CorePlus Opens in Darlinghurst: Sydney’s New Home for Hot Pilates & Infrared Workouts

Melbourne’s cult-favourite fitness brand has landed in Darlinghurst with a high-energy studio, offering hot mat pilates, reformer, strength and yoga — all under one heated roof.

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After a decade of building a fitness empire across Melbourne — with 30 studios and counting — CorePlus has officially landed in Sydney. The boutique fitness brand, known for its killer playlists and vibe-led approach to movement and community, opened the doors to its brand-new Darlinghurst studio on April 5th, 2025 — and Sydneysiders are already loving the early morning classes.

Sally and Danni from CorePlus Darlinghurst

Founded by Amy King in Melbourne ten years ago, CorePlus has expanded thoughtfully and intentionally across Australia. With recent studio openings in Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and Adelaide, Sydney was the next natural step — and the vibrant, diverse community of Darlinghurst proved the perfect fit.

CorePlus Darlinghurst is led by sisters-in-law Sally and Danni, who share a genuine passion for movement. With backgrounds in dance, triathlons, and endurance events, the pair were drawn to the unique blend of strength, mindfulness, and community CorePlus offers. Sally, a long-time CorePlus devotee, introduced Danni to the studio during a visit to Melbourne. She was instantly hooked — but couldn’t find anything like it back in Sydney. That moment sparked a mission to bring the brand to the harbour city.

So, what makes CorePlus different?

It’s fitness with feeling. CorePlus Darlinghurst offers Hot Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates, Hot Strength, Hot Strength Cardio, and yoga. 

The Darlinghurst studio is a reflection of the CorePlus philosophy: inclusive, elevated, and welcoming. There are two studios: a Reformer Studio, and an infrared heated multi-use room for Pilates, strength, cardio, and yoga classes.  With a combination of breath, burn, and beats for a workout that leaves you sweaty, grounded, clear-headed and ready to take on your life!

Class styles include:

• Reformer Pilates –3 styles of reformer workouts, Athletic, Strength & Cardio 

• Hot Mat Pilates – Controlled, Pilates flows with small props and light weights under the infrared heat panels

• Hot Strength – A high-intensity mix of medium to heavy weights, Pilates and strength moves under the infrared heat panels

• Hot Strength Cardio – A heart-pounding, sweaty fusion of strength and cardio 

• Hot Yoga – A fast flow-based yoga in the infrared heated studio

• Warm Slow Flow Yoga – a slower paced yoga flow in the heated studio under a slightly lower temperature

• Warm Yin Yoga - Wind down, stretch out, and calm your nervous system in the heated studio under the lower temperature

With the importance of building strength & resilience into our muscles, CorePlus has the range of offerings that you need – the ability to mix up your routine under one roof. 

The signature offering is Infrared Hot Mat Pilates where you’ll have a natural glow after this 45 min movement session. Unlike dry heat, infrared warms the body from the inside out, enhancing circulation, easing tight muscles, and helping the body naturally detox through a deeper, more comfortable sweat. It’s Pilates & movement with added benefits: improved strength, recovery, and stress relief — all wrapped in a delicious 45 min sweat session.

CorePlus is more than a workout – it is where you are supported, challenged and celebrated. Whether you're deep into your fitness journey or just starting out, the studio welcomes everybody and every level. The focus is on feeling good, physically and mentally. Members quickly find themselves part of a vibrant, uplifting community.

The response so far? Electric. Early morning & evening classes are already booking out, a sign that Darlinghurst locals were ready for a fitness experience with connection at its core.

Ready to move? CorePlus Darlinghurst is offering a FREE trial class or jump straight in with a new client intro offer:

● $99 Intro Offer – One month of unlimited mat and reformer classes

● $49 Intro Offer – Two weeks of unlimited mat classes

● $49 Intro Offer -  Two weeks with 5 reformer classes

Book a free trial class with COREPLUS2010 on the app - download here (QR CODE)

 CorePlus Darlinghurst - Join the movement that moves you.

152 Riley St, Darlinghurst

02 9167 2755

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