CrossFit Southern Highlands
Welcome to CrossFit Southern Highlands, the region's premier, fully affiliated CrossFit facility dedicated to changing lives through elite coaching and functional movement. For over 14 years, our welcoming gym in Mittagong has provided a supportive environment where athletes of all ages and abilities come to build strength, stamina, and lifelong habits. Whether you are a total beginner stepping into a gym for the first time, a competitive athlete looking to crush your goals, or a mature adult aiming to maintain functional longevity, we have tailored programs for you. Led by head coach Nigel Scannell and an expert team, our structured one-hour classes focus heavily on safe mechanics, solid consistency, and supportive team dynamics. We scale every workout to meet your individual fitness level, ensuring you train safely and progress effectively while making life-lasting friendships.
Decade of Dedication
With 14 years as an official affiliate, we boast unmatched coaching pedigree and deep roots in local fitness.
True Inclusivity
We offer programs for all age brackets—from kids and teens to masters—meaning everybody belongs in our box.
Elite Support System
Our close-knit, friendly community cheers for the last finisher just as loudly as the first.
Nigel Scannell
Head Coach & Owner
Nigel is the driving force behind CrossFit Southern Highlands. With over 14 years of coaching experience within the official CrossFit ecosystem, Nigel is deeply passionate about movement mechanics and structural strength.
Sarah Peters
CrossFit Coach
Sarah specializes in guiding athletes through gymnastics skill progression and safe cardiovascular training. She loves helping beginners find their footing in functional fitness.
Sian Churchill
Youth & Masters Specialist
Sian has extensive experience tailoring functional movement protocols for younger generations and mature adults, ensuring active longevity for the entire family.
Emily, 15 yrs
"The youth programs here are incredible. The coaches help me build strength safely and make training with the team the best part of my week."
Mark, 47 yrs
"CrossFit Southern Highlands has completely changed my perspective on fitness. The scale of the workouts allows me to train safely despite my past injuries, and the community is unbeatable."
Main CrossFit Arena
An open-format, warehouse-style space equipped with industrial pull-up rigs, high-quality barbells, bumper plates, and versatile flooring designed for heavy functional training.
Engine Building Zone
Features professional-grade cardiovascular equipment including Concept2 Rowers, Assault AirBikes, and SkiErgs to develop elite metabolic conditioning.
Gymnastics & Mobility Area
A dedicated zone with gymnastics rings, climbing ropes, and dynamic stretching accessories to build core control and bulletproof your joints.
CrossFit Kids & Teens
Enriching and fun functional fitness sessions structured to improve athletic coordination, agility, and clean movement patterns for growing bodies.
CrossFit Masters
Low-impact strength, coordination, and functional mobility sessions focused on preserving bone density and boosting everyday strength.
Free Local Trial
A risk-free first session where locals can meet our team, experience a scaled WOD, and sample our supportive coaching methodology.
1/28 Priestly St, Mittagong, New South Wales, Australia
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CrossFit WOD
Entraînement du jour - séance intense et variée
CrossFit Kids
CrossFit adapté pour enfants
CrossFit Teens
CrossFit adapté pour adolescents
Masters Fitness
Specialized class
Open Gym
Accès libre à l'espace d'entraînement
Strengths
- Unrivalled Affiliation Experience - Our 14 years of official affiliation guarantee a highly refined, safe, and professional execution of CrossFit methodologies.
- Multigenerational Coaching - With dedicated youth, teen, and masters programs, we serve the fitness needs of the entire family under one roof.
- Vibrant Team Vibe - Our tight-knit community makes working out social, engaging, and highly motivating compared to commercial gyms.
Watch points
- No Wet Facilities - The box is dedicated strictly to training and does not feature a sauna, steam room, or swimming pool.
- Closed on Sundays - Our facility is fully closed on Sundays to allow coaches and community members a full day of active recovery.
CrossFit WOD
Our standard 1-hour workout of the day. It combines gymnastics, Olympic weightlifting, and aerobic conditioning in endlessly varied patterns. Perfect for general physical preparedness.
Objective: All-round strength, stamina, and cardiovascular endurance
CrossFit Kids
A fun and lively movement program designed for young kids to learn active motor skills, safe landing techniques, body awareness, and healthy teamwork habits.
Objective: Basic agility, coordination, and functional play
CrossFit Teens
Focused on building strong athletic foundations, improving safe strength movements under load, boosting agility, and building positive fitness habits for adolescents.
Objective: Athletic coordination, safe lifting form, and cardiorespiratory endurance
Masters Fitness
Structured primarily to support mature adults in retaining bone density, functional mobility, and balance. The class emphasizes low-impact patterns and safe joint movements.
Objective: Longevity, functional joint mobility, and low-impact strength
Open Gym
Uncoached floor hours where experienced athletes can work on individual skill weaknesses, complete accessory work, or practice Olympic weightlifting progressions.
Objective: Self-directed training and lifting mastery
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Nestled in the commercial and industrial precinct of Priestley Street in Mittagong, our box is highly accessible, quiet, and spacious. It offers an ideal industrial layout designed for high-impact functional physical training.
Public transport
Mittagong Railway Station is located just a short 3-minute drive or a brisk 15-minute walk from the facility, providing easy transport options across the wider Southern Highlands area.
Parking
We feature free designated off-street parking spots right outside Unit 1, alongside plenty of secure and free street parking along Priestly Street.
Landmarks
Approach
Our general training philosophy is rooted in long-term health and athletic consistency. We believe that fitness is a daily habit best forged inside a supportive group environment rather than isolated machine routines.
Methodology
We follow the official CrossFit prescription of constantly varied functional movements performed at relatively high intensity. Every single movement is broken down first for clean mechanics, consolidated for consistency, and then pushed for intensity.
Progression
Members progress at their own pace using a carefully structured scaling framework. Coaches work side-by-side with you to modify weights and gymnastics configurations, keeping your development both safe and highly rewarding.
Unlimited Pass
- Unlimited weekly classes
- Access to daily Open Gym blocks
- Comprehensive workout tracking app account
Part-Time Pass
- Access to 3 group classes per week
- Workout tracking app profile
- Coaching support and adjustments
Teens Weekly Pass
- Access to all Teens specialized classes
- Elite, youth-safe strength development coaching
- Fun social fitness format
First visit
Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before your class start time. Your coach will welcome you, introduce you to the warehouse floor layout, and discuss any fitness background or physical limitations you may have.
Required equipment
Wear comfortable athletic training clothes, flat gym shoes (or trainers), a personal hydration bottle, and a sweat towel.
What a typical session looks like
Our standard training block includes a 10-minute dynamic group warm-up, a 15-minute strength skill development sequence, a 25-minute metabolic scaled WOD, and a 10-minute structural cool-down.
Strength & Bars
Gymnastics & Rigging
Engine & Cardio Conditioning
The Annual CrossFit Open
A worldwide competitive fitness challenge where our members test their absolute fitness limits in a buzzing, festive community setting.
Saturday Community Team WOD
Fun, high-energy team or partner workouts followed by social local coffee get-togethers to boost community camaraderie.
Nigel Scannell
Nigel has dedicated the last 14 years to bringing elite functional fitness to Mittagong. His meticulous focus on lifting form, athletic posture, and encouraging gym environments helps members succeed safely.
Sarah Peters
Sarah prides herself on making CrossFit accessible to newcomers. She crafts safe scaling progressions that demystify high-intensity movements, ensuring that everyone finishes their session feeling strong and confident.
CrossFit, LLC
Official worldwide CrossFit affiliate since 2012, bringing verified and trusted training protocols to Mittagong.
We offer flexible membership options with no hidden signup fees. Plans include Unlimited Monthly Passes, Part-Time options (3 sessions/week), and dedicated Youth/Teens program discounts. Local Mittagong residents are invited to contact us for a free trial session.