Personalized Strength Training

Pedro followed my first 6 months with Starting Strength (my intro to strength training in general, at 41). By turns motivating, funny, and detail-oriented, Pedro kept my novice gains beautifully on track as my numbers slowly, steadily went up with each visit.

Sessions with Pedro were truly enjoyable on a social level — we do miss him in the gym — and training-wise, he knows how to push when needed. He never really let me slack, nor did he ever charge ahead blindly. He paid serious attention, heroically listening to my garrulous gym banter, puzzling through my incomprehensible notebook, and figuring out how to make my sessions physically rewarding without losing the fun. Rather than hear my own internal voice telling me I’m not squatting low enough, I hear Pedro’s. This is fine, actually. No, it’s fine.

Technically, his observations on my form and his ability to get me to focus on one or two things to improve were a huge help. I tend towards wanting to know all 17 things I’ve done wrong, so I can try in vain to keep them all in my head and then immediately jettison all of them the second I start my next rep, and Pedro picked up on this pretty quickly and kept me nicely on track, doling out advice and information without overloading me. “Improving my form” shifted from a confusing mess into something I actually looked forward to at the gym. Huge credit to him (and Steve Ross, who he trained under) for that.

Pedro was a big part of why I still go to the gym and still really enjoy it. His coaching prowess and warm, funny personality get a really strong, whole-hearted recommendation from me. Oh and he let me put on my own Spotify playlists in the gym, and pretended to like them, so, right, five stars for that alone. But also all the other stuff. A great coach.

I have had the pleasure of being coached by Pedro for almost a year.

Pedro has all the qualities I look for in a coach – he has excellent technical skills; he is a great motivator; and he knows how to adapt his communication to the different needs of his clients and thereby guide you towards better results.

I cannot recommend Pedro enough – with him as your coach your journey towards better strength is just better.

Working out with Pedro has been such an amazing journey. Not only is he a great coach relentlessly working with you to perfect your technique but he is also a great person to hang out with! Needless to say a great choice for anyone looking for a personal trainer.

A coach who approaches his trainings not only with great knowledge but also with heart, which is naturally rare.
My honour to train and become friends with.

Challenge and beat your better self with one of the Best. 🔝

Pedro is an excellent coach and a truly good guy. He’s helped me focus on what he knows I can do when my body said otherwise. Very knowledgeable, makes you work for what you have committed to and pushes you to stay strict to form.

I have trained with Pedro for almost a year, with great results and good fun. Pedro is a very knowledgeable coach, who will help you achieve your goals, big or small, in the best way possible based on your fitness level. Pedro is great at motivating people and help them go the extra mile. Highly recommended!

I’ve had Pedro as my coach for 1 year and a half.

I have experienced Pedro to be a highly knowledgeable coach who really listens to me and has helped me to find the right technique that fits best with my body. Together with him, I have pushed my limits and broken new personal records. I’ve never felt stronger and healthier and haven’t had neck or back pain (which i have had for years because i sit in the office all day, despite working out in other sports 3-4 times a week).

Lastly, i think Pedro is a highly likeable and relatable guy. He’s got a great sense of humour, but he’s also sensitive and always believes you can do more than you believe you can.

I had the opportunity to train with Pedro for 16 months. He’s very professional, kind and dedicated. His knowledge of the Starting Strength method and his attention to detail helped me quickly improve my results starting as a complete newbie. He’s constantly supervising the correct technique of the persons he’s coaching and their security and safety. His explanations are clear and easy to grasp. He is a great coach, and I highly recommend him to anyone wanting to get strong!

Pedro is a top coach in his field. His attention to detail to his clients and their individual goals is unmatched. He is a great motivator and has helped me get much stronger in my training physically as well as mentally. Will definitely train with Pedro again!

Pedro has been an INSPIRATION. After 3 years of health issues and accidents, I could barely squat body weight without knee pain early 2023, or bench press without backpain. With Pedro’s online coaching and motivational support, I’ve been training (usually) 3 times a week since April, progressing steadily (even if slowly), losing some weight, feeling better in general and, most of all, without the pain I used to feel, in or out of the gym. Many Thanks Pedro!

I (m47) trained with Pedro for a year, following the NLP. I made incredible gains, adding 200-300% to all the main lifts. Nice added benefit: according to my family I look “buff” 😀

To maximise gains and avoid injuries, it is crucial to carry out the lifts very precisely. Pedro has a great eye for detail, will explain you the basics, then continue to correct little issues throughout your progress (stance, wrist and elbow position, bracing, …). He makes adjustments to the programme as needed, you will never get “stuck” and he will find a way to make the best of that off day as well.

Besides that, he is the nicest guy, full of stories. Looking forward to visiting him in Portugal.

Couldn’t recommend more highly.

When I shook Pedro’s hand for the first time, I didn’t like training and I knew nothing about the starting strength method. Pedro changed all that. In the 6 months we trained together, he showed me that strength training can be part of my self-care ritual and a personal challenge that I no longer want to live without.

It’s true that strength training changes a body. But a good coach can change a life.

And not only is he an excellent professional, Pedro is an empathetic, knowledgeable human being, and genuinely happy with the progress of his clients.

(Also: his jokes will definitely make you laugh out loud, which will come in handy for those abs!)

I will certainly visit wherever he goes.
See you soon, Pedro!

Pedro is an amazing coach and person in general. I worked with him for 7 months and can only think about good things to talk about, like his knowledge about the method, great communication skills, professionalism and patience when dealing with clients and other coaches.

With critical thinking, he is able to give you the best plan to achieve your goals.

As a bonus, Pedro can talk about multiple subjects, because of his life experiences. He lived in multiple countries, had a very successful career before coaching and faced a few challenges along the way.

I cannot recommend him enough.