Pilates Personal Training

Alex has been working in the fitness industry for over 14 years. She started her fitness journey by dancing at a national dance school. Alex followed her passion for health and fitness becoming a Personal Trainer, Spin teacher and Pilates instructor. Her classes are designed to challenge you, they are quite intense but very fun!

Carmela specialises in Mat work, Reformer, Tower and Wunda chair, joint injuries and back conditions including scoliosis and misalignment. Carmela’s ethos is one of ‘intelligent exercise’. Her approach to Pilates focuses on core strength, deep toning and body conditioning. She emphasises correct alignment when exercising to reinforce good patterns of movement, and works towards a supple silhouette, poise, inner strength and equilibrium. Carmela’s Pilates can be suited to young and mature students alike, and programmes are tailor made for those seeking remedial exercise. Carmela is also a professional dancer and choreographer and has been teaching for 30 years

Faran is a professionally trained Reformer and Mat Pilates Instructor, offering training sessions at BodyWorksWest. Faran has developed her own sense of bespoke Pilates, tailored to both the individual and group needs to deliver only the finest Pilates classes to make you feel and look your best. Coming from a background in modern dance – having studied at Broadway Dance Centre in New York City – Faran has been inspired to stay fit by the best movers and shakers in the business. Faran is certified to teach pre and postnatal clients and specialises in injury management. Trained through both STOTT and BASI Pilates, and having over 9 years experience Faran’s approach to Pilates is functional and technique-based. She incorporates both stretch, strength and control aspects of Pilates to create an all-round inclusive repertoire which both traditional Pilates enthusiasts will enjoy as well as the more modern devotees can appreciate too.

Teaching great form and technique is really important to me. My clients start by building a good foundation which helps not only in class but in all other aspects of their life.

Fiona is an established Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, be prepared to be put through your paces during her classes or one-to-one sessions! During your session with Fi, she will have you working muscles you didn’t know existed but smiling while you do it. As an instructor, she’s with you every step of the way, with a flow of dynamic movements, modifications where you might need it and the best playlist in town. Whether you are brand new to exercise or a fitness enthusiast, Fi is your go-to girl for a great workout to boost your physical and mental health.

Lucy describes herself as a ‘Duracell bunny’ who creates optimum workouts using an influence of Parkour, martial arts, ice skating, ballet and gymnastic. Lucy teaches Pilates Reformer, Pilates Mat and Personal Pilates Reformer sessions at BodyWorksWest.