About 8 years ago, I was struggling to lose weight, had lower back problems and lacked motivation. Adele is not only incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, but also very motivating and supporting. Adele created a plan that was challenging and enjoyable, and at the same time catered for my lower back problems. I finally started to see results, with better core strength to help my back and mobility. I have also cycled a few 60 mile bike rides since then. I highly recommend Adele to anyone looking to achieve their fitness goals.
I’ve been having 1:1 classes with Adele via Zoom ever since the first lockdown and they have been superb. She picks the perfect sequence of manoeuvres and has an uncanny ability to spot my attempts at short cuts which means I’m still far fitter and more flexible than I deserve. She’s simply a brilliant guide and teacher.
I started working out with Adele about 7 years ago, focussing mainly on PT (yoga, Pilates, reformer and strength training) but I have also taken part in her online classes. She is brilliant as a personal trainer, taking a holistic approach and a genuine interest in my overall wellbeing.
She takes the time to discuss my eating habits and general level of activity, providing advice across all these areas rather than just fitness. Adele is also very thoughtful in terms of my training program being conscious of the problems I have had with my back.
I have recommended Adele to many of my closest friends and family because she is someone I know I can trust and who cares about her clients.
Hi Adele, I wanted to write and say thank you for my weekly 1-1 Pilates sessions. I really look forward to my Friday sessions with you, even if others think it is too early! I cannot believe the difference my sessions have made to my mobility and flexibility since I slipped my disc over 2 years ago. This year was a game changer for me as I was able to return to the gym after nearly 3 years. This is testament to you, your patience and adapting my routine to suit muscles that needed an extra stretch! I’m also grateful for the additional exercises supplied as ‘homework’ to support me during the week when I need a quick stretch out. Looking forward to continuing my journey with you and increasing my mobility and strengthening my back muscles. One of the best recommendations I have had 🙂
“I have been taking Adele Harper’s Pilates classes for 5 years now and fully intend to continue them indefinitely! Adele is a very experienced personal trainer and her classes are well structured and loaded with a variety of exercises. I enjoy the different routines and always feel that I am getting a comprehensive workout. People of any level of fitness and ability will find her classes very fun and helpful in keeping them fit and enthusiastic!”
I have been a Pilates client for almost 5 years, and Adele’s weekly classes have been
instrumental in helping keep me strong and in shape. I am an active senior now in my 70’s, and still enjoying hiking, biking, scuba diving, and snow sports. Having good muscle and core strength through Pilates training is keeping me active. Thanks so much Adele!
I have been an online client of Adele’s for several years. I am now 76 and my elder daughter realised I was not taking enough regular exercise so bought me a few lessons as a gift. I started with fairly basic yoga but 3 years ago was diagnosed with a spinal problem and Adele has switched me to Pilates. I have found the exercises very helpful in maintaining body and muscle condition and Adele herself is a delight to work with.
She is supportive and very motivational: the main benefit for me of one to one sessions on zoom is that she can instantly correct any incorrect positions. I can thoroughly recommend her as a yoga and Pilates teacher
After suffering with osteoarthritis in both knees for over 10 years, I decided to look at alternative ways to exercise which would be kinder and less impactful on my joints. I started working with Adele two years ago and she introduced me to Reformer Pilates. Adele took the time to listen and understand my condition, researching the causes and disadvantages of someone living with osteoarthritis. She proposed exercises that would be of benefit to me and suggested that I should concentrate on strengthening and toning the muscles in support of my knees, i.e. the glutes, hamstrings, calves and quads, which would eventually help to take the pressure off my joints. It took a little while to establish the exercises that worked for me but once I felt comfortable with them, we focused on improving my posture and technique so that each exercise was effective. In addition to strengthening my muscles, my upper body wasn’t ignored, and I left each session with Adele feeling that I had had a proper intense workout.