Rebecca Edwards  

I have worked throughout Cumbria teaching various exercise classes and gym instruction since 1996 and now spend my time teaching Pilates in the Kendal, Windermere and Barrow in Furness areas.

From childhood my key interests have been related to health and wellbeing, and I have followed this passion through life.  I started as a gym and swimming instructor following college, and kept developing my knowledge as a fitness professional, I am now qualified and have over the last 12 years gained experience in teaching exercise classes, swimming, aquafit, circuits and gym to advanced level - 3 years ago I qualified as a personal trainer and Pilates instructor.  I set up and ran a weight management group within a health club and have also been trained in writing exercise prescriptions for GP referred clients with specific needs for their health and fitness training.  Due to the mix of people that take up Pilates, I find this experience very beneficial.

I have a holistic approach to life and love the mind body connection that Pilates promotes. After years of teaching high impact classes I have moved my focus toward a calmer approach to exercise. I enjoy regular Yoga practise, Pilates, swimming, fell walking and climbing.  I came to Pilates in early 2000 when I first experienced a class abroad, keen to keep practicing I found a class in my area that got me hooked!  So impressed by the results that Pilates brought to my body (shape and strength) without the impact that many other exercises bring, I was inspired to start teaching Pilates myself to share this wonderful exercise with others.  I started teaching Pilates almost 3 years ago, mainly classes but also with one to one clients. Keeping a fit body and mind is very important to me, and I find that Pilates offers well rounded training for both. 

It is important to keep up to date with training so I attend workshops and training programmes to develop my knowledge and abilities as a teacher.  I am now an advanced Pilates instructor and would like to think that my teaching methods are safe, clear, understandable and adaptable to the abiliites within the group.  I hope to be able to show you how Pilates can work not only to help make you fitter, but also to help you become more aware of your own body and just what it can achieve.

"This is a really enjoyable class and one of the few things I have stuck with for any length of time.  Rebecca is a excellent at tailoring the exercises to suit the individual requirements/abilities of each person.  You feel great when you have done an hour of Pilates!"  - Celia Clarke