Training Sessions
OUTDOOR GROUP TRAINING SESSIONS:
Raquel´s personal training business has always specialised in outdoor training and is an expert in this field. Her training sessions are some of the most popular outdoor running, swimming and bootcamp training sessions in Sydney.
Raquel is regularly featured in sport and fitness magazines, TV and newspapers from all over the world including: Runners World, Sydney Morning Herald, SBS, CNN,ESPN, Athletics Australia, etc.
Outdoor Group Training Sessions:
SWIMMING SESSIONS MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
DETAILS: Swimming technique programs every year. (for beginners or advanced swimmers). All levels.
Weekly group swimming sessions to improve your swimming skills, your fitness and build confidence, efficiency and distance.
The programs include swimming improvement, training, drills, intervals, stroke coordination, breathing improvement and many more specific and useful exercises to help you to become a better swimmer.
Swimming lessons are designed to learn and improve your swimming technique.
Raquel Holgado, experienced long distance swimmer, triathlete, marathon runner, fitness coach and running coach. Highly qualified and accredited coach in Australia and Spain.
Last long swim achievement:
9-km swim in the Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, Australia
Join a 10 week program and develop your swimming technique, build efficiency and distance!
Limited spaces!
LOCATION: Clovelly for swimming and technique sessions or Coogee for ocean swims along the bay.
GROUP 1 –
10-Week Program from 22 March to 24 May
Monday afternoon from 12:20pm to 1:00pm – 40 minute lesson
GROUP 2 –
10-Week Program from 22 March to 24 May
Monday evenings from 6:30pm to 7:10pm – 40 minute lesson
GROUP 3 –
10-Week Program from 24 March to 26 May
Wednesday mornings from 6:10am to 6:50am – 40 minute lesson
GROUP 4 –
10-Week Program from 24 March to 26 May
Wednesday evenings from 5:00pm to 5:40pm – 40 minute lesson
NEW PROGRAMS:
GROUP 1 –
10-Week Program from 31 May to 02 August
Monday afternoon from 12:20pm to 1:00pm – 40 minute lesson
GROUP 2 –
10-Week Program from 2 June to 4 August
Wednesday mornings from 6:10am to 6:50am – 40 minute lesson
FEES:
$280 – 10-swim package *Special fee for people who renew a program
$320 – 10-swim package
$290 – 8-swim package
$220 – 5-swim package
Private swimming lessons available anytime – 30-min lesson
COOGEE FITNESS TEST + TRAINING TUESDAY MORNING
DETAILS: 8-Week Outdoor Training Programs with a motivating and fun group of people. Improve your fitness skills and track your progress. This program involves a variety of upper body, leg and core strength exercises and cardio.
JOIN ANYTIME! Don´t wait to the next program and start training !
DATES (April & May): From Tuesday 6 April to Tuesday 25 May – 6:00am to 6:45am (45 minutes)
NEW DATES (June & July): From Tuesday 8 June to Tuesday 27 July – 6:00am to 6:45am (45 minutes)
WEEK 1: Fitness test: Fitness assessment with a variety of aerobic and anaerobic exercises to check your fitness level at the beginning of the program. Fitness tests are great to track your progress.
WEEKS 2 to 7: Training + weekly intensity increase
WEEK 8: Fitness test: Same assessment as week 1 to track everyone´s progress.
FEES & DISCOUNTS:
$200 – 8-week program
$20 off – payments 1 week before the start of a new program ($180)
$120 – Half of the program for 4 of 8 weeks + Use your sessions as your convenience within the 8 weeks.
$90 – 3-session package *To use within 1 month of purchase.
COOGEE 5km RUN + STRENGTH THURSDAY MORNINGS
DETAILS: Join Raquel´s Coogee group running session every Thursday morning and she will run with you for the 5km run around Coogee + some of the sessions will include sets of hills or steps to build strength. Every running session will be different and fun. 6:00am to 7:00am (60 minutes)
FEES:
Monthly payment!
$20 discount for payments 1 week before the start!
3 Thursdays – $90 (or $70)
4 Thursdays – $100 (or $80)
5 Thursdays (months with 5 Thursdays) – $110 (or $90)
1 Single run – $30
Every new month = new payment *Sessions don´t accumulate from month to month
MASCOT BOOTCAMP THURSDAY MORNINGS
DETAILS: Join this weekly outdoor training session with a motivating and fun small group of people. This session involves a variety of strength and cardio exercises. Full body workout. Every Thursday morning from 8:15 to 9:00am (45 minutes)
*Check availability for this specific group. Small group with a limit of 6 people.
FEES:
$350 – 10-week full program (5/6 people)
$400 – 10-week full program (3/4 people)
COOGEE BOOTCAMP THURSDAY EVENINGS
DETAILS: Join this weekly outdoor training session with a motivating and fun group of people. This session involves a variety of strength and cardio exercises. Full body workout. Every Thursday evening from 6:45 to 7:30pm (45 minutes)
JOIN ANYTIME! Don´t wait to the next program and start training !
NEW DATES:
From Thursday 22 April to Thursday 24 June
FEES:
$200 – 10-week full program – SPECIAL FEE for people who renew a program
$240 – 10-week full program
$210 – 8 weeks of the 10-week program –flexible option
$90 – 3-session package *To use within 1 month of purchase.
CENTENNIAL PARK BOOTCAMP SATURDAY MORNINGS
DETAILS: Motivating and enjoyable start to the weekend. Suitable for all fitness levels. Every Saturday morning from 9:00 to 10:00am
FEES:
$200 – 10-week full program – SPECIAL FEE for people who renew a program
$240 – 10-week full program
$210 – 8 weeks of the 10-week program –flexible option
$90 – 3-session package *To use within 1 month of purchase.
*If it rains, this session is at Redfern Park under a big cover (8 minute walk from Central Station). Only 3 km far from Centennial Park.
RUNNING SESSIONS SUNDAY MORNINGS
Raquel has completed many running events, triathlons, duathlons, aquathlons, half marathons and 6 marathons: Sydney Marathon, New York Marathon, Great Wall Marathon in China, Melbourne Marathon, Tokyo Marathon and Berlin Marathon.
MAY 2021 – NEW RUNNING PROGRAM AVAILABLE!
12-WEEK RUNNING PROGRAM
JOIN SUNDAY RUNS ANYTIME! FLEXIBLE OPTIONS!
From Sunday 2 May to Sunday 18 July 2021
DETAILS: Joining Raquel´s Sunday runs you will enjoy every single Sunday run, have the guidance, support and coaching of an experienced and highly qualified. The sessions will help you to achieve running distances from 5km to Half Marathon for 21.1km or longer runs as well. You will achieve long distances every Sunday coming to the sessions.
DISTANCES: Long runs available each Sunday (18/20km) + short runs (From 2/3km to 10km)
TIME / Starts: 7:00am (long runs), 7:30am or 7:45am (short runs) to approx. 9:00/9:15am
FEES & DISCOUNTS:
Option 1 – 12-week program:
ONLY $13 AVERAGE PER HOUR FOR EARLY PAYMENTS !
$312 by 11 April (Expired!) – $330 by 25 April (Expired!) – $350 full fee
Option 2 – 10 of 12 runs:
$280 by 11 April (Expired!) – $300 by 25 April (Expired!) – $320 full fee
Option 3 – 6 of 12 runs:
$200 by 11 April (Expired!) – $210 by 25 April (Expired!) – $220 full fee
*$80 OFF:
Bring a friend to join the 12-week program and you will both receive a discount (at least one of the 2 people must be a new client training with Raquel for the first time). $80 discount for you and $80 discount for your friend.
LOCATIONS:
- The start of the runs are from Centennial Park, Rose Bay, Sydney CBD or Coogee.
- Once you sign up to the running program you will receive the exact running routes as well.
WEEK 1 – Sunday 2 May – Centennial Park
WEEK 2 – Sunday 9 May – Sydney CBD – Crossing Sydney Harbour Bridge
WEEK 3 – Sunday 16 May – Special route!!
Brighton Le-Sands to Cronulla + train back to Rockdale + 2.5km walk to the start point.
WEEK 4 – Sunday 23 May -Rose Bay – Bondi
WEEK 5 – Sunday 30 May – Coogee – Maroubra
WEEK 6 – Sunday 6 June – Centennial Park – Bronte
WEEK 7 – Sunday 13 June – Sydney CBD – Crossing Pyrmont & Anzac Bridge
WEEK 8 – Sunday 20 June – Rose Bay – Whatsons Bay
WEEK 9 – Sunday 27 June – Centennial Park – Coogee
WEEK 10 – Sunday 4 July – Rose Bay – Bellevue Hill – Bondi Beach (LOOP)
WEEK 11 – Sunday 15 July – Sydney CBD – Woolloomooloo – Pyrmont
WEEK 12 – Sunday 18 July – Centennial Park
For more information about these sessions, contact Raquel.
Sign up to Raquel´s Running Event and complete a 5km run or 10km run or half marathon 21.1km or 30km at the end of the running program:
November 2021 – RAQUEL´S BIRTHDAY RUNNING EVENT + MEDAL – Run 5km, 10km, Half Marathon 21.1km or 30km + Receive a medal. More information will be available soon ! (FEES: May&June-$45 – July&August-$50 – September&October-$55)
To see the photos from the 2020 birthday´s running event CLICK HERE
For more information about these sessions, contact Raquel.
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GROUP OR PERSONAL TRAINING
Raquel’s experience, energy, motivation and dedication will inspire you to make and achieve your fitness goals.
- Personal Training – Would you to improve your health and fitness and not sure where to start? Contact Raquel for personal training sessions. One to one, couples or family sessions.
- Private Groups (5-Week or 10-Week Program) – Looking for someone to train you and a group of friends or colleagues? Raquel offers a fun, collaborative outdoor personal training service – where fitness becomes fun!
- Corporate Fitness Programs – Whether you are looking for a personal trainer to be on call for your business’ needs, or are looking for a few one-off sessions for your employees, Raquel has you covered.
- Triathlon, Marathon and Running Coaching – Raquel lives what she teaches, and regularly competes in triathlons and marathons. Whether you want to improve your running technique or are looking to compete in a popular competition, she can draw on years of experience to create the perfect program for you.
- Swimming lessons and coaching – Need someone to teach you to swim, or help you improve your skills in the water? Raquel is a qualified swimming instructor as well! one to one or group swimming lessons ( swimming pool and ocean water).
Client Testimonials
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Raquel is a fun, enthusiastic and passionate trainer who pushes me to achieve my best every session without being ‘pushy’. I have been doing group training with Raquel for years and am constantly impressed by her ability to ensure each session is tailored to every individual’s needs, no matter their level of fitness or ability.
Claudia -
We’ve been training with Raquel for more than 2 years. Although it’s a group class she gives each of us one on one attention and feedback according to our individual fitness level. We have all improved our health and fitness levels. We really enjoy training with Raquel.
The Coogee Girls -
Raquel made a big change in my life. Her perseverance, sports knowledge, punctuality and people skills in her career have built up a fantastic trainer that can help people at any age or with any ability gain their confidence and spirit back and reach their dream objectives.
Parisa -
We have been training with Raquel for more than 1 year. She is a fantastic personal trainer. She is very knowledgeable and customizes her workouts to suit our personal goals. It is a pleasure working with Raquel as she is personable and friendly. She is definitely highly recommended.
Jackye & Nick -
I have been training with Raquel for more than a year and have loved every moment. I find being able to train at such a young age allows me to get in extra exercise for the week. Raquel is so lovely, encouraging, supportive and has helped me to become fitter and healthier.
Karina
“Do what you love and love what you do”
Raquel Holgado, Personal Trainer & Coach