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about LPH
Liverpool Pilates Hub (LPH) is your go-to destination for a diverse array of fitness classes, where the Pilates method is the foundation of every session. Each class is expertly led by Sophie, who prioritizes good technique and biomechanics to ensure safe and effective workouts for all clients.
Pilates is a form of exercise traditionally performed on a mat or with specialist Pilates equipment, yet Joseph Pilates, the method’s creator, intended Pilates to be at the core of all movement styles - sport, dance, running, weight lifting, circuit training, and even housework - to enhance and support other ways of moving our bodies. LPH does offer traditional mat-based Pilates classes, but we’re also proud of our other Pilates fusion workouts embracing the philosophy of Joseph Pilates.
The physical and mental health of our clients is paramount. At LPH we recognise that a focus on body image can have a negative impact on our mental health and wellbeing. Instead we put an emphasis on the numbers going up rather than down, encouraging clients to celebrate progress in endurance, strength, and performance rather than just weight loss. This mindset fosters a positive and empowering wellness experience.
LPH welcomes everyone, from fitness novices to experienced athletes looking for 'the edge', with flexible training options at your local community based studio, via Zoom, or through the comprehensive virtual platform Virtual Pilates Hub.
Join us and elevate your fitness journey today!
about Sophie
Sophie is a dedicated professional whose lifelong fascination with the body in motion has shaped a dynamic career in dance, sport, fitness and rehabilitation. Her journey began at just three years old in dance class and evolved through formal training at The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, where she graduated with a BA (Hons) in Dance (2009). With a rich background in performing and a passion for education, Sophie collaborated with various dance and physical theatre companies in London, Edinburgh, Wales, Liverpool and Manchester and began using Pilates and strength training methods to train and educate dancers to think, train and perform like athletes, leading to qualifications in Personal Training, Mat based Pilates and Anatomy and Physiology. Her versatile expertise has led to work for notable organizations such as Fitness First, Virgin Active, and Nuffield Health, as well as lecturing for educational institutes like The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and Liverpool John Moores University. Sophie tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of a diverse clientele, from everyday individuals looking to transform their wellbeing and physique, clients pre and post surgery, pre and post natal, professional dancers and Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Committed to making fitness accessible, she embraces innovative online platforms to reach a broader audience and tries to bring specialized classes to local, community based spaces. Continuously expanding her knowledge in biomechanics, anatomy and physiology, Sophie ensures her classes deliver not only a great workout but also insightful discoveries about the human body.
Qualifications:
CYQ Level 3 Mat Based Pilates Instructing - Drummond Education
Aqua Zumba - Zumba Instructor Network
Zumba - Zumba Instructor Network
CYQ Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology - Focus Training
Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructing - Focus Training
CYQ Level 2 Gym Instructing - Focus Training
BA(hons) Dance (Performing Arts) - The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Recent CPD:
Observation of Human Cadaver Dissection - Functional Anatomy
Speed, Agility and Quickness - National Academy of Sports Medicine
Mental Toughness - National Academy of Sports Medicine
Official TRX Suspension Training Instructor Course - TRX UK
Lower Extremity Pathologies - Polestar Pilates
Gait Analysis - Yoga Anatomy
Hips, hamstrings and lower back - Yoga Anatomy
Sophie is also first aid trained and DBS checked.
