Platfrm, 101-103 Melbourne Street, Adelaide (2025)

20/10/2025

The way our clients move, and the duration they sustain it, you’d think they were doing cardio-specific or HIIT-style classes on the Reformer; but that’s not the case.

Just as strength training exists on a spectrum, so does cardiovascular conditioning.

The level of conditioning required to get the most out of our Reformer classes is built directly into our approach through muscular endurance. Sustained, repeated effort under load challenges both the muscular and cardiovascular systems, improving oxygen efficiency, recovery, and stamina over time.

Strength-Based Reformer isn’t just about getting strong, it’s about turning everyday clients into high-performing PLATFRM athletes.

Our classes are structured around clear progression, layered intensity, and intelligent sequencing to solve the common problems found in traditional Reformer settings. Each session builds capability, resilience, and confidence so clients can complete the full class feeling powerful, accomplished, and ready for more.

Many of our strongest clients also complement their Reformer training with Run & Weights classes, expanding their cardiovascular capacity and performance across every aspect of their training.

If you’re new to PLATFRM, we recommend starting with Fundamentals, not because you’re a beginner, but because we want to set you up for success.

It’s a chance to learn how we move, understand the structure, and build confidence so you feel capable and in control, never like you’re falling behind.

That’s how you build a better PLATFRM.

19/10/2025

The strongest clienss know that to get the most out of your time in the Reformer room, training across all class types is key.

Make Intermediate your regular go-to, and after six weeks, start mixing in Advanced classes once or twice a week to keep building strength and seeing results.

As you get stronger, choose heavier springs and dumbbells in every class. Progress happens when you challenge yourself.

This approach helps you build lean muscle and improve mobility, but it goes beyond the physical. You’ll also build skills, confidence, and focus, while getting that powerful dopamine boost that comes from training hard and achieving more.

That’s how you build strength, develop capacity, and perform at a higher level.

That's how we build a better PLATFRM

18/10/2025

Testing Block Week Two: Endurance Benchmark October 20–26

Last week’s Strength Testing Block was cooked!

Massive congratulations to everyone who turned up ready to lift heavy, chase numbers or start a new program; we’ve never had this many PLATFRM athletes take part in a one-rep-max series. The focus, intent, and atmosphere across both studios were elite.

Now we shift gears.

Next week is the Endurance Benchmark; where you put your conditioning to the test.

This is your chance to see how much your consistency, discipline, and effort over the past eight weeks have paid off.

If you’ve been increasing your base paces every two weeks, this is the time to prove it. The goal is clear: go further, dig deeper, and hold strong when it counts.

The Framework
3min Run → 1min Hard → 1min Recovery
2min Run → 2min Hard → 1min Recovery
1min Run → 3min Hard → 1min Recovery
5min – How far can you get?
Final 2mins: 1min Recovery → 1min Hard Run or 2min Hard Run/Sprint

At an average speed of 10 km/h, you’ll cover around 3.7 km
At 12 km/h, you’ll reach about 4.4 km
At 14 km/h, you’ll cover roughly 5.1 km
At 16 km/h, you’ll push close to 5.9 km

Endurance builds the base.
Tempo and Speed sharpen the edge.
Together, they make you stronger, faster, and harder to beat.

That’s how we build a better PLATFRM.

18/10/2025

Not Pilates.

That's how we build a better PLATFRM.

17/10/2025

Sophia is now 18 and no longer in high school thank you very much!

Thank you for helping us build a better PLATFRM.

16/10/2025

Fueling for a quick 10km gives your body the energy it needs to perform at its best.

The right balance of carbohydrates and hydration helps you hold pace, delay fatigue, and stay sharp when it matters most. Without it, your rhythm fades, energy drops, and the run feels tougher than it should.

It’s not about eating more, it’s about timing the right foods so your body can convert them into steady, usable energy.

Day before: Slightly increase carbs (5–7g per kg of body weight) keeping meals simple with rice, pasta, or oats, and stay hydrated

2–3 h before: Eat light carbs (1–3g per kg of body weight) with such as toast with honey or banana, and drink 500–750 mL of water or electrolytes

30 min before: Try 20–30 g of quick carbs like a gel or sports drink, and consider a coffee for an extra boost

Fuel smart, trust your preparation, and back yourself when it counts. Make sure you post it on Strava for the kudos.

That’s how we build a better PLATFRM.

16/10/2025

We’re all constantly learning more about how exercise shapes both our bodies and our minds. It’s comforting to know that our trainers are on the same journey as you; learning, growing, and improving every day.

At some point, we all come face to face with the need to challenge outdated beliefs about exercise. That’s not a bad thing, it’s where real progress begins.

At PLATFRM, we’re here to help you understand what truly works. How your body actually adapts and changes through consistent strength training. Why you don’t need to fear lifting weights or moving with intensity. And how unlearning myths and looking beyond trends leads to genuine, lasting results.

When you train here, we hope you’re challenged, not only physically and mentally, but in how you think about training itself. Because the science of exercise goes far beyond the surface. It changes your physiology, builds resilience, sharpens focus, and strengthens your sense of self.

We’re all in this together. 
That’ how we build a better PLATFRM.

15/10/2025

Disclaimer

All programming, classes, and workouts at PLATFRM are facilitated and designed by the trainers in the room, following our in-house training protocols structured around trainer development, exercise science, and research literature.

Our Reformer, Run & Weights, and Strength disciplines are all designed around structured progression — each built to guide you from foundational skills to advanced performance. Every class serves a clear purpose within your training journey, helping you build strength, endurance, and confidence over time through measurable improvement.

Yoga, Fundamentals, and Endurance classes are available for recovery and active rest, supporting the balance needed for long-term training success.

All classes and workouts are suitable for all skill levels, capabilities, age groups, and social demographics, following a pipeline of progression that ensures everyone can train safely, effectively, and with purpose.

That’s how we build a better PLATFRM.

15/10/2025

We know the research and understand the evidence.

We didn’t make this up out of thin air, we took everything we know about strength and conditioning across the majority of populations and built it into its purest form.

Something that not only caters to everyone in the community, but turns them into absolute weapons; the best versions of themselves.

You don’t need to change a thing or know where to start. We’ve quite literally checked every box. Every population. Every training need. Everything your body requires to get fitter, stronger, and healthier is already built into the structure of what we do.

We got you!
That’s how we build a better PLATFRM.

14/10/2025

Karen.

Thank you for helping us build a better PLATFRM

14/10/2025

Join James & Charlotte this Saturday October 18th for a fast outdoor 10km run.

Where: PLATFRM Nth Adl
Time: 6:45am for a 7am start
Pace: 4’45” > 4’30”/km (12.6 > 13.3)

For those who feel like giving it a bit of a nudge.

That’s how we build a better PLATFRM.

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