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Small group strength training

Small group training at Adapt gives you a planned strength session, a coach following the room and other people doing the work beside you, all inside the North Sydney gym. Ask the team for the current timetable and class fee.

A client doing push ups during a coached session at Adapt, North Sydney
Client performing squats in the Adapt gym, North Sydney

Coached as a group, seen as an individual

Everyone follows the session, but the coach still watches how each person moves, adjusts the load and keeps the room working with purpose.

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Small groups or personal training?

Both are coached. The format changes how much attention you get in each session.

Small group training compared with personal training at Adapt
Small group trainingPersonal training
FormatCoach-led session with others in the roomOne-to-one with your coach
ProgrammingPlanned session for the groupProgram built entirely around you
Coaching attentionCoach moves through the room and adjusts loadsCoach with you for every set
Often suitsConsistency, structure and training with othersSpecific goals, injury context or rapid progression

Your first class

Four practical things before you walk in.

  1. Ask for the timetable

    Class times are confirmed by the team. Send a message and we will tell you what is running now.

  2. Wear training clothes

    Comfortable clothes and shoes you can squat and hinge in.

  3. Mention injuries

    Tell the coach anything that affects how you move so they can adjust the session with you.

  4. Train at your load

    The plan is shared, but the weight and pace are yours. The coach helps you find the right load.

Who coaches your class

James, Teal, Matthew and Harrison lead group and personal training at Adapt.

  • James Bowen, strength and conditioning coach at Adapt, North Sydney

    James Bowen

    Director & Accredited S&C Coach

    Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach

    James Bowen

    Group strength sessions and personal training.

  • Teal Kilbride, strength and conditioning coach at Adapt, North Sydney

    Teal Kilbride

    Strength and Conditioning Coach

    Teal Kilbride

    Coach-led small group sessions.

  • Matthew Bourne, strength and conditioning coach at Adapt, North Sydney

    Matthew Bourne

    Strength and Conditioning Coach

    Matthew Bourne

    Strength work in group and one-to-one settings.

  • Harrison Tops, strength and conditioning coach at Adapt, North Sydney

    Harrison Tops

    Strength and Conditioning Coach

    Harrison Tops

    Movement quality in coached sessions.

Strength work in a small studio

Classes run on the same North Sydney gym floor as personal training and independent membership, so you can add one-to-one coaching or physio when your training needs change.

Personal training
Coach guiding a client through a squat at Adapt, North Sydney
Client doing a shoulder press while a coach watches at Adapt, North Sydney

What group sessions are for

Pick the reason that sounds closest to yours.

  • Build strength

    Structured loading across the main movement patterns in each session.

  • Train with consistency

    A fixed slot in the week with a coach and a plan already written.

  • Add coaching without one-to-one

    More affordable coached sessions when you still want eyes on your technique.

What is the class timetable and fee?

Timetable and fees are confirmed by the team because they change with demand and coaching availability. Send a message or call and we will tell you what is running now and what it costs.

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Questions about group classes

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Do I need to be fit to start group classes?

No. Sessions are structured so you work at a load that fits you. Tell the coach if you are new to strength training and they will help you set up each movement.

How many people are in a class?

Numbers vary by session type. Ask the team for current class sizes when you enquire so you know what to expect.

Can I combine classes with gym membership?

Yes. Many members use classes for structure and train on their own program at other times. Ask how that works when you join.

Can I combine classes with personal training?

Yes. Personal training gives you individual programming, and classes add coached volume in the week. Coaches can coordinate both when you train at Adapt.

What should I bring?

Training clothes, a water bottle and shoes suitable for lifting. Mention any injury history to the coach before the session starts.

Is there a trial class?

Trial options depend on what is running. Message us and we will tell you how to try a class with the current timetable.

Ask about group classes

Tell us your experience level and the times that suit you, and we will reply with the current timetable and fee.