João Afonso - certified Personal & Group Trainer in Tavira, Algarve
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Every training session is personalised and tailored to each person's goals and individual circumstances. Using a progressive, evidence-based approach, the focus is on developing strength, promoting health, and preserving independence and quality of life by integrating exercise into everyday life in a sustainable way.
BUILDING HEALTH THROUGH STRENGTH SINCE 2011
ABOUT ME
Hello! My name is João Afonso, and I was born and raised in Tavira. I'm a certified Personal & Group Trainer, with professional license number 108920.
I have practiced physical exercise for as long as I can remember. I started competing in organized sports at the age of 7 and graduated in Physical Condition and Health in Sport in 2011 from Escola Superior de Desporto de Rio Maior.
For 14 years at a gym, I trained people with very different goals, routines, and conditions. This project is the result of that experience and of the way I see training today.
Beyond the physical and aesthetic component, I have always valued the health benefits that exercise brings to every aspect of life. That is exactly what I aim to prioritize in my approach to training, which can be adapted to any age or condition.
Scientific evidence, which supports my continuous development through education and study, clearly shows that strength training can be one of the greatest allies for a long, active, and high-quality life.
Talking is easy, but fitting training into a routine can sometimes be a major challenge. You can start with just one workout per week.
With consistency over the course of a year, even 40 or 50 training sessions can make a very significant difference. The important thing is to start in a light, natural, and progressive way, without extremes.
When training, quality nutrition, and proper sleep are aligned, aesthetic results will also come. It is true that greater commitment and frequency tend to produce better results. Still, health will always matter more than any aesthetic outcome.
If you would like to train with me, in Tavira or anywhere else in the world, get in touch and we can discuss how to fit training into your reality.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Training for beginners;
Strength and muscle gain;
Fat loss;
Pregnancy and post-partum – safety and recovery;
Seniors – mobility, balance and independence.
TRAINING LOCATIONS
HOME TRAINING
I bring the workout to you. In the comfort of your own home, without wasting time on travel.
HOME TRAINING
I bring the workout to you. In the comfort of your own home, without wasting time on travel.
OUTDOOR
Exercise fuelled by fresh air, in an open and inspiring space.
OUTDOOR
Exercise fuelled by fresh air, in an open and inspiring space.
ONLINE TRAINING
Just like in-person: corrections, motivation, and real-time support, wherever you are.
ONLINE TRAINING
Just like in-person: corrections, motivation, and real-time support, wherever you are.
STUDIO
Exclusive space, curated equipment, and a focused environment. In-person training with full attention to detail.
STUDIO
Exclusive space, curated equipment, and a focused environment. In-person training with full attention to detail.
TRAINING FORMATS
INDIVIDUAL TRAINING
Personalised sessions tailored to your goals, pace, and needs. All the attention is on you.
(From €110 per month)
INDIVIDUAL TRAINING
Personalised sessions tailored to your goals, pace, and needs. All the attention is on you.
(From €110 per month)
DUO TRAINING
Train with a partner, friend, or family member. Share motivation and achieve results together.
(From €170 per month)
DUO TRAINING
Train with a partner, friend, or family member. Share motivation and achieve results together.
(From €170 per month)
SMALL GROUP (3-6 PEOPLE)
Train in a group while receiving individual guidance. Dynamic, energetic, and adapted to each participant.
(From €110 per month)
SMALL GROUP (3-6 PEOPLE)
Train in a group while receiving individual guidance. Dynamic, energetic, and adapted to each participant.
(From €110 per month)
GUIDED ONLINE TRAINING
Training plan + explanatory videos + weekly feedback. Train independently while staying professionally guided.
(From €65 per month)
GUIDED ONLINE TRAINING
Training plan + explanatory videos + weekly feedback. Train independently while staying professionally guided.
(From €65 per month)
TRAINING PLAN
Already training and looking for progression or adaptation to specific needs? You’ll get a plan built on context and professional judgment, not generated by AI.
(From €30 per plan)
TRAINING PLAN
Already training and looking for progression or adaptation to specific needs? You’ll get a plan built on context and professional judgment, not generated by AI.
(From €30 per plan)
GET IN TOUCH
Every person is unique, so the first step will be a brief conversation, where we will:
Understand your goals and limitations - and adapt what’s necessary;
Learn about your preferences and tailor the best type of exercise for you - doing what you enjoy while achieving your objectives. This is the key to consistency;
See how we can fit training into your routine - discipline will be essential;
Explain how I can support you.
By the end of this conversation, you’ll have all the information you need to move forward with confidence.
BOOK A CHAT WITH ME
FREE AND NO-OBLIGATION
WHY EXERCISE SHOULD BE PART OF YOUR LIFE
KEY BENEFITS
Regardless of your initial focus, committing consistently to your training plan will inherently lead to gains in the greatest predictor of health - strength. Science also highlights a range of additional benefits:
More energy in daily life;
Improved sleep quality;
Reduced stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression;
Enhanced mood and self-esteem;
Greater focus, concentration, and mental clarity;
Increased stamina for everyday tasks;
Strengthened immune system;
Better cardiorespiratory health;
Hormonal regulation and improved appetite control;
Increased bone mineral density (prevention of osteoporosis);
Greater muscular power and endurance;
Increased lean mass and reduced body fat;
Higher resting metabolic rate;
Lower blood pressure;
Improved cholesterol levels;
Enhanced glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity;
Reduced risk of sarcopenia;
Improved flexibility;
Prevention and management of lower back pain;
Better balance, coordination, and long-term autonomy;
Reduced risk of falls.
PREVENTION THROUGH PHYSICAL EXERCISE
Chronic diseases are responsible for 38 million deaths each year, primarily cardiovascular diseases, cancers, respiratory diseases, and diabetes;
Physical inactivity is the 4th leading risk factor for global mortality;
Cardiovascular diseases cause over 17 million deaths annually;
Cancer kills more than 8 million people each year;
Diabetes is responsible for 1.5 million deaths per year;
Obesity is linked to 2.8 million deaths annually, approximately 5% of all deaths worldwide;
Falls are the leading cause of accidental death after the age of 65;
Chronic pain affects around 30% of the global population;
Osteoporosis affects 200 million people and leads to more than 8.9 million fractures each year;
Sarcopenia affects 5–13% of people aged 60–70 and 11–50% of those over 80;
From the age of 30, adults lose 3–8% of their muscle mass per decade;
Muscle mass is inversely associated with mortality risk in older adults, regardless of fat mass or cardiovascular risk factors;
Strength training can slow down or even reverse aspects of age-related decline at the genetic level.
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