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Move well. Look good. You don't have to choose.

1:1 online strength coaching. A program built around your goal, your body and your schedule, with weekly feedback.

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Yakira in a deep side squat with one arm reaching overhead, smiling
Yakira standing with her hands on her hips in a gym
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This is for you if

  • You want to look good and move well, and you don't see why you'd have to pick. Some people lean one way, some the other. The plan follows your goal.
  • You never know what to do next in the gym. Or you know the exercises but not how to progress them from one week to the next.
  • You train around an old injury or a limited range of motion. Once you're cleared to train, your program works with what you have instead of pretending it isn't there.
  • You've been consistent and the results stopped. A better progression is a good place to start.
Yakira kneeling beside two dumbbells, smiling

Hi, I'm Yakira.

I started training at 16 because I wanted abs. In 2023 an injury left me with a permanent impairment, and I started caring about a lot more than how I looked.

I now care about how I move, how I feel and what my body can actually do. I still care about how I look too. I don't think those two goals compete, and you don't have to choose between them. You can move well and look good.

My education is in psychology and mental health science, and I take that into account when I coach. How you feel, how much you can sustain and what your week looks like all shape the program.

I'm an internationally certified personal trainer (NASM) based in Lisbon and I coach clients online. I share how I train on Instagram and TikTok.

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How I program

Strength is the foundation
Getting stronger is the foundation of every program I write. From there, the rest is shaped around your goal and how your body responds.
Single leg and single arm work
Unilateral training shows where one side lags and gives you a way to even it out. It is a big part of how I train myself.
Movement quality as a variable
Range of motion, positioning and control get progressed the same way load and volume do.
Free weights first
Dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells and bodyweight cover most of what you need. I use machines where they earn their place.
Yakira holding a weighted ball in an athletic stance in a gym

How it works

  1. Apply

    Tell me about your training, your goals and any injuries. It takes about five minutes.

  2. Intro call

    We go through your history and what you want, and decide together whether coaching fits.

  3. Your program

    You get a plan built around your schedule, equipment and starting point, with demos for the exercises.

  4. Weekly check ins

    Send me your training and form videos. I give feedback and adjust the plan as you progress.

What I do and don't do

I do

  • Write your training program
  • Teach and progress the movements
  • Give feedback on your form
  • Adjust the plan as you respond to it

I don't

  • Diagnose or treat injuries or pain
  • Prescribe diets or write meal plans
  • Give medical advice
  • Provide therapy or mental health treatment

I'm a personal trainer, not a doctor, physiotherapist or nutritionist. If something falls outside my scope, I'll tell you and point you to the right professional.

Questions

I'm new to lifting. Is this for me?

Yes. I teach the main movements first and progress you at a pace that suits you.

Do I need a gym?

Not necessarily. Tell me what you have access to and I'll program around it.

What if I have pain or an old injury?

If you have pain or a diagnosed injury, get clearance from your doctor or physio before we start. I don't diagnose or treat, and I'll work with their guidance.

Do you help with nutrition?

I'm not a nutritionist, so I don't prescribe diets or write meal plans. If you need that, I'll point you to a qualified professional.

How does online coaching work?

Your program is shared with you digitally. You log your training and send me videos, and I send feedback and adjustments.

What happens after I apply?

I read your application myself and reply personally. If coaching looks like a good fit, we set up an intro call.

How much does it cost?

Pricing depends on the format that suits you. I go through it on the intro call.

Ready to train with a plan?

Fill in a short application about your training, goals and any injuries. I read every one.

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