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Meet Your Trainer, Cherry Baker
Cherry is 63 years fabulous and has been in the fitness industry for over 45 years and truly believes that feeling strong, capable and confident should never have an age limit.
Cherry has successfully ran The Pilates Studio Glossop for over 32 year. Is a published author and has developed and delivered many National standard training courses. Cherry has trained hundred of new instructors throughout the country and has presented at many of the countries fitness conventions.
Cherry was awarded Instructor of the year award with ASSET.
Tutor of the year Award with the YMCA.
Presenter of the year award with IFS.
The Pilates Studio won the Glossop and area Wellbeing Business Award 2025.
Cherry is proud to be married for many years and mum to three grown up children, one grandchild and hopefully still counting.
Cherry believe's movement is medicine both physically and mentally. Weight training as we grow older is investing in your future you!
Her journey began on the running track and continued through bodybuilding, teaching and competing in aerobics, training as a Clinical Pilates instructor, and later becoming a Clinical Pilates teacher trainer.
Movement has always been part of Cherry’s life — but so has learning how to move well, safely, and with purpose.
Now, Cherry brings all of that experience directly from her front room to yours, helping women build strength with weights in a way that feels supportive, not overwhelming.
Why Cherry Works with Women in Their 50s, 60s and 70s
As the body changes with age, the way we train needs to change too — not by doing less, but by training smarter.
Cherry saw too many women:
- Feeling nervous about exercise
- Unsure what movements were safe
- Being given workouts that weren’t made for their bodies
- Or being told to “just take it easy” instead of being properly supported
She knew there had to be a better way.
Strength training, when taught correctly, can:
- Protect joints
- Support bone health
- Improve balance
- Build confidence in everyday movement
- And help women stay independent for longer
That’s why Cherry now focuses on strength training that is specifically designed for women in this stage of life — with good form, sensible progression, and plenty of encouragement along the way.
Cherry's approach to training
Cherry’s coaching style is calm, supportive and grounded in real experience — not fitness trends.
You won’t find:
- Shouting
- Punishing workouts
- Or pressure to push through pain
Instead, you’ll find:
- Clear demonstrations
- A strong focus on technique
- Exercises adapted for ageing bodies
- And reassurance that you are doing the right thing for yourself
Progress is built through consistency, confidence and care — not exhaustion.