I started in the fitness industry in the late 1980’s running my own studio in Hampstead, London. Teaching aerobics, step, body conditioning and in later years the ever popular body pump!

You might think that I was super fit teaching full time – but in fact deep within I was completely unfit due to lack of core strength. All I had gained was strength on the outside (the superficial muscles) deep within, my postural muscles were very weak, causing muscle imbalance, leading to a chronic back injury!

After spending two years and a lot of money visiting osteopaths and chiropractors I realised the only way forward was to train in Pilates to correct my back.

Since qualifying as a Body Control Pilates Instructor my life has completely changed, I have learnt a great deal about myself and my body mechanics. My back is completely cured! I am longer, stronger and move with confidence and have never felt so positive about my life.

To teach you have to believe in what you are teaching and there is nothing more rewarding than watching your clients getting not only physically but mentally stronger and free from pain and stress.

Body Control Pilates continues to challenge me physically, emotionally and intellectually, it has taken years to achieve some of the exercises and to get a real understanding of the technique, and the journey goes on!

Marina