All About Viking Athletics

REAL COACHING. REAL COMMUNITY.

Train with coaches who pay attention on where you are and where you want to be. We help you move better, build real strength, and feel confident, no matter where you’re starting from.

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Guided with purpose
Built for your goals

Why We Do Things Differently

We didn’t set out to build the biggest studio in West Hartford, CT. We set out to build the one that actually gets people results. That means real coaching on every rep, a community that holds you accountable, and a culture where consistency beats intensity every single time. That’s still the standard today.

“We don’t count reps to fill time. We count them because every one has a purpose.”

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The Team That Keeps You Accountable

Behind every strong program is a coach who’s put in the years to know what actually works. Our team blends certifications with the kind of instinct you only get from thousands of coached sessions.

Erik Castiglione owner of Viking Athletics

Erik Castiglione

Owner & Head Coach
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Monique Mount coach at Viking Athletics

Monique Mount

Facilities Manager, Youth Program Director, Coach
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Raf Martinez coach at Viking Athletics

Raf Martinez

Coach
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Chris Bryant coach at Viking Athletics

Chris Bryant

Viking Barbell Club Director
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Sarah Bryant coach at Viking Athletics

Sarah Bryant

Coach
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See What Real Coaching Looks Like

The best way to understand what makes Viking Athletics different is to walk through the door. Book a free intro and see for yourself.

Open functional fitness space with pull-up rigs, climbing ropes, and cardio equipment

Equipment That Keeps Up With You

At Viking Athletics, we provide all equipment needed to ensure our clients achieve their fitness goals: Rogue squat racks, barbells, bumper plates, EliteFTS specialty bars, Concept2 Rowers and SkiErgs, Assault AirBikes, Atlas stones, logs, a reverse hyperextension machine, GHDs, plyo boxes, DBs, KBs, med balls, jump ropes, sleds, and official HYROX turf.

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Facility space
Training equipment bike

Fitness Equipment

Our main training area has everything you need for a full-body workout: bars, plates, KBs, DBs, medicine balls, turf, and sleds.

Strength & Conditioning Equipment

Our special strength room has weightlifting platforms, specialty bars, GHDs, stall bars, a reverse hyperextension machine, and strongman equipment.

Mobility & Recovery

We have foam rollers, resistance bands, massage tools, and a physical therapist office to help keep you injury free.

A Space That Works as Hard as You Do

In addition to our main training area, Viking Athletics has a special strength room with platforms and Eleiko weightlifting equipment, and official HYROX turf for sled work and agility drills. Our lounge is a place for your kids to hang while you train, or for you to take pesky work calls before or after your workout. And we offer locker rooms with showers.

Front Lounge

We offer a place for you to take pesky work calls before or after class, and for your kids to hang out while you train.

Locker Rooms

We offer men’s and women’s locker rooms with multiple stalls and showers.

Specialty Training

We have weightlifting platforms and Eleiko bars/plates, specialty bars, Strongman gear, and official HYROX turf for sled work.

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Workout space
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