01
You + coach
1-on-1 Calisthenics
One coach, one client and training built completely around you.
- Personalised programming
- Strength & skill development
- Individual technique coaching
1-on-1 Calisthenics in detail
Honeydew, Johannesburg · Calisthenics & strength coaching
Stronger
every step.
Personalised calisthenics and gym-based strength coaching, built around your goals. From mastering bodyweight skills to getting stronger in the gym, we help you train with purpose and progress with confidence.
- Hours
- 6:30am-9pm, Mon-Sat
- Where
- Cnr Beyers Naude & Juice St, Honeydew
- 5.0 ★ · 9 reviews
More ways to train. One place to progress.
Elevate Athletic is about helping people get stronger, learn new skills and enjoy what their bodies are capable of. From calisthenics and gym-based strength training to group classes and individual coaching, there's a place to start at every level.
- 05
- ways to train
- 5.0
- from 9 Google reviews
- Mon-Sat
- 6:30am to 9pm
- Five ways to train, one method behind them
- Every level, from first session to advanced
- Your first session is free
- Semi-private caps at three people to one coach
- Calisthenics outdoors at the park, strength work in the gym
- Online programmes travel with you, in one app
Where do you start?
Choose the coaching style that fits your goals, your experience and the way you like to train.
02
2-3 people
Semi-Private Calisthenics
Personalised coaching with the added energy of training alongside one or two others.
- Individual, personalised programming
- Maximum of 3 people per session
- Personal coaching & technique guidance
Semi-Private Calisthenics in detail
03
Class
Group Calisthenics
Structured classes designed so you can train at your own level while being part of the group.
- Suitable for all levels
- Strength & skill development
- Exercises scaled to your ability
Group Calisthenics in detail
04
Anywhere
Online Coaching
Your personalised training programme in one easy-to-use app, so you can train independently.
- Personalised training programme
- Exercise demonstrations & full workout guidance
- Progress tracking & coach monitoring
Online Coaching in detail
05
Gym
Gym-Based Coaching
Personal training built around your goals, whether that is strength, fitness, rehab or performance.
- Personalised strength & fitness training
- Rehabilitation & return to training
- Performance & conditioning training
Gym-Based Coaching in detail
There's a plan behind your progress
Every session has a purpose, built around where you are now, what you're working towards and how you progress from there.
Assess
Assess your starting point
We look at your goals, experience and current ability to understand exactly where your training should begin.
We skip the fitness-test theatre and give you an honest starting point.
- Goals and history
- How you move today
- Where you want to get
Build
Build the foundations
Strong foundations create better progress. We focus on strength, movement and technique first, giving you what you need to progress safely and confidently.
Strict fundamentals before flash: pulling, pushing, core, hinge.
- Positions before load
- Technique on every rep
- Range you can control
Progress
Progress with purpose
As you get stronger and more capable, your training progresses with you. We challenge you when you're ready and adapt when you need it.
Every exercise has a next step. When you own a progression, you move up.
- A next step for each move
- Adjusted when your week is
- Logged, so it is not guesswork
Achieve
Achieve what you came for
Your training has a goal behind it. Whether that means getting stronger, moving better, mastering a new skill or reaching a personal milestone, we keep your training moving towards what matters to you.
Pull-ups become muscle-ups. Tucks become levers. Wall handstands leave the wall.
- First pull-up
- Levers and L-sits
- Handstands and muscle-ups
The coach behind
the plan
Gabriella Braun
Gabriella founded Elevate Athletic and coaches here herself. Every programme on this site is written by the coach who will be standing next to you while you use it.
That is why the training is planned around the person doing it, and why the plan changes when your week does. Come and meet her before you commit to anything: the first session is free, and it is mostly a conversation with some training in it.
- Role
- Founder & Coach
- Coaches
- Calisthenics, strength & gym-based training
- Based
- Honeydew, Johannesburg
Your gym has a sky
for a ceiling
A purpose-built outdoor park on the corner of Beyers Naude and Juice Street: bars, rings, paralettes, free weights and bands. It is where the calisthenics training happens, in open air, under whatever the sky is doing that morning.
- Where
- Cnr Beyers Naude & Juice St, Honeydew, Johannesburg 2194
- Hours
- Monday to Saturday, 06:30-21:00
Before you book
The things people message to ask before they book, answered here first.
Do I need any experience to start?
No. Most people arrive unable to do a strict pull-up, and that is a normal starting point. Every exercise has an easier and a harder version, and your coach will put you on the right one. Beginners and advanced athletes train in the same sessions without either being held back.
What happens in the first session?
It is an assessment, and it is free. We look at your goals, your training history and how you move today, then give you an honest starting point. You do train, but it is mostly a conversation with some training in it.
What does it cost?
Rates depend on the format and how often you train, so we quote per person rather than publishing a price list. Semi-private costs less than 1-on-1, and group classes less again. Message us on WhatsApp and we will send you the numbers for the format you are interested in.
Where do you train, and do I need a gym membership?
Calisthenics runs at our outdoor park, Cnr Beyers Naude & Juice St, Honeydew, Johannesburg 2194. Gym-based coaching happens in a gym setting for the loaded strength work. There is no Elevate membership to buy: this is coaching, booked as sessions.
What should I bring and wear?
Training clothes you can move in, closed shoes, and water. The park has bars, rings, paralettes, free weights, bands and matting, so you do not need to bring equipment. Bring grips or chalk if you already use them.
What if it rains, or my week falls apart?
The park is outdoors, so a washed-out session gets moved rather than lost. The same goes for a week that does not go to plan: the programme is built around the week you actually have, and it is adjusted when that changes. Sessions run Monday to Saturday, 06:30-21:00.
Can I train with you if I am not in Johannesburg?
Yes, through online coaching. You get a personalised programme in an app with a demonstration for every exercise, you log your sets as you go, and your coach follows your progress and adjusts the plan as you get stronger.
Still not sure which one you are?
Tell us where you are at: total beginner, returning after a break, or chasing a specific skill. We will suggest the format that fits and book you in.
Your first session is free
Whether you're completely new to training, looking to get stronger, develop new skills or take your training to the next level, getting started is simple. Tell us a little about yourself and what you'd like to achieve and we'll help you find the right way to train with Elevate.
- Where
- Cnr Beyers Naude & Juice St, Honeydew, Johannesburg 2194
- Hours
- Monday to Saturday, 06:30-21:00
- Phone / WhatsApp
- 083 443 6115
- On Google
- 5.0 ★ from 9 reviews