Questions and answers
The questions people ask me most often: the format, programs, payment and rescheduling.
How sessions work
- How does an online session work?
- It is a one-to-one video call. The first session and a single stretching session take 50 minutes, sessions in a program take 40–45 minutes. We choose the app together: Google Meet, Teams, Telegram or WhatsApp. In the first session we talk about your goal, do mobility and flexibility tests, and learn your exercises. After that you get a personal plan, and you can write to me between sessions.
- How can you see my technique through a camera?
- Before the session I show you where to put your phone or laptop, so I can see your whole body. During an exercise I watch from the right angle, ask you to turn if I need, and correct your technique right away. Online I need to watch very carefully, but you train at home, you don't need to travel, and the time is good for you.
- Do I need equipment at home?
- To start, you only need a mat, some free space near a wall (about 2×2 metres) and a chair. If your program needs equipment later, for example a resistance band or dumbbells, I will suggest cheap options or exercises without it.
- What should I prepare for the first session?
- Comfortable clothes, a mat and the questions you want to ask. If your doctor gave you limits for exercise, please tell me about them before the session in Telegram or WhatsApp. The rest I will explain.
- I live in another time zone. How do we choose a time?
- I work online with clients from many countries. After payment we write to each other in Telegram or WhatsApp and find a time that works for you.
- What language are the sessions in?
- Russian or English, as you prefer.
Who it is for
- Is this a medical service?
- No. I am a coach. I don't diagnose and I don't treat, we train: stretching, mobility, strength. Sessions don't replace a doctor. If you have a health problem, an injury or a recent surgery, start only when your doctor says it is OK.
- Can I train after an injury or surgery?
- Yes, if your doctor says you can. I work with people after knee, shoulder and back injuries. We start within the limits from your doctor, and step by step we bring back mobility and strength. After a surgery, only your doctor decides when you can start.
- Is it for me if I'm a beginner, not flexible, or over 50?
- Yes. I choose the exercises and the pace for your level and age. If you are not flexible now, this is just where we start. In the first session I check your mobility and make the plan from there.
- Will it hurt?
- No, we train without pain. In stretching you can feel a pull, but it should be OK to stand. If an exercise hurts or feels wrong, tell me right away, we stop and I give you another one.
Programs and results
- What should I choose: a first session, a month of training or a program?
- If you are not sure, start with a first session. I check your mobility, we talk about your goal, and I tell you which format fits. A month of training is 4 sessions, and I update the plan every week. A program is work in stages for one goal: the knee, the shoulder or fitness after childbirth.
- How many sessions do I need, and when will I see results?
- It depends on your goal, your level and how regularly you train. Usually people feel the first changes in mobility after a few weeks, this is why programs take 8–12 weeks. I can't honestly promise a specific result, because it also depends on what you do between sessions.
- Do I need to train alone between sessions?
- Yes, this is a big part of the result. After a session you get a plan: which exercises, how often, and how to know you are ready for more. Usually it is 15–20 minutes a day.
- How can I contact you between sessions?
- In Telegram or WhatsApp. You can send a video of an exercise, ask a question or tell me how you feel. I reply personally when I have a free minute, usually within 3 hours.
- How soon after childbirth can I start?
- Not earlier than 6–8 weeks after a natural birth, or 8–10 weeks after a C-section, and only when your doctor says you can exercise. The plan fits your life with the baby: 40-minute sessions at a flexible time.
- Is the program after childbirth OK if I have diastasis?
- Yes. There are breathing exercises and exercises for the deep core muscles, also for diastasis, with your doctor's clearance. I don't promise a "flat belly in a week". It is calm, regular work for 8 weeks.
Payment
- How much do sessions cost?
- The first session and a single stretching session cost €50 for 50 minutes. A month of training (4 sessions) is €180, programs start from €600. All prices and what is included are on the Prices page.
- How can I pay from my country?
- Online on this site, in cryptocurrency, through a crypto payment service. Prices are in euros. If you don't have a crypto wallet, write to me and we will find a way.
- Why do I pay first and choose the time later?
- This way I keep the time only for you. After payment you get a confirmation by email, and I write to you. You answer a few questions about your goal and limits, and we choose the time and the app. If you want to ask something first, write to me before you pay.
Rescheduling and refunds
- Can I move or cancel a session?
- I don't refund a paid session, but you can move it. It is free if you tell me at least 12 hours before. If you move it later or don't come, the session counts as done, because I kept this time only for you and could not give it to another client. You can read more in the terms.
- Can I get a refund for a program or package?
- No, I don't refund paid or missed sessions, also if you stop early. If you need a break because of illness, travel or a move, you can pause the package or program.
- How long is a package valid, and can I pause it?
- A package or program is valid for 4 months after payment. If you need a break, you can pause it for up to 3 months, and the 4 months get longer by this time.
Your question is not here?
Write to me in Telegram or WhatsApp. I reply personally, usually within 3 hours.