Native English coaching cues
Coaching nuance — breath, bracing, "feel" cues, pacing — happens in your first language. Important when the work is technical or you are managing pain.
Service · Expats & long-stay visitors
English-speaking personal trainer on the Costa Daurada
Exercise-science coaching in your own language — Salou, Cambrils, Tarragona & online.
Native English coaching for residents, expats and long-stay visitors. Built for people who want training that is precise, technical and explained clearly — without a language barrier sitting between you and the work.
Why language matters
Better coaching happens in your first language
Personal training is technical work — breathing patterns, bracing, load progression, how a movement should feel. The details get lost when there is a language gap between you and the coach. On the Costa Daurada that gap is a real problem for English-speaking residents and visitors.
Built for expats and long-stay visitors
Flexible scheduling for residents, second-home owners and long-stay guests. Programmes that travel with you when you go home and continue online if needed.
Exercise science, not gym slang
Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science, clinical exercise research and sports medicine experience. Programming you can actually ask questions about.
Rehabilitation-informed
If you are managing an old injury, post-surgery rehab, pregnancy or a chronic condition, sessions are adapted around your history — not in spite of it.
Who it’s for
English-speaking residents, expats and long-stay visitors
The Costa Daurada has a large international community — British, Irish, Northern European, North American and Australian residents and second-home owners. The service is built for them.
- English-speaking residents and expats living year-round on the Costa Daurada
- Second-home owners and long-stay visitors spending months in Salou, Cambrils, La Pineda or Vila-seca
- German speakers who prefer coaching in English or German rather than Spanish
- Holidaymakers who want a focused training block during their stay
- Returning travellers managing post-surgery recovery, postpartum return or a chronic condition
- Active retirees building strength, balance and long-term independence
What you get
Coaching, written down, in English
Sessions are only one part of the work. Most of the value sits in the programme that travels with you — and that programme is written in clear English you can refer back to.
Native-English intro call
A relaxed conversation about your training history, current goals, any injuries or health considerations, and what success looks like for you — no jargon, no language friction.
Structured assessment
Movement screen, training-history review, lifestyle context. Outputs are written up in English so you can refer back to them.
Programme in your language
Written programmes, technique cues, video reviews and progress notes — all in clear English (or German if preferred). No guessing what your trainer meant.
Continuity when you travel
When you leave the Costa Daurada, your programme travels with you. Online coaching keeps the work consistent between visits.
Languages
Three languages, one coach
You don’t have to switch trainers to switch languages. Whatever language is most natural for the technical work, we use that one.
Book a free intro callEnglish
Native speaker. Australian/British-trained exercise scientist.
German
Fluent. Comfortable coaching German-speaking visitors and residents.
Spanish
Learning. Simple cues in Spanish; technical explanations in English or German.
Rates
Session rates
Clear pricing in euros. Pre-paid blocks and packages can be arranged on your free intro call once we know what cadence suits your stay or schedule.
1:1 Personal Training
Personalised 1:1 coaching with full attention to technique, programming and progression.
€90per hour
- Tailored to your goals and history
- Indoor, outdoor or in-home where appropriate
- Salou, Cambrils, Tarragona and the Costa Daurada
Small Group Training
Functional training in a small group of 3–6 — ideal for friends, families or small teams.
€15–30per person, per hour
- 3–6 participants
- Functional training format
- Per-person rate scales with group size
Online Coaching
Remote programming, modifications, check-ins, education and accountability — built around your week.
From €120per month
- Personalised programming
- Habit and education support
- Regular check-ins and adjustments
Final monthly rate depends on cadence — confirmed on your intro call.
Add-on
Movement support add-on
Soft tissue and mobility support to complement training. Available alongside coaching — not a replacement for medical care.
€50per 30 minutes
Prices in EUR and inclusive of applicable taxes where relevant. Travel beyond Salou and Cambrils, or sessions outside standard hours, may be quoted separately.
Questions
English-speaking personal trainer FAQs
Do you offer personal training entirely in English?
Yes. English is my native language. Intro calls, sessions, written programmes, video reviews, technique cues and progress notes are all delivered in English. German is available on request.
I am visiting the Costa Daurada for a few weeks — can I still train with you?
Yes. Short-block coaching for visitors is a common request. We can design a focused 1, 2 or 4-week training plan to fit your stay, then transition to online coaching when you return home if you would like continuity.
Where exactly do you cover?
In-person coaching in Salou, Cambrils, La Pineda, Vila-seca, Tarragona and Reus. The wider Costa Daurada is available on request. Online coaching is available internationally.
Can I train at my apartment or holiday rental?
In many cases, yes — depending on space, equipment and what your programme needs. We will choose the right location together: home, outdoor (marina, seafront, beach) or a suitable local training space.
I have a medical history — pregnancy, post-surgery, a chronic condition. Is that okay?
Often, yes. My background is in exercise science, rehabilitation-informed training and special populations. Coaching does not replace medical care but works alongside your medical or allied-health team. We will discuss this in detail on the intro call.
Do you coach German speakers too?
Yes. German is fluent, and a meaningful proportion of clients on the Costa Daurada prefer coaching in German over Spanish. Sessions, programmes and explanations are available in either language.
How much does it cost?
1:1 personal training is €90 per hour. Small-group training is €15–30 per person per hour. Online coaching from €120 per month. Pre-paid blocks and packages are available on request.
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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.
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