Barbells & Plates Personal Training — Einsiedlerstrasse 13a, 8820 Wädenswil, Switzerland

I’ve had a wonderful experience with personal training at Barbells and Plates. Dominic is highly professional, motivating, and knowledgeable, and over three months of training with him I made more progress than I ever had in a gym before. I learned proper form, progressive strength training, and how to confidently use gym equipment. Their boutique gym is a beautiful space, very well equipped, and every session was thoughtfully structured. Feedback was always welcomed, and adjustments were made so the training felt truly personalized. Sessions flew by, and I always looked forward to going. The Challenge Community Sessions with Valentina were another highlight. They felt cozy, supportive, and deeply motivating. Sharing our health journeys with like-minded women created a sense of trust and connection, and the space Valentina held was clearly created from the heart. Those sessions added a meaningful layer of encouragement and community to the overall experience. Barbells and Plates has enhanced my life in so many ways! I highly recommend it to anyone looking for professional guidance, genuine support, and a gym environment where you truly feel seen and encouraged.

Janine Wittek

I had a great experience with Barbells & Plates Personal Training doing post-partum weight workouts, both in a small group and sometimes 1:1. Valentina supported us so well through our post-partum recovery. She tracked our starting weights and our progress over time, which was incredibly motivating and helped keep us engaged. She is always positive, attentive to details, and constantly encourages us to keep going. She also creates a very baby-friendly environment, with a nice place for the babies to play, and is always happy to help when a baby needs extra care. The private gym is beautifully set up and has a really welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Ana Pinheiro Meira

I loved working out with Valentina. I started going to her classes a few weeks after I had my second child and she was so gentle and kind with me. We started slow and she quickly pushed me to get my strength back which I am delighted back. She is such a kind and encouraging trainer who offers an amazing safe space for both me and my baby. She even would hold my son for nearly all my workouts because he prefers to be in her arms than anywhere else 😂 I 100% recommend training with Valentina for anyone who needs a little more care and love and encouragement in their workouts or getting back into the swing of it after having a baby. 🩷

chloe harris

Valentina is an amazing physical coach. She played a key role in my postpartum physical recovery, helping me feel stronger, more confident, and truly connected with my body again. Her approach goes beyond exercise, she creates a space where you feel supported from the inside out. I highly recommend her for anyone looking to build strength, heal, and reconnect with their body. The gym itself is a beautiful and private space, aesthetically pleasing, warm, and incredibly comfortable. It’s the kind of place where you immediately feel at ease and motivated to take care of yourself.

andrea jerez

Absolutely wonderful experience joining the Strength Training Challenge. Valentina and Dominic are not only true professionals, but also genuinely kind people. I really appreciate their evidence-based approach and how knowledgeable they are. They bring a holistic understanding that goes beyond movement, also covering nutrition. I gladly recommend them.

Eva Dusek

Last summer I took part in a 3-month strength training program delivered by Valentina at the beautiful and fully equipped Barbells & Plates private studio gym in Wädenswil, and I can genuinely recommend the program and working with Valentina. From weight lifting exercises and pelvic floor recommendations to guided meditations and conscious movement, the program offered a holistic approach to strength training and resilience. Next to the customized group training sessions, Valentina organized a wonderful community session where we reflected on our experience around nutrition and physical exercise, connected with one another as accountability partners and set goals for the future. I enjoyed every single session with the group and Valentina! Thank you very much!

Lidia Zabala