Today we’d like to introduce you to Elizabet Shapovalova.
Hi Elizabet, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
From a very young age, sports were a huge part of my life. I was a calm but very curious child, and I started training when I was only three years old. Later, I became a professional acrobat and dedicated 18 years of my life to the sport. After my professional career, I continued performing in different shows, but over time, the intense training and injuries began to affect my body.
That period of my life is what eventually led me to Pilates.
Eventually, I decided to study Pilates professionally and make it part of my life and career.
After some time working as a trainer, I realized I wanted to do something bigger and connect with people beyond the studio. That’s when I started sharing my experience online through social media.
My passion for helping people eventually inspired me to create my own app,’Flexy: Pilates & Home Workout’. I always had the idea of building a platform that could help people make movement part of their everyday lives, especially in today’s world where we spend so much time connected to technology and sitting still.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Not at all. One of the biggest challenges was transitioning from professional sports into a completely different stage of life after injuries. It took time to rebuild both physically and mentally. Building a personal brand and creating my own app also came with many doubts and fears, especially in the beginning. But every challenge taught me something valuable and helped me grow both personally and professionally.
As you know, we’re big fans of ‘Flexy: Pilates & Home Workout’ App. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
My business is the “Flexy: Pilates & Home Workout” app, a platform designed to help people make Pilates and mindful movement part of their everyday lives from the comfort of their homes.
I specialize in classical mat Pilates with elements of flexibility, mobility, and body control inspired by my background as a professional acrobat. What makes Flexy different is that I focus not only on physical results, but also on helping people build a healthier and more balanced relationship with their bodies.
I want people to feel that movement can be enjoyable, elegant, and sustainable not exhausting or intimidating. I’m especially proud that I’ve been able to turn my personal experience, recovery journey, and passion for movement into something that can inspire and help others around the world.
Alright, so to wrap up, is there anything else you’d like to share with us?
I’d just like to remind people that movement should come from a place of self-care, not punishment. Learning to listen to and respect your body can truly change your life. And most importantly don’t be afraid to start, even if the journey feels uncertain at first.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://apps.apple.com/app/flexy-pilates-home-workout/id6747302282?platform=iphone
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flexy_betsy
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@flexybetsy
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@flexybetsy
