The Collective

Our Instructors

Expert, passionate, and dedicated to your journey.

Meet the Team

Curated Expertise Under One Roof

Our instructors are carefully selected, highly experienced and fully qualified professionals who bring passion, knowledge and energy to every session.

Ben
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Synthetics - The Ultimate 80's Workout Experience & BodySculpt by Ben

80's Style Aerobics Β· Barre Β· Pilates Β· Step Β· Reformer Pilates

Ben

Co. Fitness & Reformer Founder, Director & Instructor

He / Him

His style is hot, strong, fun with an edge of sass πŸ˜‰ He brings the energy, passion and excitement back to exercise. Expect a great body, and a great burn with a dash of Jane Fonda! πŸ˜‰ Ben trained professionally at the London Studio Centre and externally at Pineapple Dance Studios. He has worked extensively as a professional dancer for over 19 years across both stage and screen, travelling worldwide within this industry. He is also a working professional model in print, runway and commercials.

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Ben 101

Fave Workout Move:Jump Kicks - High Impact Β· Round Back Abs - Low Impact
Workout Item You Couldn't Live Without:Legwarmers!
Fave Food:Mexican
Fave Drink:Champagne
Top Naughty Food Treat:Chocolate, chocolate… CHOCOLATE
Fave Hot Spot to Eat Locally:The Alma or The Thai Up the Quay (It's a 50/50!)
Signature Cocktail:'Feel the Burn - Fonda Flick' - Prosecco, Pink Rhubarb & Ginger Gin, Pinkies Vodka & Fresh Strawberries with a shot of Goldschlager (Gold for the glam - Shot for Burn and the Retro vibe 😜)
Top Holiday Destination:The Maldives
Soundtrack to Your Life:She Works Hard for the Money β€” Donna Summer
Playlist Fave Track:Far from Over β€” Frank Stallone
3 Words to Describe Your Class:Fun, Fierce and Spicy
3 Words to Describe Your Vibe:Sexy, Strong & Fierce
If I Wasn't an Instructor, I'd Be...:An 80's Museum Curator (If that's a thing?!)
Random Fact:I went to Samantha Fox's 50th Birthday Party at her house.
Caz
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Pilates for All

Pilates (Classical Mat and Reformer)

Caz

Co. Reformer Director & Instructor

She / Her

I have worked in corporate roles my entire working life with half of that working in the NHS and have climbed the leadership ladder into senior management roles. Pilates came into my life after sustaining a fairly severe hamstring injury and I realised that I needed help with my flexibility β€” but it has become so much more than that as I have qualified and gained the understanding of what it can do for my body. I enjoy weight training and doing Pilates alongside this has improved my posture, given me core strength and has made me feel much more comfortable in my own body. Bereavement and having a very stressful job over the last few years has taken its toll on me and I feel Pilates has given me back some control of who I am.

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Caz 101

Fave Workout Move:Teaser
Workout Item You Couldn't Live Without:Sweaty Betty leggings
Fave Food:Five Guys burger
Fave Drink:A crispy Diet Coke
Top Naughty Food Treat:Treacle tart
Fave Hot Spot to Eat Locally:Thai Up at the Quay
Signature Cocktail:A Mango Flair - vodka, mango purΓ©e, soda water, loads of ice
Top Holiday Destination:Bali
Soundtrack to Your Life:Where Is My Husband - Raye πŸ˜†
Playlist Fave Track:90s remix
3 Words to Describe Your Class:Core, Stretch, Control
3 Words to Describe Your Vibe:Fun, Approachable, Guiding
If I Wasn't an Instructor, I'd Be...:A lottery winner!
Random Fact:I'm too boring to have one! πŸ˜‚
Donna
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VIP Fitness

High Octane & Strength

Donna

Instructor

She / Her

Army Veteran turned powerhouse coach, Donna founded VIP Fitness with a mission: build strong bodies and even stronger mindsets. She channels discipline, resilience and team spirit into every class. Her sessions are known for electric energy, supportive community spirit and results-driven programming that pushes people beyond their perceived limits.

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Donna 101

Fave Gym Move:Jump Squat
Can't Live Without in the Gym:Myzone Device
Favourite Food:Italian
Favourite Drink:Peroni
Naughty Treat:Truffle Crisps or a Sourdough Donut from Rebel Monkey Coffee Shop
Favourite Local Eatery:Lucas Manningtree
Dream Holiday Destination:The Maldives
Signature Cocktail:Hugo Spritz - prosecco, elderflower, gin, soda water & lime
Life Genre:Hardcore Dance
Ultimate Track:Euphoria - Loreen
3 Words for Class:Challenging, Fun & Sweaty
3 Words for Vibe:Community, High-Energy & Empowering
If Donna Wasn't a Fitness Instructor...:A 5-Star Holiday Surveyor travelling the world rating luxury destinations
Random Fact:Only has 1 front tooth πŸ˜„
Wiebke
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Yogi Baehr Yoga

Yoga Β· Fitness

Wiebke

Instructor

She / Her

Yogi Baehr Yoga - Mindful movement and joyful energy. Blending strength, compassion and enthusiasm to help students feel confident. Experienced across a range of styles and creative fusion practices, we meet students where they are and make every session feel welcoming, engaging and fun.

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Wiebke 101

Fave Workout Move:Sun Salutation
Workout Item You Couldn't Live Without:Garmin watch
Fave Food:Aubergine
Fave Drink:Sparkling water
Top Naughty Food Treat:Dark chocolate
Fave Hot Spot to Eat Locally:The Alma
Signature Cocktail:Zest for Life - ice cold London dry gin, served in a chilled martini glass, with a lemon peel twist
Top Holiday Destination:Puglia
Soundtrack to Your Life:Fantasy - Earth, Wind & Fire
Playlist Fave Track:Can You Feel It - The Jacksons
3 Words to Describe Your Class:Energising, Calming, Empowering
3 Words to Describe Your Vibe:Curious, Adventurous, Fun
If I Wasn't an Instructor, I'd Be...:A Writer
Random Fact:I speak four languages
Olivia
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Under the Olive Tree

Vinyasa Yoga Β· Sound Baths

Olivia

Instructor

She / Her Β· (happy to be called Liv / Vi)

For Olivia, yoga is where movement, music and mind meet - creating a practice that is both powerful and deeply felt. Teaching for nearly a decade, Olivia first trained in the Florida Keys at eighteen. Her classes combine intentional music, fluid vinyasa and alignment-focused cues to create a practice that is both challenging and deeply immersive. With a passion for sound, she explores how movement, rhythm and breath can transform how we feel in mind, body and spirit.

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Olivia 101

Fave Workout Move (Yoga):Fallen Wild Thing - spiralling the heart open with this backbend is so delicious after a long flow
Fave Workout Move (Non-Yoga):Bulgarian Split Squats! The pain, the sensations, the moreishness to go deeper and do more - they are addictive.
Workout Item You Couldn't Live Without:Yoga mat!
Fave Food:Oysters
Fave Drink:Iced Coffee
Top Naughty Food Treat:Warm white chocolate Ben's Cookies
Fave Spot to Eat Locally:Noodle Bar - all day, every day
Signature Cocktail:Mango & Coconut Fizz - a tropical mocktail with mango, lemonade and a hit of coconut for that soft piΓ±a colada vibe
Top Holiday Destination:Morocco
Soundtrack to Your Life:Experience - Ludovico Einaudi
Playlist Fave Track:The Legend of Ashitaka - Joe Hisaishi
3 Words to Describe Your Class:Fluid, Intentional, Empowering
3 Words to Describe Your Vibe:Grounded, Creative, Expressive
If I Weren't an Instructor, I'd Be...:An author
Random Fact:I competed in Karate and won multiple gold medals in Kata competitions πŸ₯‡
Gaye
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Buddhas & Butterflies

Yoga Β· Thai Yoga Massage Β· Reiki Β· Wellbeing

Gaye

Instructor

Gaye has been "living and breathing" yoga for over 30 years. What began as a simple twice-weekly Hatha yoga class gradually became a lifelong passion - dedicating herself for 15 years as a student before beginning her teaching journey in 2005. Establishing a spiritual path, the message was clear: she wanted to share the wonderful healing benefits of this ancient practice. She went on to complete 4 years of study for her teaching Diploma with The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY), the Sport England recognised National Governing Body for Yoga.

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Gaye 101

Workout Item You Couldn't Live Without:My yoga mat I've had for 30 years, tried a new one but wasn't feeling it! Comes with me everywhere πŸ§˜πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ
Fave Food:Veg curry πŸ₯˜
Fave Drink:Rose Prosecco πŸ₯‚
Top Naughty Food Treat:Lemon meringue pie 🍰
Fave Hot Spot to Eat Locally:Noodle bar in Colchester 🍜
Signature Cocktail:Something creamy smooth with Rum β€” she'd call it Yin & Yang! ☯️
Top Holiday Destination:Anywhere that's hot! πŸ˜Žβ˜€οΈ
Soundtrack to Your Life:Madonna / Frozen from the Album 'Ray of Light' β€” memories of my son arriving in this world! βœ¨πŸ¦‹
Playlist Fave Track:Faithless / Insomnia β€” always wanted to see them live and got to at The Isle of Wight Festival last year 🎏 Also Coldplay / We Pray β€” saw them at Wembley last year 🎹🎼🎀🎸
3 Words to Describe Your Class:Soothing Β· Strengthening Β· Grounding πŸ™πŸΌ
3 Words to Describe Your Vibe:Calming Β· Compassionate Β· Intuitive πŸ’–
If I Wasn't an Instructor, I'd Be...:I wouldn't be anything else! πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ
Random Fact:I love to rescue Staffordshire Bull Terriers… I adore their cute faces and vibrant energy! 🐢🐾❀️
Chloe
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Pilates and Chloe

Mat Pilates Β· Reformer Pilates Β· Barre

Chloe

Instructor

She / Her

My name is Chloe and I have been a professional dancer for 10 years. After founding and teaching at my own dance school for the last decade, I decided to make the transition into Mat & Reformer Pilates. As someone who is so passionate about movement, fitness & feeling my most confident self, I knew this career would be perfect for me.

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Chloe 101

Fave Workout Move:RDLs πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ fry my glutes please!!
Workout Item You Couldn't Live Without:Headphones. No music = grumpy Chloe!
Fave Food:The Castle's Chicken Kiev & cauli cheese 🀭
Fave Drink:A peach Bellini from Cipriani 🍸
Top Naughty Food Treat:White chocolate cookie dough, I wish I could eat it everyday 😒
Fave Hot Spot to Eat Locally:The Pavilion for breakfast/brunch & The Castle for dinner 😍
Signature Cocktail:A Chloe Spritz 🍸 β€” anything with elderflower, I loveeeeee elderflower!!
Top Holiday Destination:Me and my boyfriend love Marbella at the minute β˜€οΈ
Soundtrack to Your Life:Don't Go Yet β€” Camilla Cabello. A little bit of Latin, fun! Anything I can dance to πŸ’ƒπŸ»
Playlist Fave Track:My Ibiza playlist I use for Hot Mat is my fav playlist!!! Gets me going every time πŸ‘πŸΌ
3 Words to Describe Your Class:Glutes, Core, Spicy 🌢️
3 Words to Describe Your Vibe:Fun, Encouraging, Motivating
If I Wasn't an Instructor, I'd Be...:A dancer, ofc. It's in my bloooood!
Random Fact:My heart and all my organs are the wrong way around β€” I'm a full on weirdo! 🀭
Carina
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Get Leaner with Carina

HIIT Β· Step Β· Aerobics Β· Glo-Robics Β· Circuit Training Β· Kettlebells Β· Conditioning Β· Spin

Carina

Instructor

She / Her

High-energy, naturally energetic and a bit of a Duracell bunny, Carina has always struggled to sit still! 🀭 She believe's there's a form of physical activity out there for everyone - it's just about exploring new ideas, trying new things and finding what it is for you! Carina is passionate about helping people discover movement they genuinely enjoy and feel good doing. Her classes will bring feel good vibes (along with the burn πŸ”₯) and high energy!

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Carina 101

Fave Workout Move:I have a love-hate relationship with mountain climbers. I also LOVE climbing mountains and anything that involves movement and the outdoors! 🌳 πŸ”οΈ
Workout Item You Couldn't Live Without:My bright workout gear and my trusty KBs (I even take one camping with me πŸ˜‰)
Fave Food:I just love food! But if I had to choose, as I've lived in exotic places, it would have to be something greek πŸ‡¬πŸ‡·
Fave Drink:Elderflower and apple spritz / strawberry Fanta 🀀
Top Naughty Food Treat:Pecan plait / apple turnover πŸ‘ŒπŸΌ
Fave Hot Spot to Eat Locally:The Alma / The Pavilion
Signature Cocktail:The Duracell Bunny - Prosecco to give it some fizz, fruit juice/elderflower spritz, colouring for that added pop of colour, topped with berries and sugar πŸ‘ŒπŸΌ and of course a cocktail umbrella on top!
Top Holiday Destination:Anywhere hot and with a beach! 😎 🌞 🏝️
Soundtrack to Your Life:Destiny's Child - Independent Woman
Playlist Fave Track:Anything 90s and upbeat!
3 Words to Describe Your Class:Fun, Energetic, Challenging
3 Words to Describe Your Vibe:High-Energy, Creative, Adventurous
If I Wasn't an Instructor, I'd Be...:An events manager! (Love running/going to events and the idea of hosting festival themed weddings πŸ’ after getting married recently)
Random Fact:I've lived in 4 different countries

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Guest Instructors

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