What My Clients Say
Cierra-19-09-23
When I first met Heather and started Pilates, I could barely walk!! No exaggeration, I was suffering from a herniated spinal disc, sciatica, back pain, sacroilliac joint pain ect-basically my whole lower body hurt and I couldn't even walk for 1 minute without immense pain. I had been suffering for nearly 10 years on and off but this was the worst episode yet. I was recommended to do Pilates and didn't really believe it would help, but I gave it a go.
At my first class I could barely lift my leg off the floor, and for the following months I was scared to try anything new, let alone even try a modified bridge exercise.
Flash forward 3 years (almost) and I have been going every week multiple times, and Hev is truly the best teacher I have ever had. I can now confidently try any Pilates exercise she throws at us and don't worry it will cause any pain or flare ups! I am 24 and forever grateful to Hev for helping me get my life back! I wish I had started Pilates earlier as I am so proud of what I have achieved now! I can walk, lift weights, hold a plank, basically do anything I put my mind to-and I even tried running last month which is something 2 years ago I truly believed I would never be able to do again!
THANK YOU HEV for all your help, and for anyone thinking of giving Pilates a go.....do it! You won't regret it!
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About
Hero Shrew Fitness
Welcome to Hero Shrew fitness. You're probably thinking why Hero Shrew?
The Hero Shrew is the only mammal which has a
"Super Spine." (more info about the Hero Shrew on my home page)
We simply cannot function and enjoy a full and pain free life without good spinal health.
My philosophy is to strengthen every bone, joint, and muscle in the body (including the hands and feet) to support a strong, stable and supple spine
"A Man Is Only As Young As His Spinal Column"-a famous quote from Joseph Pilates the creator of the Pilates Method- originally known as Contrology.
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My fitness knowledge spans over 23 years in which time I've qualified in a wide variety of fitness styles, including some weird and wonderful passing trends.
I've had the privilege of overseeing two large studio time tables in seperate fitness clubs and lead a great team of Instructors. I have also qualified as a trainer and assessor to teach others to become Pilates teachers.
I really believe in the power of group exercise, it has many benefits, however a more personal hands on approach to training means that the exercises can be specific for the individual needs and goals of the client.
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Health and a fulfilling life is my personal approach to my own fitness, something I am passionate to share with others. I practice what I preach and train six days a week in all the methods that I offer my clients. This enables me to feel the same responses my clients will feel.
I believe everybody can exercise and every body can exercise-my oldest client is 88 years young!
Imparting my knowledge of why they are doing the exercise and understanding what it is for is a key factor in educating my clients not only in their bodies but in their minds too.
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Whether you are recovering after surgery, have an ongoing issue with pain or rigidity, if you regulary partake in a sports specific activity such as tennis, golf, football, rugby, running, swimming and want to progress and reach a higher potential or simply want a better quality of life, through Functional Training-Free Weights, Calisthenics, Yoga and Pilates nothing is impossible and anything is achievable. Age is of no consequence either as it's never too late to start!
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