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Personalized Coaching for Your Goals

I offer tailored training and support to help you improve your well-being. Let’s train together at the gym, outdoors, or online—based on your goals.

About Us

About Me

I was born in 1983 in Prague, Czechoslovakia, and moved to Finland after high school. My coaching career began in 2003 when I started coaching a junior floorball team in my hometown. In 2012, I became a certified personal trainer (FAF Personal Trainer), and in 2023, I began physiotherapy studies at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.

After becoming a personal trainer in 2012 through the Fitness Academy of Finland, I started working at Forever Hiekkaharju and later joined Fibaco, where I worked for 9 years. I founded my own business in 2017, renaming it Vacek Valmennus in 2022. That same year, I began my physiotherapy studies at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.

I live in Myllypuro with my wife and three children, along with our two cats. My own training focuses mainly on calisthenics-style bodyweight exercises.

Physiotherapy complements my PT background: I can combine training, movement control, and rehabilitation so clients get support that continues well beyond pain relief.

Nature as Part of Holistic Wellness

My coaching philosophy emphasizes overall well-being. Along with regular exercise, rest, and nutrition, spending time in nature and fostering a connection with the outdoors helps slow down, recover, and achieve balance between body and mind.

Finnish Nature and Wellness

Training Experience in Numbers

20+

Active clients

12,000 h

Coaching hours completed

66 h

Average coaching hours per month

Testimonials

I have trained with Matej for about five years. During this time, I have come to know him as a smart, friendly, patient, and thoughtful trainer who genuinely listens to his clients and continuously seeks to improve himself. Matej puts real effort into designing the best possible training program for each individual. Since starting his physiotherapy studies, he has gained even more insight into coaching.

In training sessions, he pushes you to achieve the best performance you’re capable of at that moment—not more, but also not less. He always encourages you, especially when you feel like you didn’t do as well as you hoped. If you’re looking for a trainer whose sessions leave you going home with sore abs (either from laughing or from core exercises—sometimes both), but always in a better mood than when you arrived, Matej is the right choice!

Juha, 56

I grew up in a training environment where critique was the main method of coaching, so I tend to focus on flaws and shortcomings in everything I do. The most valuable thing I’ve gained from Matej’s coaching is the opportunity to train under an accepting and supportive approach—and to recognize the immense power of encouragement.

I have learned that while it’s important to face the facts and be ambitious, focusing on strengths and positive reinforcement often leads to much greater progress than criticism ever could. And the best part? This lesson applies not just to training, but to life as a whole!

Elina, 57

Matej takes care of my well-being and work capacity by coaching me in skills where my progress has been incredible—things I never even knew I could do.

Beyond maintaining physical fitness, Matej is incredibly friendly and, perhaps without even realizing it, contributes not only to muscle recovery but also to mental well-being!

Mikki, 37

I have been training with Matej for about 12 years. He is very people-oriented and present in every session. Interacting with him is always rewarding. Matej takes care of the whole person—both body and mind!

His professionalism is reflected in his genuine interest, solution-focused approach, excellent coaching skills, encouragement, motivation, support, acceptance, and flexibility in training times, locations, and methods.

I feel truly fortunate to have met a coach like Matej!

Mirja, 79

Since movement is essential for older individuals as well, I started going to the gym towards the end of the last decade to maintain my mobility and quality of life. When my first trainer moved on to other work about four years ago, he recommended Matej to me. Since then, Matej has kept me moving during our regular sessions. We don’t just lift heavy weights, but the focus is largely on stretching, balance exercises, and strength training using my own body weight. Of course, every now and then we lift weights too, but in moderation. During the sessions, we also talk about everyday matters, and often we solve some of my IT-related problems as well. I can sincerely recommend Matej’s services to both younger and older individuals—he is a professional, punctual coach, and a pleasant person.

Pekka, 69