• Build. Benefit. Be Aligned.

    Join in with a reformer class and transform your body with this innovative form of Pilates.

    Reformer class
  • one to one pilates york

    Breath. Balance. Be Calm.

    Learn the Pilates method through bespoke programming and individual attention.

    Pilates

New to The Body Project?

Are you ready to take on the Pilates journey to a fitter, healthier or injury free you?

Hi there!

I am Liz, owner of The Body Project in York since 2011.

I come armed with a wealth of knowledge and experience in personal training, Pilates, soft tissue injuries and rehabilitation.

With a passion for helping others I strongly believe an approach which focuses on technique, precision and quality should be at the heart of each session.

What The Body Project offers:

  • Reformer Pilates classes

    Join in with a reformer Pilates class - maximum of 5 people

    Choose between two classes: foundation or improver

    Classes are in person only

    1 hour sessions - bookable online

    Find out more

  • Studio Pilates

    Offering private (1:1) or semi private (2:1) Pilates sessions

    Work at your own pace & become familiar with the Pilates method & equipment

    In person only - book direct with Liz

    1 hour sessions

    Find out more

The studio where everyone’s ‘body project’ is unique

If you are looking for:

Why choose TBP?

  • Attention to detail from an experienced and skilled instructor

  • A bespoke fitness plan where one size does not fit all

  • An intoxicating fitness journey that sets you up for a lifetime of wellness and health

  • Reformer classes with only 5 people that will improve your posture, flexibility and strength whilst having fun

  • A smiling instructor that loves to capture the heart of how the body moves

Come and join The Body Project movement

What People Are Saying:

  • "Working with Liz has been transformational for me, in helping me get better body awareness, supporting the pelvic floor and feeling fitter and stronger. I particularly appreciate her attention to detail and noticing how we can hold tension and stiffness in parts of our body. It has given me so much confidence in movement, and understanding how I can support my health and well being. Thank you Liz, you always make it fun too.”

    Daphne T

  • "I became very debilitated by severe migraines which led to weight loss and muscle wasting. Liz has given me fantastic physical and psychological support over the past 10 years and I attribute much of my improvement in health to her. I really look forward to our training sessions. "

    Mary H

  • "I have been a client of Liz for over 15 years. I was initially referred to her as I was recovering from a serious operation and needed help to build up my fitness. With Liz's knowledge, expertise and encouragement my general fitness and confidence to exercise returned more rapidly than I could have anticipated. Over the years my sessions with Liz have evolved to be, I feel, one of a paternership, where she works with me both from a sports massage and PT sessions persective to overcome general small injuries that occur in life. Every session, Liz is encouraging me to keep up my fitness regime and build physical resilience. I was really appreciative of how Liz continued through the Covid crisis to provide fitness support, adjusting her training to on-line, this worked tremendously. I have and continue to recommend Liz to friends and family."

    Karen O

  • "I have benefitted greatly with Liz's skills, motivating me to start using weights and start stretching. From someone who had concentrated on running and spinning, I was very stiff. Liz has transformed me with PT, encouraging and teaching me to use weights to become stronger and improving my overall fitness. Liz can also very quickly sort out any injuries, aches and pains with her knowledge of anatomy an after care plan is always put in place. Liz is professional and adopts a holistic approach to both training and injury sessions."

    Linda S

  • "I started working with Liz in 2016 with the aim of getting fit, toning up and being motivated to get my body into a better shape. As time has gone on aches and pains through sport and the natural ageing process have cropped up, Liz has been relentless in developing a programme that still makes me feel I have a great workout while working with the restrictions of my body. She has an enormous amount of patience, no one session is ever the same and she is always upbeat and positive. Whether it is ski legs for winter or the body for the bikini Liz will have a plan. I now do a studio session and an online session which offers great flexibility given my ever changing work commitments."

    Gilly E

  • "After being recommended Liz by a friend I started training 6 months before my daughters wedding. My initail goal was weight loss but after successfully achieving that goal I continued my sessions with Liz not to just maintain my weight but more importantly increase my core strength and flexibility. My biggest struggle is making time to exercise which by having a regular session helps 'keep me on track'. My advice to new clients would be to trust Liz completely as she has phenomenal knowledge of the working body and uses that by tailor making your session with exercise and stretches just for you. The old saying 'you only feel better after exercise' is absolutely true, walking away from my sessions with Liz always leaves me feeling rejuvenated."

    Lesley F

  • "Liz has been my personal trainer, motivator and encourager for many years now. She is a hard but fair taskmaster, showing me I can do things I thought beyond me. Most of my new gym programs have me saying 'I cannot do that' but her patience proves otherwise. I am now 75 and can honestly say I am fitter than I have ever been. That is all down to Liz and I can thoroughly recommend her as a trainer."

    Jenny T

  • Liz's holistic approach to health and fitness is the reason I have worked with her as my PT for years. She intuitively knows what my body and mind need, adapts her programming regularly to suit my goals, lifestyle, injuries and muscle weaknesses. Liz is professional, friendly, knowledgeable and has helped me look past weight loss as the 'be all' for exercise. She has helped me to love moving my body, to push myself all while learning correct technique. Above all she has taught me how important it is to integrate all forms of movement into my life."

    Louise H

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My temporary studio This is my online studio but hopefully I’ll be opening the doors to The Body Project studio very soon. As usual I have my trusted assistant (Blue - the chocolate lab) and have found a new use for my books - although I do pr
My temporary studio This is my online studio but hopefully I’ll be opening the doors to The Body Project studio very soon. As usual I have my trusted assistant (Blue - the chocolate lab) and have found a new use for my books - although I do prefer to read them. I will still be offering online training when I return to the studio for anyone who prefers to train at home. #ptstudio #onlinept #comeonborisgiveusaactualdate #zoomlife #chocolatelab #imissmyclients #bodyprojectyork
Pilates footwork series Having strong foot and ankle strength is key to good movement patterns. Try the following footwork series sans equipment - just a book! Repeat each exercise 5 - 8 times. Focus on control and precision of each move. 👉 parall
Pilates footwork series Having strong foot and ankle strength is key to good movement patterns. Try the following footwork series sans equipment - just a book! Repeat each exercise 5 - 8 times. Focus on control and precision of each move. 👉 parallel heels (keep toes lifted and straight) 👉 parallel toes (keep heels at a consistent height) 👉 small V toes (heels squeezed) 👉 open V heels (toes up) 👉 open V toes (heels same height throughout) 👉 calf raises (keep feet aligned with each other) 👉 prances (controlled transitions) 👉 prehensile (wrap toes around book) 👉 single leg heel 👉 single leg toes I used a foam roll to keep my balance. Knees always tracking in line with toes. Core activation on at all times. #pilatesfootwork #pilatesmatwork #pilatesinstructor #bodyprojectyork #precisionandcontrol
Find out how to keep the tibialis muscle functional and understand what movements it does. With the help of the following exercises you’ll have a strong and flexible muscle: 👉 foam rolling 👉 range of movement exercises 👉 stretches 👉 strength Watch the video for more detail. #tibialisanterior #preventionisbetterthancure #shinsplints #remedialexercise #bodyprojectyork
|| Lower body workout || A combination of compound and isolated exercises focusing on the lower body. You will need - weights and ankle weights 3 rounds 10 reps for each exercise or leg 1. Squats 2. Standing leg extension (hands by head or easier op
|| Lower body workout || A combination of compound and isolated exercises focusing on the lower body. You will need - weights and ankle weights 3 rounds 10 reps for each exercise or leg 1. Squats 2. Standing leg extension (hands by head or easier option hands on hips) 3. Straight leg deadlift (focus on neutral spine) 4. Standing leg curls 5. Bridges 6. All four glute lifts 7. Plié on tip toes 8. Single leg calf raises Keep abs on throughout and maintain good technique. #lowerbodystrength #legworkout #bodyprojectyork #personaltraineronline
|| Hill reps - TBT warmer weather || I set myself a short term goal last week: 10 hill reps everyday whilst on my walk with blue ✅ goal completed This little hill is halfway on our walk which allows a good 30 mins warm up. I also made a deal with myself - I can go as fast or as slow as I liked but I had to do the 10 hill reps 👉 Verdict- I loved it although the terrain was very rough and the grass seemed to become a jungle as the week went on. 🐶 also choose your workout partner wisely Blue thought it was hilarious to get under my feet and he just made it look so easy 🙄 Has anyone set any short term goals for this week? #shorttermgoals #hillreps #exerciseisfun #bodyprojectyork
||#blacklivesmatter ||
||#blacklivesmatter ||
Here’s a quick workout incorporating gliders. Great for core and range of movement. I’ve focused on hip and shoulder range of movement in this clip with core isometric contraction. If you don’t have gliders try using a towel or socks. It’s not easy even with gliders! Watch to the end - I have my little coach as always keeping an eye on me! Exercises as follows: 10 reps for each. Keep good technique and core engaged. 👉 jackknife 👉 plank with wide knees 👉 3/4 press up with arm reaches 👉 press up hold with arm to side 👉 plank with leg swings 👉 side plank with leg swings 👉 bridges with leg extension 👉 cobra with arm circles 👉 side jackknife 👉 plank superman #gliderworkout #pilates #rangeofmotion #coreworkout #bodyprojectyork
|| Running through a sea of green and yellow || Running for some is seen as a chore. However I find running a chance to decompress, enjoy the scenery and take in the fresh air. No watch ... no timer ... just me ... my shadow ... and my blue running s
|| Running through a sea of green and yellow || Running for some is seen as a chore. However I find running a chance to decompress, enjoy the scenery and take in the fresh air. No watch ... no timer ... just me ... my shadow ... and my blue running shoes... oh and some heavy breathing and the feeling of the heart rate elevating 😂! #running #runningismytherapy #freshair #bodyprojectyork
|| Pike practice || This is my current challenge: to do a pike leg lift on the ball with no wall support. Progress can be slow sometimes but worth the struggle when you achieve the goal. A bit more work required, next I need to work on my leg lowering control. Have you set any exercise goals during lockdown? #lockdowngoals #ballpike #practicemakesperfect #corecontrol #bodyprojectyork
|| A week off ... 😅|| I’ve not posted on Instagram for just over a week. As you can see from the photos we have been busy landscaping part of our garden. @gavmurph7570 and myself have moved 3 tonnes of soil, removed 10 conifer trees, dug trenc
|| A week off ... 😅|| I’ve not posted on Instagram for just over a week. As you can see from the photos we have been busy landscaping part of our garden. @gavmurph7570 and myself have moved 3 tonnes of soil, removed 10 conifer trees, dug trenches, laid foundations and built a retaining wall. Only thing left is to render the wall, put in drainage, back fill the borders and re-lay the grass 🙄. Maybe another week and we will be done on phase 1 of the garden. I certainly don’t need a gym at the moment. Hope you are all enjoying your gardens. #personaltrainerlife #gardenlandscaping #nogymrequired #bodyprojectyork
My temporary studio This is my online studio but hopefully I’ll be opening the doors to The Body Project studio very soon. As usual I have my trusted assistant (Blue - the chocolate lab) and have found a new use for my books - although I do pr Pilates footwork series Having strong foot and ankle strength is key to good movement patterns. Try the following footwork series sans equipment - just a book! Repeat each exercise 5 - 8 times. Focus on control and precision of each move. 👉 parall
Find out how to keep the tibialis muscle functional and understand what movements it does. With the help of the following exercises you’ll have a strong and flexible muscle: 👉 foam rolling 👉 range of movement exercises 👉 stretches 👉 strengt
|| Lower body workout || A combination of compound and isolated exercises focusing on the lower body. You will need - weights and ankle weights 3 rounds 10 reps for each exercise or leg 1. Squats 2. Standing leg extension (hands by head or easier op
|| Hill reps - TBT warmer weather || I set myself a short term goal last week: 10 hill reps everyday whilst on my walk with blue ✅ goal completed This little hill is halfway on our walk which allows a good 30 mins warm up. I also made a deal with mys
||#blacklivesmatter ||
Here’s a quick workout incorporating gliders. Great for core and range of movement. I’ve focused on hip and shoulder range of movement in this clip with core isometric contraction. If you don’t have gliders try using a towel or sock
|| Running through a sea of green and yellow || Running for some is seen as a chore. However I find running a chance to decompress, enjoy the scenery and take in the fresh air. No watch ... no timer ... just me ... my shadow ... and my blue running s
|| Pike practice || This is my current challenge: to do a pike leg lift on the ball with no wall support. Progress can be slow sometimes but worth the struggle when you achieve the goal. A bit more work required, next I need to work on my leg lowerin
|| A week off ... 😅|| I’ve not posted on Instagram for just over a week. As you can see from the photos we have been busy landscaping part of our garden. @gavmurph7570 and myself have moved 3 tonnes of soil, removed 10 conifer trees, dug trenc