Meet Raul

Naturally, this led him to study a Sports Science Degree at university in Spain, followed by a PGCE and Masters Degree in Teamwork, which included the study of the following:

-Physiology

-Anatomy

-How to train

-Coaching

-Training methods

-Nutrition

-Planning and achieving goals

-Recovery methods

-Technique

-Injury prevention

-Rehabilitation

-Swimming Instructing

-Lifeguard

-Fitness instructing

-Personal Training

-The Importance & Power of Teamwork

Whilst studying for his degree, Raúl worked part time as a lifeguard and swimming instructor.

Upon completion of his studies, Raúl hit the ground running as a fresh faced graduate where he gained experience in all the different sectors of the fitness industry, including as a: fitness instructor, group class instructor (Body Pump, Spinning, Circuits), Personal Trainer, TRX class trainer, Fitness Manager and General Manager of a gym in the heart of Barcelona. 

He was head hunted to set up a new gym in Barcelona from start to finish, where he was responsible for choosing the equipment, planning the design and space, creating the class timetables and managing and motivating the team of staff. He also introduced new and innovative TRX classes, which made the gym the first in Barcelona to boast the TRX and TRX classes.

Raúl experienced all aspects of working in a fitness club, starting at the ‘bottom’ and working his way up and when he finally arrived in the U.K in 2012, he knew that personal training was where his true passion lay, as it gave him the chance to have real one-to-one contact with clients and work closely with them to help them achieve their fitness goals.

Interests:

In 2005, Raul started running and has never looked back since. He enjoyed it so much, he set up a running club for beginners in the same year to share his passion for running. Raúl is incredibly proud and moved that some of those beginner runners he inspired all those years ago, have gone on to take part in some of the worlds biggest marathons such as the New York marathon and different Ironman competitions.

Raul himself has also participated in different races around the world including 10k races, different half marathons, and the Barcelona, Florence, and London marathons. He has also completed various trail and ultra trail races to help raise money for different charities such as an 84km ultra trail race, and the Oxfam Trailwalker race (100km) around the Costa Brava.

Raul’s love for sports and fitness continues to grow and his favourites now include: football, basketball, beach volley, tennis, badminton, swimming, running, climbing, trekking, snowboarding, scuba diving, cycling and mountain bike riding (to name a few!).

Here and Now:

With over 18 years experience in the fitness industry, Raúl was very excited to move to the U.K and pursue a career that he is truly passionate about and that would give him the chance to channel all of his experiences and knowledge to help his clients ‘become their best’.

Ambition PT was created in 2017 by Raúl to offer a unique and quality personal training and small group class service to all those who want to reach their fitness goals and ambitions through a personalised service, in a friendly, non intimidating yet challenging environment, and without having to sign up to a ‘big’ gym and pay a monthly quota for services that are not always used. 

What Raúl offers at Ambition PT is simple; personalised small group classes (of up to 8 people) which focus on quality, correct technique, and achieving ambitions, all whilst having fun and offering great value.

No matter what your ability, age, gender, or fitness levels, you are welcome to visit us at our Ambition PT studio in the centre of Lichfield (a stones throw away from Lichfield City train station) for a no obligation chat with Raúl to discuss your fitness ambitions, and a complimentary personal training/small group class session.