Sculpted to Perfection - Elly

MASTER trainer Elly has been in the fitness industry for more than 25 years. Coming from the UK with a dance and gymnastics background, Elly has an extensive background in everything fitness and aquatics. 

Starting off as a lifeguard, then a swim instructor, Elly soon progressed and eventually ran her own swim school for 10 years. When the fitness boom hit London, Elly answered the call and quickly became qualified to teach it all as she continued to gain more skills 

“Boxercise, aerobics, aquacise, circuits, I got qualified in them all,” said Elly. “And when techno gym came into the gyms, that’s when I left the wet side and became a personal trainer. 

In 1995, Elly attended the prestigious London Institute of Pilates, gaining qualifications in mat-based 1, 2, 3 and equipment. Elly now is one of the most sought after Pilates instructors in Queensland. 

“Pilates is all about visualisation,” she said. “You have to use your mind to assist in strengthening your body. “Initially Pilates may seem a little daunting to some, but with practice and perseverance you will become better skilled and stronger each and every time you participate.” 

Last year Elly participated in a natural body building contest. She finished fourth in the INBA pro over 40s novice competition. 

She also ran her own successful strength, fitness and Pilates private studio last year called the Kennel. 

Her new Body Sculpt class includes Pilates, strength, conditioning and promises to be a result proven formula.

The Face of Pilates at DHP

Elly

Elly (top) with fellow instructor, Jo

Loving the DHP Pilates classes or thinking of attending one? We have the low-down on the energetic and dedicated instructor, Elly:

Elly has been in the fitness industry for 25 years, and has had numerous positions within the industry in that time. Elly has owned her own swim school, was a multiple group fitness instructor, became a personal trainer, an exercise presenter, and finally her main passion, a Pilates Instructor/Teacher. 

Elly completed her Anatomy and Physiology level 3 and Sports Massage Certificate so she could offer a wider range of services to her clients. In the years that she has been teaching Pilates at studios/clinics, Elly loves seeing people being able to move again or bend down/sit up straight again, because they had previously been in so much pain. Elly says the fact that you can learn to minimise or remove that pain with no drugs or medication is amazing to her. "You see having a strong core solves loads of problems, where a weak causes so many!" said Elly.

Elly says that Pilates is all about visualisations... you have to use your mind to strengthen your body! Initially Pilates may seem daunting but with practise you will become much better and stronger. The slow flowing movements of Pilates primarily strengthen your transverse (core) muscles that stabilise and support your spine, realign your body and correct postural problems. The eight principles of Pilates are: Concentration, breathing, centring, relaxation, quality of movement, flowing movement, body awareness, stamina.

Elly's main focus now is to work more with Health Professionals to spread the word of this amazing practise that can be taught to people, so they will never have bad backs again!

Attend one of Elly's beneficial and rewarding Pilates classes, click here for a current timetable.