I started training with Alina at the end of 2022. I was 50 years old, had never done any sport or fitness in my life, was obese with several physical issues that I was afraid would stop me from being able to exercise. I had also decided that I needed to change my lifestyle if I want to have any chance of being healthy and mobile for the next 20-30 years, and finding a personal trainer was at the top of my list. I did not feel confident just going to the gym and trying to figure stuff out on my own. Alina is an awesome trainer. She completely understood where I was coming from, what my goals and fears were and was able to suggest adaptation to exercises and some new equipment that I had never even heard about. She is an educated, knowledgeable and experienced trainer and an awesome person all around. I really appreciated that she was able to explain what we were doing and why, short term and long term. I was impressed by how well she was able to judge my abilities (she was better at it than me!) and how attentive she was during our training. I could relax and exercise without any anxiety. I have to say that it was really impressive how she was able to give me just the right amount and type of encouragement and support I needed. All of these things led me to enjoy my gym time even more. It's been over a year now, and my results are great! I am so much stronger and capable now, with better stamina, and have more self confidence. I am seeing some body recomposition happening and I couldn't be happier. My mental health has improved a lot and now going to the gym is the highlight of my week. I'm pretty sure I gained a friend in Alina, along with all those other things, which is beyond awesome. I was incredibly lucky to have found Alina when I had. I'm very sorry to see her leave this area, but I am confident that she gave me a solid foundation for my fitness journey, and that I will be able to continue to build on it throughout the years. I wish her all the best in the new chapter of her life. read more

I've been training with Alina for a few months now, and she's exactly the kind of coach I was hoping to find. I'm a functional medicine health coach and nurse, so I really value a thoughtful, intentional approach--and that's what she delivers. She meets you where you're at, challenges you in all the right ways (don't let the super kind smile fool you!), and focuses on building strength that supports what you need in real life--not just burning calories. I especially appreciate her emphasis on controlled, full-range movement--perfect for someone like me whose top goal is to stay strong as I age and avoid injury. If you're looking for purpose in your training, not just checking the box of "working out"--Alina's the one. read more

Alina is so detail oriented, gives me the best cues so that I can understand how to adjust my positioning, and has taken me from someone who has consistent low back pain and many old sports injuries to a consistent, pain free, badass weightlifting athlete despite an ankle, repeated low back, and hand injury (3 injuries 6 months apart!) I got halfway through the 1.5 years I've been working with her! She adjusted all the exercises and timelines to whatever mobility my ankle, back and hand was capable of, and anytime I want more or less HIIT/mobility/etc she is quick to adjust our plan. I finally feel like the athlete I've always wanted to be, sprinting is easy, and I feel like I can do anything. Alina still knows how to humble me though too, and keep me wanting to come back to master new skills and moves!! I have never had a personal trainer before Alina, but she pays close attention to you with laser focus, is so encouraging, and is such a genuine inspiration because she is such a great athlete herself. She is able to talk to me about any struggles I am having with my fitness journey and genuinely cares about and invests in me getting better every day. read more

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Alina is the best trainer I've ever had, and training with Alina has been one of my best life experiences in the past few years! I have been training with Alina starting 2021 when I was not regularly working out. I was hoping to get healthier & stronger and feel more in control of my life, and wanted to get that external help to get into that life style. I also wanted to make this sustainable and not to dread my workouts. Alina fully understood my needs - from the very beginning, she has been encouraging and supportive, while always challenging me in ways that myself wouldn't to help me grow stronger mentally and physically. She also sets up the program so that I constantly learn new things in the weekly sessions & in my own workouts. During the past 2.5 years, under Alina's help, fitness has become an indispensable part of my life, and I love celebrating my progress with her. Highly recommend training with Alina!! read more

When I came to Alina to start training, my goal was essentially to build muscle and become stronger. She created a custom workout regimen for me so I could self-guide some of my workouts which really took the mental burden out of working out and was such a game changer. During our in person sessions, she challenges me in ways that I don't challenge myself which has really contributed to me getting stronger. I began to see results just a few months after consistently working with her and a year later, had made more progress than I've ever made when it comes to putting on muscle. I attribute a shift in my relationship with weight training to the experience I've had with Alina and I could not recommend her any more. Absolutely worth every penny! read more

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I have been training with Alina for the last two years and she is by far the best trainer I have ever had. She is always encouraging me to push boundaries, while giving me the space I need when I am not ready for a new type of exercise. She has steadily increased my body-awareness, thereby increasing the effectiveness of my workouts. She has helped me become much more agile, thereby proving that strength training can do more than just help you build muscles. I have also become significantly stronger with her - being able to lift more than double of what I could before I started training with her. And to top it all, she is very personable and just fun to be around. I look forward to my sessions with her every week, and highly recommend her. read more

Training with Coach Alina has transformed the way I see health and fitness! At first working out felt like a burden, something I had to do- now I understand working out and moving my body is something I GET to do because I'm healthy and able and I'm setting myself up for life long success! Alina's passion for healthy living comes through in her training, I am forever grateful to have her as my coach read more

A great place to work out if you want to get the most out of your exercise! Alina focuses on functional strength and is super knowledgeable and experienced! A great location for Bellevue east-siders! read more

Alina is an amazing trainer!! She's very knowledgeable and does a great job of keeping things challenging but approachable. My technique has improved so much since seeing her and I have gained so much strength. She's also very responsive which is so important to me. read more

I have been working with Alina for almost three years and it's the best decision I've ever made for my body. I'm a 42 year old gymnast with a partially fused spine, which normally causes daily pain and limitations. Alina has developed a plan for me that specifically targets my needs while improving my overall health. She is smart, dedicated, persistent, and insightful in her workout planning, execution, and as a coach. Alina is fun to work with and she encourages me to be my strongest self. Since working with her my back pain has decreased from constant and extreme to occasional and manageable. Alina gives me home workouts in addition to in person training, which keeps the cost down with maximum benefits. Her guidance has improved not just my health and comfort, but also my gymnastics! I've reached my original "life's goals" and had to set new ones. Working with Alina is worth every penny!!! read more