16 GHP Fitness & Nutrition Awards 2023 Aug23631 Pilates & Tara is an award-winning fitness studio that offers a range of energising Pilates, barre, strength training, and dance cardio-sculpt classes. The company is owned and operated by Tara Riley, experienced Pilates and Barre Instructor, who strives to provide her clients with workouts that are creative, mood-boosting, and life-changing. Here, we speak to Tara to find out more about her career, company, and plans for the future. Exercise has been a significant part of Tara Riley’s life since her formative years. In childhood, she was a competitive gymnast, training for an impressive total of 18 years before she retired. In an unexpected turn of events, she embarked on a successful career in TV and film, working for a production company for more than a decade. At the age of 28, Tara was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, which led her to rediscover her love for movement due to its significant benefits for pain management. On her personal fitness journey, Tara’s focus has been on sustaining mobility, building strength in the muscles and joints, and working on her cardiovascular health. These are the pillars of movement that will keep anyone and everyone moving with ease and with less pain throughout their lives. “This first-hand, in-depth understanding is truly my superpower in helping others. When we move in a way that makes our bodies and minds feel good, the positive energy and empowerment we experience is amazing,” Tara tells us. “My goal is to share my knowledge, teach with empathy and understanding, and help inspire others to rediscover the joy of moving because it keeps you doing what you love, both better and for longer.” Today, at Pilates & Tara, Tara delivers a range of fitness classes, including Pilates, barre, strength training, and dance cardio-sculpt workouts. She teaches a community of amazing women and men in person across Southeast London, Hither Green, Lee, Blackheath, Catford, Ladywell, and Lewisham. Her classes can also be accessed globally through an On Demand online portal. Tara’s classes are designed to provide a perfectly balanced workout session that reduces stress, builds confidence, and increases strength, stamina, and flexibility. Through this, she hopes to help people stay mobile for years into the future. She adds, “My workouts are energetic, empowering, and challenging, but achievable and sustainable for all ages and abilities.” Tara prides herself on her unparalleled technical skills as well as her ability to coach and listen to people intuitively and mindfully. Teaching with positivity, she works to provide her students with the encouragement they need to become more confident in themselves and their bodies. She believes that this is a truly wonderful thing to be a part of, and it continues to fuel her passion for her job. Whilst many people view exercise as a method of controlling the appearance of their bodies, Tara strives to promote an alternative view of movement and fitness. She believes that exercise should not be utilised to punish the body for not looking or performing a certain way. Instead, it should make people feel grateful for what their bodies can do. “I’m here to help others make this mindset shift too, at any age,” Tara explains. Over the years, Tara’s expertise has grown from Barre and Pilates to include many more areas of fitness, including weight-based strength training. Whilst she already has a number of qualifications and certifications, she never wants to stop learning. “There is always more I can discover and learn about different movement practices and how varieties of movement can help any number of clients in different ways,” she comments. “Being able to build upon my qualifications and knowledge helps me to deliver the most well-rounded programmes for my clients.” As a result of Tara’s longstanding passion for what she does and her unwavering commitment to her clients, Pilates & Tara has been awarded Best Strength Training & Dance Cardio Class Provider, Southeast London, in the Fitness and Nutrition Awards 2023. On the future, she shares, “I am finishing strong in 2023, supporting my clients as the winter months head our way and keeping them feeling powerful, happy, and healthy. I’m beginning to plan a fabulous selection of events, workshops, and retreats for 2024!” Contact: Pilates and Tara Company: Tara Riley Web Address: www.pilatesandtara.com Best Strength Training & Dance Cardio Class Provider 2023 - Southeast London
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