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Move like you werebuilt to.

Our core class. The system that everything else is built on.

PrimalThenics

Functional fitness, back to first principles.

PrimalThenics is functional fitness taken back to first principles — the way the human body is built to move. Crawl, balance, lift, carry, climb. It's strength you can actually use, trained in a group environment that pushes you without breaking you.

Why it works

Three reasons it works.

Build real-world strength

Develop strength that transfers directly to life — lifting, carrying, climbing, getting off the ground. Not isolated gym numbers, but capability you feel everywhere.

Move with skill and agility

Crawling, balancing and ground-based movement rebuild the coordination most adults have lost. You'll move more athletically, with better control over your own body.

Train hard, train smart

Every session is scalable. You work at an intensity that challenges you — beginner or seasoned — without grinding your joints into the ground.

Who it's for

Strong and capable, not just gym-fit.

Anyone who wants to be genuinely strong and capable, not just gym-fit. Whether you're brand new to training or a seasoned athlete chasing carryover into sport, PrimalThenics meets you at your level and scales with you. Desk workers rebuilding lost movement, parents who want to keep up with their kids, athletes wanting a stronger base — it works for all of them.

What to expect

Inside a session.

A 60-minute session that blends primal movement patterns with real strength work, coached in a group setting.

Joint prep and primal patterning · 15 minFascia mapping, joint mapping, joint control and eye mapping — to switch the body on and connect the brain and body.
Strength block · 25–30 minA full-body strength workout using primal movements, with progressions for every level.
Conditioning finisher · 10–15 minHigher-output movement to build your engine and finish the session strong.

Good to know

Questions, answered.

Do I need to be fit to start?

No. The class scales to your level — you'll be challenged appropriately whether it's your first session or your hundredth.

Is it like a CrossFit or HIIT class?

There's overlap in intensity, but the focus is movement quality first. We build capable, controlled athletes — strength and skill, not just a sweat.

What should I bring?

Bring water and a towel, plus a willingness to learn. We'll coach you through the rest.

Start with Strong in 21.

Every membership begins here — a proper introduction to how we train, including how PrimalThenics fits your week.

Start with Strong in 21

Newmarket, Brisbane · Small groups · Every level scaled

A boutique Newmarket studio built on functional strength, longevity and injury prevention.