I am Päivi Penttilä, a 53-year-old mother, founder of Gently Strong, maternity exercise coach, personal trainer (specialising in seniors), Pilates instructor and group exercise instructor. On the nutrition side, I advocate test-based nutrition, which provides concrete and individualized results for planning, implementing and preventive health care for holistic nutrition.
My family includes two sons, a husband and Ilona, a Spanish Water Dog. In my free time, I exercise in a variety of ways, including crossfit, dog walking, skiing, downhill skiing and nature walks. I also want to continuously develop myself, using what I learn for personal and professional growth. In a challenging everyday life with its demanding schedule, a holistic physical and mental balance is important, which I also take into account in my coaching.
I have about 16 years of work experience in the IT sector. After a career break, my interest in exercise and well-being led to a change of industry. In addition, first-hand experience of the mental and physical challenges of pregnancy and postnatal care, and the knowledge of how to influence these challenges through my own actions, made an indelible impression and I studied to become a maternity exercise coach. My education and experience enable me to provide the right information on safe pregnancy and postnatal exercise and nutrition, even in those challenging situations.
As a senior personal trainer, I also want to help and motivate older people to stay fit and active, enabling them to live independently and carry out everyday activities in their own homes.
As a coach, I am approachable, calm, present and client-focused. The focus of my coaching sessions is on clarity and imagery, which helps everyone find the right muscles and ways to achieve their goals.
I also offer contracted sessions for companies or groups of friends, just ask for an offer!
Book a consultation and we will make a suitable exercise plan for you!
Training:
Maternity Exercise Academy & APPI, Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute
- Maternity Exercise Coach
- Maternal Nutrition
- Maternity Psychological Coaching
- Maternity Baby Group Exercise Coach
- Maternity Strength Coaching
- Functional Pelvic Floor
- Matopilates 1, 2, 3 and maternity Pilates instructor
Virpiniemi Sports Academy and OSEKK:
- Senior personal trainer
Speciality:
Maternity and senior exercise, functional training, pilates, bodywork, gym training, test-based nutrition