Heike Yates Your Midlife Fitness Coach & Pilates Expert
Hi, I’m Heike — a certified midlife fitness coach, Pilates instructor, and nutrition expert with over 35 years of experience helping adults feel strong, confident, and energized again.
Whether you’re training with me online or in my Silver Spring fitness studio, I specialize in coaching midlife and older adults who want sustainable results—without extremes, burnout, or unrealistic expectations.
Whether you’re training with me online or in my Silver Spring fitness studio, I specialize in coaching midlife and older adults who want sustainable results—without extremes, burnout, or unrealistic expectations.
Midlife fitness that meets you where you are
From the YMCA to Global Coaching
My journey began in a local YMCA class, where I had no background in fitness—just curiosity and a desire to feel better in my body. Over the decades, I became a Pilates with Resist-A-Ball™ program creator, competed in triathlons, and helped hundreds of clients build strength, regain energy, and reconnect with their confidence.
Now I bring that same passion to every client I coach—both in-person and through my online personal training programs for midlife adults.
Who I Work With
I work with busy men and women over 40—midlife professionals, caregivers, parents, and people navigating physical changes, stress, and shifting priorities.
Most of my clients come to me wanting to:
- Ease joint pain and improve mobility
- Rebuild strength and stamina
- Feel in control of their health again
- Stay consistent with fitness and nutrition without feeling overwhelmed
With personalized Pilates sessions, targeted strength training, and real-life nutrition strategies, I guide you step by step—whether you’re in Silver Spring or anywhere in the world.
What Makes HEYlifetraining Different?
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all plan or bootcamp.
My programs are rooted in flexibility, practicality, and evidence-based coaching tailored for midlife wellness.
You don’t have to push harder—you just need the right tools, a smart plan, and someone who gets what this season of life really looks like.
Let’s Get Started
Whether you’re looking for virtual fitness and nutrition coaching or a hands-on session in my Silver Spring Pilates studio, I’d love to help you feel stronger, more energized, and confident in your body again.
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Curious How I Can Help?
Prefer In-person Training?
My Silver Spring studio offers personalized fitness coaching for midlife and older adults. Whether you want to ease joint pain, build strength, or simply stay active with confidence, I combine Pilates (Reformer & Cadillac), strength training, and lifestyle strategies that help you feel strong and supported—without the burnout.
No bootcamps. No pressure. Just real support and lasting results.
Online Coaching That Fits Your Life
My virtual fitness and nutrition programs are designed for busy midlife men and women who want to get stronger, boost energy, and stay consistent—without the overwhelm. With expert guidance and real-life strategies, we’ll build habits that actually stick.
Train on your schedule. Feel better in your body. Thrive in midlife.
I have been doing Pilates for several years with Heike Yates. She is an excellent instructor, ensuring she is focused on the person she is teaching at that very moment. Sometimes I go out of town and miss her, and while I enjoy her vacation, I am very pleased to get back with Heike to do Pilates!
Alison S.
BEYOND THE STUDIO…
I love the outdoors, and that’s where you will find me most of the time.
Spending time with my two kids makes my heart sing (even if they live on opposite sides of the world).
Becoming a first-time grandma is incredible, and I thought I was all cool about it.
I have been known to say, “Exercise is good for you.” (Okay…I say it a lot).
Food is important to me, but I prefer it when my husband cooks for me.
My positivity and energy are contagious.
