Podium Gym CrossFit

Diana

CrossFit head coach  |  Personal Trainer

Diana comes from an athletic’s background, (200m shorttrack), and discovered that Weightlifting was her favorite sport at the age of 14, in order to become stronger, more table and resilient. Since then she has built up a strong base for herself and gained knowledge about barbell movements and Functional Training. After beating cancer in 2012 she decided to start a 2nd career and trained to become a professional Crossfit, Functional Training Coach, and Personal Trainer because sports is what helped her to overcome
these most challenging times successfully. Since then, she has continued to educate herself over the years to help each client with the right tools to become a better, healthier version of themselves.

Her motto: “Don’t forget to smile”

Certifications:

  • Crossfit Level 2 Trainer
  • Crossfit Gymnastics
  • Crossfit Weightlifting
  • CKT – Certified Kettlebell Trainer L1
  • Advanced qualified “Cancer Exercise Specialist”

Alex

CrossFit  |  HIIT  |  Body conditioning  |  Legs/ Booty & ABS  |  Personal Trainer

Alex is a fully qualified Personal Trainer and CrossFit coach with over 8 years of experience in the fitness industry. Originally from London, UK, he has worked in many different facilities and developed an extensive repertoire of expertise from working with a wide variety of clients.

Alex loves to coach the skills of Olympic Weightlifting and the fundamentals of good movement. He has a strong focus on technique and can communicate these methods in easily understandable ways.

He has a genuine love for working with positive people who are eager to better themselves. For him, training is an enjoyable and social experience, full of sweat, smiles, and energy! When he leads a class, he strives to create an environment that inspires and motivates everyone involved.

He is excited to meet you in the future and help you achieve your fitness goals!

Certifications:

  • CrossFit Level 1
  • Personal Trainer Level 3
  • British Weightlifting Level 1
  • CPD Kettlebell
  • CPD Bootcamp

Vanessa

Pilates Mobility Flow

With over 11 years expertise in Bodywork, Massage Therapy and Movement practices, Vanessa has an in depth understanding of the interconnected mechanics of the body and the needs of her clients.

She’s been practicing Pilates and Yoga for over 15 years, with a strong emphasis on alignment and functional movement, guiding her clients to overall improved wellbeing and lifestyle awareness.

Her passion for movement and care for detail is a strong element to her classes, guiding students to a feeling of wholeness and embodiment on all levels. Get high on movement!

Certifications:

  • 200hr YTT (Yoga Alliance certified)
  • Dip of Raynor Massage
  • Cert III in Psychosomatic Therapy
  • Shamanic Reiki II
  • Reconnection Certified Practitioner III

Khala

Zumba  |  Aerobic and Step instructor  |  Yoga and Meditation teacher

Khala is a young, dynamic and passionate dancer and Fitness instructor that helps people to stay fit, feel good in their body and mind.

With more than 10 years of experience as a Zumba fitness, Aerobic and Step instructor, Yoga and Meditation teacher, she creates effective and high energy classes for people to burn calories while having fun.

Try her class and you will love to exercise!

Diploma and Certification:

  • 100h Advance Yoga Teacher Training in Vinyasa & Vaidika Dharma, 2022
  • 100h Restorative and Meditation Teacher training in Eco-village Pachamama, Costa Rica, 2022
  • 50h Yoga Nidra Teacher Training, 2021
  • Master’s Degree in Sport, Pedagogy and Education at STAPS University of Nice, France, 2016
  • Zumba Instructor Certificate, 2012
  • Fitness Instructor Certificate specialized in Aerobic and Step, 2011
  • 200h Yoga teacher training with Sivananda Vedanta Center in India, 2010
  • Humaniversity Aum Meditation Leader Certificate in Netherland, 2009

Tamara Korzh

High Heels  |  Afro Fit Dance workout  |  Mobility & flexibility  |  Primal movement

Tamara is choreographer, artist, movement teacher, yoga practicioner.

Tamara has 12 years of teaching different styles and performing shows in several countries.

Tamara is passionate about dance art that makes the world a happier place with a cultural exchange.

Experience:

  • Almaty Fitness Instructors Convention 2015
  • Founder of a dance school and Loca Almaty 2015-2019
  • Dance Hero Academy Moscow2016
  • Yoga teacher training 200 hours Koh Phangan 2021 (multiple styles)
  • Power Yoga teacher training 50 hours Yoga Alliance 2022 Koh Phangan Thailand

Shane

Personal Trainer  |  CrossFit  |  ABS Blast

Shane is a sports and nutrition expert and has been in the fitness industry for over 23 years. He started his journey running health clubs in the US from 1998 to 2007, after which he oversaw the Fitness and Recreational Programs working with the US Military in the Middle East till 2022. Shane has been training people starting out in their fitness journey, as well as high performance individuals, and also leading Core & Abs classes for the past 14 years. Co-owner of Podium Gym CrossFit since 2022, you will benefit from his tremendous set of skills.

Certifications:

CrossFit level 1 Trainer

NASM CPT  |  NASM Fitness Nutrition specialist

Additional CrossFit Certifications: 

PROGRAMING / ANATOMY / SPOT THE FLAW / LESSON PLANNING / SCALING