Your New Physical Fitness Center in West Hartford, CT

Smarter Training
for Everyday People.

With the most knowledgeable coaches around and an on-site DPT, Viking Athletics specializes in helping stuck fitness enthusiasts aged 40+ build strength safely, so they can keep moving as they age.

Locally owned & operated - serving Newington, Hartford, and Wethersfield
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This Is How We Train

Viking Athletics was built on a simple belief: real change happens when coaching meets effort, community, and consistency. That’s the standard we hold every single day and a standard you can hold us to.

We stripped away the fluff that clutters most studios. What’s left is expert coaching, a driven community, and a space built to help you actually hit your goals.

Easily accessible via I-84, Viking Athletics shares a parking lot with Dino’s Pizza on New Park Ave. It’s the best studio in West Hartford, CT!

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Mission
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Coaches

Viking Athletics Coaching Team

Erik Castiglione owner of Viking Athletics

Erik Castiglione

Owner & Head Coach
I have been involved in CrossFit since 2005. In 2009, I became one of the first members of what was then CrossFit Relentless. In 2016, I bought it, and established Viking Athletics. We...
CrossFit Level 3 Trainer
USA Weightlifting Level 2 Coach
Pain Free Performance Specialist
BioLayne Nutrition Coach
Box Programming
CrossFit Aerobic Capacity Certificate
CrossFit Powerlifting Certificate
CrossFit Movement & Mobility Certificate
CrossFit Kids Trainer Certificate
CrossFit Strongman Certificate
Pre- and Post-Natal Training
NSPA Certified Speed & Agility Coach
NSPA Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
NSPA Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach
NSPA Certified Program Design Specialist
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Monique Mount coach at Viking Athletics

Monique Mount

Facilities Manager, Youth Program Director, Coach
I joined Viking Athletics when it first opened, then under the name CrossFit Relentless. I first started working with a trainer at a regular commercial gym. I got bored doing regular...
CrossFit Level 3 Trainer
Brand X Professional Youth Coach
CrossFit Kids Trainer
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
Precision Nutrition Certification
CrossFit Weightlifting Certificate
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
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PROGRAMS

Find Your Fit: Viking Athletics Programs

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Group Training

Coach-led sessions that build strength, fitness, and consistency together.

Ideal For: Anyone 18+
Focus: Strength, endurance, and functional fitness
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Personal Training

One coach, one plan, and focused sessions built around your goals.

Ideal For: EVERYONE is welcome
Focus: Tailored to the individual
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Online Training

Structured programming and coach feedback wherever you choose to train.

Ideal For: Beginner men, ages 35+
Focus: Fully customized training
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Every program on this list is led by a certified coach with years of experience
TESTIMONIALS

Hear It From Our Members

We could tell you Viking Athletics works. Or you could hear it straight from the people who trained here and felt the difference.

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Your First Session Is On Us

Book a free intro at Viking Athletics in West Hartford, CT. Meet your coach, tour the studio, and leave with a plan to transform your life.

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FAQ

Still Have Questions?

3 Easy Steps

Three Steps to Your First Win

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Discover

Book a free intro and walk through the space with a coach, no obligation.

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Strategize

Sit down with your coach to map out a plan built around your goals and schedule.

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See Results

Train consistently, track your progress, and watch the plan actually work.

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GUIDE

Fitness goals aren’t always obvious, even to you. Answer a few quick questions and get a clear, personalized starting point instead of another generic plan. Skip the guesswork and cut through the noise so you walk away with a real answer: what to focus on, and how to actually get there.

What you will get:

  • A two-minute quiz that gets specific about your goals
  • Personalized training ideas based on your answers
  • A clear, no-fluff starting point
  • Nothing generic, nothing salesy
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