1:1 Personal Training
Strength, movement quality, confidence, fitness and injury-conscious progression — designed around you.
€90per hour
Salou · Cambrils · Tarragona · Online
Personal training for people who need more than a workout.
Exercise-science led coaching for strength, movement confidence, injury prevention and long-term health — in Salou, Cambrils, Tarragona and online.
- Exercise Science
- Rehab-informed
- Performance
- EN · DE · ES learning
This is for you if…
Coaching for real bodies, real histories and real lives.
Most training fails when it ignores the person. The work I do is built around the variables that generic plans skip — and the things that actually move the needle long-term.
- You want to get stronger without aggravating old injuries
- You feel lost after physio, surgery or time away from training
- You want performance without breaking down
- You need coaching adapted to your body, energy and confidence
- You are pregnant, postpartum, older, or managing health considerations
- You want structure, accountability and education — not random workouts
Coaching options
Three ways to work with me
A focused range of services with clear formats and clear rates — so it’s easy to know which one fits you.
Small Group Training
Functional training in a small group of 3–6. Assemble your own group with friends, family or colleagues — or join the waiting list for the next available spot.
€15–30per person, per hour
Manual Therapy
Soft tissue work for pain management and mobility — available alongside coaching or on its own.
€50per 30 minutes
In motion
What training actually looks like
Four qualities, trained in the right proportions for your body and life — the ingredients of capacity that holds up over decades.
Reduce daily pain or tightness and increase working capacity.
Build a musculoskeletal system that withstands the years and keeps you healthy into retirement.
Restore balance and reprogram movement patterns that have shifted through the years.
Targeted conditioning to support energy, recovery and long-term heart and lung capacity.
Why trust this approach
A coach with the background to back it up
Premium coaching is more than presence in the room. It’s the depth of education, experience and judgement behind every decision in your plan.
Exercise & Sports Science background
University-trained in how the body actually adapts to load — anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and behaviour change.
Clinical exercise research experience
Time spent inside structured research environments designing and measuring exercise interventions for real outcomes.
Sports medicine & medtech experience
Worked alongside clinicians and digital health teams — comfortable with medical context, terminology and scope.
Coaching since 2014
Long-term experience across personal training, group coaching, sports performance and workplace health.
Multilingual
English (native), German (fluent), Spanish (learning) — coaching that works for international clients on the Costa Daurada.
Built for complex goals
Comfortable with injury history, health considerations and busy lives — the variables most generic plans ignore.
About
Hi, I’m Micah.
I’m an Exercise and Sports Science professional, health coach and rehab-informed personal trainer based between Spain and Australia.
I work at the intersection of movement, behaviour change and practical education — with a long background across personal training, group coaching, clinical exercise research, sports medicine and digital health.
The work I do best is for people who need more than a generic plan: clients with injury history, busy lives, complex goals and the kind of variables that off-the-shelf programming tends to ignore.
Read more about my backgroundClient stories
What clients say
Translated from German-language Google reviews of my previous training business in Frankfurt — Aussie Ausdauer. The coach and the approach are the same; the brand has evolved into Movement by Design here on the Costa Daurada.
“Micah designed targeted exercises for my back problems, and over time the pain genuinely improved. His open, warm manner is refreshing — it’s simply fun to train with him.”
“You’re getting me fit again, step by step, with so much patience and motivation. Every session is well planned and genuinely varied — training has never felt this engaging.”
“A sympathetic, professional sports scientist who really tunes the work to what each person needs. The sessions are different every time, and you can feel he cares about getting it right.”
Reviews originally posted in German on Google for Aussie Ausdauer (Frankfurt). Translated and lightly adapted for clarity. Original German wording available on request.
Education hub
Movement education you can use
Short, practical movement and training education on YouTube — for people who want to understand their body and train with intent between sessions.
Service area
In-person on the Costa Daurada. Online worldwide.
In-person personal training in Salou, Cambrils, Tarragona, La Pineda, Vila-seca and Reus. Online coaching available internationally.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Movement by Design provides exercise science-based coaching, personal training, health education and rehabilitation-informed exercise support. It does not replace medical diagnosis, physiotherapy, dietetic treatment or specialist healthcare. For medical conditions, pregnancy, cancer, diabetes, neurological conditions or post-surgical recovery, coaching may be adapted alongside medical or allied-health guidance where appropriate.
Do you offer personal training in English?
Yes. English is my native language. I also speak German fluently and I am currently learning Spanish.
Where do sessions take place?
Sessions can take place in Salou, Cambrils, Tarragona, La Pineda, Vila-seca and nearby areas, depending on location and training needs. Online coaching is also available.
Do I need to be fit already?
No. Coaching is adapted to your current level, goals, injury history and confidence.
Is this suitable if I have an old injury or health considerations?
In many cases, yes. I use a rehab-informed approach and adapt training around your history and capacity. For diagnosis or active medical conditions I recommend working alongside your doctor or healthcare provider — coaching can sit alongside that work where appropriate.
What is included in coaching?
Sessions, written programming, technique cues, movement modifications, check-ins and ongoing education. Specifics depend on the package — we’ll define the exact scope on your free intro call.
Get started
Ready to train with more confidence?
Tell me where you’re starting from, what you want to improve, and what hasn’t worked before. I’ll let you know if I can help and what the best next step would be.