Hannah Testimonial
I’ve had the privilege of training with Alena for over six years, and I look forward to many more years of training together. She is one-of-a-kind in all of the best ways. Alena is a brilliant physical trainer, has a wonderful (& eccentric) sense of humour, and she genuinely cares about you as a person above all else. When I started with Alena, I was at a point where I dreaded strenuous exercise and was sceptical about whether it was even a good idea to train with her. To my happy surprise, Alena managed to make my sessions enjoyable and something I not only didn’t dread, but actually looked forward to. The fact that I’m still training with her six years later is testament to that. Alena is a special person and I’m very grateful to be able call her both my trainer and friend.
Rani Testimonial
Alena is the best! I started training with her almost two years ago now....and for the first year and a half I wasn't getting the results I was hoping for....but I also wasn't making the lifestyle changes I needed to in order to get those results. And I knew that! But I still felt like giving up, as I'd lost hope that I could ever get to where I wanted to be, health and fitness wise - it seemed like it was never going to happen. That's where Alena came in. All along she had been providing me with not only the physical direction (ie advising the right food and exercise choices), but also understanding the mental and emotional side of getting "in shape"....She is there for you 100% of the time. We had goal setting sessions, and I would still train all the time, and she would be on my back, in a good way, about what I was doing (ie what training, eating, thinking, sleeping). But the big thing for me was that she didn't give up on me. She remained so supportive, and encouraging, and caring, even when month after month, nothing was changing, except if anything I was getting fatter....There are lots of good trainers out there, and experts who can give you really good advice - but Alena really does go more than the extra mile - she'll sprint a marathon for you! I think the thing that makes her different is not only does she really know her stuff (body stuff,head stuff,heart stuff), she really does care about her clients - and provides just what you need, just when you need it...and she makes me laugh all the time!!!
Alena has that remarkable skill of knowing when to be tough with you when you need it, but also knows when you just need someone on your side being kind and loving. She will never give up on you, and I love her unshakeable confidence that you can do it, even when you are convinced that it will never happen.
So - finally, after so long, something suddenly switched in my brain, and I started to do what Alena had been advising me to do....and I've now lost over 20kgs. I feel amazing - have so much more energy, my body feels like it did 30 years ago, if not better (and I thought because I am in my late 40's, that could never happen!), I LOVE wearing clothes again, and am finally happy in my own skin. And it's largely due to Alena hanging in there with me, being an awesome trainer who makes exercise FUN (as much as it's possible), giving excellent advise, and providing the right support and encouragement along the way.
Thank you so much Alena - for all you've done for me, and every person you train - you really are the best, in so many more ways than one!
Janette Fowler Testimonial
Alena - Funzie, crazy, machine, fitness guru….
These are only few characteristics about Alena I have come across since I’ve met her a couple of years ago.
Funzie – yes, she loves fun and laughs. She loves happy and she spreads positive energy everywhere she goes. When she is working, she is always there for her clients to have a good time. I have never seen her bringing personal issues into sessions. Whatever rough times she can go through, she puts on a smile and makes people feel good.
Crazy – many say, she is crazy. If you think determination, pursuing your dreams, focusing on achieving your goals and pushing clients beyond their comfort zone is crazy, then yes, she is crazy.
Machine – not many girls I’ve met would be as fit and fully devoted to training and self-discipline as Alena is. She continuously works on improving herself. Alena is an inspiration not only to her clients in the gym but many people connected with her through social media.
Fitness guru – that Alena certainly is. Anytime you need to discuss your fitness progress, nutrition or weight loss, she is there to help. She hassles people (in a good way) to make an effort and turn up. When you go off the track and sneak into a procrastinating mode, she makes sure, she is on your back to bring you back to the gym. And we all need that at times.
I can’t imagine training with anybody else these days. In Alena I have found not only a personal trainer, but also a close friend, psychologist and a great listener.
