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“I have been training with Osa for some time now. Due to heavy work engagements and commitment, I could not stay fit and had problems combating obesity. My previous visits to the gym had been unproductive as I lacked time, morale and direction. Also, I have always been susceptible to injuries. Ever since I started training with Osa I feel more confident, stronger and healthier. I have lost one stone, and gained serious muscle mass in just 4 months. Osa has a holistic approach to training that takes into consideration everything not just your fitness level but also your entire lifestyle, stress levels, your nutrition and even how well or bad you sleep. She is a tough but also a very sensible down to earth trainer. She definitely will take you out of your comfort zone into the training zone! I have not suffered a single injury during our functional training sessions. Besides, I have improved my technique and posture while exercising so now I feel more confident exercising alone. I thoroughly enjoy our indoors functional training sessions, Osa is a great motivator, she knows her stuff, she’s 100% dedicated to you and able to understand what you need. In my opinion, you get cutting edge training, professional advice and real value for your money.”
Vinay Cardoza (BT Engineer)
“I have been suffering from low back pain for years, I have a sedentary lifestyle and I spend most of my working hours in front of my PC. I don’t like going to the gym so I always have struggled keeping fit and healthy this has only worsened my pains and aches. I decided to approach Osa and ask her for help because she had a very unique training style which caught my attention while she was working out in the gym. Since I started training with her, my lower back pain has completely disappeared. Not only that, I have lost body fat and weight naturally because I’ve started eating according to my metabolic type. I don’t understand much about the science behind it but it works if you stick to it. What I also like about Osa is that she will immediately spot if your posture or technique are compromised from miles away! Osa has shown me a different and challenging form of training that is helping me to get where I want to go. Our outdoor functional training sessions are sensational, they are very easy to look at but they are extremely challenging because they challenge your mindset, stamina, and fitness. Osa is a very dedicated, committed and experienced trainer who walks the talk.”
Hemand Deshmuk (BT Senior Management)
“I took up personal training sessions with Osa because I was experiencing lower back problems and I was putting on weight around by tummy area. I used to go to a gym managed by Osa in which she worked and trained members and private clients. I asked Osa for help because I liked her style, simple. She understands her job inside out; she knows what exercises can work for you and she also knows how to get you where you want to go. I remember having long conversations with her; she is an attentive listener and motivator. She is a passionate trainer; she stands out because she has a very unique mindset and training style which differentiates her from mainstream trainers. Her expertise in fitness and training are worth your time and monies.”
Joe White (Guitar Maker)
“Tired of being unhealthy, unfit, and stressed out I decided to take up personal training sessions with Osa. I have a very demanding and stressful job that takes all my energy away. So I must admit that when Osa explained to me that I could lose weight, change the way I looked and felt about my body as well as improving my overall health, strength, stamina, mood, and sleeping patterns just by eating according to my metabolic type and by following a functional training programme I was a bit sceptical. After just few training sessions, everything started to make some sense to me. I started feeling much better immediately; I used to skip breakfast so by midday I used to feel exhausted. Now I don’t leave home without having had my breakfast. Also, I try to keep hydrated throughout the day and I try to be as active as I possibly can. I really enjoy our outdoors functional sessions, they are hard but when you finish you feel fully energized, positive and you go back home with a sense of achievement. Osa has also coached me and put together a stress management plan that really worked for me. I used to get very upset and stressed out in the office due to heavy workloads. Now I follow my SMP whenever I feel I need to. I’ve learnt how to identify my own signs and symptoms of stress. I have learned positive coping strategies and how to de-stress. I have also learned very useful personal skills that I can apply when I’m at work but also they come in very handy in my private life. Osa is anything but conventional, she is made of a different of fibre. Osa has also the ability to see and understand what many can’t without doing too much talking. If you’re a looking for a personal trainer and coach able to understand your needs and goals then you don’t need to look any further.”
Corina Harala (Senior Business Consultant)
“I needed to prepare myself for a cycling event in the South Downs. Even though I am a gym regular I needed significant training to condition myself for a very long ride. I trained with Osa to help me prepare, and it was apparent to me from day one that she is a real expert, dedicated, and professional. After our health and fitness assessments and other tests, Osa prepared a tailored three months conditioning programme that I followed with her and in my own time at the gym and outdoors. She also gave me really good advice on nutrition and how to avoid common training injuries. After just several weeks of training I started getting stronger and I was able to do interval training, which I never had done before, and I was also able to work at my 85-95% of my MHR. My fitness progress gave me a lot confidence and I decided not to give up my cycling event. After two months, I was ready for the cycling trip; I did not get a single injury during my training, and improved my muscle tone too. The cycling trip itself went very smoothly, and I did a 30km round-trip along the South Downs on my mountain bike, and I did not feel any significant fatigue, and I really enjoyed the whole adventure. I am now preparing myself for a bigger event so I will be training with Osa for a few months because I now she will get me there with the right coaching and training plan”.
Rahul Sadotra (Software Engineer)
“As someone who has to juggle exercise with a demanding full time job, it’s important to me to be able to get the maximum benefit from every session. Playing basketball two or three times a week used to suffice, but I felt that something was missing from my exercise routine as I didn’t seem to be improving physically. Maria was given the challenge to not only provide sports functional training, but also improve my ability to "get to the next level" which in the past had been held back by sports related asthma. She also introduced the concept of “metabolic typing” as a method of weight management, which replaced years of calorie counting with a long term lifestyle change. From the start, each session with Maria was targeted to ensure maximum results balanced with my individual requirements. We combine interval training with sport specific strength training as well as the all important core functional training. Training outdoors with Maria is not just a matter of location – the tree and hills, in fact all of our surroundings become part of the workout. Being taken out of my comfort zone has produced significant results. My breathing has drastically improved, and I feel more able to control it when under physical stress. I am more toned and have lost weight, however the best improvement has been seen on the basketball court where my strength and stamina are at a level I never thought I would reach in my adult years”.
Auriol Olisa (Private Investments)