Personal Training
Expert guidance fit to train anyone. No matter the client’s fitness level or goal. With immense care and attention to detail, I help my clients to realise their potential.
Following my chosen philosophy of fundamental movements done correctly, I offer personal training sessions concentrating on strength, core and mobility.
My sessions are one-on-one and held in a comfortable, relaxed setting (my own studio!) where I can pay close attention to the client’s form and specific needs, adjusting movements where necessary and accelerating exercises as we progress.
I also offer online sessions, tailoring the exercise plan according to the client’s accessibility to equipment. A lot can be done with very little!
The 3 pillars: Rigorous training of fundamental movements, thoughtful consideration of the individual and sustainable advancement of fitness and strength. Read more about my philosophy below.
45 minute sessions in-person at my studio or online from wherever you are in the world!
My Philosophy: Movement Done Well
So, what do I mean by holistic personal training?
In the fitness industry and personal training field, advanced and specialised workouts are always on the rise. While these workouts and the results they promise may be alluring to many people, I have noticed that they often frustrate clients.
The issue with these workouts is that they assume the same goal for every individual and they jump straight to specialised movements. Therefore, they neglect the individual’s specific makeup and needs, and, most importantly, they increase the risk of injury.
Sadly, the consequences of doing exercises incorrectly only appears as you get older. Repetitive, incorrect movement and poor form becomes increasingly harmful over time.
You may only notice problems arising gradually but you are constantly putting yourself at risk for injury or chronic pain.
Luckily, this is highly preventable with holistic personal training!
With my experience and knowledge, I know with great detail how the body is designed to move and by looking at each individual as a whole I am able to customise movements based on what is best for the individual.
Going back to basics
Physically, our bodies need two things to move:
Joint stability and balance, which requires every muscle to be working and to contributing to movement.
Sufficient range of motion (ROM) to carry out the movements of daily life (think of climbing stairs, picking up groceries, reaching for objects but also movements you would do during leisure activities).
To obtain these two things, a baseline of strength and ROM is essential.
Fundamental Movement Patterns
I base my training on the five fundamental movements patterns — drawing inspiration from Paul Chek, an internationally recognised expert in corrective and performance-based exercise kinesiology, stress reduction, and holistic health.
These are movement patterns that we use everyday (not just when we are exercising), and when done correctly they activate almost every muscle in the body. Therefore, becoming precise and strong in these movements ensures a good foundation for daily function and training.
Squat — the primary muscles engaged are your quads and glutes, with predominant movement coming from your hips, knees, and ankles.
Hinge — the focus shifts to your hamstrings, glutes, and lower back, with movement mainly occurring at the hips.
Lunge — involves a balanced activation of the muscles mentioned above, with a staggered stance that mimics natural walking and requires more balance and range of motion in all lower body joints.
Pushing and pulling your arms — both horizontally (moving your arms in and out from your chest) and vertically (lifting your arms up and down overhead), works a wide range of muscles and motions in your upper body.
Twist — twisting motions train coordinated rotational movements in your hips and spine. For example, movements such as putting things in your car, or in sports such as golf or tennis.
Sticking to the basics gives you a well-rounded, effective routine that strengthens your body for natural movement patterns and enhances both daily life and sporting activities.
With my training, we practise movement that the muscles and joints were designed to do, and our aim is always to move without pain, allowing us to stay active long-term.
To me, the real benefit of personal training is in teaching proper technique, helping you eliminate habits that work against your goals, and offering support and motivation to keep you consistent.
When a client is in pain or struggles to perform certain exercises, that is when I customise the training plan to prioritise the unique makeup and abilities of the individual. Therefore, individualised or “specialised” training is not the grounding principle, rather it is supplementary to mastering the basics.
Clients who have followed my training have surprised themselves by reaching goals they could not have imagined before, and even more so that these results came from focusing on fundamentals. No “special” or extreme exercise routines required!
With my guidance, we will zone in on the fundamental details and become precise students of movement, continuously making small changes or improvements over the span of our training programme.
Precision, consistency and thoughtful care make for incredible results!
Both physically and mentally, my clients can celebrate empowering and sustainable growth.
Book an appointment.
Let’s get to know each other! Use the button below to book an intake appointment with me. You are welcome at my studio in Maastricht for both personal training and sports massage. Online personal training is also an option! Additionally, I have slots for sports massage at Équipe gym.
Start afresh today.