CLASSES
COURSES & EVENTS

A variety of group classes are available for all fitness levels and ages. Our classes are led by experienced instructors who are passionate about helping you achieve your goals.

Papa Hou timetable Bishopdale timetable

Girls doing yoga exercise in yoga studio at elevate fitness

Class Descriptions

: Never get bored of the same old moves in a high-energy class focusing on your cardio fitness while also building stamina and strength with specific muscle conditioning phases. Having powerful music and an energetic instructor to carry you along will ensure you stay motivated and have fun.

: Combined elements of high intensity, functional training with low rest periods. Designed to push you to your edge and beyond. Designed for individuals who want that extra push in their workout combining a range of equipment and exercises. Sure to leave you pumped for the day.

: Come and experience the drills and skills involved in a boxer’s workout. In this non-contact boxing fitness class you’ll utilize boxing gloves and focus pads in partner work to build physical strength, agility and endurance while also sharpening your mental focus and co-ordination.

: Take the “work” out of your workout and come and join the Zumba dance party! Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you’ll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise.

: Jump on a bike and join the ultimate indoor cycling class. Our instructor guides the group through their ride including hills, intervals and sprints designed to challenge your fitness and deliver a massive calorie burn.

: This weights-based workout focuses on major muscle groups with the original, invigorating barbell workout. Squat, lift and curl to the beat of the music as you see your strength increase week to week.

: Perform sequences of moves to music using the step platform to increase your fitness, burn calories, increase muscle tone and improve your co-ordination – all while having a lot of fun!

: Can’t decide between attending Step or Pump? Why not both! This class fuses two of our favourite class styles to deliver a time-effective strength and cardio workout.

: Ease out stiffness or relieve pain in the joints, lengthen tight muscles and improve your general wellbeing with a 30 minute class devoted entirely to stretch. Particularly helpful in prevention of and recovery from injuries.

: Nourish your mind, body and soul while strengthening your muscles, enhancing your flexibility and releasing tension. Our instructor will guide you through dynamic standing postures, balance work, deep stretches and restorative meditation. Suitable for all levels

: Engage your mind and utilize your breath to promote core strength, flexibility and postural strength using Classical Pilates Mat methods. Our instructor will guide you through a total body conditioning, often utilizing props to help you target particular muscles.

Courses

Beginners Yoga

Term programme at Bishopdale

Yoga brings balance and wellbeing to the mind, body and spirit through stretching and strengthening practices (asana).

It also releases stress, anxiety and tension and increases energy levels through breathing practices (pranayama) and relaxation and meditation techniques.

By connecting thought, breath and posture Yoga aligns the mental physical and emotional bodies.

Yoga practice brings us back to the present moment to still the mind, expand the heart and return to self.

8 week programme
4 courses per year
Elevate Bishopdale
Term 2 – no course running this term

$60/120

members/non-members

Beginners Pilates

Term programme at Bishopdale

Pilates provides a balanced blend of strength and flexibility training, engaging the mind and conditioning the whole body.

Pilates works several muscle groups simultaneously through smooth, continuous motion with a particular focus on strengthening the core or “power house” (abdominal, back and pelvic areas).

This course introduces the fundamentals of Pilates training and are a prerequisite to attending the Pilates intermediate classes (on the group fitness timetable). First class is compulsory.

8 week programme
4 courses a year
Elevate Bishopdale
Term 2 – Mondays 12 May to 23 Jun

$60/120

members/non-members

Members book here

Non-members book here

Runners Strength Block Course

28 Apr – 23 Jun 2025

This block course is run in our functional studio as a small group circuit style class that is targeted specifically for runners of all levels.

It has been designed to strengthen muscle groups to increase power and efficiency in your running and prevent injuries.

The course allows for class personalisation, connection and growth over the duration of the programme.

During this 8 week course, we will target areas of fitness you may not normally pay attention to, like flexibility, balance, mobility and strength.

8 week block course
Mondays 6pm – 6:45pm
Elevate Papa Hou Functional Studio

$60/120

members/non-members

Members book here

Non-members book here

Specialised Sessions

Advanced Open Classical Ballet at Papa Hou

Everyone is welcome to this class although prior experience is recommended. Designed for those with an understanding of ballet, this class has a greater intensity than an adult community class.

Our teacher, Abigail Boyle, will help grow and refine your technique and conditioning.

Those who have been to this class before can purchase concessions through their GymMaster app. Those attending for the first time can get signed sign up at Elevate Fitness Papa Hou reception, who will walk you through the process.