Marlene Gray
Marlene Gray was born and raised near Lethbridge, Ab. She moved to Penticton in 1991. She has been working in Penticton's fitness industry for over 15 years.
- Lifguarded and instructed swimming and aquafit at the Community center for 8 years.
- Personally trained and worked in the weight room at the Community Center.
- Taught fitness classes at Lakeside Fitness for 8 years (taught step, kickboxing, Pilates, low impact)
- Found her passion STOTT PILATES- 3 years ago.
- Marlene still teaches a cardio "butts and abs" class at the community center.
Marlene trained in Vancouver to obtain her STOTT Pilates training. She is certified in mat and reformer training.
- 1.5 years ago Marlene started a Pilates business in her basement.
- 1 year ago Marlene opened a small space at the cannery.
4 months ago Marlene opened a beautiful 1200 sq ft studio above Peach City Runners. She now has 4 instructors working for her. Her reputation in fitness is what drives her business to succeed.
" It's been 15 years in the making. " - Marlene
Marlene has trained many of the local top triathletes such as Jill Savege, Barb Scatchard, Kevin Cutjar, and Gloria Woolner.
Pro-Active Pilates motto:ENTHUSIAM, PASSION AND THE ABILITY TO TEACH ...THAT'S OUR CORE STRENGTH.
All mat Pilates classes include the use of:
- foam rollers
- fitness circles
- stability balls
- toning balls
- flexbands
- Pilates for skiers
- Pilates for men
- Pilates for low backs
- 6:15 am Pilates
- Noon hour Pilates classes
Marlene's studio also offers private and semi-private Pilates instruction. She has 2 reformers in her studio to help those who have alignment issues. Marlene works quite closely with the physios in this town and receives many referrals from them. In fact many of the physios are actually coming and learning Pilates from Marlene!
Check out Marlene's website at: www.pentictonpilates.com.


















