Operations Manager – Markus studied at the University of Teacher Education in St. Gallen and, after his studies, completed further university-level training (DAZ, local mentor, internship supervisor). He is a qualified lower-secondary teacher specialising in languages and sport. Alongside his studies, he completed various further training courses in the fitness field such as Personal Trainer, fitness and movement trainer and Kettlebell Trainer
Head of Fitness, Health & Athletics – Michalis holds an M.Sc. in sports science specialising in competitive sport and brings many years of experience as a fitness, personal and athletic trainer. Through various further training courses – in performance diagnostics, athletic training, Olympic weightlifting, Personal Training and Small Group Training – he has also studied assessment and treatment methods for back complaints in depth and is furthermore a certified ReCODE 2.0 Health Coach (Reversal of COgnitive DEcline).
Subject expert – Nadine studied health sciences at ETH Zurich and completed her M.Sc. in 2021. Alongside her studies, she worked for several years as an athletic trainer at PK Coaching and as a fitness trainer and Pump instructor at update Fitness. Nadine also brings several years of experience in research.
Subject expert Fitness & Nutrition – Giulia completed the B.Sc. in Nutrition & Dietetics at Bern University of Applied Sciences and is currently finishing her M.Sc. in Life Sciences. She is also a Trainer mit SVBO-Branchenzertifikat. Giulia spent several years as a coach and centre manager at update Fitness. She holds the SVEB I certificate.
Subject expert – Naomi completed a B.Sc. in sports science and psychology at the University of Bern and also completed the CAS in sports nutrition. During her studies she worked for several years as a fitness coach at update Fitness. She works as a self-employed sports nutrition consultant and thereby brings extensive practical experience.
Instructor – Severin completed his bachelor's degree in sports science at the Swiss Federal Institute of Sport in Magglingen. As part of his studies he did an internship at PK-Coaching as an athletic trainer. Also during his studies he was able to put his acquired knowledge directly into practice as a Functional Trainer at F45. Since 2021 he has been self-employed as a personal, athletic and group trainer, and together with his business partner runs the Wildchild Training Studio in St. Gallen
Instructor – Valentina holds a B.Sc. in physiotherapy as well as a CAS in sports physiotherapy and worked during her studies in various hospitals (including Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, St. Gallen Children's Hospital and Zurich University Hospital). During her studies she additionally worked as a fitness trainer at update Fitness and was able to gain several years of experience in the fitness industry. She is also a qualified sports nutrition coach.
Instructor – Chris completed his training as a fitness instructor with a federal certificate (today Specialist in Movement and Health Promotion with a federal certificate) 10 years ago and holds the SVEB I certificate. He has worked at update Fitness for over 15 years, as centre manager of the two locations Heerbrugg and Altstätten.
Head of department – Daniela has been teaching countless formats such as Toning, Powerstep, Dancestep, TRX, Kickpower, Pilates and many more since 2001. She is also a qualified fitness trainer, qualified nutrition consultant, Blackroll Trainerin as well as Mastertrainerin P.I.I.T, upCon and Powerstep. As a national presenter she has already stood on many stages at group fitness events.
Christina has worked in the fitness industry for over 25 years. She teaches various class formats such as Pilates, yoga, deepWork, functional training, toning, back fitness, step and aerobics. She is also a certified nutrition consultant as well as a fitness and personal trainer. For 8 years she has run her own company in the field of health and coaching.
Manu has over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry as a fitness and group fitness trainer for formats such as Pump, back exercise and functional training. Manuela is centre and area manager of update Fitness in Amriswil and is also responsible for creating the Pump programme.
Instructor – Heike is a very experienced and qualified yoga teacher. Her yoga journey began in 2012 when she was looking for a balance to endurance sport and powerful group fitness classes. She completed her thorough yoga training (Inside Yoga, Pranayama, Yin Yoga, yoga with a therapeutic approach, Personal Training in yoga, etc.) with various teachers. She also has 20 years of experience in the fitness industry as a group fitness instructor. She has already completed more than 1500 hours of training.
Instructor – Alexandra holds a qualification as a fitness, cycling and group fitness instructor as well as a back trainer. In 2010 she discovered yoga and was gripped by "yoga fever"! Alexandra is an experienced, qualified yoga teacher in various yoga styles; Inside Flow Junior Teacher, yoga therapist, Personal Yoga Trainerin and Nia Black belt teacher. She has already completed well over 1500 hours of training.
Instructor – Susanne has been teaching group fitness classes for over 15 years, mainly Fitboxe, Kickpower, but also formats such as Fighttime, Powerstep, PIIT and BBP/Toning. She also works independently as a medical masseuse, nutrition consultant, mental trainer and offers coaching. Sport, nutrition and mental health are always central for this former footballer and badminton player, who is still very active and multi-sporty today.
For over 20 years Priska has taught group fitness classes in various formats such as step, toning, P.I.I.T., aerobics and back exercise. In addition to her training as a wellness trainer, she is also a certified Sypoba Progressiv - Advanced and Sypoba Gatepress Advanced (pelvic floor) trainer.
Isabel gained her first fitness experience during her sports studies and has worked in the field ever since. For almost 20 years she has taught group classes – starting with Power Yoga, later adding formats such as Pump, Fitboxe and aerobics. Alongside her work as an instructor at the update Akademie, the mother of two works as a coach, group fitness instructor and area manager at update Fitness.
