01.
WHO WE ARE
ABOUT US
Think of URBAN HEROES as an outdoor fitness gym, where you meet likeminded people that share the love for fresh air and the passion for fitness. We know each others names and we push each other to reach results together. Fitness is at its best when its fun and a strong community is what we thrive for.
Beside a broad spectrum of workouts we also offer hikes, fitness & nutrition challenges, family workouts, workshops, fundraiser and retreats.
… read this article by METROPOLIS Tokyo to get to know us better!
02.
COACHES
Rebekka
Owner/FITMIX
Rebekka is a passionate triathlete as well as a convinced Pilates student and trainer. Full of energy and creativity you can expect her classes being enthusiastic and motivating. If you are wondering how to integrate your workouts and a healthy lifestyle into your daily life with kids, ask her.
Rebbeka became the owner of Urban Heroes Tokyo in 2023.
Certified Pilates matwork trainer, pre- and postnatal
Alessia
YOGA
Alessia is Yoga Alliance certified teacher, her classes combines the vinyasa system and breath control of Asthanga Yoga with the study of asanas and alignment of the Iyengar school. Suitable for all levels, Alessia encourage her students to honour their uniqueness with compassion.
ALIX
HIT THE PARK
Alix is from Canada and is a personal trainer and group fitness instructor. She is passionate about making fitness accessible to all and has experience coaching people of all ages (from 11 - 85!) A mom of a 3 year old son, she is particularly interested in prenatal and postpartum fitness. She enjoys strength training (especially kettlebells) and running (especially in the winter)
CanFitPro Personal Training Specialist, DTS Level One
Carina
HIT THE PARK
Carina is an Argentinian born Australian so she speaks Spanish fluently. She is passionate about nurturing an environment where parents can improve both their physical and their mental well-being. With a background in Psychology, Military and Maternity, you are in great hands. Expect her workouts to be fun and energetic with a big focus on functional movement.
Registered professional Personal and Group Trainer with AUSactive; Level 2 CrossFit Coach; Cert 4 in Fitness; Cert 4 in Doula Support Services
Sofia
Pilates
Sofia is originally from Argentina, raised as an expat living all over the world. Sofia is a mom of three boys now settled in Japan. She’s taught pilates for over a decade in group settings as well as Classical (reformer) Pilates in her private studio. Sofia loves how Pilates strengthens the deep intrinsic muscles of the core, improves body balance, and builds up muscles without bulking up. As walking proof of the power of Pilates, she now wants to share this method of exercise with everyone and to transform others lives' the way it has transformed hers.
Certified in Stott Marrithew Pilates IMP, IR, & ICCB as well as Pure Barre Instructor (P1/2).
Shelly
Yoga
Shelly is a devoted yoga student and teacher. Originally from the United States, she teaches classical asana poses with an emphasis on alignment. Her classes are aimed at cultivating a dynamic connection throughout the whole body allowing the mind to settle.
500 Hour RYT and FRC®️ Movement Specalist
Beata
Yoga
Beata was born and raised in Poland, but has spent most of her life abroad. She divides her time between managing her multicultural patchwork family, working as a teacher, and walking the path of yoga. She is a meditation enthusiast and an energy healer. Her classes are aimed at relaxing your mind and body and giving you that energy burst you might need on a Wednesday morning.
EMILY
FITMIX
Emily is originally from the United States. She has lived in Tokyo since 2020 with her husband, and welcomed her first child in 2023. Emily’s passion for fitness started with being a competitive dancer since childhood in New York. As an adult, she found Pilates to be a much gentler way to stay active, while maintaining strength and flexibility. She has practiced for over 7 years, but really fell in love with Pilates during pregnancy and postpartum. Despite everything, Pilates has led her to feel stronger and more balanced than ever before. This is what inspired Emily to pursue her instructor training, and she hopes to help others feel this sense of empowerment in her classes!
Balanced Body Mat certified
FABIEN
HIT THE PARK
Fabien began practicing martial arts and combat sports over 35 years ago, and has been coaching others for 20 years. He has training in weightlifting, fitness, and physical preparation. His aim is to leverage expertise in combat sports to assist individuals in achieving their sporting, health, and overall well-being goals. He has trained special units of the army, police, and firefighters in combat sports, physical, and mental preparation. His ultimate goal is to continue helping people reach their full potential and enhance their overall quality of life through the fusion of combat sports and physical fitness.
Certified Kettlebell Instructor, University Degree in Physical Training and many more
Chloe
Yoga
Chloe Potter is a British broadcaster, voice actor & Yoga teacher. Having practised yoga for more than 20 years she trained to become a teacher. Chloe is passionate about helping others to discover the peace and insight that yoga can offer. She teaches mainly vinyasa flow with an edge of strengthening precision. She also loves to guide people in slower meditative yin-inspired classes.
Emma
CANDLELIGHT Pilates
Emma is British Japanese and lives in Tokyo with her husband and three children. Emma qualified in mat, reformer and pre/post natal Pilates at the London Pilates Academy and the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute. Emma has used Pilates for over 15 years to combat maintain strength and flexibility in her body and mind as well as to manage her chronic pain symptoms without medication. Pilates has had a transformative effect on her life and she is passionate about shading the physical and mental health benefits of it with others.