About Sandy
Sandy Leo is an international fitness presenter and trainer who is passionate about empowering optimum performance and leadership in the wellness and fitness industry.
A functional fitness and wellness coach, Sandy operates an exclusive private/semi-private training business and rehab clinic in Auckland applying Chek principles and utilising the GTS as a featured piece of equipment.
Sandy, mother of three and grandmother of seven, has 30 years experience in the fitness industry. Not only was she a former Les Mills presenter/choreographer, she was also the instructor of 4 Body Training programmes as well as a Les Mills group fitness coordinator and program developer.
Sandy’s clients include high level CEOs, executives, physiotherapists, athletes of all ages, and medical doctors who have attributed total rehabilitation for post hip, shoulder and knee surgery alongside weight loss and general wellbeing, pain relief and energy levels to her unique approach to wellness.
Working with Sandy
I came to see Sandy to stop my body feeling 50. On track to be strong and fit forever. A few horse riding injuries left me with issues that Sandy is helping overcome. She’s got fingers stronger than her but! Loving my time with her.
– Gabrielle Colley
She′s a lifesaver. The worst mistake I made was only coming once! Got into back problems – now back on track now with two sessions a week learning postural correction.
– Jonathan Freeman
I have had the pleasure of not only training with Sandy, but as well learning functional training combined with Chek postural corrective exercise, strength and flexibility on the Total Gym GRAVITY unit that I purchased through Sandy and use at my home studio. I have enjoyed altering and adding to lifestyle habits of standing, sitting, breathing and nutrition advice to enhance my general health. Sandy has been my personal trainer for the past 6 and a half years. Sandy is a professional who keeps up to date with all facets of health and wellbeing. Sandy has an absolute passion for her craft and does not hesitate to ensure her clients are in good health. My personal fitness level has increased over the past 6 years and my general health has never been so good. I would have no hesitation in recommending Sandy to other busy business men like myself wanting to keep their energy systems and health and bodies at optimum level.
– Sir George Fistonich, Villa Maria
I have had poor posture all my life and have never been able to walk or sit erectly. After training with Sandy I have achieved the “impossible” for myself. I am now able to hold my back upright with little effort at all, which has improved my self confidence, posture and general well being. I feel elegant. My strength and flexibility have increased. I enjoy how the exercises feel and that the low number of repetitions are sufficient to produce such excellent results. I have to admit that I never get bored and the reason being that Sandy always introduces new exercises/variations at every session making it different and exciting. I find Sandy consistently professional, competent and very knowledgeable. She keeps me informed about my progress and areas on which I need to work on. I sometimes pepper her with questions but she welcomes them all. She is her own best advertisement for her services in Gravity Pilates and lifestyle coaching. Sandy combines a thorough knowledge of Pilates and lifestyle with an intuitive sense of what is best for you and your body, whatever your level of fitness. She is an inspired and inspiring teacher who makes every session varied, interesting, and fun. I can’t say enough in praise of her talents, and I feel very fortunate to work with her.
– Viyola Dsouza, Birkenhead
I would strongly recommend Sandy for recovery from serious injury or getting back to good health and being able to enjoy daily life without constant back or muscle related pain. If it wasn’t for Sandy’s expert help, I would still be living with daily back and shoulder pains, as I was 6 years ago, unable to sit unaided on the floor and continuous pains daily. Now at 46 after six years of weekly Pilates/Gravity with Sandy, and regular Pilates on my own at home, I am without pain most days and back playing sports 4 times a week. At work, no more time off going to physio/osteo or doctor and I am so much more productive, and without pain still sitting and working at my desk. Getting back my health has added so much more enjoyment out of life!
– Arjan Whitberg
I have been having a weekly pilates/gravity one on one private lesson with Sandy now for about 3 months. I have also been attending a pilates group session with Sandy weekly. I was still trying to recover from a twisted pelvis when I started with Sandy. I had all sorts of problems which I just couldn’t seem to rectify and my posture also needed to be worked on. Sandy encouraged mobility with me firstly, then continued with strength work on the gravity machine and pilates. Most importantly I needed to strengthen my core muscles. It has been rather hard work at times, but with amazing results. I feel stronger, walk taller and I am managing my back issues. This in turn has allowed me to carry on with my favourite sport of tennis. I have noticed the extra strength in my tennis shots and have now made it into 1st grade, so I’m thrilled. Sandy has also helped me with some lifestyle guidelines and this is certainly helping me in many positive areas. I strongly recommend anyone wanting to achieve the above results with training in mobility, stability and strength work to get a program going with Sandy as soon as possible.
– Denise Grace
My name is Jason Coote and I am 24 years old, I came to sandy 2 and half years ago, post shoulder surgery that was unsuccessful and born with shoulders that were dysfunctional and hips that were weak and sore and inability to play sports. Working on the Total gym Gravity system with Sandy as my master trainer, has improved mobility, range and strength in my shoulder and all muscles surrounding it. Also strength in my hips, the pain has pretty much totally gone. Sandy is very knowledgeable in post rehabilitation and holistic health in general and an expert at using the Total gym Gravity system. My shoulders have reduced in pain and stabilised dramatically. Thank you very much.
– Jason Coote (Scootes)
