Hi! I’m Liz.

With over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry I now specialise in Pilates and reformer Pilates classes.

Little fact about me:

My family nicknamed me ‘Whizzy’ from a very early age, as I used to run around everywhere and I mean everywhere!

FYI they still call me Whizzy as I am to this day never still. Unbeknownst to them this nickname certainly paved the way to my future career.

My background.

I have always loved dynamic and energetic movement, this saw me trying new sports at school to pursuing a degree in Sport Science and Exercise.
During my degree I was introduced to sports injuries and continued to further my knowledge in this area eventually leading me to attaining my comprehensive Pilates certificate.
Through these courses and continued personal development my understanding and knowledge in the musculoskeletal system and exercise prescription continues to flourish.
Work.

I love working with a range of clients with different fitness levels, goals and rehabilitation needs.
But more importantly I enjoy working through what I call the ‘body puzzle’. Seeing those little nuisances in the clients functional patterns that can hold back their fitness and movement potential.
I attribute my teaching style to: attention to detail; strong focus on correct technique and encouraging motivation. The end result - seeing the smile on a clients face as the puzzle is unlocked and their movement improved and goals achieved.

Now

Thanks to all my wonderful clients I have been the proud owner of The Body Project studio for 11 years. I currently offer private 1:1 and 2:1 Pilates and reformer Pilates classes all from my private studio in York.

My aim is to help clients move their bodies in the most effective and efficient way, combining a wealth of knowledge and experience making exercise, injury rehab and movement available to everyone.

All work and no Play?

If you don’t find me working out or running around at work you will find me curled up on a chair with my nose in a book or out walking with my family (Gareth and Blue the chocolate lab). Oh, I also love a good coffee and have a penchant for doing up houses.