Cape Town · Women only · Every level

Your first rep counts.

Firdous coaches every class with a beginner option and a stronger progression, so you can train confidently without guessing or trying to keep up.

First class: R150 drop-in · Your booking does not require a membership. Octiv opens in a new tab.

Fit Circle members training together at Southside Grappling Studio
Monday · 17:00–18:00 Wednesday · 10:30–11:30 Thursday · 17:00–18:00 Saturday · 12:00–13:00
A smiling Fit Circle member lifting a barbell during class

Start at your level.

Fit Circle is a women-only strength and conditioning space where a first-timer and an experienced lifter can train in the same room—without doing the same version.

Coach showsEvery movement is demonstrated before the work begins.
You chooseTake the beginner option or the stronger progression.
We adjustFirdous checks your form and helps you move with confidence.

Your class week at a glance.

All group sessions run for one hour at Southside Grappling Studio near Cavendish Square. Every session has beginner and stronger options.

MondayKettlebell Power17:00–18:00
WednesdayStrength and Conditioning10:30–11:30
ThursdayConditioning Intervals17:00–18:00
SaturdayStrength and Endurance12:00–13:00

Equipment is provided. Wear comfortable training clothes, bring water, and arrive 10 minutes early for your first visit.

Book the R150 drop-in
Fit Circle members lifting weight plates together during class

Your first class, coached from the start.

Come in, meet Firdous, learn the room, and take the movement option that feels right for your body today.

1

Arrive early

Come 10 minutes before class so we can welcome you and check in on injuries.

2

Learn the movement

Firdous demonstrates the exercise and the options before the round starts.

3

Train your version

You choose the beginner or stronger variation. The room trains together.

4

Leave with a next step

You finish knowing what your body can do and which class to book next.

Try a class before choosing a membership.

Monthly memberships are for consistency, not entry. Start with a single drop-in and decide after you have trained with us.

First visit: R150 drop-in

One class credit, with neither a contract nor a membership decision before class.

Book a drop-in
Strength 1× Weekly
4 class credits each month
A clear weekly habit
R450 / month
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Strength Unlimited
12-month commitment · Unlimited class credits · billed monthly
For a regular routine
R850 / month
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Membership links open Octiv, where you confirm your plan before payment. Need one-to-one coaching or a flexible option? Email Firdous and we will help you choose.

What else is happening at Fit Circle.

Daily recipes are now live. Events, paid at-home training and the shop will follow through their own WordPress publishing systems.

Events

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Hikes, Muddy Princess, HYROX doubles, workshops, challenges and social days—with dates, costs, locations and partner or team details.

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Daily recipes

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At-home training

Phase two

Follow-along workouts, weekly plans, equipment and no-equipment options, progress tracking and clear difficulty levels.

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Shop

Coming soon

Fit Circle kit, electrolytes, training accessories and selected partner products, with fulfilment and returns explained clearly.

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The women in the room say it best.

“At the beginning, I could only use my body weight. Now I use 6 kg dumbbells. You will get stronger. Firdous is a great motivator—and a bit of a slave driver!”
Wasiema Samuels · Member since 2023
“Firdous creates a welcoming and empowering space for all women. She understands each person’s needs and is attentive to your strengths and areas of growth.”
Shameez Eksteen · Member since 2025

Already train with Fit Circle? Your experience can help another woman take her first step.

Before you book.

Still unsure? DM @fitcircle_ or email fitcircle.bootcamp@gmail.com.

Are the classes beginner-friendly?

Yes. Every movement has a beginner option and a stronger progression. Firdous helps you choose the version that fits your body and experience.

What happens in a group class?

Classes combine coached strength work and conditioning. You learn each movement, train in clear rounds, rest properly, and use the option suited to your level.

What should I bring?

Wear comfortable training clothes and bring water. We provide the equipment. Please arrive 10 minutes early for your first class.

Where do you train?

Southside Grappling Studio, near Cavendish Square in Cape Town.

Do you offer personal or online training?

Yes. One-to-one coaching and private online training are available. Email Firdous to discuss the right option.

How do memberships work?

Start with a drop-in. If you want a regular routine afterwards, choose 4, 8, or unlimited monthly class credits. The unlimited option is an annual membership billed monthly.

Ready for your first Fit Circle class?

Choose the class that fits your week. We will meet you at the door, show you the room, and coach the rest.

Book a drop-in Octiv opens in a new tab, and a membership is not required.

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