FITNESS INSTRUCTORS

ABOUT THE BETTER BODY CLUB

The Better Body Club Club was founded by Lisa Lingard in 2009 on her return from living and working abroad for a number of years.

Lisa is a fully qualified fitness professional with over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, she has used her knowledge and experience to build a business that offers a wide range of classes. She now has a team of instructors working alongside her, all of who have a passion for bringing high-quality classes to their clients. The team pride themselves on being friendly and welcoming to everyone and ensure that whatever fitness needs clients have, the program is so varied and exciting that there will be a class to suit all.

The Better Body Club has a proven record of obtaining great results for its clients, looking to the industry for all the latest innovations and advice to always deliver classes that are safe, effective, and relevant.

Better Body Club Motto

Get Fit and Have Fun Doing it!

MARTINE MACDONALD

Martine has always enjoyed all types of sport and fitness, running, squash, skiing, and fitness classes.

After taking early retirement from her banking career she qualified as a Pilates teacher and started teaching for the Better Body Club. She teaches all levels of Pilates including Chair Pilates. She also takes some Keep Fit and Toning & Strength classes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Pilates Certifications:

• Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Mat Work

• Forever Fit - Pilates with Weights

• Specialist Diploma in Advanced Pilates

• Pilates with Weights – Forever Fitness

• Chair Pilates – Forever Fit Certificate

• Pilates with Small Equipment

• Pilates for Common Orthopaedic Conditions

• Pilates for Back Health Workshop

• Certificate in Pilates for Osteoporosis

• Level 3 Award in Designing Pre and Post Natal Exercise Programmes for Pilates

Yoga & Movement:

• Yoga Alliance RYT 500 Yoga Teacher

Nordic Walking:

• Fitness Instructor & CYQ Certificate in Fitness Walking

• Basics of Strength and Conditioning for Nordic Walking

• Nordic Walking – Wellbeing

General Fitness & Wellbeing:

• FABS Course – Move it or Lose itCertification in the FABS Training Programme

• First Aid for Fitness & Dance Instructors

• Adult & Paediatric Basic Life Support & Introduction to the AED

Nutrition:

• Diploma in Nutrition – Natural Therapy Approach

• Diploma in Nutrition for Food Allergies and Intolerances

Continuing Education (CEUs/CPD):

• Healthy Hips – CEUs/CPD Course

ANITA HOOK

Anita has taught tap, ballet and modern dance to both children and adults for many years.

She is a busy lady as she runs her own dance school in Kent and also works as a book keeper.

In recent years she has qualified in Mat Work Pilates and Personal Training and teaches a variety of these types of classes for the Better Body Club.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Level 2 Gym Instructor

• Level 3 Mat Work Pilates

• Level 3 Personal Training

• IDTA – Freestyle Licentiate

• First Aid for Fitness & Dance Instructors

• Certificate in Pilates for Osteoporosis

• CEUs/CPD Course in Healthy Hips

• APPI Matwork Pilates

• Neuro Pilates

• Resistance Pilatchi
• Boxercise

LOIS TARBET

YOGA

RACHEL EDGAR

I started dancing at the age of 4, and at 18, I moved to London where I earned my degree in Musical Theatre & Performing Arts from Arts Educational Schools.

I spent 8 vibrant years in London, working on projects like Top of the Pops and performing at Blenheim Palace alongside the boy band Blue and Elton John.

After returning home to Gosport, I spent 9 years at Chichester University, running the Musical Theatre degree programme.

I transitioned into the fitness industry in 2022, earning qualifications in Zumba, Aquafit,Pilatesand Les Mills Body Combat, Body Balance and Shapes.

With a deep passion for movement and creating a fun, energetic atmosphere, I love bringing vitality and creativity to everything I do.

Outside of work, I enjoy watching murder mysteries and medical dramas, reading a good thriller and diamond painting.

KAREN BALDWIN

Karen is a dedicated wellness practitioner specialising in:

Resistance Pilatchi
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Restorative Yoga
Chair Yoga
Meditation
Reiki & Workshops

Her approach focuses on supporting both physical and emotional wellbeing, helping people feel stronger, calmer and more connected.

Deeply inspired by nature and the outdoors, Karen loves spending time with animals — especially dogs — and brings that same sense of calm, warmth and positivity into her classes.

Karen is passionate about creating a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone can reconnect, recharge and feel their very best.

SARAH MAJOR

I originally trained as a dancer and musical theatre performer so have always had a passion for fitness and mindful movement. After years of expressing myself through dance I found a new way to connect with mind and body through the practice of yoga.

My classes are designed to help you find a deeper connection with your body, enhance flexibility, build strength and find inner peace through mindful movement.

Join me on the mat as we explore the Beauty of slow movement and discover the freedom that comes from the practice of yoga.

BETSY CAMPBELL

(Betsy will be on maternity leave from March 2026)

Betsy is committed to helping students cultivate a well-rounded practice that incorporates mindfulness, movement, and breath work. As a trained breath coach, she can provide students with specific techniques to regulate their breath and calm their mind.

QUALIFICATIONS

Yoga Alliance Certified 200hr Yoga Teacher

Yoga Alliance Certified 60hr Yin Yoga Teacher

Yoga Alliance Certified 50hr Breath Coach

Les Mills Body Balance Instructor

Level 2 Exercise to Music Instructor

The Broadway Dance Centre International Training Programme Graduate

BA Honours Degree in Musical Theatre & Dance Performance

Please see details of Betsy's Summer Retreat HERE.

SARAH BURGESS

We’re delighted to partner with Sarah from Tap Into Peace, offering treatments in the Garden Room in Warsash on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9am–8pm. Better Body Club members receive 10% off all 1-hour treatments using code BB10.

Sarah has been at home in Warsash for over 30 years, a place where her love for trees, the sea, and being outdoors in nature continues to inspire her healing work. Her journey into energy healing began in 2002 when she discovered Reiki, a Japanese healing technique and developed and an awareness that we are far more than just our physical bodies. Guided by a holistic perspective, Sarah believes that mind, body, and soul are intrinsically connected and that true wellbeing comes from
nurturing all three.

With a calm and caring approach, Sarah offers people a window of peace in their busy lives using Reiki healing. She also gently supports clients through life’s
challenges using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a powerful blend of talking therapy and somatic work, which also helps release emotional tension and restore balance and find clarity.
In 2025, her new business, Tap into Peace was opened, bringing Reiki and EFT tapping to Warsash. Currently available Mondays and Wednesdays 9am- 8pm. Whether she’s working with clients, spending time in nature, or taking invigorating
cold-water swims, Sarah brings warmth, compassion, and grounded energy into everything she does. She loves guiding people back to themselves—helping them feel lighter, more aligned, and more at ease in their own life.