BOOTCAMP PILATES FULHAM

Nicknamed “T”, Tamara is both mat and reformer Pilates trained and qualified. Tamara loves making her classes interesting and no class is ever the same. A big fan of the jump board, Tamara loves to focus on strengthening both the core and glutes, describing her classes as “challenging, energetic and fun”. Tamara’s favourite exercise on the reformer is a short spine stretch, its great for spine mobility and also works the core.

Cassie is both Mat Pilates and bootcamp reformer Trained.

Her fitness journey started in California whilst living in Los Angeles. When she moved back to the U.K. our LA fitness girl turned this love of fitness into a career. She competed in various fitness competitions, excelling in her field. She then used that knowledge to help others achieve their fitness goals as a personal trainer.

After a minor injury, she had no choice but to leave the gym alone for a while. That’s when she was led into the world of Pilates. Cassie used Pilates to continue her training whilst working towards overcoming her injury and absolutely fell in love!

Cassie’s learning never stops, she does at least 4-5 Pilates classes a week and is always devising new routines to keep her clients guessing. She brings sunny California to each of her classes. Cassie’s classes can be summed up as High energy, dynamic and most importantly, fun.

Cassie’s favourite exercises on the reformer involve glutes and core. Expect luscious legs when she’s finished with you.

Elliot is the Owner and Head Trainer of Bootcamp Pilates Fulham. He has coached over 10,000 hours of sports and fitness training since qualifying in 1991. Elliot most recently trained with Polestar Pilates and is able to work with you on 1-1 level in case you need even more care and attention and have specific rehab goals in mind. His classes are always fun and he knows how to motivate you to really focus on your technique.

Lucy Thirsk served for 15 years in the Army and is therefore no stranger to the “bootcamp” ethos. Having seen operational service in the likes of Iraq, she retired from the military due to illness but was determined to regain fitness and muscle definition. To do so in a controlled way, Lucy became a Level 3 Mat Pilates instructor, and was so impressed by her own recovery that she is now dedicated to helping others. Her military background means she likes working her clients hard, but her experience will keep you within your limits – making her classes fun but intensive. She loves running, keeping fit and broadening her expertise at Pilates workshops.

Nicholas is a well rounded, down-to-earth Kiwi. He has been involved in the fitness industry for 10 years and brings with him a wealth of qualifications in exercise prescription, soft tissue therapy and personal training.

He has a breadth and wealth of experience gained in some of New Zealand and Australia’s best-regarded health clubs, personal training studios, massage clinics, and with a number of sporting teams. New to London, Nick is intent on bringing his considerable health and fitness skills to the big city.

He possesses excellent soft tissue skills and has a particular interest in functional training. His passion is helping people return from injury and is an ideal trainer for any client with issues relating to pain, postural and movement education. That being said, he is equally happy using his skills and knowledge to push clients on to new levels of strength and fitness.

Aside from his continued drive to continue improving his skills and knowledge to help clients maximise the benefit of their sessions, Nick’s great love’s are typically antipodean: travelling and rugby. So when he’s not busy helping people change their bodies for the better, you will most likely find him travelling through Europe or watching his beloved All Blacks get the better of everyone else!

Calisthenics Personal Trainer and former rugby player Sam Cox (nicknamed Coxy) is a REPS Level 3 qualified Personal Trainer. Sam specialises in core stability and strength, glute activation and posterior chain development. His dynamic classes are well known for their high energy and personal attentiveness, with Sam always ensuring everyone is consistently using the correct technique. Sam’s favourite move on the reformer is a foot bar dip into pike, it involves an isometric contraction or your core which means your muscles are working as hard as possible.