✓ 40+ Years of Experience ✓ Pilates + Strength Training ✓ Private Studio & Online Coaching
Helping adults over 50 stay strong, active, and independent through personalized fitness coaching—in person or online.
Personal Training & Pilates in Silver Spring
Train one-on-one in my Silver Spring studio with a personalized program designed around your goals, fitness level, and lifestyle. Whether you want to build strength, improve balance, reduce joint pain, or stay active as you age, every session is tailored to help you move and feel your best.
✔ Personal Training
✔ Pilates (Reformer & Equipment)
✔ Strength & Functional Fitness
Online Fitness Coaching That Fits Your Life
Whether you’re at home or traveling, my online fitness and nutrition programs help adults over 50 build strength, improve mobility, boost energy, and stay active with expert coaching that fits your schedule.
✔ Strength Training & Pilates
✔ Train Anywhere
✔ Expert Coaching
Stay Strong Guide After 50
10 Simple Habits to Build Strength, Improve Mobility & Boost Your Energy After 50
Whether you’re just getting started or getting back on track, this free guide will help you build healthy habits that support an active, independent life.
✔ Easy to follow ✔ Practical fitness & nutrition tips ✔ Designed for adults over 50
“I feel stronger, more confident, and actually enjoy moving my body again. I only wish I had started sooner.”
Becki
Discover My Award-Winning Book
If you’re ready to build lasting strength, confidence, and healthier habits after 50, my award-winning book, Pursue Your Spark, will help you take the first step.
Inside, you’ll discover practical strategies to overcome self-doubt, create sustainable habits, and feel like yourself again.
Meet Heike
Hi, I’m Heike Yates—an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Pilates instructor, award-winning author, and host of the Pursue Your Spark Podcast.
For more than 40 years, I’ve helped adults over 50 build strength, improve mobility, increase energy, and stay active through personalized fitness, Pilates, and nutrition coaching.
Whether you train with me in my Silver Spring studio or online, my goal is simple: to help you feel stronger, move with confidence, and enjoy the life you love—without extreme workouts or one-size-fits-all programs.
Wellness in the Workplace
Create a Healthier, Happier Workplace—One Step at a Time
Looking to bring fitness and well-being into your office? I offer virtual and on-site wellness sessions to help teams reduce stress, move more, and feel their best—no gym required.
From stretch breaks to stress management and nutrition strategies, I deliver real-life tools that support focus, energy, and long-term health.