Misfits

El has been in the pole dance sports & fitness industry since 2005 when she opened the first dedicated pole studio in Ireland, based in Belfast. Her journey began in 2003 at Bobbi’s Pole Studio in Sydney, where she discovered her love for pole dance fitness, taught then by her Pole idol, Bobbie.

This discovery opened El up to a world of fitness and since, she has obtained certificates in Pilates, Aerial Yoga, Hip Hop, Kettle Bells and Spin.

Over the years she has delivered workshops as far as Barcelona, Argentina & Australia. In her earlier days she competed in Pole Divas winning the NI heats in 2006 & 2008. She later focused on judging & was one of the 1st IPSF Judges (the only recognised body for pole sports judges) in 2013, judging at the World pole Sports Championships in London . Up until last year, when she hung up her judging heels, she was a regular on the judging panel of the Pole Dance Ireland Princess competition, MMPScotland & and most recently judged at the World Pole Fitness 2018 in China. During her pole career, El also ventured into bodybuilding and fitness competitions, earning overall class victories between 2011 and 2015, while also serving as a judge in that domain.

Through her years of experience in both the fitness industry and competitive industry, she has developed a great awareness of body confidence and self acceptance, which reflect through her teachings.

My name is Dylan, I’m a fully YMCA qualified personal trainer with a passion for inclusivity. I often work with neurodiverse and LGBT clients in particular as I have lived experience of being an autistic, LGBT person navigating fitness spaces and learning to develop a positive relationship with exercise and I know how difficult it can be for us.

I want to provide a space for our community to reap the benefits of regular exercise whilst feeling understood and catered to. I also adopt a body positive philosophy which can be lacking in a lot of fitness and wellness spaces.Through this I aim to make all my classes and training as accessible as possible. I want to meet everyone where they’re at in their fitness journey – whether that be a total beginner or someone with a little more experience who needs more direction. My classes are always catered to a range of abilities.

Pennie is a strength and flexibility coach focussed on helping people of marginalised genders find their strength and confidence by building bendy strong bodies.

They love strength training so much, they want to share it with everyone! Bringing together a mix of modalities from old school strongman to olympic weightlifting to direct flexibility training, they really loves a bit of chaos in their training. They think this is the best way to build a robust body that can move in all the directions, whilst also having the most fun.

Pennie has been coaching for almost a decade and has found that most adults hardly ever play. Through strength and flexibility training, Pennie often brings people back to themselves. As we build bendy strong bodies, we unlock endless possibilities and can find the fun in trying random challenges and feats of strength. Sometimes the best part of your day is pretending you’re in the circus, throwing a barbell over your head in a way that looked impossible until you figured out how to do it.

The gym is basically a playground and the human body is a wonder.

Nikhita’s (they/them) work is deeply rooted in their Indian heritage, based primarily on Indian classical dance, but also draws heavily from bellydance (or raqs sharqi) and burlesque, as well as martial arts and the spiritual practices of yoga and tantra. Their movement practice allows them to express themself and helps them connect physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually with themself, their audience and their community. They are an experienced teacher, who has taught yoga online and in person, to a variety of age groups and demographics, but concentrates on making work and sharing skills and knowledge which they hope will help inspire and liberate femmes, the LGBTQ community and the South Asian community at home and abroad.

Huld’s mission since starting as a Personal Trainer in 2016 has always been to work toward making fitness spaces more welcoming toward people across multiple spectra.

She works with a majority of queer and neurodivergent clients, and aims to build their physical confidence through a body neutral, fat liberationist and adaptive approach.

Ver classes will be focused around a mix of technique and high intensity (but not necessarily high impact) work with a healthy dose of merry chaos.

As a queer non-binary coach, Brinny is so passionate about supporting the trans+ community.

They empower those they work with to build confidence in who they are, what they do and how they feel, through Coaching, mindfulness and exercise.

Helping folks to feel more comfortable and affirm who they are.

Brinny does… Personal Training, Life Coaching, Workplace Wellbeing and Mentoring to help people feel happier and healthier!

Hey, I’m Barney (He/Him)! As a queer trans man, I want to create a safe space where folks can learn to move their bodies without fear of judgment and outside the realms of toxic gym culture– instead, we’ll focus on feeling stronger mentally and physically.

I train with a person-centered approach, giving you the tools to learn self-awareness so you can move confidently and pain-free through your exercise journey. I’m a very laid-back coach and it’s safe to say that I bring a lively social element to class, so expect a lot of jokes and laughter. I am also the creator of Queerasize, a Bristol based small-group PT class, aimed specifically at the queer community. 

Hey I am Joy, I am a non binary tattoo artist and fitness enthusiast based in Bristol.

One of the most common problems I come across when talking to members of our community is that they feel anxious in fitness environments asd spaces.

My goal is to make fitness seem less scary and more accessible, so that people can reap the mental and physical benefits of moving our bodies.

The ability to move your body should be a birthright, and people should be able to do this irrespective of their gender, race, sexuality etc.

I’ve been in the fitness industry for around 8 years now. I become coach to be the person I needed when I started out on my own journey.

I work with people to help them become a better version of themselves and I strongly believe you can achieve anything you put your mind to.

I’m Mel, an enthusiastic Yoga Teacher specialising in yoga for athletes. With a mission to promote mindfulness and wellness, I will infuse each session with an athletic approach, aimed at optimising performance and enhancing physical well-being. Through the practice of yoga, I want to empower individuals to achieve peak performance, embodying strength, flexibility, and resilience on and off the mat.

Matt is the person you love to hate in the studio. With a northern charm, best dad jokes around and some exquisite dancing you’ll be cracking a smile in every burpee, hill sprint and hollow hold. Matt gives you everything you need in your sessions. Structure, motivation, energy and a safe space to push, embrace and love every part of your beautiful selves! Their class will have you thinking why you came in the first place but always coming back for more.

A high energy hype monster in class and out, Callie is not going to let you underestimate yourself. Expect dirty grime drops, some drum&bass drama, and a chance to suspend your expectations to see where the moment takes you.

Megan may be small and she may be smiling but she doesn’t play around. From the first pedal stroke to the last note, her RIDE brings together fitness, form & fun, with challenges thrown in to keep your mind & body guessing. Her infectious energy & passion for fitness will ensure that you walk out the door back into the world stronger than you walked in.

G specialises in creating bespoke training plans which will compliment your individual schedule, preferences and blockers.  Training with G will build the habits, confidence + knowledge for you to make smart training and nutrition choices no matter what life throws at you. Consider her sessions as personalised fitness principles to suit your lifestyle, with a complimentary cheerleader who will really invest in celebrating your strengths and strengthening your weaknesses.

Originally from Bournemouth, Perry moved to London over a decade ago to pursue his passions: fitness and music. As a dedicated, fun, and positive fitness instructor, he helps others achieve their wellness goals. Perry is also a creative singer-songwriter, known for heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies that connect emotionally with listeners. Balancing both passions, he aims to inspire and uplift, encouraging others to embrace their strengths, whether in the gym or on stage.