CrossFit Hunta - CrossFit for Everyone!

CrossFit Hunta was born from a group of four friends with a love of CrossFit and the community it creates. Two of our co-founders, Darrel and Will, have now moved on from Hunta to pursue exciting career developments, however their contributions to making CrossFit Hunta what it is today will resonate for years to come! Jo and Markus are excited to continue to grow and develop Hunta, there is so much more yet to come.

Not just a gym, but a place where everyone knows your name. Whether you just want to get fit for life or hone your competitive edge there’s a place for you here at Hunta.

Our Leadership Team

JOANNA TYMMS

CO-OWNER / CF-L2 TRAINER
Jo has a degree in Sport & Fitness Science and has PT’d for many years. Having turned to CrossFit in 2016 Jo loves to help new members learn new skills and will always encourage you to do your best.
Contact - jo@crossfit-hunta.co.uk
MARKUS GRIGGS

CO-OWNER / CF-L2 TRAINER
Having competed in the past Markus now focuses on judging at a high level. At the gym he is passionate about getting the best out of athletes of all ages and experience.
Contact - markus@crossfit-hunta.co.uk

Our Coaching Team

ELLIE SIMS

CF-L2 TRAINER & CROSSFIT KIDS
Ellie started CrossFit in 2012, before discovering her passion for Olympic Weightlifting. She is now a very well decorated weightlifter winning multiple British Masters Championships and holding many records.
Ellie runs successful kids and teens classes, and is now working towards becoming a Certified Level 3 CrossFit Trainer.
ALEX ROGAN

CF-L1 TRAINER
Alex discovered CrossFit in 2022 after a career as an international gymnast. He loves to bring his gymnastics techniques and fundamentals into all aspects of CrossFit. He has a deep passion for helping others and strives to unlock that pivotal coaching cue for all of his athletes.
MAX MELVILLE

CF-L1 TRAINER
Max’s CrossFit journey officially started back in 2014, but he has always had a massive passion for all things fitness. He played football at a semi-professional level growing up before then putting all of his energy into coaching, helping others achieve their goals and personally competing in the realms of CrossFit, which is now a lifelong devotion for him. If you are lacking in energy, Max has enough for everyone!
PACO JIMENEZ-LOPEZ

CF-L2 TRAINER AND BWL LEVEL 2
Paco has been doing CrossFit for many years and it’s fair to say it’s his passion! He particularly enjoys weightlifting and has his British Weightlifting Level 2 qualification. He loves to lift and is excited to pass on his experience and knowledge to our members. Not just in weightlifting, also gymnastics and those gassy MetCons, but he's definitely in his happy place with a barbell in hand!
HANNAH BOTTEN

CF-L1 TRAINER
Hannah is an experienced and passionate coach who knows just how to get the best out of her athletes. She loves her strength work but equally will set a tough pace on those MetCons, pushing her athletes to work hard!
SAM ROBERTS

CF-L1 TRAINER
Growing up Sam was a county level gymnast, she dabbled in some rugby and cheerleading before finally finding CrossFit! She was inspired by the strong women and the cool gymnastics. She is now an incredible athlete having worked really hard over the past four years to refine her very impressive skills! This is Sam's first coaching post and she was clearly born to do it. We are very happy to welcome her to the Hunta coaching team.