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Client Testimonials
“I initially chose Oto as my personal trainer due to his clear passion for health and fitness, as well as his direct and simple communication style. He is very supportive and patient, while at the same time objectively letting you know how things are progressing. A wealth of knowledge, I have learned a lot from him including a lot about nutrition. I have happily made my lifestyle healthier and really enjoy my gym sessions. Give him a go!“
Oto has been my PT, training buddy and hiking partner for years now.
His knowledge of training techniques is second to none but his ability to customise this insight to individual requirements is what sets him apart.
Oto has helped me rehab from a number of injuries and usually I come back stronger than before by working on my technique and form and looking at alternative exercises to those that caused previous injuries.
He has also helped me to prepare for challenge hikes and endurance events with tailored training programs that build on my aerobic base, focus on power and strength in the muscles where it’s needed most and constantly checking on nutrition and diet in the run up to these challenges.
For anyone looking for a PT no matter what your objectives are I couldn’t recommend Oto highly enough.
As a 58 year old male who was a late convert to cycling, I was interested in building strength in order to improve my performance in the hills. I was not overweight and had always felt reasonably fit. I approached Oto Winkler in Westwood Sandymount and committed myself to 10 sessions of one hour each.
He took one look at me and knew that I did not need, nor could I really achieve, true strength increase due to my current condition. And what was that condition? I lacked all flexibility, elasticity and stabilisation. He introduced me to floor exercises and stretching routines that I found deeply embarrassing and extremely difficult to do. During many of them I would literally be whimpering in pain and discomfort but I knew that he was right in what he had planned for me.
What I needed was a routine that would benefit my life, not just my performance during cycling. In achieving this, with these exercises, I was naturally building strength and flexibility thereby getting ready to achieve my original goal. He gradually introduced free-weight and core strengthening exercises which offered variety and challenge.
The 10 sessions are over now and I cannot believe the change that has occurred in my body over the last 3 months. My flexibility has improved beyond recognition, my body has responded and I am now in better shape than I have been since my 20s. The intangible benefits of higher energy levels, self confidence and having a positive interest and activity to counter a busy work schedule are just as important.
I have signed on for another 10 sessions of 45 minutes to consolidate and progress.
Oto is a pleasure to work with. I wish I had met him 30 years ago.
“Oto is an excellent trainer. He has the perfect balance of challenging me when to push it but he also recognises the importance of having a good technique to ensure lasting results and to prevent injury. I’ve really noticed an improvement in my running times since I’ve started my individualised exercise program with him. Most importantly Oto is so interested and motivated in what he does. Thank you, Oto”
“An enthusiastic personal trainer who is extremely supportive, Oto is also well informed about nutrition. Thanks to his patience and support I have successfully continued towards my fitness and weight loss goals”
For someone who has a history of back problems I found that Oto was able to tailor a fitness routine for me that allowed for this and also increase my overall strength.
My workouts with Oto were always enjoyable and his advice and knowledge were much appreciated, not just on exercise but also on nutrition and diet.
I would recommend Oto to anyone who wants to improve their results from the gym.
I am writing to express my appreciation of Oto Winkler as a trainer. He gave me a series of tailored lessons to help with my golf. I was very impressed with the amount of thought and planning he put into my sessions. I have benefited hugely and recommend him very strongly to the gym’s clients
Oto is an excellent trainer. He is extremely knowledgeable, focussed and committed and really believes in what he is doing. His clients benefit from this.
A Personal Trainer has to have extra special qualities when dealing with someone who does not want to train! Thank you Oto Winkler for all your professional skills. But they would not have been enough without your patience, kindness, wisdom and fun. YOU MADE IT WORK.
Gravity Strength has been one of the most challenging gym classes I ever done. It really gets the best of yourself. The results in my fitness and stamina levels are very clear. Like any other gym class, there is a certain amount that each person has to put in. However, Oto Winkler, is extraordinary good motivating the class to get the best out of each one of us.
He seems to observer the people to find the right levels of breaks and intervals. As well, as finding new exercises to break routine constantly. He is calm explaining the exercise, the benefits, the routine and the time line. Also, and I find this the best, once the muscle fatigue arrives, he is there to tell what is going to happens if you just try a little bit harder.
The other sports that I practice had improve hugely from the fitness I got atending the last 6 months Gravity Strengh