Hi, I’m Louise Simms (previously Fennell) and I have been teaching Pilates in Stockport since 2006.
My aim is to give you the tools to becoming more active during your day by having a fitter, healthier and more toned body. I am committed to providing beneficial and enjoyable classes that work on all areas of the body to give you an overall workout.
I am fully insured, and first aid trained.
I am committed and dedicated to advancing my teaching skills, personal knowledge and expertise by regularly attending training courses and workshops.
My approach to teaching is to make all classes fun and enjoyable and ensure that Pilates is applicable to ‘real’ life. All of my classes are suitable for all levels and abilities. Each class has a maximum number of 12 people attending (normally averaging 8-10). This means that everyone gets individual attention, correction and refinement. None of us are perfect, so having someone to correct you and to be sure that you are exercising your body in the correct way is an essential part of my teaching.
Qualifications
OCR Level 2 Teaching Exercise and Fitness (2003)
Mat Based Pilates Instructor Award, Future Fit (2006)
Pilates Progressions: Improver and Intermediate Matwork Workshop, Future Fit (2006)
NVQ Level 2 Instructing Exercise and Fitness, Future Fit (2007)
Personal Training & Advanced Instruction Award, Future Fit (2007)
Pilates and Back Care Course, Modern Pilates (2008)
CYQ Level 3 Mat Pilates, Modern Pilates (2009)
Specialist Pilates: Hip and Knee, Modern Pilates (2010)
Diagnostic Pilates 2: Pelvis and Lower Limb, Modern Pilates (2011)
Diagnostic Pilates 3: The Spine, Modern Pilates (2011)
Pilates and Pregnancy, Modern Pilates (2012)
Progressive Matwork, Modern Pilates (2013)
CYQ Level 3 Adapting Exercise for Ante Natal and Post Natal Clients (2014)
CYQ Level 3 Adapting Exercise for Independently Active Older People (2014)
Pelvic Floor Function & Dysfunction, Modern Pilates (2015)
Workshops
Torso Training and Core Stability Workshop, 2006
Nutrition and Weight Management Workshop, 2006
Pilates for Pregnancy Workshop, 2006
Optimum Performance Training Workshop, 2007
Applied Nutrition Award, 2007
International Fitness Showcase, 2007
St John Ambulance Emergency Aid for Appointed Persons Course, 2008
International Fitness Showcase, 2008; 2009; 2010
Pilates Inspiration Workshop, 2011
St John Ambulance Sports First Aid, 2011
International Fitness Showcase, 2011; 2012; 2013; 2014
Pilates Inspiration Workshops, 2012; 2013; 2014
St John Ambulance Emergency First Aid 2014
International Fitness Showcase 2015