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Duarte, certified exercise specialist

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About me

I’m Duarte, a certified exercise specialist and personal trainer in Lisbon. My background combines biology and training, which lets me look at exercise as a whole: how the body moves and how it works on the inside.

I coach in Portuguese, English and Spanish.

Education

  • Degree in Biology and Geology (2006): human biology, physiology, hormones and biochemistry.
  • Exercise Specialist Technician (2010, Portuguese professional qualification: Técnico Especialista em Exercício Físico): biomechanics, anatomy, periodisation and training cycles, training protocols, cardiovascular training and tailoring training to people with special conditions.

Specialisations

  • Myofascial Release Technique (2016)
  • Art of Movement (2015): postural re-education, from standing to walking and running.
  • Optimal Training (2013): identifying and correcting movement patterns to prevent injuries.
  • Power Plate Instructor (2012), TRX and Kinesis.
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