - with the same energy as day one.

Founded in 2022 by Ricardo Silvestre and Antonio Rocha.

Athletes doing pull-ups and ring work at Cross Box APH, in black and white
Where it all began: 20 square metres.
Year founded
2022
New space
1000m²
Active members
150+
Classes per week
60

What drives us

Mission

To provide an inclusive and welcoming environment where training is used to promote overall health, encourage community and foster a balanced, sustainable lifestyle, respecting each person’s individuality and enhancing their performance.

Vision

To be recognised as a national reference in promoting health and well-being through training, standing out for our commitment to excellence, diversity, social integration and building a strong, active community connected by human and sporting values.

Values

Our values reflect our day-to-day life and what we promote in and out of class.

  1. Inclusion

    We believe in the strength of unity. We bring together different profiles, stories and abilities to build a place where everyone grows together, with respect, collaboration and purpose.

  2. Health

    Our greatest asset. We encourage care for body and mind through movement, discipline and conscious choices.

  3. Community

    The WOD ends, the friendships stay. We train side by side, celebrate each other’s wins and nobody gets left behind.

  4. Excellence

    We always aim for our best: in training, in how we treat people and in the example we set. Committed to quality in everything we do.

Meet our community

Training, races, workshops and plenty of celebrating. That’s life at the box - come along and be part of it.

  • Cross Box APH athletes in sunglasses at the Open 26.3
  • Two athletes shaking hands after the workout
  • Two athletes laughing on the floor after the workout
Our team

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  • Ricardo Silvestre, Co-founder & technical director at Cross Box APH

    Ricardo Silvestre

    Co-founder & technical director

  • Antonio Rocha, Co-founder & manager at Cross Box APH

    Antonio Rocha

    Co-founder & manager

  • Joana Simoes, Coach at Cross Box APH

    Joana Simoes

    Coach

  • Silvia Pereira, Front office manager at Cross Box APH

    Silvia Pereira

    Front office manager

Cross Box APH coach
How to start

Your first class is free - and three steps away

  1. Message us

    Send us a WhatsApp. We will tell you which class suits you best.

  2. Book the class

    We set up your account in the RegyBox app, where you book every class.

  3. Show up and train

    A coach welcomes you, explains everything and scales the workout to your level.

Or call us: +351 913 567 513geral@crossboxaph.comInstagram