Personal Trainer

Alessia Brülhart is a personal trainer and nutritionist behind AB Nutrition & Training, based in Lugano and available across Switzerland. She works with a 360° method that integrates nutrition, training, and mindful eating — building programmes around each person's body, lifestyle, and specific goals for results that last.

Specialisations

• Personalised nutrition — tailored meal plans aligned with your goals and preferences
• Personal training — custom fitness programmes for muscle gain, fat loss, and toning
• Mindful eating — improving the relationship with food (on request)
• Food intolerances & allergies — specialised nutritional consultations
• Online coaching — continuous 7-day support across all of Switzerland

Services

• Personalised meal plans based on goals and preferences
• Custom training programmes
• Online coaching with continuous 7-day support
• Mindful eating programmes (on request)
• Weekly or monthly monitoring check-ins
• Specialised consultations for food intolerances and allergies

Approach

Alessia builds structured, practical, and sustainable programmes — designed to improve not just physical appearance, but also the overall relationship with food and general wellbeing. Constant support ensures direct and timely follow-up at every stage of the journey. Available in person in the Lugano area and online across Switzerland. Sessions in Italian and English.

Véronique Leardo Follo is the founder and instructor of Fit'n Pilates, a dedicated Pilates and fitness studio in Villa Luganese, Ticino. She teaches Pilates on professional apparatus — Reformer, Tower, and Chair — as well as matwork, fitness, yoga, and pre/postnatal classes, welcoming clients of all levels in individual, duet, and small group formats.

Specialisations

• Apparatus Pilates — Reformer, Tower, Chair, and small equipment
• Matwork Pilates — classical and contemporary
• Pre and postnatal training — safe, adapted programmes
• Yoga — with a dedicated collaborating instructor
• Fitness — functional movement and conditioning

Services

• Individual Pilates sessions on professional apparatus
• Duet and small group classes
• Pre and postnatal Pilates
• Yoga classes (with collaborating instructor)
• Online sessions available on request

Approach

Véronique creates a welcoming space where movement is adapted to each person — from beginners to experienced practitioners. Every session is built around the individual's needs, with attention to alignment, breathing, and long-term wellbeing. Sessions available in Italian, English, French, and Russian, in person at Fit'n Pilates in Villa Luganese or online on request.

Ivan Di Tria is a nutritional biologist and personal trainer with two practices in Ticino — in Lugano (Via Lucchini 7) and Paradiso (Via Guisan 8A). He combines scientific expertise in human nutrition with structured personal training, offering a complete and evidence-based approach to body composition, health, and physical performance.

Specialisations

• Nutritional biology — evidence-based dietary planning and nutritional assessment
• Personal training — structured fitness and body composition programmes
• Integrated protocols — nutrition and training combined for measurable results
• Online consulting — remote nutrition and coaching support

Services

• Nutritional consultations in person in Lugano and Paradiso
• Personalised training programmes
• Integrated nutrition and training plans
• Online nutrition and coaching available
• Appointments available 06:00–22:00

Approach

Ivan bridges the gap between nutritional science and physical training — so clients get a plan that works both at the table and in the gym. Every programme starts from a thorough assessment and is built around the individual's goals, lifestyle, and current condition. Sessions available in Italian and English, in person across Ticino or remotely.

Mauricio Pedro de Sousa, known as Coach Mauri, is a personal trainer and mindset coach based at FitActive Lugano. He works with clients who want to transform not just their body, but their relationship with training — combining physical preparation with mental performance coaching for results that last.

Specialisations

• Personal Training — structured, goal-driven programmes
• Mindset Coaching — mental performance and habit building
• Body transformation — fat loss, muscle gain, and conditioning
• Online coaching — flexible remote programmes

Services

• Personalised training programmes for body transformation
• Mindset and mental performance coaching
• In-person sessions at FitActive Lugano
• Online coaching available
• Sessions by appointment

Approach

Coach Mauri believes that sustainable results come from training both the body and the mind. Every programme is built around the client's goals, schedule, and mindset — with continuous support to keep motivation high and progress measurable. Sessions are available in Italian, English, and Portuguese, in person at FitActive Lugano or remotely via online coaching.

Fabrizio Arigoni is a personal trainer and fitness coach certified IFBB, specialising in clients over 50. He combines decades of competitive experience with a practical, results-driven approach — working both in-gym and at home, adapted to the individual's pace and goals.

Specialisations

• Over 50/60 fitness — training programmes designed for mature athletes
• Athletic preparation for strength, muscle tone, and functional fitness
• IFBB-certified coaching methodology
• Home and gym training — flexible sessions at your location

Services

• Personalised training programmes for clients over 50 and 60
• Athletic preparation and muscle conditioning
• In-gym sessions in Lugano, Bellinzona, and Chiasso
• Home training available on request
• Online coaching available

Approach

Fabrizio believes that age is not a limit — it is a starting point. Every programme is built around the client's current condition, lifestyle, and long-term goals. Sessions are available in Italian, French, German, and English, in person across Ticino or remotely via online coaching.

Carlo Mortale Elvira is a personal trainer and online coach based in Lugano, specialising in body composition and female training. He works with clients who want structured, personalised programmes that integrate training, sport nutrition, and supplementation — whether the goal is muscle gain, maintenance, or fat loss.

Specialisations

• Female training — programmes designed specifically for women
• Body composition — muscle gain, fat loss, and maintenance
• Competitive athletes — support for clients with competitive goals
• Nutrition and supplementation applied to training

Services

• In-person personal training at his Lugano studio
• Weekly or monthly check-ins
• Online coaching for remote clients
• Personalised programmes integrating training, nutrition, and supplementation

Approach

Carlo builds every programme around the individual — their goals, body, and lifestyle. Whether training in person in Lugano or remotely, each client receives continuous, professional support adapted to their specific needs. Sessions are available in Italian and English.

Nazareno Ezequiel Piella is a personal trainer based at Health Park Lugano, in the heart of Ticino. He works with clients who want to train with a clear goal: losing weight, building muscle, improving athletic performance, or simply moving better and pain-free. His method combines athletic preparation, postural work, Pilates, and Hybrid Training into programmes built around the individual, not the other way around.

Specialisations

• Athletic preparation for competitive athletes and amateurs
• Posturology and corrective work for postural imbalances
• Pilates for mobility, control, and deep core strength
• Hybrid Training combining strength, endurance, and functional work

Services

• Personalised training programmes for fat loss, muscle gain, and performance
• Athletic preparation for competitive athletes and amateurs
• Posturology and corrective training for posture and muscular imbalances
• Pilates for mobility, control, and deep strengthening
• Hybrid Training (strength + endurance + functional)
• Ongoing coaching and support for lasting results
• Online coaching available

Approach

Every programme starts from an honest assessment and a clear goal. Nazareno combines structured progression with continuous coaching, so clients stay consistent and see results that last beyond a single training cycle. Sessions are available in Italian and Spanish, in person at Health Park Lugano or remotely via online coaching.