"I'll start Monday."
You've said it so often that Monday stopped believing you.
Personal training in Vienna & online
Fitness that fits real life.
For busy adults who are done with extremes. Training, food, and sleep that adapt to your life, not the other way around.
- 2008training since
- CF-L1trainer
- EN / DE / PTcoaching languages
1:1In-person in Vienna
or fully online
or fully online
2008
Training since
CF-L1
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
1:1
1:1 coaching in person in Vienna or online
EN/DE/PT
Coaching in English, German and Portuguese
It was never about discipline.
You've started over more times than you can count. Not because you're lazy, but because every plan you tried asked you to rebuild your whole life first.
No time, no energy.
Work, family, unforeseen events. Training is always the first thing to skip.
Motivated for two weeks.
Then a busy week hits, you miss three sessions, and the whole plan falls apart.
Lost in the gym.
You don't know where to start, and you're afraid of doing it wrong or getting hurt.
Instagram makes it worse.
Everyone online seems shredded, and swearing it's easy. You know it's a lie, but you still doubt yourself.
Your body is sending signals.
You're not 20 anymore. The stairs, your back and your sleep are telling you something.
If you nodded at two or more of these, the problem isn't you. It's the approach.
A normal week. Nothing dramatic.
No 5 am alarms, no chicken-and-rice for every meal. Just a few small things that keep happening, even when the week goes sideways.
- Monday7:15 pm
You open your plan. Three sessions this week, 40 minutes each. You already know which days they go on.
- WednesdayChaos
A late meeting kills your gym slot. You message me. Two minutes later you have a 20-minute version you can do at home.
- FridayDinner out
You order what you like and don't feel guilty. Food is a skill we build, not a list of rules.
- Sunday10 pm
You're in bed on time, tired in a good way. The stairs got easier. You didn't start over this week. You just kept going.
That's the whole trick. Not more willpower. A plan that bends instead of breaks.
Built around your life, not the other way around.
Four pillars I've tested on myself since 2008 and refined with every person I've coached. Simple enough to survive a bad week.
Training that fits your calendar
Short, effective sessions on the days you actually have. Two good workouts beat five planned ones you skip.
Food without the drama
No banned foods, no meal plans you'll quit by Thursday. Habits that work at a restaurant, at a party and on a Tuesday.
Sleep and recovery
The most underrated part of getting fitter. We make room for it instead of fighting it.
Less friction, more consistency
We remove what makes training hard to start: the commute, the decisions, the all-or-nothing thinking.
Two ways to train with me.
Same method, same attention. Pick the format that fits your week.
In Vienna
Personal training in Vienna
We train together, 1:1. For our sessions I bring you as my guest to one of the gyms in Vienna where I'm a member, at no extra cost. Prefer no gym? We train with resistance bands, calisthenics or your home setup.
Ask about in-person trainingAnywhere
Online coaching
The 12-week ISI Method program: a personal plan for training, food and sleep, built around your real schedule, with a weekly check-in call and WhatsApp support.
See the 12-week program
Not ready for coaching yet?
See the Pain-Free Restart
Start on your own with the Pain-Free Restart, my short self-paced program for getting back into exercise without pain or pressure.
12 weeks, three phases.
A solid foundation for people who need to start or restart exercising, and for anyone who has tried many times to build the habit but never got it right.
- Weeks 1–4
Stabilization
We build the foundation. Patience and trust in the process matter most here.
- Understand what fits in your life
- Establish a training routine that actually works
- Look at your nutrition and sleep habits
- Weeks 5–8
Optimization
The first burst of energy is spent and the process becomes more fluid.
- Progress your training based on how you respond
- Structure your nutrition a bit further
- Make the routine smoother
- Weeks 9–12
Acceleration
We refine everything and gradually reduce support, so you can keep going on your own if you choose to.
- Refine the routine
- Prepare you for your autonomy
- Plan the next steps together
What's included
- Personal training routines based on your preferences
- A weekly 1-hour check-in meeting
- Exercise form corrections, online or in person
- Weight and photo tracking
- Progress reports
- WhatsApp support, 24/7
Want every detail before we talk? The coaching guide explains the program step by step.
Read the coaching guide (PDF) 12 pages, opens in a new tab.Normal lives. Real results.
No fitness models here. Just people with jobs, families and full calendars who found a way to keep going.
I'm not a gym guy. Israel introduced me to a method using resistance bands and calisthenics that I can easily do at home, under one hour, three times a week. I started noticing results by the second month. Almost one year in, I'm about to upgrade the band again. Whatever his magic is, it certainly works!
He makes the gym approachable. I worked with another personal trainer before, but didn't stick with it because it was too overwhelming and time-intensive. Isi's approach is geared much more towards consistency and proper form instead of quantity, which makes it easier to integrate into my week.
He's friendly, patient and very attentive, especially with posture and technique. He takes your routine and lifestyle into account, so training fits into your life rather than being something you have to rearrange everything around.
What impressed me most was how he tailored everything to my specific needs. He included exercises I actually enjoy while making sure every movement is safe for my back. Practical, time-efficient and straight to the point. No fluff.
The workouts are focused, well-structured and fully aligned with the proposed goals, avoiding wasted effort and prioritizing real results.
During a short stay in Vienna I did a session with Israel to try movements I wasn't comfortable doing on my own, like deadlifts and barbell squats. He guided me with tips and explained the proper form. Highly recommended.
From client messages shared on @isi.move, shortened.
Your story could be the next one here.
Three small steps. No pressure.
Starting shouldn't feel like signing up for a marathon.
Send me a message
Tap the WhatsApp button and tell me a bit about your week and what you want to change. English, German or Portuguese, whatever is easier.
We have a short call
We talk about your routine, your goals and anything holding you back. I'll tell you honestly whether I'm the right coach for you, and what it would cost.
You get a plan that fits
In-person in Vienna or online, built around your real schedule. Then we start, small and steady.
Who's Isi?
I wasn't the athletic kid.
Hi, I'm Isi. No sports, no natural talent, just years of trial and error. I've been training since 2008: I tried everything, overcomplicated everything, got frustrated and got injured.
What changed? I stopped chasing perfect and started chasing repeatable. Today I'm a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer and a lifelong hobby athlete with a normal physique, a busy life and grumpy mornings like everyone else. I train to have energy, age better and stay independent.
That's what I teach: not perfection, but a way of training, eating and sleeping that survives real life. In English, German or Portuguese.
- I won'tpromise six-packs in six weeks, sell you supplements or push you toward extremes.
- I willbe honest, adapt the plan to your life, and care about your health more than your mirror.
Free tips, zero fluff.
Short videos on training, habits and fitting exercise into a busy life. Some useful, some just funny, all honest.
Before you message me.
I have almost no time. Can this still work?
Yes, that's exactly who I work with. We start with what you actually have, even if it's two short sessions a week, and build from there.
I'm completely out of shape. Is that a problem?
Not at all. Most people who come to me are starting from zero or restarting after years off. We begin where you are, not where Instagram says you should be.
I'm afraid of getting hurt.
Fair. We start with the basics, focus on technique and progress gradually. If something hurts, we adapt. If it needs a doctor or physio, I'll tell you.
How long is the coaching program?
The ISI Method program runs for 12 weeks in three phases. After that you can continue with me or keep going on your own with everything you've learned.
Do I need a gym membership?
Not for our sessions together: I bring you as my guest to one of the gyms in Vienna where I'm a member, free of charge. If you want to train at a gym on your own between sessions, you'll need your own membership. And you don't need a gym at all: we can train with resistance bands, calisthenics or a home gym.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the format and how often we train. I'll give you a clear price on our first call, with no obligation.
Which languages do you coach in?
English, German and Portuguese, both in person and online.
Is this about losing weight?
It can be part of it, but the goal is health: more energy, less pain, better sleep and a routine you enjoy. Looking better usually follows.
You don't have to feel ready. You just have to start.
You don't need a perfect plan or a perfect week. You need a first message.
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