Barrhead actress Kirsty MacLaren takes centre stage for free fitness classes

Kirsty MacLaren, who played Violet, Princess Margaret’s Dresser in Netflix series The Crown, and has an Olivier Award Nomination for Best Supporting actress, is leading the live fitness sessions from her London home.

The Barrhead-born actress, who also starred in Trevor Nunn’s revival of Fiddler on the Roof, has attended fitness classes at the Foundry since she was a baby and wants to give something back to the centre and community during the coronavirus crisis.

Kirsty said: “I’ve attended classes at the Foundry since I was born and East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure gave me my first permanent classes teaching spin and HIIT. I now cover classes when I’m back home, which is always so lovely.

“I’m currently living in London and working as an actress but I’m recording these classes for East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure as I also wanted to say thank you for all the opportunities they gave me when I first became an instructor.

“I can’t wait to finally be able to come north of the border again and cover classes as I miss everyone so much!

“It’s been great to be able to connect with participants even though I’m so far away. I love teaching when I can.”

Kirsty is leading various online classes as part of East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure’s free fitness programme, including Body Balance, Body Attack, HIIT, Barre, Dance Fit and Legs, Bums and Tums. She is also a qualified Spin Instructor.

To take part in the free fitness classes, which are running every week day during lockdown, visit ERCL Facebook