Gym Cartel & CrossFit Desire

16/10/2026

CAN YOU GET STRONGER WITHOUT A STRENGTH CYCLE?

Absolutely.

One of the biggest misconceptions about CrossFit is that without a dedicated, periodised strength cycle, you’re somehow missing out on strength development.

But strength isn’t built exclusively through sets of 5×5 or a planned 12-week progression.

It’s developed through consistent exposure to challenging loads, progressive overload, improved movement efficiency and adaptation over time.

In CrossFit, that stimulus comes from multiple places.

🏋️ Dedicated heavy lifting days.
🏋️‍♀️ Moderate-to-heavy loads throughout the week.
💪 Strict gymnastics and bodyweight strength.
🔥 Challenging workouts that develop muscular stamina and work capacity.

And yes, we still test our 1RMs!

Does traditional periodised strength training work? Absolutely. It’s particularly effective when maximising a specific lift is your primary goal.

But CrossFit has a broader objective.

We’re not just trying to build a bigger squat. We’re trying to build a fitter, stronger, more capable human.

Strength matters. So does endurance, stamina, power, coordination, mobility and everything in between.

That’s the beauty of CrossFit. We don’t have to choose between being strong and being fit.

👉 Swipe through to understand how strength development fits into CrossFit Affiliate Programming (CAP).

CrossFit CrossFit Australia

28/09/2026

STRONGER TOGETHER 2026 is coming. 💥

Our annual in-house pairs comp is back and this year we’re doing things differently.

This event brings together members from CrossFit Gym Cartel and CrossFit Desire for a day of fitness, fun, teamwork and community… followed by our Christmas Party. 🎄

The twist?

You don’t choose your partner.

Athletes will register as individuals, and teams will be randomly drawn.
RX will be paired with RX.
Scaled will be paired with Scaled.

We’ll have:
🔹 MM, FF + Mixed Pairs
🔹 RX + Scaled Divisions
🔹 A fun, community-first atmosphere
🔹 Christmas Party vibes to finish the day

📅 Saturday 12 December

This one is all about stepping up, meeting people, backing your training, and being part of something bigger than just a workout.

If you’re a member of CrossFit Gym Cartel or CrossFit Desire, keep an eye out. More details are coming soon. 👀

Train together. Compete together. Celebrate together.

28/09/2026

This is why we run CrossFit Kids. 💙

Not to create elite athletes.

Not because kids need to already be fit or sporty.

But to give them the skills and confidence to move their bodies well for the rest of their lives.

Running. Jumping. Squatting. Lifting. Balance. Coordination. Teamwork. Confidence.

We’re building physical literacy now so that walking into a gym at 18, 25 or 40 feels completely normal.

And along the way, they get fitter, stronger, learn some pretty cool skills and have a lot of fun doing it.

CrossFit Kids returns for Term 4.

Open to kids 8+ and all ability levels.

Want your child involved? Send us a DM and we’ll help you with the next step. 💪

11/09/2026

Great Coach Development session this afternoon. CrossFit Desire & CrossFit Gym Cartel are in good hands.

Super proud of this team. Thanks 🙏 Scott Webb Garath Thomas Sheldyn | Fitness & Health R a c h e l N o l a n イコシ/Ikko Osaka | 海外クロスフィットコーチ🇦🇺 teeanakara and Pete Tkacz.

09/09/2026

🚨 VELITES IS COMING TO CROSSFIT GYM CARTEL!

If you’re into CrossFit, this is one to get around.

Velites is a performance training brand built for the functional fitness and CrossFit community…best known for their grips, skipping ropes and training gear.

And they’re bringing the gear to us. 👊

We’re hosting a Velites Skills Workshop + Pop-Up Store, including:

🔥 Toes-to-Bar workshop
⚡ Singles, Double-Unders & Crossovers

🎓 Coaching from a CrossFit Level 3 Trainer

🤸 Try different Velites grips & ropes as you learn

💪 Finish with a short WOD and put the gear to the test

👟 Check out shoes, apparel, grips, ropes, weight belts & more

And you don’t need to be looking to buy anything to come along.

Come for the coaching. Work on your skills. Try some different gear. Do the WOD. Have some fun.

📅 Saturday November 7
⏰ 2PM
📍 CrossFit Gym Cartel

Train it. Test it. Try it.

Tag your training buddy who still blames their skipping rope for their double-unders. 😂

Velites
David Caneva

09/09/2026

There’s a big difference between coaching a CrossFit class and simply facilitating a fitness session.

This video is a look inside today’s 9:30am class with Coach Pete and we’re really proud of what it shows.

Yes, our members get a great workout. There’s good energy, plenty of laughs and people working hard.

But there’s also a lot going on behind the scenes.

Coaching. Teaching. Demonstrating. Scaling. Watching movement. Giving feedback. Helping people understand the intention of the workout and choosing the right option for them on the day.

That’s what a CrossFit class should be.

We’ve edited the session down to about 21 minutes so you can get a genuine look at how we run a class at CrossFit Gym Cartel.

If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens when you walk through the doors of a CrossFit gym, have a watch.

This is what we do. 💙

🎥

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

09/09/2026

Consistency beats intensity when intensity only shows up sometimes.

05/09/2026

Friday nights are better upside down. 🙃

Lidia Helena Tony Ngo

04/09/2026

Never, ever give up…
Annette Butterworth with a PR deadlift to end her week!

03/09/2026