Lead instructor Sage is originally from Belize, but grew up for most of her life in Mexico. As an Echelon instructor since the very beginning and in the fitness world for 10 years, Sage juggles instructor and mum-of-two life like a pro! Her biggest fitness achievement was staying fit during pregnancy and finding her fitness after having children, learning to be very accepting of where she was at that moment of her journey.

How I’ll keep you motivated during my classes:I'm a big fan of basing all of my classes on scientific data. I'm very results driven. I'm very science driven. Every class of mine has got a clear plan for you to keep you motivated.

My favourite snack: Anything spicy. If you tell me it's really spicy and that there's no way I could handle it? Challenge accepted. 

My number one fitness tip: Listen to what your body is saying. A lot of the time we detach ourselves from our body. We either expect more from ourselves or not enough rather than listening and trusting that our body knows best.

The world is ending, my final meal would be: The finest cut steak, with a glass of red wine, and a loaded baked potato with sour cream cheese, bacon, and chives.

My favourite motivational quote: Be as present as you can, live in the moment because it's all we've got. 

My Echelon nickname:The Belize Bullet.

My favourite movie: Notting Hill. It's the reason I live in London!

Instructor Susanna is from Kingston-upon-Thames and has been in the fitness industry since 2003. Don’t let her sweet smile fool you - she can dish out a challenging class no matter your fitness level! She’s a mum of three and the founder of ‘Why Not Wednesday’ rides, so try one of her classes to find out what all the hype’s about!

How I keep people motivated:I like to give lots of shout-outs and encourage people and notice that they're doing really well or that they're improving over time.

My favourite snack: I like lots of snacks, but my favourite is peanut butter with apple. It's really good.

My hidden talent:I can cook a good meal, and I can experiment and make something different. I like to explore! I quite like oriental food, so I’d do a Thai curry or mincemeat with lots of ginger, spring onions and soya sauce in little lettuce-wrapped leaves.

My favourite motivational quote or mantra:"Trust the process"... I think sometimes it can be overwhelming to keep going to do something whether it's fitness or something else. To trust the process and keep doing it will mean you'll get to where you want to be. 

My Echelon or fitness industry nickname: Well, I have been called Pocket Rocket, but I think that means something else in the US, I was told!

My inspiration:My mum was my inspiration because she was very strong-minded and would always do what she felt she wanted to do, not in a selfish way. She was a strong, strong woman.

My super power would be:I would like to be invisible and scare people. Just creep up behind people and say boo especially to Paul in the Echelon studio. He's always scaring me!

Yorkshire-born Rowan has a personality and class vibe of his own. He’s lived in London, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Manila, and is a keen road cyclist and runner. His classes will take you on a journey of whatever virtual route he has planned for you on that day! Whether it's clients, whether it's personal, whether it's professional, sport and fitness has always been part of his life.

My biggest fitness achievement:I played semi professional football for years in Hong Kong in the first division in front of 40,000 people. We lost 8-1. But it was a great experience!

My number one fitness tip: Consistency, in a word. Find something you enjoy doing and do it regularly. And over time, it will really, really pay off. 

My favourite snack: Bananas and nuts, any sort of nuts, they all go together very well.

3 things I’d take with me to a desert island:I would take a piano. I can't play the piano, I can't read music, but there'd be a lot of time  And I think it would help me just occupy my mind. And if I failed, I could probably make it into a raft and try to escape. I would also take a pump top football so I can do keepy ups. And a radio that has limitless battery life. 

The world is ending tomorrow, my last meal would be:Salmon Sinigang. It's a Filipino dish that's a bit sweet and sour. It's in a broth and I'd have it with steamed rice. 

My hidden talent: I can do a movement where I get off the floor in one movement to my feet that I've never seen anyone else able to do! 

My Echelon or fitness industry nickname: There’s a few! I've been called the Bromley Bomber, the Kentish Killer, the boss.

My guilty pleasure: A cake. And dunking several biscuits in a cup of tea, definitely. What kind of biscuits? Chocolate Hobnobs. 

Go-to karaoke song:Puff the Magic Dragon.

Our Essex queen Demi has been in the fitness industry for over 14 years, and has been with Echelon UK since the London studio opened. If you’re looking for a high energy class, Demi is for you! She’s a loving mother to baby Halle and is a keen tennis player and runner. My biggest fitness achievement probably was when I did a half marathon. I absolutely love running, but it's just not really my sport, but I put myself through a half marathon and yeah, I did it! One hour and 43 minutes!

Who my classes are best suited for:People who need high energy, because I'm very loud and out there. Though they are for everyone. If someone's low energy, I’m bringing them up. If you feel down, come to my class. I'm instantly going to make you feel better. 

My favourite snack:Jaffa cakes. But I'll have ten. You know you get the triple box? I always get the triple box. 

The world is ending tomorrow. My last meal is:

Probably spaghetti bolognese. Garlic bread as well, on the side. You can't really do much better than that. For dessert it's gotta be a New York cheesecake.

My favourite motivational quote or mantra:No pain, no champagne. Always!

My Echelon or fitness industry nickname?Demi the Diva. 

My guilty pleasure: It's got to be the Real Housewives of Cheshire. And Big Brother, Love Island, all of them.

My go to karaoke song:

In Lanzarote I decided to sing Whitney Houston's I will Always Love You to my partner in front of the whole bar. Which I'm never going to forget. He was like - you never do that again. 

Born on the sunny northern beaches of Sydney, Australia, ex-dancer Rachael will keep you on your toes during a workout. She’s lived and worked in four different continents, and her energy and instruction during a class is sure to keep you motivated.

My number one fitness tip:Consistency. Motivation comes and goes. Consistency is key. 

The world is ending - what is my last meal? Starter - burrata. Then I'll do a mixed seafood pasta. And dessert, maybe gelato.

My hidden talent:I'm really good at reverse parking. Not so much forward parking. 

Something that you might not know about me: I used to be a magician's assistant. 

My motivational quote:You will never regret a workout!

My Echelon nickname:Thunder from Down Under. 

What has fitness done for me?It is my go to. It is my savior. It's when I'm feeling down, it's the one thing I can control. It's created a body that I'm proud of because I can focus on being strong and able rather than coming from the performance background I came in, which can be a little bit detrimental to your mental health. 

Carly made a transition into the fitness industry 6 years ago after working in IT. Originally from New Jersey in the USA, she’s got a wealth of industry experience and now resides in London with her husband and daughter. From Carly’s classes you can expect some tough love coupled with encouragement to keep your mind off the work.

My favourite movie:Shawshank Redemption and Mean Girls.

My go to karaoke song:Fast car.

My favourite motivational quote:That you are the master of yourself. No one else will make you exercise, no one else is responsible for your health or your wellness. We live in a time and a place where everything is go, go, go. Reminding yourself and being responsible for your own time to take care of yourself is so important.

The world is ending tomorrow, what’s your last meal?I’m a sucker for chicken fingers.

What fitness has done for me: Fitness has transformed me from the inside out. Obviously you get the external benefits of strength and being physically fit, but internally, it transformed the way I thought about myself, and the way I thought about the world. I have struggled with anxiety in the past and fitness has been my biggest tool to combat that. That’s why I wanted to get into fitness as a profession, because I wanted to be able to help others, and that what I give to the world.

My guilty pleasure: Reality TV like the really bad ones, like Real Housewives and stuff like that.

Antonia is from Munich, Germany - the city of beer and the one true Oktoberfest! She moved to London to study 7 years ago, and only really discovered her passion for fitness in the last few years. Fun fact, I used to be such an incredibly unsporty person growing up and sometimes my mum still can’t believe her ears when I tell her about my indoor cycling and PT journey! 

My number one fitness tip: Find a routine that works for you and stay consistent. If you need to force yourself to keep up with something you don’t enjoy or that doesn’t work for you, it’s more tempting to give up at some point 

The world is ending - my last meal is:
Starter: Bruschetta
Main: Ramen
Dessert: a cookie, but not just any cookie - it’s gotta be the Caramel Coconut Chocolate Chip cookie from NYC's Levain Bakery

Something that you might not know about me: I used to be a music journalist. I interviewed tons of famous artists and actors, it’s been super fun and there were definitely some pinch-me moments!

My motivational quote:When you feel like quitting (which, let’s be honest, seems like such an easy option sometimes) really remember why you started and keep pushing through

Who my classes are best suited for: Literally everyone, I try to be as inclusive as possible and give cadence/resistance ranges where possible 

My favourite snack: It sounds super basic but it’s Greek yoghurt with berries, a little dash of biscoff spread and ideally some granola 

My guilty pleasure: Watching The Office, every year I rewatch it, it’s such a guilty pleasure

My go to karaoke song: Give me anything from ABBA and I’ll give it my all 

My inspiration: A lot of things inspire me, but when it comes to fitness, it’s the people who never used to be athletic growing up but eventually push against the odds and become top runners/lifters/athletes. That really motivates me!

A lover of movement from the age of 4 after attending her first ballet class, Sarah now teaches multiple disciplines. Joining Echelon as one of our French cycling instructors, she loves exploring variety within classes and will put you through your paces.

My number one fitness tip: Do things or classes you love, that’s the best way to stay consistent.

The world is ending - my last meal is: meringue, marshmallows and sorbet. Chuck in strawberries and blueberries for health…

My motivational quote: Life isn’t about looking for something, it’s about the way you CHOOSE to see it.

3 things I’d take with me to a desert island: Music, king sized bed and a Lighter (so I can make a fire). 

Who my classes are best suited for: All!!! I try to be as inclusive as possible. I’m just grateful people choose to swap the sofa for a class with me!

My guilty pleasure: anything with Channing Tatum in….

How I keep people motivated: Allowing them to show up as their authentic self instead of their best self. Celebrate each thing you do, it doesn’t have to be your best!

My inspiration: Seeing how one person’s actions can change another’s. The ripple effect of the greater good we can all achieve through moment and connection. 

My biggest achievement: Buying my first flat at the age of 24 with no financial help from my parents, just from working to earn money and saving pocket money from jobs aside from the age of 15!

Marilena is half German and half Cypriot, with a background in psychology, neuroscience, and behavioural science. Movement has been a big part of her life since early on, her first obsession being horseback riding at the age of 4. Marilena is passionate about training to live a long and healthy life. As part of that, she aims to balance strength, power, and endurance - and spin is her favourite way to get some cardio in! Outside of that, you’ll likely find her working on her boxing skills and on unlocking pistol squats!

How I keep people motivated:Positivity and connection - reminding them of their why, cheering them on, an showing them that we're in it together

My favourite snack: Peanut butter - some may say it's not a snack but I'm telling you it's the best

My hidden talent:I love training - but life is about balance, so I also love baking as well.

My favourite motivational quote or mantra:"You have to risk it to get the biscuit!

My Echelon or fitness industry nickname: Mari the Machine - coined by my brother!

My inspiration:My family

My super power would be:Since I was little, I knew I wanted to fly... though I am scared of heights, ha!

Karen “Kaz” has been working as a group exercise instructor since she was 18, bringing her signature blend of high-energy and fun to every class. Born in the UK and raised in New Zealand, her love of sports began at an early age. There weren't many sports she didn't try - inline skating, jive dancing and fencing to name a few! As a teenager, Karen competed in national and international taekwondo competitions, discovering first-hand the role that exercise and nutrition play in high-level performance, which inspired her to pursue a career in fitness. A keen music lover, Kaz believes the right beat is crucial to motivate you to push through a workout! Having worked as an English language tutor in South Korea and Italy, Karen also speaks three languages and spends her free time travelling, trying new foods and hunting around vintage clothing shops in London.

How I keep people motivated:I’m honoured when people carve time out of their days to come and train with me, so I see it as my responsibility to ensure the workouts are as fun and effective as possible in return. I believe that energy and enthusiasm are contagious.

My favourite snack: Almond butter... With dates, yoghurt, spoon...

My hidden talent:I did taekwondo competitions when I was a teenager, and I was national board-breaking champion at one point. I tried again recently to see if I could still do it, and the result was fortunately a broken board and not a broken foot!

My favourite motivational quote or mantra:"Challenge is where change happens."

My Echelon or fitness industry nickname: Usually just Kaz, but I have also been called the ‘Energizer Bunny’!

My inspiration:My Dad. He has loved cycling from an early age and it showed me the importance of exercising purely for fun. We're also both quite competitive!

My super power would be:Time-travel, so I could go back and erase all of my embarrassing moments! Or mind reading would be fun too.

Amber loves the idea of matching movement to a beat, so after receiving her B.S. in exercise sciences she knew she wanted to bring this same fun to others. She is drawn to anything that lets her be 100% authentic, which is why being loud and silly while instructing is right up her alley. Amber is motivated by her fellow Echelon instructors and the countless clients who send her positive messages every day. “ It's beyond imaginable the amount of gratitude I experience when someone reaches out with their ‘A-ha’ moment or when they realize the best thing from working out.”

Amy credits the strong women in her life who helped raise her to shaping the person she is today. Her father traveled for his job so she was essentially raised by a single mom who was also attending graduate school while working full-time. Amy’s grandmothers and aunt were also a daily part of her childhood. Amy believes that health and movement should not be taken for granted and strives to help others live healthy lives in part to help mitigate preventable diseases. She teaches with a “tough love meets loving motivation” style but wants people to remember that everyone was a beginner at some time.

Brain initially joined Echelon as a studio member and says when the opportunity arose to become a certified instructor, he jumped at the chance. An indoor cycle enthusiast for almost 20 years, Brian motivates riders with a mixture of drill sergeant toughness and calm encouragement, depending on the type of class. His music genre of choice is yacht rock which he says is “the Swiss Army knife of music to me. It can fit all my moods.” Brian appreciates being able to have a positive influence on people around the world.

As the son of an athletic director and a nurse, it could be said that Chris’s passion for athletics and helping others is genetic. Chris is unafraid of challenges—he once ran the Miami Marathon as a second-year law student—and knows how to help others put aside their excuses to meet their goals. He believes that balance is key, so he always aims to conduct challenging workouts that are filled with encouragement. His advice for someone new to fitness? “Don’t overthink it or be intimated. Just do your best and have fun!”

Wanting to “grow her reach” outside the Miami area inspired Dani to join Echelon. She now connects with people across the U.S. and is grateful to be part of the Echelon family. Dani commits to giving 110% in every class and while admitting her classes are challenging, they will change people physically and mentally. Her strong work ethic is inspired by her father who has taught her numerous invaluable life lessons that she still carries with her to this day. She lives by the mantra, “I'll never let you do anything alone!

Eden is a Bronze Ironman All-World Athlete who realized she wanted to be a fitness instructor while training for her second Ironman race in 2017, and discovering her natural instinct to support and encourage those she was training with. She finds joy in helping people break through their limitations and draws inspiration from the no-excuse mentality of the Echelon community. Eden is a down-to-earth and approachable person who loves to adopt senior dogs and engage in sarcastic bantering. Her instruction style is directive but also fun and high-energy. Eden wants everyone who leaves her classes to feel empowered and asking themselves, “What just happened?!?”

Jama is the Echelon family mom (and actual mother of four boys) who believes that her role as an instructor is to help people live well. She was drawn to Echelon because of the idea that our community was for “real” people—moms, dads, and working people who need to make fitness work for their busy lives. Jama is openly silly and unafraid to profess her love of emo music and all things sweet. Her classes are free of judgment and find the right balance of tough love and sunny encouragement.

Janet has been passionate about health and fitness for most of her life, so when she had kids she left her job that required a lot of travel and made fitness her career. She believes that teaching at Echelon is a dream come true because of the opportunity to reach and encourage so many people all over the world. Janet loves to move and even on her rest days, you will find her hiking with her husband or Ollie, her English springer spaniel. Her instruction style is to lead with calm confidence and she will push you with positivity to reach your PR without even realizing it.

Lindsay developed a passion for fitness while working in the hospitality industry where she discovered the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She has since made the career change to be a full-time fitness instructor and has taught and mentored many other instructors. Lindsay loves a good dance break and keeps the “music POPPIN” and the energy HIGH” in her classes, but she is also known for her tough-love approach to teaching. In Lindsay’s class, you will quickly learn that she is #SorryNotSorry for pushing you to give her 110% effort, but she is with you 100% of the way. Outside of her classes, you can find Lindsay hanging out with her fiancé and treating her chocolate lab Enzo to a puppuccino or trip to the dog beach.

Mari is passionate about helping others to live an active, healthy lifestyle and will remind you to “do it for you...no excuses, give yourself the best that you can.” Naturally a night owl, Mari listens to Hip Hop to get her pumped for a workout because the beats and lyrics always get her moving. On rest days, she loves to sleep in and relax with her kids or five-pound Yorkie. You should join her classes if you are looking for a high-energy class that mixes technicality and motivation.

Marsha truly loves seeing people reach their goals and become stronger. That’s why her classes will run the gamut from tough love to upbeat and encouraging. She’s tough when she needs to be, like when climbing a big mountain in class. When teaching a more mellow class like barre, the ambiance is more cheerful and optimistic. Marsha’s proudest fitness achievement was crossing the finish line at her first full Ironman, and her greatest inspiration is her 14-year-old daughter. Her daughter is a level nine competitive gymnast, who Marsha says, “is the strongest girl I know.”

Known for his calming presence, Michael strives to keep his classes light and fun, with clear instructions and plenty of motivation sprinkled in. Michael is a life-long athlete who has been working as a professional fitness instructor since graduating college and draws inspiration from his wife and son. His love of jazz music says a lot about Michael—just as jazz can be slow or fast, beat-driven or improvisational, he provides a variety of unique fitness experiences that always keeps things interesting.

Nicole believes that fitness comes in all forms, colors, and lifestyles. She understands we all take different routes to feel healthy and strong, and cheers people on the entire way. This is why you will hear Nicole say during her classes, “Positive vibes and good rides!” Nicole coaches from the heart and loves what she does. She has kind words and genuine appreciation for the people who take her classes, and wants them to remember her as a friend. Watching her grandparents grow up instilled the strong, positive work ethic Nicole has today and she lives to inspire people

Nikki’s personal mission is to “help as many people as possible live their healthiest lives and love the way they look and feel.” She loves when she sees people’s confidence soar as they surpass their goals and joined the Echelon family so she could reach people on a global scale. Nikki’s proudest fitness moment was when she competed nationally at the American Open for U.S.A. Olympic weighlifting, so she knows a thing or two about reaching personal goals! Nikki is a self-described “positive pepper,” but is quick to point out, “Don’t let this smile fool you—my classes are tough!” We will add that her peppy positivity will keep you engaged through every challenge she throws at you

Rachel describes herself as a “walking goofball of fun and energy.” She found her way to Echelon because of her love of cycling, group fitness and helping others reach their goals. She achieved a fitness milestone of her own when she completed her first 70.3 Ironman. Alternative rock is her music of choice in her classes which are taught with a sunny but tough style. Her positivity is inspiring and you will hear her start her classes saying, “I believe in you babes! Take this class time and focus on you!”

Hailing from Miami, Reed joins the Echelon team with over seven years of experience as a cycle instructor. Before teaching on the bike, Reed traveled the world as a model which allowed him to live in four different countries in just one year! He brings his cadence based style to the bike with excitement to match. Reed finds motivation in succeeding against the odds and finds balance through his days between working hard and playing hard. In Reed’s class, you can expect to ride to his favorite hip-hop playlists as he leads his riders through surges out of the saddle, leaving everyone feeling unstoppable!

Rick’s love of fitness and wanting to share his passion with others are what led him to Echelon, with his goal of having clients feel as amazing as he did when he first started working out and taking classes.

His teaching style is true to his personality, pushing others with some “fun but tough love.” Rick’s music preference is EDM or rock because it motivates him to work out harder. At the start of each class, you will often hear him say, “Put your finger on the trigger and let's go!”

With her mother as her biggest inspiration, Shana knows that working hard, giving everything we have to what we do, and doing it with a smile makes for happy, motivated people. Her inspiring, positive attitude carries over into every fitness class she teaches, and seeing her clients challenge themselves and work hard to reach their goals is what motivates her in her career. Shana shares her heartfelt advice, “It's positive encouragement, linking fitness to mindset and self-love! We do this for us; we must love ourselves enough to put in the work!

Originally from Cd Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, Suyumi stumbled into being a professional fitness instructor when her sister needed a sub one day. Since then, she has grown to be a fitness powerhouse who has been featured at fitness expos and sponsored by several major brands. Suyumi has a smile that will light up a room and she brings her positive, strong energy to every class. She says that her heart is warmed by being able to “motivate and push someone to become healthier and stronger.”

Teresa is an engaging, gregarious instructor who is always on the move. In addition to more than fifteen years of experience as a Pilates instructor, Teresa is also an activewear designer who loves to max out her “rest days” working on various business ventures. She is a huge believer in positive reinforcement and likes to remind her classes to “Stand tall!” When asked what her advice would be for someone new to fitness she says, “We were all beginners at one point. Stick with it, do your best, and don’t compare yourself to others.”