Brenda Clarke Pilates

Brenda is a fantastic teacher both ‘live’ and online. The classes are demanding but enjoyable and I certainly feel much better for doing them regularly especially during this period of lockdown. To be recommended.

Brenda is an excellent instructor who caters for any level. I started pilâtes years ago but have had a break, getting back into it over lockdown. The HITT class on a Saturday is really enjoyable but tough, just what I need.

Brenda's classes are always well-structured and enjoyable. Each exercise is clearly explained and presented with different levels, so that all participants can do their best without feeling pressured to do more. Brenda is an excellent teacher!

I would highly recommend Brenda's classes - both in person and in the comfort of your own home via Zoom! She is excellent at explaining the exercises and suggesting alternatives for different levels of experience. Her classes are very friendly and informal and you are made to feel very welcome. It is a very enjoyable class that I look forward to every week.

Brenda’s enthusiasm for Pilates and life in general is one of the many reasons I go to her classes and now much enjoying her classes online.she is an excellent teacher and always careful to make sure everyone is working to their own abilities with plenty of reminders of what to do and why. Excellent

I always feel so much better after one of Brenda's Pilates classes. The great thing is that she gives a clear description of each exercise and lots of options if you don't want to overdo it. The online classes during lockdown are working really well.

I have been going to Brenda's classes for at least 5 years, maybe more after a serious back issue. After the classes I have less pain, like the pain has been stretched out of me a bit, and also I am able to do more exercise of my own in between as my body is stronger and more flexible, I also understand better why my back issue began and what I can do about it and it is hardly a problem for me these days and when it is I know how to help myself (and by the way I tried everything to help it). The classes are suitable for everyone and if one week you are feeling crook Brenda encourages you not to push yourself, which really helps me. She teaches her classes so it feels good to be fitter; not painful. At times, she also encourages us to push ourselves but she is always very in tune with each class member. Also her knowledge about how the body works and her explanations as to why an exercise may be helpful are really empowering. She also corrects posture, and explains/shows this when in online classes, to make sure we are exercising the correct muscle, and not hurting ourselves and again she explains/shows why really concisely. I feel self conscious about exercising in a group but I have always felt put at ease by Brenda, she is clearly very fit and informed, yet she is so down to earth that in her class you feel she is part of the group. Going to the classes helps massively with my anxiety too, I even like her jokes. Definitely recommend.

Pilates at its best - Brenda gently encourages you to maximise what you can achieve with options at each stage to suit all levels and body shapes. Her classes are never boring and have been keeping me in shape for the last 10 years. CS Alresford

I have been going to Brenda’s classes for a few years now and love the whole experience. I always feel taller, stronger and re energised after each class. She works you hard but gets you to tune into your body and teaches you how to use each muscle group effectively. I’m definitely stronger and more supple because of her wonderful Pilates classes.

Brenda is a fantastic instructor. She ensures that all exercises are adaptable for the individuals fitness level. Saturday HIIT classes are challenging but great fun !