A. Turkish Get-ups
Work technique/increase in weight for 12 minutes
B. Three rounds for time of:
40 Kettlebell Swings 24/16kg
20 Toes to bar
CrossFit in 6 words – worth the watch
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IN-BOX OPEN 2026
COASTAL IN-BOX OPEN – LET’S HIT THIS TOGETHER!!! TEAM CAPTAIN ANNOUNCEMENT: TBA SIGN UP HERE – $30 Participation ($10 for Team captains to cover any costs + $20 event costs). Read below to learn more… Our goal at Coastal CrossFit Queensland is to educate and inspire you to become the best version of yourself. Competition helps with the ‘inspire’ part: the pressure to perform pushes you to train harder; the social boost of dozens of your best friends cheering for you will help you reach a higher plan. Heck, watching your teammates GO is inspiring!!!Every year, CrossFit HQ runs an event called “The CrossFit Open” (Be sure to read the link if you don’t know about it). Doing the Open our way…The goal of our IN-BOX OPEN is community participation-help one another push that little bit extra, have some fun and achieve together. Add in some light hearted banter and a party at the end – what more could you want?? For the past few years we have done the Open our way and have the best time doing it!!!For many of our members we’re not interested in finding out how fast you can exercise against 400,000 other people worldwide. We ARE interested in helping you push to new levels in fitness, level up your life, and get high fives from our Coastal family. Can we bring that worldwide thrill home? Can we deliver all the fun of competition without causing any anxiety attacks? We think so!! SIGN UP HERE – $30 Participation ($10 for Team captains to cover any costs + $20 event costs). COASTAL IN-BOX OPEN.The HOW?All registered athletes will be allocated to a team. We’ll divide you up into four teams, each with a Team Captain and an awesome team name.Individuals/Teams will earn points each week by:1. Participating (1 point per participant),2. Top three winners in Open division and Masters 50+ (1st – 3 points) (2nd -2 points) (3rd – 1 Point),3. Spirit (3 points) (by member vote)4. Best dressed (3 points) (by member vote). We will have a weekly and running IN-HOUSE SCORE CARDS.The Team with the highest TALLY after 3 weeks WINS!!! REGISTRATION/DRAFT AFTERNOON/MORNING – TBA: Friday 13th Feb or Saturday 14th Feb This is our favourite time of the year and we need you to make it the best it can be. If you are still wondering whether the CrossFit Open is for you, the answer is ….. YES!!!!!! If you know someone who hasn’t signed up, be sure to hassle them as we don’t want any of you to miss out.What are you waiting for? Get on and REGISTER NOW.Want to know more check out https://games.crossfit.com/ HOW TO PLAY THE GAME!!The HOW?All registered athletes have been allocated to a team. Now it is time to work together have fun & get some banter happening.Individuals/Teams will earn points each week by:1. Participating (1 point per participant),2. Top three winners in Open division and Masters 50+ (1st – 3 points) (2nd -2 points) (3rd – 1 Point),3. Spirit (3 points) (by member vote)4. Best dressed (3 points) (by member vote). We will have a weekly and running IN-HOUSE SCORE CARDS.The Team with the highest TALLY after 3 weeks WINS!!! FURTHER DETAILS:Important: It is each individual athletes responsibility to ensure they have watched the demonstration video and understand movement standards prior to completing the WOD.Your opportunities to do the open workouts are as follows: Saturday – 7:00am-9:00am (ish)If you can make it, this is the session to come too. The atmosphere of the mornings is awesome and the more people the better. We will need judges, counters & supporters so bring your families and friends to cheer you on. Don’t forget Pom Pom, signs, etc anything to help everyone get through.This session will start with a briefing at 7:00am followed by as many heats as necessary to get through the number of athletes in attendance. Remember we can not do this alone, we need you to assist in counting, judging etc. so stick around even after you have completed you WOD.*Please note that if you are not signed up for the open you are still more than welcome to attend and treat this workout like a normal WOD. Monday– All sessionsAll sessions on Monday will be running the CrossFit Open workout. Aim to partner up to ensure you have a counter/judge if you are formally competing. If not, treat it like a normal workout (no need for a judge). Feel free to come and support throughout these sessions – the more the merrier.If you have already completed the workout on Saturday and do not wish to do it again, we will provide you with an alternative on this day. Breakfast – Chloe’s Cafe will be Open and serving coffee, brekkie wraps and sweets. For catering purposes PRE ORDERS are greatly appreciated (please order to ensure you don’t miss out). Get FIRED UP!!! Let’s have fun and let the Games begin……. REGISTER HERE
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At Coastal CrossFit, we know starting—or getting back into—fitness can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re here to guide you every step of the way, whether you’re new to training, coming back after a break, or an experienced athlete. Why Coastal CrossFit is different: Classes That Fit You:Join our group classes and train with amazing people who support your journey. Every session is designed to challenge you safely while celebrating your progress along the way. Not ready for a class? Try our 1:1 programs: Take the first step today!No matter your experience, Coastal CrossFit is your place to get stronger, healthier, and more confident. Book your free session now and join a community that has your back every step of the way. Learn more About Coastal CrossFit
About Coastal CrossFit
🏋️♀️ About Coastal CrossFit Welcome to Coastal CrossFit — where fitness meets community, hard work meets laughter, and results come from doing the simple things well. Founded by Chris and Marie Saliba in 2009, Coastal CrossFit has been proudly serving the Sunshine Coast for over 16 years. As the region’s longest-running affiliates (original owners) we’ve stayed true to an old-school CrossFit vibe — authentic coaching, no fluff, and a community built on effort, humility, and consistency. We’re old school proud.What originally drew us to CrossFit is still what keeps us going today — real fitness, real people, and a community that cares.Our family lives and breathes fitness for life, and that passion flows through everything we do. 💪 Our Philosophy At Coastal, we believe in real fitness for real people.No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just smart, functional training delivered with care and intention. We coach — properly.We provide 1:1 scaling and guidance for every athlete in every class. There’s no generic, one-size-fits-all approach here. We tailor each session to your goals, abilities, and experience. It doesn’t matter where you start — we’re all on our own journey, and we travel that path together.At Coastal, there’s no ego — just hard work and support. 🧠 Our Programming We write our own programming — always have, always will.Why? Because we know our athletes — their abilities, injuries, goals, and challenges. We also know our space, our equipment, and the local weather, and we use that knowledge to create smart, effective programming that truly fits our community. We program for the general population, with a focus on health, longevity, and overall wellbeing. Our goal is to help people move better, feel stronger, and live healthier — inside and outside the gym. Every workout has purpose. Every movement has intent.Our programming evolves with our people — not the latest trends. 👥 Our Community We’re more than a gym — we’re a family. Many of our members have been with us from day one, and we’re proud to have athletes who have stayed with us for years, growing stronger together. Our members come from all walks of life, training side by side and supporting each other through every rep and every season of life. Your ability, size, or background doesn’t matter. Once you walk through our doors, you’re supported and encouraged by the most amazing crew. We’ll challenge, support, and lift you up — helping you become the best version of yourself. The vibe? Old-school CrossFit — the kind where the whiteboard still matters. It’s where we record scores, share effort, celebrate wins, and keep each other accountable. Barbells clanging, music pumping, everyone cheering for the last person to finish — that’s Coastal. Here, effort is celebrated, progress is personal, and everyone is welcome. 🧑🏫 Our Coaches Led by Marie and Chris, our coaching team brings years of experience across CrossFit, Olympic weightlifting, and movement coaching.We focus on doing the basics exceptionally well — with an emphasis on movement quality, consistency, and longevity. Our coaches are a true part of our community. They train alongside our members, know each person’s strengths and challenges, and genuinely care. They lead by example — showing up, putting in the work, and supporting others to do the same. Expect hands-on coaching, honest feedback, and an approach that’s personal, practical, and focused on helping you move well and feel strong. Meet our coaches 🏠 Our Space Located at 1/12 Technology Drive, Warana, on the Parrearra Canal, our gym is built for purpose. You won’t find mirrors or fancy machines here — just quality equipment, open space, and an atmosphere built on hard work and genuine connection. We’re proudly fitted out with Maverick Strength & Conditioning Equipment — gear that grew from humble beginnings right here at Coastal CrossFit. It’s strong, functional, and made to handle real training. We are blessed with the most scenic run tracks around the canal and we’re just a short stroll from Warana Beach. We also have a Recovery Room for our members, featuring Endurance Recovery Boots and an Infrared Sauna — because we know recovery is just as important as effort in the gym. Our space is functional, friendly, and full of the kind of energy you can’t fake — a place where effort matters more than appearance, and community comes first. 🚀 Our Mission To help everyday people live stronger, healthier, more confident lives through functional fitness and community connection. We’re here to help you: No matter your age, background, or fitness level — you belong here.This is Coastal CrossFit: old-school values, real coaching, hands-on support, and a community that’s got your back. 👉 Ready to start? Come in for a free trial, meet the crew, and see what makes Coastal different. Written whiteboards, no ego — just hard work, support, and a community that feels like home.
Athlete Spotlight: Deon Channon
This time around for Athlete Spotlight we’re sure you’ll enjoy getting to know a bit more about our feature athlete – Deon Channon. Deon is a classic quiet achiever – humble, a team player, great attitude, encouraging and a hard worker. Not only that but he gets up at 3:15am most days to drive from Brisbane to the Coast to train before working a 10 hour day! Tell us a bit about yourself? My name is Deon Channon and I turn 40 in July. Currently my role is tower crane manager on the new Sunshine Coast University Hospital. I came from a rigging background which is more focused on the erection and dismantling of tower cranes – I always get asked “how do those cranes on high rise buildings get up that high”, that’s my job. My work has taken me all over Australia and different parts of the world. I grew up on the north side of Brisbane with 2 older brothers and raised by a single mum. I still live in Brisbane in Bardon which I love. I grew up playing AFL and Rugby League until I was 18. I then took up Muay Thai for 7 years and fought at and amateur level. I then travelled overseas for 2 years just to see what was out there and I married my high school sweet heart when I grew up at 28 and we decided to have kids. This also coincided with me giving up exercising frequently, using the excuse of having to work 6-7 days per week. I’m very fortunate to have three children now Eden 10, Isla 8 and Bay 3. How long have you been doing CrossFit for? I have been doing CrossFit for three years now, even though my work can make it challenging to get a routine going. How did you first hear about CrossFit and what made you give it a go? I was introduced to CrossFit by a friend who wanted a buddy to train with – I was instantly hooked even though I had trouble getting out of bed due to the soreness of muscles I didn’t even know existed. Luckily he had done some research and found a fantastic gym called CrossFit Arena. I was attracted to CrossFit due to the high intensity and the fact that I am time poor and all I needed was 1 hour to get amazing results. What is your favourite Movie? Brave Heart/Taken/Dumb and Dumber. I like a fight the bad guy with the good guy winning type of movie. What is your favourite Band/Musician? Music is mood dependent, but I have always been in to alternative music. I am very much stuck in the 90’s but love Aussie hip hop. For a workout it’s got to be heavy and fast – but I understand that is not everyone’s cup of tea. What is your favourite Sport? U11’s Bulldogs AFL, U8’s Gap Netball/Auskick. I’m a sports nut and anything at an elite level I will happily watch. What are your interests outside of CrossFit? Outside of CrossFit my main aim is to spend quality time with my kids while I’m still cool. I’m not an indoors person and love the water so anything to do with that I’m up for. I have a place on Stradbroke Island so we spend what time we can there. I love cooking for the family and we do a fair bit of bushwalking/bike riding and I could tell you every park in Brisbane. “Me time” besides CrossFit is spent on my motorbike which is a great release. Many of our members would not be aware that you actually live in Brisbane and make the early trip to the Coast each morning to train at 5.00am. What has brought you to the Coast and what is it that keeps you motivated to get up at 3 something in the morning to train? I started training at Coastal due to my work on the coast and my trainer at CrossFit Arena recommended Chris and Marie as trainers and as people. My routine involves me getting up at 3:15am to make the 5:00am class. I work 10/hr days during the week and 8 hours on Saturday which is usual to a lot of people. My motivation comes from the fact that I love the mental challenge involved in CrossFit. That voice that says (not sure if I can do this) but you do. I love going to that dark place physically and mentally. At the moment I am motivated by the quote “No one ever got better at anything by doing less of it”. I also think I am better looking when I train! You’ve trained at a few CrossFit gyms. With your experience, what are the key aspects that make a good CrossFit gym? When I came up to the coast looking for a gm I was looking for a smaller gym that allows the trainers one on one time to help fix my faults. I was also looking for a gym that focuses on the basics as a building block and trainers that focus on technique, not weights or times. Programming wise I put my faith in the trainers to provide a mix of strength and cardio touching on all aspects of CrossFit. It is also great to have athletes pushing their own limits everyday to use as motivation. Coastal has all this and heaps more. I am looking forward to a great year with some PB’s coming to those who work for it!