Gunnedah Health & Fitness
Gunnedah Health & Fitness Co (GHFC) is a premium, community-first training facility located in the heart of Gunnedah, NSW. Led by Founder and Head Coach Maryanne Perkins, our mission is to deliver elite-level functional training, strength conditioning, and HYROX coaching in an ego-free, highly supportive environment. We cater to individuals of all physical backgrounds, from absolute beginners looking to improve their daily well-being to competitive athletes striving for peak performance. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with top-tier athletic gear and integrates directly with professional physical therapy to offer a comprehensive, holistic approach to fitness and athletic performance. At GHFC, we do not just build strength; we build a vibrant, welcoming family.
Inclusive Community
An inviting and motivational local hub where members of all fitness levels push, support, and inspire each other.
Allied Health Support
On-site partnership with Kinetic Lab provides professional physiotherapy and rehabilitation services directly to our members.
HYROX Conditioning
Comprehensive functional fitness prep optimized for the global physical fitness race, combining aerobic capacity and strength.
Maryanne Perkins
Founder & Head Coach
Maryanne is the visionary behind GHFC. She is deeply passionate about movement mechanics, athletic progression, and fostering an inclusive fitness community where every member can unlock their physical potential.
Sarah, 34 yrs
"Gunnedah Health & Fitness has completely transformed my daily routine. The coaches are highly professional, the programming is structured to suit every capability, and the community is unbelievably warm and welcoming."
David, 42 yrs
"The integration of elite training facilities with professional physiotherapy from Kinetic Lab right on-site is a game-changer. It is easily the best place to train in the entire region."
Functional Training Arena
A spacious, open-concept floor equipped with custom conditioning rigs, premium lifting platforms, bumper plates, dumbbells, and kettlebells.
HYROX & Cardio Zone
A dedicated high-intensity metabolic conditioning zone featuring specialized training equipment including Concept2 Rowers, SkiErgs, Echo Bikes, and a premium sled-push track.
Kinetic Lab Clinical Space
An integrated physical therapy and sports recovery room operated by fully certified clinical professionals to help members recover, prevent injuries, and optimize athletic biomechanics.
HYROX Performance Prep
A high-intensity hybrid training program blending structured cardiovascular endurance intervals with functional fitness movements, tailored to get you race-ready.
Foundational Strength & Conditioning
Coach-led group sessions that prioritize compound barbell lifts, functional movement mechanics, and core stability to build a robust, pain-free physical foundation.
50-52 Barber St, GUNNEDAH, New South Wales, Australia
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Weight Training Foundations
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Sports Performance Clinic
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Strengths
- Outstanding Coaching - Highly tailored physical instruction focusing heavily on safety, joint longevity, and progressive strength overload.
- Allied Health on Site - Our integrated medical partnership with Kinetic Lab allows for immediate referral and seamless injury rehab programs.
- HYROX Specialization - We provide official HYROX programming, ideal for anyone interested in hybrid endurance races.
- Exceptional Local Reviews - A proven community reputation with over 600 five-star reviews from satisfied long-term members.
Watch points
- No Sunday Access - The gym is closed on Sundays, which may be a limitation for athletes wanting to train seven days a week.
- No Dedicated Childcare - We do not offer a supervised creche or childcare services during morning or evening class hours.
Functional Training
Our core class designed to optimize human movement patterns. Expect a functional mix of multi-planar strength work, high-intensity aerobic blocks, and targeted core stability to build a strong, everyday body.
Objective: All-Round Fitness & Core Stability
HYROX Conditioning
An intense metabolic endurance workout simulating real-world hybrid races. This class features long physical conditioning blocks utilizing rowers, SkiErgs, heavy sled pulls, and running strategies.
Objective: Aerobic Capacity & Hybrid Endurance
Strength & Conditioning
Focus heavily on heavy compound lifting: squats, deadlifts, presses, and rows. Under close physical supervision, you will learn the mechanics of progressive overload to systematically build dense muscle and raw strength.
Objective: Hypertrophy & Raw Power
Weight Training Foundations
A slower-paced, highly educational clinic designed to introduce lifting to newcomers. Focuses on safe barbell positioning, dumbbell mechanics, and structural balance before stepping into high-intensity classes.
Objective: Lifting Technique & Biomechanics
Sports Performance Clinic
Advanced athletic conditioning designed to improve explosive power, speed, agility, and sports-specific cardiovascular endurance. Often run in cooperation with physical therapists to ensure movement efficiency.
Objective: Athletic Longevity & Agility
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Situated in a prime light-commercial corridor on Barber Street in central Gunnedah, NSW, our facility boasts great physical visibility and fantastic accessibility. It offers a clean, energetic country town community layout perfect for localized foot traffic.
Public transport
The facility is a short, convenient 5-minute walk from Gunnedah Railway Station, allowing easy connections to regional transport networks and local bus stops.
Parking
Plenty of free, spacious street parking is available immediately in front of the building on Barber Street, with additional public spaces nearby.
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Approach
We believe fitness is a lifetime pursuit built upon high-quality joint mobility, movement longevity, and compound physical strength. Ego has no place on our floor; we move with precision to perform better in real life.
Methodology
We utilize evidence-backed metabolic conditioning and coach-led functional training principles. All movements are dynamically scaled to meet our members at their current capacity, ensuring safe progression.
Progression
We leverage structured training blocks and periodic assessment weeks to safely track performance metrics, muscular endurance, and movement technique.
Weekly Unlimited Pass
- Unlimited access to all group classes
- Advanced booking privileges via Mindbody app
- Access to community events
10-Class Group Pack
- Valid for 3 months from purchase date
- Full flexibility to attend any class on the schedule
- Fast online registration
First visit
Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before your scheduled class. A trainer will meet you at the reception desk to take you through a facility tour, discuss your goals, and prep you for your first functional class.
Required equipment
Please bring a personal sweat towel, a clean water bottle, and wear comfortable athletic clothing alongside supportive training or running shoes.
What a typical session looks like
Each session features a structured 10-minute dynamic warm-up, a 20-minute movement strength or skill block, a 25-minute metabolic fitness circuit, and a 5-minute cooldown stretch.
Strength & Weightlifting
Conditioning & HYROX Prep
In-House HYROX Sim
Experience the physical rush of an official HYROX hybrid race. Members can run the full format solo or form dynamic double-teams in a fun, local simulation.
Community Team WOD & BBQ
A high-energy team workout where we invite friends, sweat together in a massive team circuit, and enjoy a healthy local barbecue post-workout.
Maryanne Perkins
As the founder of GHFC, Maryanne has spent years coaching everyday people to find their competitive edge. Her philosophy is to make fitness highly educational and rewarding, ensuring you walk out stronger after every session.
Kinetic Lab
Our direct on-site clinical physical therapy partner, ensuring professional rehabilitation, movement assessments, and health solutions are seamlessly integrated for all members.
Flexible weekly and direct debit membership options are available alongside premium class packs. Partnered clinical recovery programs with Kinetic Lab offer bundled medical and performance pricing packages.