Hi, my name is Santiago (Santi for short) and I have been a Personal Trainer and Sports Nutritionist for more than 6 years. I live in the beautiful Gold coast and I have my own 1on1 studio where I help people to reach their goals (I also work remotely with online coaching but you need to have basic experience lifting weights).
I offer 45-minute sessions either at my private studio in Nerang. I customize each session based on your specific needs by following a tailored training program, and my goal for every session is to complete all exercises planned for the day with the right intensity and focus on perfecting technique. While I have set intervals for rest and work, the pace is somewhat determined by the client. Some individuals may require additional time to grasp proper technique or because they are fat
59 customer reviews
Christine Ward
I had trouble with my knee for 2 plus years & Santigo knew his stuff as he got me to do certain excercises & with in a month my knee was fixed I so recommend Santiago expertise & so much knowledge as he so passionate about personally helping you one to one, he moved away sadly so i not been able to find anyone as good since as him!
Martin Zhang
I’ve had a great experience training with Sandiago. He is professional, patient, and very encouraging. Each session is well planned, and he always explain the exercises clearly while making sure my technique is correct.
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Nikoletta Nagy Neal
We’ve been training with our personal trainer for over a year now, and he’s truly fantastic. He brings not only deep expertise in fitness, but also a profound understanding of the human body and how it works.
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Martín Delger
Excellent training sessions, you can tell that Santi has an incredible amount of knowledge about muscles and biomechanics.
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Kimberley
I've been training with Santi and I can’t recommend him highly enough. He has an approachable, gentle, and kind personality, which makes every session feel comfortable and encouraging — but don’t let that fool you!
The main thing I do is educate my clients so they can achieve their goals by themselves, so they can understand how nutrition and training works to then apply into their lifestyles. There is no "one size fits all" so my job is to know what size fits that particular client, what intervention is going to be more appropriate for the client so it can be as easy and enjoyable as possible.
There is no secret, consistency and knowledge. Now a days everyone wants results yesterday. 5+ years of bad habits, no exercise and poor nutrition can't be fixed in one month, no without sacrificing health (Hormones, lean body mass, mental health and relationship with food). Knowledge is also important; how can I reach my goal as fast as possible without sacrificing any of the Health factor named above and by enjoying the process.
This is the best job ever, If I was millionaire, I would probably do it for free! The satisfaction of watching my clients grow mentally and physically is priceless. Seeing how they boost their confidence, self-esteem, feel better, look better and improve their relationship with food and exercise, is my passion. Breaking fitness myths and educating so clients can have a better understanding of how exercise and their body's function.
The fitness industry is very saturated now a days, and there are a lot of "professionals" out there that spread misinformation and put people's health in risk. I am here to fix the course of this industry and hopefully make a change in people's lives.
My coaching approach is rooted in scientific principles, ensuring that all methods I use with my clients are backed by research and proven to deliver positive results. I have high understanding of Biomechanics, and this allows me to ensure maximal safety during workouts and the best possible stimulus to the body. Unfortunately, many personal trainers today enter the industry with inadequate knowledge and spread misinformation. This is partly due to the ease of obtaining accreditation as a personal trainer and the poor quality of many training courses available. Moreover, social media has negatively impacted the industry by promoting unrealistic body image ideals and spreading misinformation about nutrition, which can harm people's relationships with food and their self-esteem. Having worked in the industry for six years, I prioritize continuous learning and regularly update my knowledge to align with the latest scientific studies. As a sports nutritionist, I aim to revolutionize the way you perceive food. By working with me, you'll improve your relationship with food and realize how simple and freeing it can be—no more restrictions, no more fad diets, just a straightforward approach.
At the moment I am only working face to face. I do have online clients, but I only accept people that are willing to put everything into it and that have experience in the gym floor with excellent technique.
In my studio I always make sure that the equipment is clean after every client and deep clean every day.
