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strong squad
From park workouts during lockdown where our own journey as a couple began, Strong Squad grew from a shared passion for the transformative power of training and self-care. We're here to guide you towards a stronger, healthier you, together.
chiara
My journey into fitness began through an unexpected path – recovering from a dance injury. This experience highlighted the profound impact of resistance training, not just for athletes but for anyone wanting to move better, feel stronger, and live a more vibrant life.
That personal experience fueled me to get my Level 3 qualification back in 2021. Since then, I've supported individuals with a variety of goals, from achieving weight loss to preparing for specific sporting events.
Now, as a certified nutritionist too, I bring a holistic approach to your well-being. I focus on helping clients build healthy and sustainable habits and my approach is rooted in education, compassion, and a focus on their relationship with food.
Whether you're looking to lose weight, just starting your fitness journey, or a seasoned gym-goer aiming for more, I'm here to guide you in reaching your goals.
Saber
Growing up as a kid with serious postural issues, I started gym training as a form of corrective exercise. From there, I managed to become an athlete very early and started competing in Olympic Weightlifting during my teens before moving into the world of powerlifting to support injury rehab.
I've been working as a personal trainer since I was 17, and in that time, I've had the chance of helping people achieve a wide range of goals. From those just starting their fitness journey to individuals navigating injury rehab and athletes preparing for competitions in sports like rugby, CrossFit, and Olympic Weightlifting, just to name a few.
In the last 5 years, I've also embraced the disciplines of K1 and Muay Thai. I've dedicated time to training in Thailand and the Netherlands to deepen my understanding and skills as both a fighter and a trainer in these martial arts.
If you're looking for guidance grounded in experience and a true passion for movement, I'm here to support you to reach your full potential.
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testimonials
Valentina
I have been working with Strong Squad since around 2021. Shortly after Covid my weight was the heaviest ever and my confidence an all time low. I started because I wanted to get stronger and oh boy!!! What a journey it has been! 4 years in, and I am addicted to my weekly workout, I feel healthy, strong and as confident as I have ever been. The program keeps on giving and we revise the schedule every month or so. The squad are super available all the time both in person and online to support, help and show me where I’m going right and where to improve. I totally recommend this power couple and my peach gives thanks every day ! ;)
Maria
I started training with Chiara because I felt I was plateauing in my fitness journey and I wanted to improve my performances. Since I started training with her, I quickly realised there is so much more to it.
Chiara has prepared very tailored (and fun!) programs for me, she constantly updates them and she is always super available to advices and support on every aspect, also outside of the hours together. She even prepared an adaptation for when I can't train in my usual gym.
I wasn't a total newbie in the gym and yet she prepared programs that included exercises and machines I had never tried, thus making the workouts very effective and challenging, and at the same time, really fun and stimulating too!
I feel training with her unlocked a totally different level for me!
In the two months I have been training with her, I have already seen a significant change in my body; also my performances and results have already changed impressively!
Chiara is really an amazing and wholesome coach, incredibly prepared on a technical level and - this for me it's a game changer - she's also an extraordinary mental coach. She's been following me on every physical aspects, but also supported me in shaping my mindset and facing my mental challenges.
I couldn't stress enough how much I value training with her - best investment I could do for myself ever!
Chiara
It’s been almost 9 months since I’ve started my strength and conditioning training under coach Saber.
Not only I can see tremendous results in my fighting performance - stronger body, quicker movements - but also on my life outside sports, thanks to the tailored trainings on my mobility and flexibility. Saber is a knowledgeable, well rounded and curious coach who makes sure every training is well researched, scientifically explained and correctly executed.
He is also a very demanding coach, but I guess that’s exactly why I wouldn’t change him for any other PT! :)