TRAINERS

Meet Our Trainers

At Tempo 301, our esteemed trainers are highly skilled in teaching Reformer Pilates and H.I.I.T. and are passionate about your fitness journey.

Our Pilates trainers undergo an intense six weeks of specialised training in the Tempo Pilates method – and our H.I.I.T. trainers have developed creative programming to push your boundaries, providing high energy throughout every workout.

Visit our studios to meet our incredible team, who are eager to have you looking and feeling fitter for longer.

TEMPO PILATES TRAINERS

Tempo 301 Trainer - Daniel le Roux

DANIEL LE ROUX

DIRECTOR

As Tempo Pilates’ director, Daniel really does see Pilates as a way of life. Having qualified as a reps level three Personal Trainer and Sports Masseur through Premier Global Training,

Read more

Tempo 301 Trainer - Maureen Zalloum

MAUREEN ZALLOUM

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Maureen started ballet aged just 4, and has taught dance classes from the age of 16. She has choreographed and performed professionally in many productions in Lebanon, Dubai and Qatar.

Read more

Reformer Pilates trainers Sarah May based in South London Elephant and Castle

SARAH MAY

 SE17 STUDIO MANAGER & TRAINER | TEMPO PILATES

Sarah first started Pilates during her dance training on the BA(Hons) Theatre Dance Course at London Studio Centre. She found Pilates so beneficial to keeping her body strong and injury free

Read more

Tempo 301 Trainer - Gina Papadopoulos

GINA PAPADOPOULOS

HEAD TRAINER | TEMPO PILATES

One of Tempo Pilates most friendly and compassionate trainers, Gina’s background in fitness sparked her interest in core training and strength.

Read more

Tempo 301 Trainer - Kirsten Somers

KIRSTEN SOMERS

 TRAINER | TEMPO PILATES

Currently living in London but originally from Melbourne, Australia. After years of office work I started attending Pilates classes as an outlet for stress relief and to improve my poor posture caused by continuous desk work.

Read more

Tempo 301 Trainer - Toby Davis

TOBY DAVIS

TRAINER | TEMPO PILATES

Toby holds a level 3 Diploma in personal training. He specialises in strength training and outdoor fitness. He has been a personal trainer for over 5 years and has completed his advanced STOTT mat Pilates course.

Read more

Tempo 301 Trainer - Simge Altuner

SIMGE CRONIN

TRAINER | TEMPO PILATES

Simge’s interest in pilates began at University. Having grown up in Izmir Turkey, pilates was an extremely uncommon activity with little to no opportunity to study.

Read more

Tempo 301 Trainer - Marianna Mouaimi

MARIANNA MOUAIMI

TRAINER | TEMPO PILATES

Marianna, originally from Cyprus, came to London at the age of 18 to study Theatre Dance at London Studio Centre, University of the Arts London, where she gained a BA Honours.

Read more

Tempo 301 Trainer - Amanda Formisano

AMANDA FORMISANO

TRAINER | TEMPO PILATES

With a background in history and anthropology which took her everywhere from New Delhi to Neolithic Naples, followed by a period as an achy-backed pastry chef in many more beautiful places.

Read more

Tempo 301 Trainer - Verner Freeso

VERNER FREESON

TRAINER | TEMPO PILATES

Verner trained as a professional ballet dancer for 9 years and graduated under the same professor as Mikhail Baryshnikov (Carrie’s lover in “Sex and the City”).

Read more

Tempo 301 Trainer - Ines Ferreira

INÊS FERREIRA

TRAINER | TEMPO PILATES

After being introduced to Pilates at age 13 at ballet school in Portugal, Ines didn’t enjoy the method to begin with. After graduating and joining a ballet company in Leicestershire that’s when Ines started attending.

Read more

Tempo 301 Trainer - Deinny Reyes

DEINNY REYES

TRAINER | TEMPO PILATES

Deinny’s interest in Pilates started at Tempo. She was really inspired by all the girls who attended classes and not long after she decided to take her level 3 mat Pilates qualification.

Read more

Tempo 301 Trainer - Matea Hrusrtic

MATEA HRUSTIC

TRAINER | TEMPO PILATES

Matea has been dancing since the age of 3 and has always found movement as a part of her every day life. After graduating from The Urdang academy as a dancer.

Read more

Tempo 301 Trainer - Fabrizia Pesce

FABRIZIA PESCE

TRAINER | TEMPO PILATES

Fabrizia first discovered Pilates when moving to London in 2013. After attending countless classes of both mat and reformer Pilates and falling in love with the method, she decided to complete the qualification

Read more

Tempo 301 Trainer - Hannah Cable

HANNAH CABLE

TRAINER | TEMPO PILATES

It was through her training as a professional dancer, that Hannah discovered her love for Pilates. Hannah has now been practising pilates (reformer and mat) for 10 years and teaching for almost 6.

Read more

profile picture of reformer pilates trainer Jessica Marino

JESSICA MARINO

TRAINER | TEMPO PILATES

Jessica was born in Sardinia, Italy. She started studying Dance when she was 5. At 18, she moved to Milan to study at DanceHaus Dance Academy, were she…

Read more

Profile picture of South London based HIIT trainer Farid Farid

GEORGINA SANCHEZ

TRAINER | TEMPO PILATES

After years of working in the dance industry, Georgina decided to take her journey in a new direction. Taking advantage of the knowledge she …

Read more

Profile picture of South London based HIIT trainer Farid Farid

ALYSA PARLEVLIET

TRAINER | TEMPO PILATES

Alysa was introduced to reformer Pilates in 2018 when living in Amsterdam and it has been her …

Read more

Profile picture of South London based HIIT trainer Farid Farid

 ISABELLA PICCHIONI

TRAINER | TEMPO PILATES

Isabella is a passionate Pilates instructor with a contemporary dance and theatre background. While she was training in drama school she was already interested in …

Read more

Profile picture of South London based HIIT trainer Farid Farid

 PÉROLA CONGO

TRAINER | TEMPO PILATES

After years of working in the performing arts and fitness industry, Pérola stumbled upon Reformer Pilates and has been in love ever since. This love for the method led her to …

Read more

Profile picture of South London based HIIT trainer Farid Farid

 DEMI HYLANDS

TRAINER | TEMPO PILATES

Demi’s love for movement has progressed from her professional dance background to finding joy in the Pilates practice. She loves the low impact, high intensity dynamic that Pilates offers and wants you to embrace the …

Read more

Profile picture of South London based HIIT trainer Farid Farid

 LOLA AKANDE

TRAINER | TEMPO PILATES

For Lola, physical and mental wellbeing have always been a passion and upon finding Pilates, she was hooked! She’s not only a strong advocate of the immense physical benefits of Pilates but also of the mental strength it builds. Lola is especially drawn to …

Read more

Profile picture of South London based HIIT trainer Farid Farid

SHANNON COATES

TRAINER | TEMPO PILATES

Aussie girl Shannon first found her love for Pilates during her full-time dance training at the Broadway Dance Center in New York City. She found it the most complimentary and …

Read more

TEMPO H.I.I.T. TRAINERS

profile picture of HIIT trainer Olivia Arnold based in London

OLIVIA ARNOLD

TRAINER | TEMPO HIIT

Olivia is a qualified PT and Sportswear design graduate. She loves to do strength and conditioning training, running, boxing and yoga. She’s usually …

Read more

Profile picture of South London based HIIT trainer Farid Farid

FARID FARID

TRAINER | TEMPO HIIT

Farid started his fitness career in Oxford, and is now back in London. A firm believer that fitness should be accessible to all! As someone who was interested but …

Read more

Profile picture of South London based HIIT trainer Farid Farid

TIGAN MOHAMED

TRAINER | TEMPO HIIT

Tigan is a highly committed, determined and enthusiastic professional Sports Trainer with over 15 years of …

Read more

Profile picture of South London based HIIT trainer Farid Farid

JONATHAN SPARKES

TRAINER | TEMPO HIIT

Jonathan is passionate about empowering people to feel great and enthusiastic in his delivery in doing so. He loves  …

Read more