Hongzi Ye
Chinese Ice Hockey Olympic Team Manger
Ali and Karo are coaches I can 100% leave my athletes to. They are equipped with professionally theoretical knowledge and practical experience. what's more, they are always ready to help and take care of people they work with, technique coaches, athletes and other co-workers like me. We went through an unforgettable period in the team and we finally make progress by the devotion of Ali and Karo. I was so grateful to work with them. They not only took charge of off-ice training but also concerned about athletes and the team on future development. I was so exciting when I heard that these two extraordinary coaches would start their new journey and business. I would like to strongly recommend you to take Ali and Karo as your conditioning coachs or consultant. You will definitely gain improvement both physically and mentally.
Ismael Iess Falcon
World and European Sailing champion
Starting university in a new country made it very hard to keep up with my sailing routine. I had just finished 11th in the Laser Radial U19 worlds before moving to Southampton. By the end of 2016 I was going to be representing Spain in the ISAF Youth World Championships in New Zealand (with only 1 sailor per country), so I had to make sure that I got the right training programme which, thanks to the University of Southampton Bursary Athlete programme, I got Ali to design it specifically for me. As an athlete, I really like the way Ali works as he is always trying to relate the exercises you do at the gym with the sport that you practice, so by watching videos he gets to see the motions that the sport involves and easily identifies the specific muscles that we need to focus on. From here, after setting a goal he can design programmes. after my last Youth event I had to jump into the Laser Standard class (Men’s Single-handed Olympic Class) where the average sailor weight is around 82-84 kg. After 4 months working with Ali I managed to put on 7 kg of muscle mass. Another thing that I appreciate about Ali is that his mind goes much further than just a workout, he has been giving me some tips on my nutrition and has suggested other activities that would either improve my cardio or help me to prevent injuries in the future (rowing and yoga). Above all that, I would say that Ali is a great person to hang out with and of course, if you can get the chance to have him as a training partner you will realize how much effort he puts on each person he works with. From my experience, if you show Ali your desire to win or achieve something he will do everything he can do to help you make it possible. Laser standard Sailor Spain national team 9 times Spanish National Champion (Optimist, Laser 4.7, Laser Radial) 2nd place in Laser Worlds in 2014 5th place in 2016 ISAF YOUTH Worlds 2016 Laser Radial U21 European Champion 2016 Laser Radial Senior European Championships
Camille King
Triathlete Team GB , Ultra runner
“I am fortunate to have been coached by Ali for Strength & Conditioning. We worked together for two years, during which he coached me twice a week. His one-to-one sessions were tailored to my specific needs as a triathlete and runner. Ali provided me with much needed support in my preparation for key sporting events. The focus of the strength & conditioning sessions with Ali are: - to ensure my strengthening routine inspires me - to ensure it stretches me physically and REALLY makes me stronger - to understand which exercises I need to work on and WHY - to make sure I’m doing the exercises correctly - to tackle my weaknesses - and ultimately to help me perform better In addition to supporting me with my strength training, Ali has been key in helping me prepare mentally for the events. He has become a mentor and a true source of inspiration. I’ve witness significant improvement in my performances, which is a testament to the quality of the coaching I received. Thanks to Ali, I am now part of Team GB AG in triathlon and I’m competing at an international level. One of my key objective was to race the IRONMAN World Championships in 2019 in Hawaii, and Ali was instrumental in me reaching this goal. Many thanks Ali, I always look forward to more S&C sessions! Camille, Triathlete (Team GB AG), Ultra runner and Rock-climber”
Dr Andrew Cregg, BSc, DC, MHSc
Chinese Olympic Committee Coach
As a chiropractor and hockey performance coach, I appreciate the functional and sport specific focus that Ali and Karo apply with their athletes. They combine innovative fitness techniques with traditional strength and conditioning concepts to improve the overall performance of athletes both on and off-ice. Their professionalism and expertise is complimented by their welcoming personalities and excellent communication skills. My athletes loved working with Ali and Karo and my job became much easier from a performance and therapeutic perspective when the came on board. They are knowledgable, reliable and a pleasure to work with. I would recommend them to any organisation with high performance goals. - Dr. Andrew Cregg, BSc, DC, MHSc
Peter Collins
Teacher and Translator
I first started training with Ali nearly 10 years ago and he gave me an outstanding introduction to weight-training. A true professional, he bases his workouts on thorough research and always demonstrates exercises really thoroughly to ensure that you get the maximum benefit. His approach is very supportive and helps you to build confidence in yourself. It was great to see the results come really soon. Karolina has provided really welcome support in nutrition. Getting the body you want depends on a combination of both appropriate exercise and correct nutrition; it has been an eye-opener to see how changing my diet can make major changes. Above all, Ali and Karolina are very friendly, sensitive human beings and highly committed professionals, just what you need to help you stick to your goals.
