Small group classes — Artarmon, Sydney
Strength and mobility, built to last.
Small group calisthenics and strength classes in Artarmon — capped at five people and coached by one person, every session. Bodyweight strength built on control, patience and proper progressions, plus traditional strength training, for people who want to get properly strong and still move well for decades to come.
Three steps to your first session.
Free intro call
Tell me about your goals, injuries and week. No pressure, no sales script.
Your first session
Start from wherever you actually are. Every progression is built for beginners.
Build it up
Small group classes are $50 a session, and private 1:1 coaching is by enquiry.
Small group classes, coached by one person.
No rotating staff and no franchise script — every class is coached by me directly, and capped at five so you get real attention.
Small Group Training
Groups of up to five, matched roughly for level. You get real coaching attention, a bit of shared momentum, and a lower price point than 1:1.
- Up to 5 people, 60-minute sessions
- Programmed around the group's goals
- Good starting point if you're new to structured training
Private 1:1 Coaching
Fully private 60-minute sessions, built around your body, your schedule and whatever you're working toward — a first pull-up, training around shoulder pain, a stronger back. A premium option with limited availability, so enquire first to check for a spot.
- Just the two of us, 60 minutes
- Programming adjusted week to week
- Best if you're training around shoulder pain or a specific goal
A typical 60-minute class.
Every session follows the same simple structure, so you always know what's coming.
Warm-up
Joint prep & activation
Mobility
Range & control
Skill
Technique & coordination
Strength
Load & capacity
Class timetable.
Small group classes, capped at five people. Pick a slot that suits your week.
| Time | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:30 – 06:30 | Nearly full | – | Spots open | – | Spots open | – |
| 06:30 – 07:30 | Spots open | – | New class | – | Nearly full | – |
| 07:30 – 08:30 | New class | – | Nearly full | – | New class | New class |
Class full? Message me on WhatsApp to join the waitlist. New classes start once enough people are booked in, and other days and times can open as demand grows — just ask.
Coach's note — to get the most out of training, aim for two sessions a week. Pick any two of the three slots above and keep them consistent.
What training costs.
Small Group Training
- Up to 5 people per session
- Sold in packs of 10 sessions
- Matched roughly by level, beginners welcome
Private 1:1 Coaching
- Fully exclusive, just the two of us
- Programming tailored to your body and goals
- Ideal if you're training around shoulder pain
Prices are per 60-minute session. Every new client starts with a free intro call.
Calisthenics control meets traditional strength.
Every program sits on three pillars. The mix shifts depending on what you're training for, but none of them get dropped.
Traditional strength training
Barbell, dumbbell and machine work — squats, deadlifts, presses — loaded and progressed properly. This is the load your mobility and skill work are actually built around.
Bodyweight skill work
Calisthenics progressions — handstands, pull-ups, holds and presses — built patiently, in order, with control before load.
Range you can actually use
Mobility work tied to the strength and skill work, not bolted on afterward — so the range you build is range you can load.
Control before load.
Built for two kinds of client.
Busy adults in their 30s–50s
Somewhere in your 30s or 40s, things stop bouncing back the way they used to — a stiff back after a long week at a desk, a shoulder that niggles when you reach overhead. You're not chasing a look. You want strength and mobility that actually hold up, without sessions eating into a week that's already full.
People just starting calisthenics
You're curious about calisthenics — bodyweight strength trained through proper, structured progressions — but have never done one before. No experience needed, no ego required — everything starts from wherever you're actually at.
Trained by me, every time.
I'm Will, the owner and sole coach at LIFT. Studio. Years of lifting weights left me stiffer and less mobile, not stronger where it actually counted. Mobility work was what turned that around, and from there I found bodyweight strength training: control before load, proper progressions, nothing rushed. It's the reason I still move and train pain-free today, ten years into coaching.
LIFT. Studio exists to bring that same approach to clients — strength and mobility work built to last, not just leave you sore. I coach every session myself. No other trainers, no handoffs, no rotating staff.
What I love most is the fundamentals — taking someone through the basics and watching them realise they're capable of something they never thought they could do. Those small, honest wins are what keep me coaching, ten years in.
Artarmon, Sydney.
Also training clients from Chatswood, Willoughby, St Leonards, Crows Nest and across the Lower North Shore.
2/63 Dickson Avenue
Artarmon, NSW 2064
Street & onsite parking
Weekdays
5:30am – 1:30pm
Up to 5 people, small group
1:1, fully exclusive
New clients start with a free intro call
What clients say.
“Will has taught me the importance of mobility & correct technique. Each session is different and challenging, all whilst taking into account my personal goals. 10/10 would recommend!”
Common questions.
I've never done calisthenics or strength training before — can I still start?
Yes — most people who start with me have zero background in structured training. Everything begins from wherever you're actually at, with progressions built for beginners, not advanced athletes.
What's a pull-up progression, and will I actually get my first pull-up?
A pull-up progression breaks the movement into manageable steps, building the strength and control you need before attempting a full pull-up rather than just testing yourself against one you can't do yet. Most beginners who stick with it see real progress within a few months.
Do you teach handstands?
Yes — handstand training is part of the skill work in most programs. Like pull-ups, it's taught as a progression: building support, balance and control step by step, not just throwing you upside down.
I'm not flexible at all — is mobility training still for me?
That's exactly who mobility work is for. Most clients start stiff and inflexible — the training is what builds the range, not a prerequisite for joining.
Small group or 1:1 — which is right for me?
Small group suits most people well — real coaching attention with a bit of shared momentum. 1:1 is a better fit if you're training around shoulder pain, working toward something specific, or want fully individualised programming.
How much does personal training cost at LIFT. Studio?
Small Group Training is $50 per 60-minute session, sold in packs of 10. Private 1:1 Coaching is $130 per 60-minute session (limited availability, so enquire first). Every new client starts with a free intro call.