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.
After her initial training with Future Fit, Lisa started her fitness career in Military gyms abroad, both in Cyprus and Belguim before heading back to the UK in 2009.
At this time she settled in Warsash and set up her company, the Better Body Club. Lisa believes that fitness should be for everyone regardless of their injuries, age or class preference and has worked to create a timetable that reflects this. Although Lisa enjoys teaching a wide variety of classes she has a particular love of dance, Pilates and music.
She has now moved to Denmead where she has set up another venue to teach fitness classes and her spare time is taken up with even more physical activity walking her 3 dogs and taking her 2 daughters out on their horses.
Exercise to Music
Gym Instruction
Torso Training and Core Stability
Choreography and Conditioning
Step
Mat Based Pilates
Pilates Progressions
Advanced Pilates
Nutrition and Weight Management
Circuit Training
Personal Training and Advanced Instruction
GP and Exercise Referral
YMCA Fit Street Dance for Kids Level 2
Just Jhoom (Bollywood Dance)
FitSteps
FABS Course - Move it or Lose itCertification in the FABS Training Programme
First Aid for Fitness & Dance Instructors
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.
Pilates Certifications:
Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Mat Work
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
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.
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
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.
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
Sarah is a passionate and experienced movement specialist with a deep commitment to making exercise accessible, empowering, and sustainable for all. She first discovered Pilates in 2009 while seeking rehabilitative exercise to help manage the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Sixteen years later, Pilates remains an integral part of her life — supporting her recovery from injuries, maintaining overall wellbeing, and keeping her out of the physio’s office!
Sarah’s classes are rooted in a deep understanding of the body and a belief in the transformative power of mindful movement. Her teaching blends precision, compassion, and a touch of humour, whether she's guiding a dynamic Pilates session or a calming, breath-focused yoga practice.
In addition to her Pilates expertise, Sarah is a Yoga Alliance RYT 500-hour qualified yoga teacher, offering Hatha and Yin-influenced classes that weave together movement, traditional philosophy, breathwork, and relaxation. These styles perfectly complement her Pilates teaching, supporting complete mind-body maintenance.
Sarah specialises in working with individuals who live with orthopaedic conditions such as osteoporosis, sciatica, arthritis, and scoliosis, as well as those managing other health concerns that can make traditional exercise challenging. Her passion for inclusive fitness has led to a long-standing partnership with Havant Borough Council’s Get Up and Goprogramme, which promotes physical activity among residents with mild to moderate physical or mental health conditions.
Pilates Qualifications & Training
Yoga Qualifications & Training