About me...
I have qualified in: level 2 group fitness, level 4 Mat Pilates, level 3 Exercise Referral, level 3 Pre & Post Natal, level 4 Therapy Exercise, 200hr Yoga instructor, The Biomechanics Method, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Senior Fitness Specialist, Zumba instructor, Studio resistance, Indoor Cycling, and Chair Fitness instructor. I LOVE all kinds of exercise, and love learning and keeping up to date. I strive to keep classes inclusive, friendly, and fun!
You can choose from Pilates classes in Darnick, Zumba, PiYo, and Total Body classes in St Boswells, and PiYo and therapeutic, trigger point (mixed with Pilates and yoga) classes in Newtown, in the beautiful Scottish Borders. Classes suit a variety .of ages and levels, depending on format, but I always strive to offer options
Class Descriptions & Schedule
Zumba
A 60min, light hearted, fun, and friendly, cardio boost. Good for the heart, good for the soul, good for the body, and good for the brain!
Suitable for all ages, and can be done to your level. Fantastic for building fitness, and confidence.
Dance yourself happy!
Not suited to those with unstable medical conditions, or with medical limitations on general exercise.
MONDAYS at 6pm & THURSDAYS at 10am, in St Boswells Village Hall
PiYo
PiYo offers a dynamic mix, combining the muscle sculpting benefits of Pilates, with the strength, flexibility and balance building effects of Yoga. Done to the best, this brings a rhythmic workout that is sure to get the pulse pounding, and the body working, without the impact!
Stretch & Flow is a 45min PiYo class designed to be slightly less intense, (moderate) whereas the 60min PiYo Power class, is an energetic, high intensity workout.
A baseline of fitness and mobility is required as there is a mix of floor and standing exercises.
Not suited to those with unstable medical conditions, or with medical limitations on general exercise.
PiYo Stretch & Flow, TUESDAYS at 9.30am in St Boswells Village Hall
PiYo Power, WEDNESDAYS at 6pm in St Boswells RFC (next to playpark)
Pilates, Pilates Plus, Men on Mats
Pilates brings a core focused, strengthening workout, that is so gentle on the body, but deceptively powerful. Encouraging a better mind body awareness, helps posture, joint strength, stability, balance, and coordination. This can have a huge impact on quality of life.
Pilates Plus, and Men on Mats, both also fuse the power of Pilates, with foam rolling and massage ball work, to further promote recovery, rehabilitation and range of movement. Please get in touch to discuss suitability of these sessions, as they may not suit all.
Not suited to those with unstable medical conditions, or with medical limitations on certain exercises.
Pilates, TUESDAYS at 6.15pm in Melrose Parish Church
Pilates Plus, THURSDAYS at 5.15pm and Men on Mats, THURSDAYS at 6.30pm, both in St Boswells RFC (beside playpark)
Total Body Blast
Total Body Blast is a 45min, beginner friendly, total fitness class. Working all aspects of fitness, and all body parts, we use a variety of formats and tools to help guide you back to fitness, help you maintain fitness, or improve fitness. You can go to your level, and due to the intervals style, this class is highly adaptable. There is a mix of floor and standing exercises.
Not suited to those with unstable medical conditions, or with medical limitations on general exercise.
Total Body Blast, FRIDAYS at 9.30am in St Boswells Village Hall
ONLINE
In addition to my in person classes, I also offer an online resistance training programme, called, Lift.
Lift was borne during lockdowns, as a way to build and maintain resistance training without going to the gym! This has proven an effective, time saving solution to many, and proven highly beneficial.
The importance of resistance training should not be underestimated, but can often be daunting. This beginner friendly, time saving offering, shows it's doable, enjoyable, and so beneficial. I offer a FREE, NO OBLIGATION, sample of Lift for those interested (suitability allowing).
As well as my Lift sessions, I offer an online library of pre recorded sessions, in a whole heap of formats, for my existing clients. Perfect for holidays, top ups, and change of circumstances (shifts, caring duties, car issues!).
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Exercise Therapy
Needing a personalised approach to help comfort, mobility, and build confidence? Working through some movement screeners, we can then build a tailored approach to help you move optimally. Whether it's improving mobility, building stability around joints, increasing movement confidence, or improving balance, I can use a number of approaches to help guide you. This approach does require commitment from you at home, with regular, bite sized, homework activities. Get in touch to discuss suitability.
