Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Women's Fitness & Pilates Studio in Oswestry
Established in 2008, Zest Ladies Health & Fitness has dedicated itself to empowering women through personalized fitness journeys. Our mission is to create a supportive, inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and motivated to achieve their personal best. With a team of certified instructors, we offer a diverse range of classes designed to improve strength, flexibility, and overall well-being, catering to all fitness levels. Our unique approach combines expert-led sessions with a strong community ethos, ensuring members receive both technical guidance and emotional support. We prioritise functional fitness and mental wellness, recognising the profound connection between physical activity and emotional health. Our facilities feature mirror-free spaces to foster body positivity, and our small-group training model guarantees individual attention without the cost of private sessions.Through partnerships like our collaboration with The Menopause Consortium, we extend our expertise to address specific women's health needs. Our instructors bring decades of combined experience in fitness instruction, physiotherapy, and specialised Pilates training, including Spine Safe certification. We continually adapt our programmes to incorporate evidence-based practices while maintaining an atmosphere of camaraderie and encouragement. From beginners to advanced athletes, our structured yet flexible approach helps members build sustainable fitness habits that enhance their quality of life.
Services
Fitness Classes
Pilates Instruction
Women's Health Programmes
Strength Training
Group Sessions
Beginner Courses
Postnatal Fitness
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Functional Training
Flexible Membership
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer certified instructors with specialist qualifications in Pilates and women's health
- Our small-group training ensures personalised attention for every member
- We provide mirror-free spaces promoting body positivity and mental well-being
- Our partnership with The Menopause Consortium addresses specific women's health needs
- We deliver structured programmes combining strength, flexibility, and functional fitness
What people say
Supportive instructors
Visible fitness improvements
Welcoming community
Personalised attention
Positive body image
Services
Fitness Classes
Our instructor-led fitness classes combine strength training, functional movements, and cardiovascular elements in small-group settings. Designed for all ability levels, these sessions focus on proper technique while building muscle strength and endurance. Certified trainers adapt exercises to individual needs, ensuring safe progression and measurable results through varied weekly programmes.
Pilates Instruction
Specialist Pilates classes led by Level 3 certified instructors develop core strength, improve posture, and enhance body awareness. Using both mat-based and equipment-assisted methods, our programmes address spinal health, pelvic stability, and overall mobility. Sessions range from beginner to advanced levels, including targeted courses for specific needs like pelvic floor rehabilitation.
Women's Health Programmes
Partnering with The Menopause Consortium, we offer tailored fitness solutions addressing women's unique health requirements across different life stages. These programmes integrate strength training with pelvic floor therapy and mobility work, supporting clients through pregnancy, postnatal recovery, and menopausal transitions with expert-guided exercise plans.
Group Training
Small-group training sessions create a supportive environment where members motivate each other while receiving individual attention. With varied class times and intensity levels, these sessions balance social interaction with technical instruction, making fitness enjoyable and sustainable through shared progress experiences.
Functional Fitness
Functional training programmes improve everyday movement patterns through compound exercises that enhance coordination, balance, and real-world strength. These sessions focus on developing transferable physical capabilities that improve quality of life and reduce injury risk through progressive, movement-based training methods.
People
Pauline Lacey
Owner and Co-founder
Level 3 Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor with Spine Safe certification, Pauline established Zest in 2008. She specialises in core strength development and leads most Pilates sessions, combining technical expertise with motivational leadership to create a positive fitness environment.
Mikaela
Physiotherapist & Fitness Instructor
Level 2 Fitness Instructor and qualified physiotherapist, Mikaela delivers popular Body Sculpting classes. She helps members maximise workout effectiveness while ensuring proper technique, teaching every other Saturday with an emphasis on functional movement patterns.
Mary
Personal Trainer
Level 3 Personal Trainer Mary has been with Zest since its founding. She leads morning workouts and Return to Fitness courses, specialising in helping members build consistent exercise habits through progressive, confidence-building training programmes.
Jan Roberts
Pilates Instructor
Level 2 Fitness Instructor Jan Roberts leads Stretch & Balance classes focusing on mobility improvement. Her sessions incorporate relaxation techniques and joint mobility exercises, catering to all ability levels with an emphasis on postural awareness.
Nicky
Personal Trainer
Level 3 Personal Trainer Nicky delivers high-energy morning sessions, adapting workouts to individual needs. With years of membership experience, she understands member requirements and ensures effective, enjoyable training sessions during holiday cover periods.
Questions
What makes Zest different from regular gyms?
Zest offers a women-only environment with no mirrors, small-group training, and specialist instructors. Our focus on functional fitness, Pilates, and women's health creates a supportive community where members receive personalised attention.
Do you cater for complete beginners?
Yes, our programmes welcome all fitness levels. Instructors adapt exercises to individual capabilities, and we offer specific beginner courses to build confidence and foundational skills in a non-intimidating environment.
Are there specialist women's health services?
Through our partnership with The Menopause Consortium, we provide pelvic floor therapy courses and menopause-specific fitness programmes. Our instructors have specialist training in pre/post-natal fitness and women's health concerns.
How flexible are membership options?
We offer flexible payment arrangements and non-member class options. Members can access varied class times, with opportunities to try different instructors and workout styles to suit changing schedules.
What qualifications do your instructors hold?
Our team includes Level 3 Personal Trainers, Physiotherapists, and specialist Pilates instructors with Spine Safe certification. All staff maintain current qualifications in their respective fields with ongoing professional development.
Can I try a class before joining?
Yes, non-members can attend classes for £6 per session. This allows you to experience different instructors and class types before committing to a membership, helping you find the best fit for your goals.
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Reviews (4)
Angel-Chanel Kendrick
Sep 01, 2021
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First class I've attended and it was great! A lot of hard work but very welcoming and friendly, shall be coming back for a month pass :)
Jessica Jones
Jan 26, 2020
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I have been coming to this gym for two years now. I will admit I have tried nearly every gym in oswestry and this is by far the best. You get personal workouts which is fabulous and the instructors are always on hand for advice. Such a lovely team that work here and can easily just have a normal chat with them. I would never change gyms! I was a bit sceptical about the price to start with but what you get in that package is unbelievable! It is like having your own personal trainer without the costly effect.
Claire Arnold
Sep 08, 2019
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Been to a couple of Different Spin classes here which were brilliant. Easy to book on, the girls really know their stuff and I had a fantastic work out.
Mair Thomas
Jul 03, 2018
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I love this gym. The classes are for ladies of all abilities, you are closely supervised and encouraged throughout. It's very affordable, you don't have to sign up for monthly payments, you can just opt to pay as you go. The gym is easily accessible in the centre of Oswestry. If you're dithering, as I did, just take the plunge and go and have a look! You'll be glad you did.
