Two women at the gym; one of them is laughing as they talk. Dumbbells and exercise equipment are visible in the background.
Two women at the gym; one of them is laughing as they talk. Dumbbells and exercise equipment are visible in the background.

Personal Training for Beginners in Basel – Get Off to a Safe Start, Do It Right

You've never really worked out before—or you're starting from scratch after a break of several years. The gym seems intimidating, the equipment is unfamiliar, and you don't know where to begin.

We’ve seen this before. Most of our clients started out exactly this way. As a beginner, personal training is the smartest decision you can make: If you train the right way from the start, you’ll reach your goals faster, avoid injuries—and stay motivated.

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Why Beginners Benefit the Most from Personal Training

  • Proper technique from the start—no bad habits that you’ll have to painstakingly correct later

  • No aimless trial and error—you always know what to do

  • Safe entry without risk of injury

  • Quick, noticeable progress right from the first few weeks

We’ll meet you right where you are. No shame, no comparing yourself to others. You set the pace—we’ll ensure your safety and help you progress at a meaningful pace.

What happens during the first 3 months?

Introduction to Basic Exercises, Technique, and Initial Assessment

Weeks 1–2

Establishing a routine, first noticeable gains in strength, more energy

Weeks 3–6

Visible changes, greater resilience, growing self-confidence

Weeks 7–12

“Matthiasdid a great job of guiding me as a gym beginner and put together a program for me that’s both manageable and challenging enough that I’ve already noticed a lot of positive changes after just two months. I never would have thought that working out at the gym would be so much fun.”
— Zygmunt M.

No prior knowledge required

You don't need to know anything, be able to do anything, or bring anything with you—except a willingness to make a change. We'll take care of the rest.

Map of Basel with markers indicating the addresses Steinenvorstadt 36 and Güterstrasse 144.

In person or hybrid?

The group training sessions generally take place in person in Basel, although it is also possible to do the coaching entirely online. For your independent training, you’ll receive a plan and feedback, both of which are provided online.

Güterstrasse 144, 4053 Basel

Steinenvorstadt 36, 4051 Basel

Mon–Sun | 6 a.m.–11 p.m.

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

  • I never used to feel like going to the gym, but ever since I took a few classes with Matthias, I've realized how important strength is. Matthias is always friendly, and thanks to his personalized program and encouragement, I now enjoy going to the gym. I highly recommend him.

    Ingela S.

  • Thanks to the systematic personal training, I've been able to build muscle, my back pain has almost completely disappeared—and I'm more confident than ever before.

    Miriam L., 40

  • Matthias is great at tailoring his training to individual goals. His customized program is just the right level of challenging and is really fun, even though I've never been a fan of the gym. Since I started doing strength training with Matthias, my back problems are a thing of the past.

    Caecilia M.

Who We Are

We want to share our passion for fitness, nutrition, and a healthy lifestyle. Accompanying people on their individual journeys toward better health and helping them make positive changes is a great privilege for us and fills us with joy and pride.

Three people are talking in a gym; dumbbells can be seen in the background.

MATTHIAS KEGELMANN | NIKI KARAGIANNIS

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