Core Attitude was founded by former ballet dancer and experienced fitness professional, Kim Balfour. With a career spanning over 15 years as a professional ballet dancer, including eight years as a soloist with West Australian Ballet, Kim brings a unique blend of discipline, body awareness, and creativity to fitness and wellness coaching.

After transitioning from the stage, Kim shifted her focus to become a qualified and accredited Fitness Leader with FIA, leveraging her expertise in movement, strength, nutrition, and flexibility to help others achieve their fitness goals. As a Fitness Leader with an understanding of both the aesthetic and functional aspects of fitness, Kim developed a passion for holistic workout and wellness strategies, particularly for clients looking to improve core strength, posture, and body shaping.

Core Attitude was born from the desire to integrate holistic fitness with the foundational strength that comes from core-centric training. Drawing on her background in ballet, body sculpting, wellness, and nutrition, Kim frames her coaching with a trauma-aware personalised approach, ensuring that each client receives guidance tailored to their unique body type, goals, and lifestyle.

Founded on the professional foundations of classical ballet and personal training, Core Attitude offers more than just workout sessions—it offers a pathway to strength, confidence, and body balance.

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Kim is a member of the Pilates Association Australia (PAA) and AUSactive, while currently engaged in the following professional practitioner courses:

• Professional Matwork + Small Apparatus Instruction Pathway
  Pilates ITC

• Somatic Mind-Body Healing Practitioner
  Inner Wellness Academy

Trans, Gender Diverse, Non-Binary & Agender Positive

Core Attitude proudly supports transgender, non-binary, gender-diverse, and non-gender people and communities. Kim’s lived experience as a transgender woman means she understands the unique challenges that come with navigating fitness and wellness industries in a world that typically doesn’t cater to gender-diverse individuals. We help clients achieve their goals framed by a safe and inclusive framework, whether it's through tailored programs that align with their personal body-shaping desires or providing compassionate support during transition-related physical changes.

Neurodivergent Positive

Neurodivergence affects how people perceive the world and how the world perceives them, and the fitness and wellness industries are often challenging to negotiate in this respect. At Core Attitude, we value and celebrate the strengths and unique needs of neurodivergent clients. Our programs are designed with flexibility and understanding, allowing clients to work at their own pace and in ways that best suit their sensory preferences. We provide a space that’s open to anything from highly structure sessions to something a little more creative and loose, where you have the best chance of focussing on your fitness and wellness goals.

Body Positive

Core Attitude embraces the body positive movement by encouraging clients to focus on what their bodies can do, rather than conforming to narrow societal standards of appearance. We support body diversity, helping clients of all shapes, sizes, and abilities to find strength, confidence, and joy in movement. Whether your goal is to enhance functionality, mobility, or simply to feel more at home in your body, Core Attitude provides a compassionate and judgment-free space.

FAQs

1. What is Core Attitude and what services do you offer? Core Attitude is a fitness business offering personalised workout mentoring, exercise instruction, and trauma-aware holistic wellness guidance. Our approach emphasises mind-body alignment, slow productivity, and fitness plans that ideally challenge while being mindful of your capacity.

2. Do I need prior experience to join your sessions? No, sessions are open to all fitness levels. Guidance is offered based on your current capacity and to help facilitate your progress at your own pace.

3. What can I expect from a session? Sessions can focus on core strength, flexibility, and controlled movements to improve overall mind-body awareness.

4. Do you offer group classes or only one-on-one sessions? Yes, both one-on-one personalised sessions and small group classes are available.

5. Do you provide a safe space? Yes, we work with clients to ensure a safe and supportive environment based on their needs.

6. What should I wear to a session? Comfortable, breathable, and form-fitting workout clothes that allow for movement are best. Clothing that is too loose can obscure postural alignment and form.

7. Do I need to bring any equipment? All necessary equipment is provided. However, if you have one, we encourage you to bring your own mat and small props if you prefer, in addition to a towel and drink bottle.

8. Are you insured for your services? Yes, services are covered by Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability insurance, ensuring your safety and peace of mind. Certificates of Currency are available upon request.

9. How do I book a session? You can easily book a session through this site’s booking page.

10. What is your cancellation policy? Please provide at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations. Late cancellations or no-shows may be subject to a fee, depending on the circumstances.