While searching online for better training techniques the Franks family discovered CrossFit. CrossFit is a high intensity workout which is scalable to any fitness level, from elite athlete to sedentary office workers and the elderly and youth.

The Franks family, father Ken a navy man turned fisherman helps his sons run Reebok CrossFit Canterbury. Kens sons Ben and Owen Franks (The All Black Props) are fanatical trainers and professional rugby players. The family's passion for rugby, training, nutrition and their high level of work ethic is exuded onto Reebok CrossFit Canterbury, making it a gym with a high rate of success with their members goals and achievements.

Starting out in a small warehouse on Moorhouse Avenue, their CrossFit workouts have spread rapidly through word of mouth from their small community of members. Now it is thriving with people joining every day. In late August 2011 Reebok CrossFit Canterbury relocated to 85 Montreal Street, with more room, more equipment a physio therapist and sports masseuse, to help their members achieve their goals.