Client results
CLIENT EXPERIENCE & RESULTS
Some clients walked in with no lifting experience and now compete. Others came back after years away, or just wanted to feel strong again.
What to expect
What to expect as a client.
Different goals, different starting points, same approach: coaching built around the person.
Personalized programming
No two plans look the same.
I write every program from scratch based on where you're at; your age, schedule, recovery, injury history, and what you actually want out of lifting. If something's not working, we change it. If you want to do a meet, we do a meet. If you're trying to fit lifting into a busy life, we make it work.
From zero to the platform
Met where you're at, taken further than you thought.
A handful of clients I work with started with zero strength training background. We built the basics, dialed in technique, and over time they've gone on to compete, and place!. That's the part of the job I'm proudest of. You don't need to be 'ready' before we start. We get you ready together.
Specific issues, specific work
The little things matter.
Cranky hip in the bottom of your squat? Bench keeps stalling at the same weight? Back pain while deadlifting? We break it down and work the actual issue instead of ignoring it, blaming it on age, or just hoping things get better eventually. Form review, accessory work, and small programming tweaks make the difference between grinding with little reward, and progressing.
Client wins
Real people. Real progress.
Rachel
- Goal
- Get seriously strong
- We worked on
- Squat depth after a lifetime of very limited hip ROM and overall strength gains through consistent, planned progression
- Result
- New personal bests across all three lifts, 220 lb bench at her first meet!!
"I am lifting more than I ever thought I'd dream and it's all because of how meticulous she plans the exercises."
Lexi
- Goal
- Get stronger with a goal of competing in the future.
- We worked on
- Refined form, pain mitigation, worked through mobility limitations, and getting strong!
- Result
- Hitting new PRs she never thought she'd hit, with much improved form.
"Honestly this whole block I've made progress and hit goals that I thought would take years."
KARANA
- Goal
- Chasing PRs and National Records in her 50s!
- We worked on
- Refining technique, bulding confidence, working with her body.
- Result
- 4+ National Records, 2 World Records, 4 meets together, lots of PRs and smiles!
"Olenka has helped me become stronger and more confident in ways I never thought possible. You're never too old to start something new."
Jason
- Goal
- Get strong in his 50's after decades of putting his health to the side for the corporate world.
- We worked on
- Building lifts from the ground up, old knee injury rehab, building up his strength and endurance,
- Result
- 445 lb Squat, 270 lb Bench, 507 lb Deadlift at 55 years old.
Recent personal records
"Honestly this whole block I've made progress and hit goals that I thought would take years."
"Olenka has been so amazing in my powerlifting journey! I've gone through personal training for about 3 years now and I've only recently started putting some effort towards anything competition based. I am lifting more than I ever thought I'd dream and it's all because of how meticulous she plans the exercises. I couldn't be happier with my results so far!"
"Personal training from Olenka has been challenging, rewarding and motivating. She has a positive outlook and provides programming to meet my needs. She is easy to work with as she has a pleasant disposition. If you want RESULTS, I highly recommend Olenka as your personal trainer."
WANT A PLAN BUILT AROUND YOU?
Apply and tell me where you're at. I'll take it from there.