Jazz Straszynski

At first, I felt overwhelmed and unsure what to do, so I decided to learn. I studied Level 2 Gym and Level 2 Exercise to Music, which led me to teaching my first aerobic classes. When someone suggested I’d make a great Pilates instructor, I took the leap and dedicated a year to learning the history, principles, and Joseph Pilates’ 34 original exercises. I quickly fell in love and transitioned my classes from aerobics to Pilates—never looking back.

Always eager to grow, I went on to study Level 3 Exercise Referral and Nutrition, equipping me to support clients with conditions such as hypertension and arthritis, as well as to provide tailored dietary guidance. Around this time, I faced my own setback: after three years of running, I was diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter Disease, which affected both my knee and my lower back. This challenge inspired me to study Level 4 Low Back Pain and later Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), so I could better understand the connection between movement, mindset, and pain.

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I’ve now been teaching for over eight years, and nothing makes me happier than helping people care for their bodies, minds, and souls. Pilates will always be my first love—it’s a fun, challenging, and transformative way to tone the body and improve fitness.

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In recent years, I’ve expanded into Boxercise, Spin, and 1-1 Personal Training. By combining Pilates with strength and weight training, I deliver holistic personal training sessions that focus on posture, muscular imbalances, core strength, and functional movement. Whether you want to squat deeper, deadlift with proper form, or move more freely in daily life, I’ll create a safe, supportive, and effective programme tailored to you.

I now also offer Online Coaching, working one-to-one with clients to help them achieve their fitness, nutrition, and overall wellbeing goals with flexible support that fits their lifestyle.

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Outside of teaching, I’m currently learning figure skating through 1-1 coaching. It challenges me to use muscles in new ways, and I love bringing this knowledge back into my classes and PT sessions—yes, sometimes even with skating-inspired moves!

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For me, fitness is more than exercise—it’s a way of life. Helping people achieve their goals in a safe, effective, and holistic way is deeply rewarding. My promise is to guide you through workouts that leave you feeling stronger, more confident, and empowered in both body and mind.

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— Jazz :)