Ûte & Oliver
Germany"We are so happy and grateful that we chose Raquel as our personal trainer. She has changed our habits with her expertise, positive energy and lifestyle. She is always cheerful and we always feel better after every workout. Despite the hard work we also have fun. Her expertise competence is incredible and with her positive attitude we had fun following her. We can recommend Raquel to everyone. Thank you!"
Nina
India / Qatar"I can't recommend Raquel enough as a personal trainer. She's super professional, dedicated, and is so committed to my fitness journey, so motivates me to stay on track! I started working with her after post partum, feeling pretty low in terms of fitness and confidence. In just six months, she's helped me get stronger physically and boost my self-esteem. I used to dread working out, but with Raquel, it feels easy and so much fun! If you're looking for a great trainer who genuinely cares and makes workouts enjoyable, Raquel is the one!"
Mirna Malaeb
Lebanon / Qatar"Thank you for the amazing transformation you helped achieve. Your guidance, personalized training programs, and support have not only helped me reach my fitness goals but also transformed my lifestyle, acquiring new healthy habits and pursue new challenges to achieve my best self."
Susana Gonçalves
Portugal / Qatar"I gain with Raquel's classes better health and well-being. I had reached to a point that coming out of bed was painful. Now with mobility and Raquel's advice I feel healthy again. I didn't impose myself any restrictions but readjusted my habits and introduced water in my daily routine. I am back again with a smile on my face."
Shereem Kanwal
Paskistan / Qatar" When I began my journey with Raquel in just two months the visible difference is huge, I have lost almost 10kgs. Physically I feel strong, fit and energetic.
But it doesn't stop here, Raquel was able to breakthrough and change my mental attitude towards food, fitness and myself. I had a very complicated relationship with food all my life, i have always been a stress/emotional eater. Not anymore! I think that is Raquel's biggest accomplishment. She not only transformed my body, she transformed my mindset and the body followed.
She is definitely one of the best trainers I have worked with. She is dedicated, compassionate and hardworking. Her workout sessions are so much fun and she radiates positive energy through her simple yet wonderful personality.
Thank you Raquel for being you!! "Salam Khanki
Jordan / UAE" I am truly grateful to my best personal trainer - Raquel Madeira. She helped me in adopting a healthy lifestyle without struggling or dropping any kind of food that I prefer. She taught me how to eat my favorite food consciously and helped me also to build a trust and confidence relationship with my body. Now, I enjoy my life and I am losing weight yes this is true. Living a simple and healthy life does not only help you to lose weight but also it helps you become stronger, happier, and your skin is just glower than before. I have never felt such satisfaction that I am currently feeling. Thank you loads coach Raquel. "
Patricia Kaufmann
Brazil / Qatar" I met Raquel through a friend, I needed a Personal Trainer in Doha.
I have shoulders, upper and lower back issues due to my job. Raquel gave me the best exercises to make those areas of my body more mobile and less painful. My evolution was amazing and all of that because of her expertise.
I admire her and her interest in updating her knowledge, her punctuality, and her attention during exercise execution, which is great for a Health Professional. I really recommend Raquel. "Patricia Keller
Brazil / Qatar" Raquel, besides being a great professional she is also very special, her classes are always very funny and that's the way we accomplish our results with a lot of laughs. "
Raquel Pires
Portugal" When I decided to lose weight I was 10 kg heavier than before, due to some episodes of eating compulsion I couldn't wear any of my clothes. Raquel helped me by making me believe that step by step we would get there, she pushed me not to give up, she taught me how to respect my body, without judging myself and without restricted diets. I lost nearly 6 kg, 9 cm on the hips, 10 cm on the waist, and from size 40 to 38. "
Sheela Elliah
Mauritius /British" Raquel is one of the best trainers I have ever known. I was at the peak of my fitness when I was training with Raquel.
I used to have knee joint pain. Raquel helped me to build up my muscles and my pain disappeared. She is not only a good trainer, but she is also one of the loveliest persons I have ever known. If you want to get fit, Raquel is the person who can make it happen. "Catarina Luiso
Portugal"I never will be slim. I have always been fat." - Those were my thoughts! Until I met Raquel. She taught me that I could eat everything and lose fat. Everything with moderation and knowing what's good for me. I changed my mindset because of her and from 97kg I went to 74kg. It takes time and requires effort but it's possible. She gave me the tools to get a healthy relationship with myself and food. I can be whatever I want to be. "
Carla Franja
Portugal" Raquel is a trainer and a friend. She's been helping me lose weight for a few months and I can tell her perseverance and her attitude have been helping me a lot, fighting for a healthier way of living. Her nutrition and training programs have helped me to feel better with myself and my body. She is someone I can count on to help to reach my goals. "
Marta Gomes
Portugal/ Ireland" Raquel is a great coach and inspiring person. I meet her in the gym where I use to work out and when she was pregnant she had this huge amount of energy. After her delivery, I saw how her body changed and how she got in shape after that. Then I knew she was the right person to help me to get fit before I got pregnant. We did personal training sessions and she guided me with nutrition and 6 months after I'm so happy with my body, I have a balanced diet and I enjoy working out. Thank you for believing in me and for not letting me give up and for all your support. "
Ana Milheiro
Portugal" I gained a lot of weight without realizing it. When I noticed I was 75 kg and I'm 155cm. For some time I told myself exercise wasn't for me and I admitted what I was fat, but I didn't like to see myself that way. A friend pushed me to join the gym and there I met Raquel. I did her classes and she really pushed for me. Then I carry on doing her Bootcamp classes and I start enjoying exercise. I met an amazing group of people that pushed me and when I had bad days Raquel still encouraged me to do my best. She kept motivating me and 12 months passed and I reached 63kg. I'm not there yet but I'm on the way. "
Diane Silva
Portugal / USA" Some people talk the talk, but others walk the walk. When it comes to finding a coach/trainer with the education, the knowledge, the experience, the training, and the results - Raquel is your girl. Not only is she great at helping you reach your fitness/health goals, she genuinely cares about the journey you’ll embark on. I guarantee a sense of satisfaction, fulfillment, and happiness in working, learning, growing, and achieving results with Coach Raquel! "
Yara Ourfali
USA/ Qatar" When I was working as a management consultant in Doha. I met Raquel through a friend of mine who was working out with her for some time. While working out with Raquel I had a great time!
I felt her true effort to make our workouts inclusive and enjoyable. She would plan out workouts in advance and ensure we had a healthy mix of cardio, strength training, and all she found necessary. I noticed a great difference in my physical strength and mental strength when working out with her. I took the perseverance I learned from my workout to my work-life and personal life as well. "Parvathy Adiyat
India/ Qatar" I was in search of a personal trainer who would help me reach my goals/aspirations through an improved relationship with food and challenging new workouts. A friend recommended her to me.
I've been working with her since. And I think it was one of the best decisions I've lost inches off my waist, improved my nutrition and relationship with food, and seen a consistent improvement in my physical fitness.
However, my personal "wow" moment with Raquel came when I was able to do a proper lunge without hurting my knees for the first time in 2 years.
Working with Raquel has been a fantastic experience for me. She is fiercely dedicated to her profession and that translates to her work ethic as well. Always meticulous and pushing me with the right amount of motivation, I would strongly recommend her to anyone who wants to improve their physical and mental health and fitness. Thank you, Raquel, for helping me become my best self. "Rossana Encina
Spain/ Qatar" During Covid lockdown being aware of the risk of training in gyms and lacking the motivation to train by myself I’ve searched for a local PT in Doha with a friend. We were really lucky to find her because she accommodated the timings and location according to our preferences. Raquel truly cares about your personal well-being and is very supportive and motivating. Although we were 2 ladies training, Raquel has customised her sessions to fit each of our personal goals and has also given us advice in our diets following a monthly plan. During our training sessions, we have a lot of fun, and becomes something to look forward to every day. Personally, I’ve dropped fat percentage turning it into muscles and I’ve also increased my strength.
I’m now in better shape physically and also mentally than I was in my regular visit to the gym prior to Covid. Thanks Raquel. "Nadim El Choufani
Lebanon/ Qatar" As a person who is injury prone and has many sports-related injuries and surgeries, I was struggling to find a type of workout that would not cause me any injuries or discomfort. Luckily for me, I have met Raquel. I was instantly able to notice Raquel’s passion, professionalism, and knowledge of her profession. Raquel owns the “no excuses” mentality as each exercise has several versions depending on the client's needs and level. I managed to lose around 4/5Kgs of body fat and increase about 3/4Kgs of muscle. My energy level, mobility, motivation, and confidence have increased drastically, and I have begun dieting besides working out. I fully trust Raquel's judgment and process and constantly ask her for tips whether it is to do with stretching, nutrition, or any health-related tips in general. "
Luis Sahuquillo
USA/ Qatar" Raquel’s training regimen has made me a new person. At the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, I had neglected my physical and mental health. As a result, I was out of shape and depressed. Raquel helped me tremendously by providing me guidance and through her strenuous workouts (as well as her encouragement) I was able to get back into shape. The change in my life with regards to my physical condition and mental condition as well has been phenomenal. Raquel's devotion to her students is unmatched by any previous trainer I have ever had. "
Adriana Carvalho
Portugal" I did personal training with Raquel for 2 years and loved it! Raquel is a very encouraging and supportive person and knows just how to motivate you to reach your goals. I would definitely recommend her to all my friends. "
Silvia Silva
Portugal" Raquel is not only an amazing professional but a 5 start friend. When I met her in the gym, she was essential for me to stay motivated and she kept pushing me to reach my goals, without the need of restricting myself too much. Motivating, full of energy, she is always willing to help. I recommend everyone to get to know her work.😊 "
Dina Elgharib
UK/ Qatar" As part of my first year of marriage and moving to Qatar I enjoyed going out
for food and getting a lot of takeaways!!
Slowly I started to regret this after my clothes got tighter.
My friend and I started looking online for a good personal trainer that can accommodate us both at the same time.
We then came across Raquels profile on Instagram, as you normally would we were a little worried about wasting money, thinking is the trainer good? Is this the best option ?
Until our first session with Raquel, i enjoyed it very much and felt comfortable. Even though I ache after her sessions it was good ache and felt very motivating. I loved that Raquel was friendly, always pushing me to train harder and very flexible if there was a specific body part I wanted to work on, also answering my many questions on nutrition and water intake. I learnt alot!
I feel I benefited from her sessions as I was a very lazy person before, my underactive thyroid did not help. I have definitely become stronger having higher energy levels, confidence and working out in the correct manner.
Exercising 3 times a week has also helped me watch what I eat which I'm hoping eventually leads to the weight loss I want.
I want to thank Raquel SO SO VERY MUCH for all her support and I would definitely recommend her! She's greatttt ."Marianne Lobbos
Lebanon / Qatar"I feel proud to say that within a short time, I could achieve huge changes in my habits for a healthier journey. My overall strength and fitness have improved dramatically, I am now able to perform exercises I would never have attempted on my own.
Raquel is the perfect trainer for someone who wants to make a positive lifestyle change; she takes a holistic approach to fitness not only through exercise but through nutrition and mind equally.
Her enthusiastic commitment to work, her passion, and her generous transfer of knowledge motivates me to go beyond my perceived limits to achieve the desired results."Elisabete Reis
Portugal / Qatar" I don’t like to workout
I don’t like to sweat.
Raquel came to my life and… I still don’t like to train and sweat but I love the feeling of accomplishment after a training.
Her work routine and attention to detail impressed me she’s very detailed and thorough.
Always checking if I am doing correctly always paying attention to my breathing (which is something I always struggled with) always alerting if I am not doing the exercise well to make sure I get it right and benefit from it.
In 3 months of training I still do new exercises and new routines so it’s never the same thing over and over and I like that a lot.
I love seeing the results and the feeling of I Am Not Giving Up is stronger and stronger!
Thank you Raquel for your professionalism and guidance and advice you are definitely a great trainer. "Lolowa Al- Kuwari
Qatar" I love Raquel’s training methods which involve strengthening the body and enhancing mobility.
She’s very passionate about her work and focuses also on the other aspects of healthy lifestyle; like nutrition, mental health, etc.
I’m very picky when looking for PTs and she checked all the boxes. "Samia Chalouhi
Lebanon / Qatar" Three months ago I started exercising with Raquel as my one to one trainer. Not having exercised for a long time I was reluctant and doubtful of my personal strength.. but when I got to know Raquel I knew that she was the perfect coach for me. She is professional yet kind, patient and understanding. I believe in women empowering women, and Raquel meet me on many ground rules there from self love, self acceptance, perseverance to never comparing ourselves to others, as every woman has her own journey. Raquel’s encouragement & empowerment has given me the confidence I needed to start, continue and enjoy this journey! After three months I am pleased with my progress. Even though I still have a lot more to achieve, I feel assured that with her continued training and encouragement I would continue getting good results and attain my goal one day "
