“Our mission is to help members of our community become durable, adaptable, and capable human beings. To realize that exercise is more than muscle gain or weight loss, but a lifelong wellness journey of strength, performance and movement longevity.”


philosophy


The get-up, also known as the Turkish get-up, is a feat performed by old-time strongmen that displays tremendous strength and stability by getting up from a laid down position to standing all while holding a heavy weight overhead. In order to move fluidly and safely in the get-up, the body must have the capacity to move well and carry load at the same time. Strength, mobility, stability, balance, and coordination all come into play and this athletic feat cannot be done without good foundation.

Our motto "Strong from the ground up" is inspired by the exercise where we must build and rise from a solid base. In training there are no shortcuts but to only stay grounded in fundamental training principles and build ourselves up through discipline, patience and diligence.


Our approach is based on scientific principles and the tools and methods are chosen based on purposeful programming for every individual's goals.

RAQUEL DA COSTA

Founder & Coach

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Born and raised in Hong Kong, Raquel spent most of her childhood and teenage years playing sports. Her interest in science and exercise lead her to pursue a career path of helping people become strong and fit, no matter their athletic background. Since 2015 she has been working with a range of individuals including weekend warriors, fitness enthusiasts, kettlebell sport athletes, youth athletes, and post rehab clients.

Raquel is a kettlebell coach and a mace and clubs enthusiast. The practice of unconventional training tools has helped her expand and realise the power of connecting strength and flow through mindful movement. A healthy mix of strength training, bodyweight movements, and athletic training can be found in her programs.

She believes that fitness is a lifelong journey towards movement longevity; well balanced training protocols produce strong and durable bodies. Consistent and patient practice yields satisfying and long term results.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Kinesiology - University of British Columbia

  • Certified Personal Trainer - American College of Sports Medicine

  • IKO Level 3 Kettlebell Sport Instructor

  • Gorilla Strong Level 2 Kettlebell Specialist

  • IKFF Certified Kettlebell Teacher

  • Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified

  • CSIA Ski Instructor Level 2

  • Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Level 2

  • Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR) Level 2

  • WeckMethod P.B.R. Qualification Course