Functional Training in Lisbon
Gym in Campo Grande / Alvalade - Strength, power and endurance
Free Trial ClassBe Water Lisbon is a gym in Campo Grande, Av. do Brasil 7, 5 min walk from Alvalade metro. We serve athletes and residents of Campo Grande, Alvalade, Avenidas Novas, Lumiar and Entrecampos looking for a gym with structured classes - an alternative to CrossFit and conventional gyms. We also build the ideal base for those starting to train for a Hyrox event: running, functional strength and conditioning in the same session.
Functional Training in Lisbon — The Be Water Method
Functional training is trending — but at Be Water, it was born out of real necessity. Bruno Salgueiro, a professional stuntman for film and television with over 16 years of career, needed a method that would keep him in peak physical condition to perform action scenes demanding strength, power, endurance, agility and mobility — all at once.
The result is the Be Water method: a hybrid functional training system that combines the best elements of strength training, athletic conditioning, calisthenics, mobility and hypertrophy in a coherent, progressive weekly programme. It's not CrossFit. It's not generic fitness. It's a system designed to make you a complete athlete.
What is Be Water Functional Training
Functional training, in its most honest definition, is training that develops physical capacities transferable to real life and sport — not just to look good (although that happens too).
Strength
Fundamental compound exercises (squat, deadlift, press, pull) with linear progression. Without a strength base, everything else is limited.
Power and speed
Plyometrics, medicine ball throws, sprints. The power component that conventional gyms ignore and that separates athletes from gym-goers.
Endurance and conditioning
Circuits and high-intensity aerobic work integrated into the session. Your heart needs to keep up with your muscles.
Calisthenics and mobility
Bodyweight movements that develop coordination, body awareness and joint mobility. We don't do kipping pull-ups — we do real pull-ups.
Hypertrophy and accessory work
Because without individually optimised parts, the whole doesn't work as well. Targeted muscle work for the groups that benefit most from direct attention.
Functional Training Schedule at Campo Grande, Lisbon
| Modality | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|
| BE WATER | Monday, Wednesday | 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 6:15 PM, 7:30 PM |
| BE WATER | Tuesday, Thursday | 7:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 7:30 PM |
| BE WATER | Friday | 7:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 6:15 PM, 7:30 PM |
| BE WATER | Saturday | 10:30 AM |
With over 20 sessions per week, there's always a functional training class that fits your day - whether first thing in the morning, during lunch break, or after work. The gym is at Av. do Brasil 7, in Campo Grande, just minutes from the metro.
See full schedule →The Be Water Method vs CrossFit — The Differences
Many of our coaches went through CrossFit and took a lot from it — especially the class model and communication. But the Be Water methodology takes different paths on several important points.
We repeat weeks. CrossFit rarely repeats sessions. We repeat deliberately to ensure measurable linear progression. You can't know if you're getting stronger if you never do the same workout twice.
No Olympic lifting under time pressure. Olympic lifts (snatch, clean & jerk) are extremely high-skill movements that shouldn't be mixed with intense fatigue. We prefer power through plyometrics, throws and sprints — safer and equally effective for developing power.
Circuit skill level is low by design. Circuits with complex exercises + fatigue = injury. Be Water circuits use exercises you can execute technically even when tired.
More focus on hypertrophy. Being only functional without adequate muscle mass has limits. We develop strength and muscle in a balanced way.
No kipping. 10 kipping pull-ups with elastic rebound is not the same as 3 strict pull-ups. We work real pull-ups that measure real strength.
Hyrox Training in Lisbon — How Be Water Prepares You
We're not an official Hyrox affiliate — and we don't pretend to be. But what we train at Be Water is exactly the engine a Hyrox event demands: interval running, functional strength, conditioning under fatigue and compound movements. For anyone starting to prepare for their first Hyrox, Be Water is where you build the base without being intimidated by a hyper-specialised box. Check the schedule or book a free trial class.
What it shares with Hyrox
Several Hyrox stations — sled push, sled pull, wall balls, sandbag lunges, burpee broad jumps, farmer's carry, rowing — use movement patterns we already train: posterior chain strength, loaded carries, plyometrics, metabolic conditioning. The 1km runs between stations demand an aerobic base we develop through running sets and technique.
For those who've done Hyrox and want to come back stronger
If you've already raced Hyrox and figured out what you're missing — sled strength, lunge mobility, aerobic capacity between stations — Be Water gives you exactly that, with repeated weekly programming so you're measurably stronger from race to race.
For those who've never done it and want to start from the base
Be Water's sweet spot is the beginner. Small group classes, coaches who adapt load and technique, a physiotherapist on staff. Before walking into a Hyrox affiliate, build the base here for 3-6 months. We're not a Hyrox competition gym — for race-specific simulations there are official affiliates. Here you build the engine.
Structure of a Be Water Training Week
To give you a concrete idea of what training at Be Water looks like, here's an example of how two days of the week can be:
Day 1 — Strength and Power Focus
Dynamic warm-up → Power work (jumps, medicine ball throws) → Main strength exercise (e.g.: barbell squat) + Core → Hypertrophy and accessory work → Final conditioning circuit
Day 2 — Conditioning and Mobility Focus
Warm-up → Running technique and footwork → Running sets with Core work → Mobility block (10-15 min)
Be Water Live — Functional training at home
For the days you can't make it to the gym, we have Be Water Live: complete functional workouts recorded and streamed live, adapted to be done at home with less equipment (bodyweight, dumbbells, resistance bands).
All sessions are available on YouTube and the Be Water app. You don't miss a workout — even when you can't be there physically.
Your head coach: Bruno Salgueiro
Bruno Salgueiro, known as Bruce Willow, is a professional stuntman for television and film with 16 years of national and international career. His background spans Kung-Fu, Kickboxing, gymnastics and strength training — it's this combination that gave him the physical vocabulary needed to create the Be Water method.
Certified Personal Trainer since 2012, he is also the creator of Dicas do Salgueiro — a YouTube channel with over 400,000 subscribers and 49 million views where he shares training tips and motivation.
Be Water is the physical extension of what Bruno has always done online: making high-performance training accessible to everyone.
The team also includes high-performance coaches with experience at Sport Lisboa e Benfica, EXOS-certified Strength & Conditioning specialists and a sports physiotherapist on staff.
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The Be Water Gym - Campo Grande, Lisbon
The gym is at Av. do Brasil 7, in Campo Grande, Lisbon - 5 minutes walk from Alvalade metro (green line) and Campo Grande (yellow and green lines). Also accessible via buses 731, 736, 738 and 783, with free street parking nearby.
Equipped for high-performance strength and conditioning training: squat rack, weightlifting platform, Olympic bars, kettlebells, medicine balls, dumbbells, pull machines, running and calisthenics space, and a mat area for mobility. Changing rooms with showers and lockers.
The gym is open Monday to Friday from 06:30 to 22:00 and Saturday mornings. Check the full class schedule or see plans and pricing. Beyond functional training, we also offer Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai and Boxing in the same space.
Who is Be Water Functional Training for
Be Water functional training was designed to be adaptable — not to exclude anyone.
For beginners, the focus in the first weeks is learning fundamental movements with correct technique, without performance pressure. Coaches have small groups by design — it's not a studio for 30 people — which allows personalised attention.
For athletes from other sports, Be Water is the ideal complement. It develops the cross-cutting physical capacities (strength, power, mobility, endurance) that elevate performance in any modality.
For those with gym experience, Be Water will challenge you in ways isolated training can't. The variety of stimuli, the conditioning component and the technical work are a positive shock for those used to hypertrophy splits.
For those with injuries or physical limitations, we have a physiotherapist on staff. We don't let an injury stop you from training — we always find an adaptation.
Try Functional Training at Be Water
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See Prices →Frequently Asked Questions about Functional Training in Lisbon
What exactly is functional training — is it different from CrossFit?
Yes, substantially. Be Water functional training has a repeated weekly programme to ensure progression, doesn't use Olympic weightlifting under fatigue, and has much more focus on hypertrophy and calisthenics than conventional CrossFit. The approach is safer, more progressive and equally demanding.
Can anyone do these classes?
Yes. The group is small by design, which allows the coach to adapt loads and exercises to your level. There are always simpler variations of each exercise. We already have practitioners from absolute beginners to elite athletes.
Are the classes always the same?
No — but they follow a coherent structure. The weekly programme is repeated to ensure progression, but with exercise variations within each category. You'll never do exactly the same class two weeks in a row.
Can I do functional training and martial arts at the same time?
Yes — and it's highly recommended. Be Water functional training is an excellent complement to martial arts (Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing), developing the physical base that will elevate your performance in combat modalities.
Is there an app to track workouts?
Yes. The Be Water app is available for iOS and Android and allows you to access Live classes, check schedules and make bookings.
Where is the gym - Campo Grande or Alvalade?
The Be Water gym is at Av. do Brasil 7 - technically in Campo Grande, but literally between Campo Grande and Alvalade. 5 minutes walk from Alvalade metro and 8 minutes from Campo Grande metro. Free street parking is available for those arriving by car.
Can I do Cross Training instead of CrossFit?
Yes. The Be Water method is structured cross training - combining strength, conditioning, calisthenics and mobility in a repeated, progressive weekly programme. It's a safer and more progressive alternative to CrossFit, without Olympic lifting under fatigue and with more focus on hypertrophy.
How much is the gym monthly fee?
We have several plans depending on weekly class count and included modalities. Check the current plans and pricing or request a free trial class to visit the gym before deciding.
Does Be Water prepare you for a Hyrox event?
Yes. We're not an official Hyrox affiliate, but the Be Water methodology — functional strength, running, conditioning under fatigue, mobility — is the ideal base for anyone who wants to do Hyrox. Many of the race movements (sled, wall balls, lunges, burpees, rowing) are already part of our training. For beginners who want to start preparing their first race, Be Water is the right starting point.
I'm a beginner and want to start training for Hyrox — can I start here?
Yes, and we'd say it's the right place to start. Small group classes, coaches who adapt technique and load, a physiotherapist on staff, and a repeated weekly plan that ensures real progression. Build the base at Be Water for 3-6 months and then, if you want race-specific simulations, go to an official affiliate with the foundation already in place.
What's the difference between Be Water and an official Hyrox gym?
An official Hyrox gym (affiliate or Performance Center) has calibrated competition equipment and frequent race simulations — that's where you train if you're competing seriously or chasing times. Be Water is where you build the engine: strength, conditioning, mobility, running. We don't have a competition sled with the official Hyrox surface, we don't simulate the full race every day, and we're not a Hyrox-focused space. For those starting out, or who want a complete training centre (with martial arts and functional), starting here makes sense.