About Pilates with Ele Crossland

“I've been doing Pilates with Ele for over four years. She got me strong enough after major abdominal surgery to hike in the hills, scramble up rock faces and get pregnant. She then kept me fit with bespoke exercises through the pregnancy and is getting me back to full fitness post a Caesarean birth.

I cannot recommend Ele enough and with my health conditions, would never choose a group class over her tailored lessons which she will change on the spot if something hurts or just doesn't feel right. Thank you for everything you have helped me achieve.”

"Thank you so, so much for my sessions during the past six weeks, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed them. It was so nice to have my coach mention my riding position has improved from just one session and to figure out where my weaknesses are to improve.

My posture has improved massively and I feel a lot more able in movements I didn’t do before so again, thank you so much and I’ll definitely be in contact when I’m back from my travels."

"A friend recommended Ele to me; I'd had surgery on my foot the previous year and walking had become difficult. I was planning my wedding and worried about being able to do my first dance. I didn't expect to enjoy Pilates, I've never been a particularly active or sporty person; but Ele made it fun. And more importantly she made a difference; I told her my goal, and she made me a tailored exercise plan. With Ele's help, I did dance at my wedding - and not just the first dance - all night! 

It's been almost four years since I started Pilates with Ele, and over two years since my wedding. Even though I achieved my goal, I continue to practice as I can see the difference in the mobility and strength in my body that Pilates makes. I've stayed with Ele's class as she never fails to impress me with her knowledge, skills and dedication."

"I’ve been attending Ele’s Shoreline Pilates at Tetney Church for a year now and am so pleased I discovered her classes! Ele is a very patient and knowledgable Pilates instructor and her classes are just the right level of challenging! I have noticed definite improvements in my strength and always leave the class feeling so good to have moved and challenged my body. The setting in the church is really special and the classes are welcoming and great fun too!

Ele’s keen eye helps ensure you are performing the exercises correctly and effectively and I would highly recommend anyone considering Pilates to attend either Ele’s group classes or her one-to-one or online classes."

"I've been participating in Ele's classes at Tetney and now Louth for several years. Last year I made the decision to invest in the blocks of 1-1 classes to supplement group classes. I'm 60 and have a variety of issues relating to arthritis. I have found that pilates for me isn't only incredibly enjoyable but deeply strengthening. We loose so much muscle mass as we get older a priority for me are weight bearing exercises and I find the classes are very much geared to this.

The huge benefit from doing the 121 is perfecting that form, it really does make a difference having guidance specifically for you when carrying out exercises. I think it's made me stronger, a better student and has minimised the risk of injury. I'd highly recommend."

"Ele’s clear detailed explanations and demonstrations of the various exercises (and alternatives) in her online classes are great and mean I can benefit from her knowledge even though I live some distance away and so face to face classes aren’t feasible."

"Ele is always so friendly and encouraging in the online class it’s as if she’s in the room with me!

The classes have really helped improve my posture and I always feel fully stretched and so much better, both physically and mentally."

"Ele is a fantastic Pilates teacher who gives great explanations during class and also gives plenty of variation for different abilities. She has a professional online set up, which makes joining classes very easy."

"I found the classes to be beneficial for moving my whole body during a session and re-discovering muscle groups that have’t been used for a while. Highly recommend!"

"I have been doing Ele's online on demand Pilates  for several years now and I enjoy the flexibility they bring - I am able to fit the classes in around my own schedule, which means I don't have to miss out!"

"I always know when I'm due a session as the niggly aches and pains start! Thanks to Ele, I have improvement in my posture, flexibility, balance, and general mental health!"

We have  being doing the Pilates On Demand class since Ele started. This has helped improve our posture, strength, balance and flexibility. Ele always gives good clear instructions and demonstrates each exercise and offers alternative levels. Every class is varied and interesting."

"It's so convenient to be able to do the ‘on demand’ class at a time to suit us - a life saver during lockdown. Thank you Ele."

"I have recently started 1:1 Pilates sessions with Eleanor. I was quite nervous to begin with as I was a complete beginner but Ele immediately put me at ease. She is really professional, and very experienced but the thing that makes her special is how friendly and supportive she is. She makes learning really enjoyable and I am thoroughly enjoying myself.”

"It’s my first experience with Pilates with Ele Crossland and I love it!"

"Ele is brilliant at keeping every session different and supporting you throughout the session making you feel relaxed in a non-competitive or judgemental class. She makes it feel like it’s a personalised session!"