Instructor Spotlight: Chanel Hall

We speak with Pilates Instructor Chanel Hall about her Pilates career to date.

1.     Tell us a little about yourself and your Pilates background

My name is Chanel and I live in Perth, Western Australia. I've been teaching fitness since I was 18, starting as a Barre instructor whilst completing my undergraduate degree in Exercise, Sports and Rehabilitation Science. I then completed my Matwork and Reformer Pilates qualification in 2019 with PITC. Over the past five years I have been working full time teaching Mat and Reformer Pilates, Barre, TRX and Aerial Pilates. I have also worked with NDIS and various healthcare companies to provide clinical pilates for a variety of different conditions including down syndrome, stroke victims and cancer patients.

2.     How did you discover Pilates?

I started practising Pilates after I gave up dancing and I loved the precision and challenge the workout gave me. Obviously I never looked back!

3. How do you keep learning?

I’m inspired most by my clients; seeing them progress and wanting to give them the best workout definitely motivates me. I also cannot undervalue the importance of being at a studio that supports you and offers opportunities for development. In terms of inspiration, it can come from anywhere! Courses, social media, speaking to people, the options are endless!

4.     The best advice you were ever given as a teacher…

There have been so many things that have stuck with me over the years but two that definitely come to mind are one Seek Feedback. The Good, the Bad and the downright weird. Many things help you grow as an instructor but feedback from clients, owners and other instructors is the most direct way for you to know how you are making people feel. And two invest your energy into your clients. The mood that you create in your space is going to be reflected back to you tenfold.

5.      Is there something you try and instil in each of your clients?

Just have fun and don't take yourself so seriously!


6. The best Pilates course you ever did was…

I can’t say there are way too many to choose from!

7. What’s your favourite piece of equipment to use with clients in studio and why?

I love incorporating hand weights into my classes and flows. It allows for more open chain movements and has SO many benefits.

8. How do you stay motivated?

I never have a single cure all for staying motivated but I love to try different class styles, instructors or studios to experience the workout through different lenses.

 9. What makes you laugh the most?

100% my friends and family.

10. What’s your favourite way to spend a day off?

Curled up on the couch with my dog and a good book.

11. How many pairs of grip socks do you own? 

Lets just say the collection extends beyond one drawer...

12.  Does your family ‘really know’ what’s involved in your job? 

Definitely, they've done many of my classes over the years and see how much effort and passion I put into my work.

Chanel works for Balanze, Heartbeat High, The Pilates Co., Heritage Pilates in Perth, Western Australia.