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Carlos Vanguten Exercise · Health · Science

English-speaking personal trainer · Barcelona & online

Personal training for people living with chronic illness or pain.

Exercise adapted to you. At home in Barcelona, as a duo or online.

  • Degree in Sport Sciences (CAFYD)
  • MSc in Physical Activity and Health
  • PhD candidate in Exercise and Chronic Disease

How I can help

How can I help you?

  • Exercise adapted to your health

    Cardiometabolic, respiratory, cancer or neurodegenerative conditions.

  • Better fitness

    We measure where you start and how much you improve.

  • A habit for life

    No complex exercises or heavy weights: moving for the long term.

You don't need experience or to be fit.

We start from where you are.

Tell me about you

Services

Three ways to train with me

Method

My method in three steps

  1. 01

    Personal interview

    Your goals, your health, your experience and your availability.

  2. 02

    Functional assessment

    Mobility, strength and monitoring tests to measure your progress.

  3. 03

    Exercise programme

    Individualised, supported and progressive sessions.

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About me

Hi, I'm Carlos.

Specialist in exercise for people living with chronic illness or pain. I combine science and practice so you can train effectively, safely and sustainably.

Education

  • Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences
  • MSc in Physical Activity and Health
  • PhD candidate in Exercise and Chronic Disease
Get to know me
Portrait of Carlos, personal trainer in Barcelona

Testimonials

What people who train with me say

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  • I gained 6 kg of muscle mass compared with last year. Thanks to you I’m doing this well: you taught me from the very beginning and gave me the motivation to keep going.

    Paediatric patient with cystic fibrosis

  • As a personal trainer, what stands out most is his ability to listen, analyse each person’s individual needs and tailor the training as much as possible.

    Laura

    Skin cancer (melanoma) survivor

  • My bone density scan has improved: my hip no longer shows osteoporosis, only osteopenia, and my lower back, which was osteopenia, has also improved by a tenth. Thank you so much for helping me get there!

    Elena

    Osteoporosis linked to menopause

Frequently asked questions

Before you start

Do you work with people with health conditions?

Yes. Exercise has been shown to be an effective and safe therapy for chronic conditions such as cancer, obesity and heart disease. If there is any contraindication, I work following the guidance of the relevant healthcare professional.

Do you work with people who haven’t moved much in a long time?

Yes. As an exercise professional, I adapt the training to your current level and we progress at your pace.

Which areas of Barcelona do you cover?

I travel anywhere within the city of Barcelona. I don’t cover the wider metropolitan area because of travel time. If you live elsewhere in Spain or abroad, we can do the sessions online.

Contact

Shall we talk?

Tell me what you're looking for and I'll tell you which option suits you.

  • At home anywhere in the city of Barcelona (Ciutat Vella, Eixample, Sants-Montjuïc, Les Corts, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Gràcia, Horta-Guinardó, Nou Barris, Sant Andreu, Sant Martí). Online from anywhere.
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