THE TRAINERS
The PPG training team prides themselves on being adaptable to accommodate all levels of fitness, welcoming everybody and leaving nobody behind.
Our trainers strive to deliver unique experiences tailored to our community. Providing an opportunity to explore mindful, physical and nutritional experiences, to learn, have fun and fuel the soul.
Our goal as a team is to encourage and establish sustainable healthy routines, fuel your hunger for health and introduce you to fitness concepts that will excite you, all the while bringing our community together in a healthy and constructive way on campus.
SAM
An expert behind both the ballet barre and the nutrition bar she's a force to be reckoned with. Developed from education and a career in dance, her passion, and connection with movement are the driving force in all forms of her training.
• Graduate of National Ballet School of Canada.
• Bachelors of Art & Dance at Codarts Rotterdam Dance Academy.
• Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach.
• PPG Nutrition Bar Manager.
Instructs: Sculpt - Masterclass - Barre.
Music genre: Techno, house, afro beats, Hip Hop.
Top track in class: Osci - Kyle Watson Remix.
Personal passion: Dancing, white wine and delicious food.
RÜBEN
A human movement scientist who strives to make people strong and fit in the most effective way, Rüben digs deep into effective functional training for strength, conditioning and injury prevention.
• Msc human movement science.
• Sports and performance psychology.
• Pre & post natal trainer.
Instructs: Kettlecore - Masterclass.
Music genre: Funky to techno.
Top track in class: Eternal youth by Rûde.
Personal passion: Movement, nature, games.
ITALY
Armed with imposing technique and awe-inspiring skill. Italy has crafted her own method of Barre instruction and powerfully delivers it.
• Founder of Form, Amsterdam.
• Professional background in dance and master training in Pure Barre.
Instructs: Barre - Yoga.
Music genre: Deep Techno House.
Top track in class: Rollox by Adriatique.
Personal passion: Dancing & outdoor adventure.
MINK
Focused on delivering a hardcore workout with equal amounts of fun and effectivity heightening team spirit.
• Founder of The Trainers, Amsterdam.
• Former resident trainer of Amsterdam’s prison.
Instructs: Powerhouse - Boxing.
Music genre: Radio hits, Techno, Hip Hop.
Top track in class: Armand van Helden, I want your soul.
Personal passion: Hiking, festival, family.
AIKI
Combining her calm and approachable personality with her fierce strength and flexibility her classes are both inspiring and challenging. Her ballet background sees her work deeply from the core.
• Professional ballet background.
• 200h vinyasa & 100h core flow.
Instructs: Yoga - Barre.
Music genre: Funky Arabic lounge.
Top track in class: Bizuru dub - eccodek stepper's dub mix.
Personal passion: Food & wine, music, sea swimming, sharing the beauty of yoga.
DENNIS
PPG's friendly giant, and a man of many talents. Driven to become influential in the society in which he lives and deliver classes brimming with energy and teamwork.
• Founder of immersive studios and CrossFit immersive.
Instructs: Powerbox - Cycle.
Music genre:
Top track in class:
Personal passion: Helping less fortunate Children in Africa and the world.
JAVAN
Honest as a character on stage and as a motivator with his clients. Taking care of the mind, body whilst delivering soul food via music and entertainment is Javan's number one goal.
• Dance Academy graduate for Musical theatre.
• Theatre roles in productions such as West Side Story, Hair, Flashdance!
• Resident Director of Zodiac production.
Instructs: Cycle - Barre - Flowstate.
Music genre: Hip Hop, Experimental, Techno, and Electronic.
Top track in class: Burns - George Fitzgerald.
Personal passion: Music, film, and theatre, creating stories that are worth remembering.
LORAINE
An avid weightlifter and crossfitter, Loraine is a pure heart, thrill-seeker, her passion lies in witnessing progression in her clients. Empowering people, building inner strength within is her main goal.
• 2020 Dutch weightlifting champion.
• #10 in the world and #2 in Europe in her age and weight category in weightlifting.
• Leader of the PPG 6 week program.
Instructs: Strength - Masterclass - Crosstraining.
Music genre: Hip Hop, pop, drum & base.
Top track in class: Run this town - Jay-Z.
Personal passion: Colouring for calm, family, music, dance and weights.
CHRIS
Fascinated by movement, Chris is continuously acquiring new knowledge and skills to be pass onto his clients. His mission is to help you (re)discover the simplicity of taking good care of your body & mind and how that directly reflects in greater focus, more energy and a calmer mind.
• Personal trainer.
• Mobility & movement coach.
• Yoga & pilates teacher.
Instructs: Meditation & mindfulness.
Music genre: Soul, Jazz, Electro.
Top track in class: Love song - Mardeleva.
Passion: Movement, nature, hiking & cooking.
HARRY
Harry uses music, movement, language, and lighting to create unforgettable physical and emotional experiences. Facilitating riders into a semi-trance state where perceptions of their limits and attachments to the outside world are suspended.
• NSCA qualified personal trainer.
• Accredited life coach.
• Master’s in Medical Anthropology.
• Globally broadcasted Master cycle instructor.
• DJ mixtapes all his classes.
Instructs: indoor cycling.
Music Genre: sexy techno remixes of 00s and 90s bangers.
Top track in class: any techno remix of Hollaback Girl.
Personal Passions: I am a passionate writer and have been working on my first speculative fiction novel for four years.
GABBY
With her gymnastics and all-starcheer background, Gabby brings energy and infectious enthusiasm to the studio and encourages the same for our associates. Having taught in Washington DC, NYC & Miami she strives to encourage everyone to get comfortable with the uncomfortable in order to grow.
• 200 Hr Yoga Alliance Vinyasa.
• ACE Barre, HIIT, Pilates trained.
Instructs: Barre, Sculpt, HIIT, Pilates, Yoga.
Music: Organic House, Techno, Afro Beats, Oldies.
Top Track: Who wants it - Postaal Remix.
Passions: Continuous growth, dancing, giving back, chasing sunshine.