Our team

Passionate instructors

Our team has an impressive combination of in-depth knowledge, extensive experience, high quality training and a compassionate approach.

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Andy
Meyer
Andreas has a long-standing passion for sport and fitness. His interests extend beyond conventional training methods, as he is always looking for new challenges and lesser-known fitness equipment such as maces, clubbells and rope flow.

Andreas' deep connection with sport led him to become a personal trainer, where he not only deepened his knowledge, but also shared his enthusiasm and expertise with others. The founding of Uetligym marked a turning point, as it embodies Andreas' vision of holistic training. The gym is not just a gym, but also a community, using traditional fitness equipment and innovative methods he has discovered along his athletic journey.

Andreas' dedication has made the Uetli Gym a unique destination for people of all fitness levels. His story is an inspiring example of how passion, education and a willingness to explore can lead to a fulfilling career in fitness.

Alain
Früh

Alain's athletic journey began in childhood and developed into a fascinating path that has made him a versatile athlete and dedicated personal trainer. At the age of 6, he immersed himself in artistic gymnastics, learning the basics and discovering the joy of movement. 

After 8 years of artistic gymnastics, Alain felt the need to try other sports such as kung fu, football, bouldering and slacklining. At the same time, he completed an apprenticeship as a carpenter, worked in this profession for several years and travelled the world on an exciting journey. In 2018, Alain started training to become a qualified personal trainer. This marked not only a career change, but also a desire to share his experience and love of exercise. Alain sees this as an opportunity to support people on their journey and help them achieve their personal goals. His broad background knowledge and lifelong love of sport form the basis for personalised coaching.
Christin
Linn

With almost 18 years of experience in figure skating and a degree in sports and movement science from ETH Zurich, Christin is an experienced athlete and expert in the field of movement.

After 5 years in advertising and marketing, Christin has rediscovered her passion for sport. Last year, she successfully completed further training to become a functional trainer at SAFS and has been teaching SportAktiv courses, athletics courses and adult courses on the ice ever since.

Dragi
Lazarevic

Dragi is a passionate athlete with many years of experience in boxing and a current focus on functional fitness. His next goal is to take part in the Hyrox competition in autumn 2024.

A healthy, athletic lifestyle is important to him and healthy eating is a priority. After successfully completing his functional trainer course at SAFS, he is now aiming to become a performance trainer in order to develop further and take on new challenges.

Ela
selg

Ela is a qualified personal trainer and performance coach who believes in 'progress over perfection'. She personalises each training session by setting specific progress goals and optimising nutrition, hormone management and lifestyle.

Her passion for movement and understanding the body has been with her since childhood. Through her certifications she strives for personal and professional growth. Ela focuses on long-term success and starts with a comprehensive analysis of your situation to set individual goals. Her training methods are varied, from strength training and running to HIIT and functional training, always with the aim of combining fun and challenge.

Evangelos
Ntakis

Evangelos, originally from Greece, is our passionate and certified Pilates instructor and fitness trainer.

Mit einem erfolgreichen Abschluss in Sportwissenschaften und Physiotherapie aus Griechenland und 14 Jahren Erfahrung in den Bereichen Fitness, Sportrehabilitation und Pilates, bringt Evangelos ein breites Spektrum an Wissen und Expertise mit. Er ist darauf spezialisiert, dich durch gezielte Übungen und fundiertes Training dabei zu unterstützen, deine Fitness zu verbessern, Verletzungen vorzubeugen und deine Körperhaltung zu optimieren.

Frank
Hesse

Frank has been practising yoga for over 20 years and has been passionate about teaching it for seven years. In addition to his work as a yoga teacher, he is also an artist, family man and occasional university lecturer.

Originally raised near Stuttgart, Germany, he spent a large part of his life in Hamburg from 1995 to 2006, where he studied art at the Hochschule für bildende Künste. Since 2006, he has made his home in Zurich's Kreis 5 neighbourhood.

Kostas Serafeimidis

Kostas, originally from Greece, is a passionate fitness trainer. His mission is to help others achieve their goals and realise their full potential. 

With a background in engineering, Kostas brings precision and a Mediterranean spirit to all his workouts. He motivates his clients with a powerful playlist and helps them test their limits. With success, as everyone loves to come back to Kostas for training. 

Lyuba
Yüce

Lyuba is a dedicated fitness instructor with a lifelong passion for sport and physical activity. About a decade ago, she found her true calling in fitness and strength training and invested in professional training to effectively guide herself and others towards their fitness goals.

She is committed to helping others navigate their fitness journey with clarity and avoid the pitfalls of myth and pseudo-science. For her, fitness isn't just a temporary pursuit; it's a lifelong commitment where she finds joy in the process and celebrates tangible results.

Lyuba makes it a priority to stay abreast of the latest research and advances through continuing education. Her curiosity extends beyond fitness to include a deep interest in nutrition and mental health, recognising their integral role in overall wellbeing.

Lyuba places particular emphasis on a customised approach, genuine empathy, integrity, a positive mindset and transparent communication.

Marc
Guarneri

Marc is a qualified nutritional therapist and medical fitness instructor with a passionate dedication to personal training. Since childhood, he has been fascinated by sports such as handball, tennis and squash, which taught him how to train his body in a targeted way and build strength efficiently.

His motto is: "You can't decide how old YOU get, but you can decide HOW you get old." For this reason, Marc supports his clients in burning fat and achieving a healthier well-being. He starts with a thorough body fat analysis to determine their current condition before working with his clients to achieve their personal goals.

Although the workouts can be challenging, Marc's main priority is to have fun with his health. He therefore personalises his training and offers different types of training, including functional training, calisthenics, bodybuilding, sling trainer sessions, HIIT and sequence training.

Du?

Do you want to become part of our team and share our passion for fitness and health? We are looking for committed and motivated people like you who want to work with us to support people on their journey to a healthier lifestyle.

If you are interested, please send us your application by e-mail to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing the possibility of working together.

Reception Desk
Gizem
Baruk

Gizem is a keen sportswoman and fitness enthusiast. Her friendly and helpful manner ensures that all members feel welcome and well looked after.

Larissa Gruntjens

Larissa's open and communicative manner creates a warm atmosphere at reception, while she shares her enthusiasm for fitness and health with the team and customers.