Executive-grade coaching. Measurable results.
Discreet 1:1 in my private Volta studio (+sauna) or live video coaching anywhere — planned around your calendar.
- Scheduled sessions
- Short, high-impact sessions
- I plan — you show up
- Joint-safe strength + mobility
- Lower stress levels
- Travel accountability
Common executive obstacles — and how I solve them
Stress
100% private sessions, focused strength, post-session meal → lower stress, calmer focus.
Time poverty
short, high-impact sessions (studio or video) + flexible nutrition → progress without calendar stress.
Back or knee pain
technique-first coaching, joint-friendly progressions → pain down, confidence up.
Energy crashes
protein+fiber meals + efficient sessions → steadier work energy.
Travel & dinners
protein-first choices + coach check-ins on trips → consistency while traveling.
Decision fatigue
clear defaults, batch grocery list, templated meals → less thinking, better execution.
Let’s Make Health Fit Your Life
Choose what matters most to you — I’ll build a plan that fits your schedule, goals, and preferences. No pressure, just a smarter way forward.
Who says you can’t buy a strong, pain-free body?
With just two sessions a week under my guidance, many have eliminated lower back, hip, and knee pain — and become significantly stronger.
Stronger, Leaner, Better—Before & After
Clients Worldwide. Outcomes That Travel.
My Life Timeline
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1988Born as my mother’s first child; she worked as a bookkeeper in a small borough.
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1991My grandfather died after his third heart attack. We moved to a tiny village farm with no running water and an outdoor toilet.
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1995Started school where my grandmother had taught since she was 18.
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1997My brother Andres was born.
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2000My brother Taniel was born.
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2003Met my granduncle, psychologist and professor Vello Sermat. Reading his short biography inspired me to pursue psychology.
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2007Failed to get into the University of Tartu’s psychology program.
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2008Worked a year in construction, retook my exams, reapplied, and was accepted to study psychology as my second degree.
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2008First attempt to lose excess body fat by running—too heavy, wrong shoes, hard surfaces. Result: a knee injury that still reminds me I started the wrong way.
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2010Second attempt: a friend said I was fat; we made a bet. I lost 6 kg in 6 weeks before Midsummer Eve—then regained it (plus a few more) by summer’s end.
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2012Graduated with two degrees: Social Policy and Psychology.
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2013Hired a personal trainer for plans and meal guidance. Stayed on track for one month, lost 2 kg, then regained it quickly—with extras.
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2014Began my fourth journey toward a lighter body while finishing my Master’s in Communication Management at the University of Tartu.
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2015Completed my Master’s and gave myself the best gift: 22 kg lost in one year.
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2017Completed an intensive FAF Estonia personal trainer course and started with my first clients.
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2018Noticed I had regained ~7 kg (about a third of what I’d lost). Took back control.
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2019Leanest and lightest ever: visible abs, −30 kg from my highest weight. Also recognized downsides: binge-eating episodes and low libido—important lessons for long-term balance.
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2025Ten years after the big change, I’m the strongest—physically and mentally—I’ve ever been. An active lifestyle now means no low-back pain, no shoulder discomfort, healthy body fat levels, stamina to run a half-marathon if I want, and better sleep.
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TodayCoaching continues to teach me as much as multiple university degrees—about people, behavior change, and what truly works.
Authors: Aave Hannus, Gähtlin Leppänen Provider: University of Tartu Year: 2025 Authors: Kirsti Pedak, Siim Kelner, Janne Tomberg, Snezana Stoljarova, Jarek Mäestu, Luule Medijainen, Eva-Maria Riso, Tiina Torop, Raivo Puhke, Peep Päll Provider: Tallinn University / University of Tartu Year: 2024 Authors: Tauno Koovit, Mihkel Luik Provider: University of Tartu Year: 2024 Authors: Peep Päll Provider: University of Tartu Year: 2024 Authors: Erki Enkvist Provider: University of Tartu Year: 2023 Authors: Aave Hannus Provider: University of Tartu Year: 2023 Authors: Kadri Kriisa Provider: University of Tartu Year: 2023 Authors: Aave Hannus Provider: University of Tartu Year: 2022 Authors: Doris Vahtrik Provider: University of Tartu Year: 2022 Authors: Aave Hannus Provider: University of Tartu Year: 2021 Authors: Aave Hannus Provider: University of Tartu Year: 2021 Authors: Siim Kelner Provider: Estonian Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation Year: 2021 Authors: Snezana Stoljarova Provider: Tallinn University Year: 2021 Authors: Aave Hannus Provider: University of Tartu Year: 2021 Authors: Karin Baskin, Joe Noormets, Kirsti Pedak, Boris Bazanov, Kristjan Port, Tiia Randma, Indrek Rannama, Kaivo Thomson, Toomas Tõnise, Marko Udras, Karmen Reinpõld, Pii Metsavas Provider: Tallinn University Year: 2021 Authors: Karin Baskin, Kaivo Thomson, Joe Noormets, Kirsti Pedak, Boris Bazanov, Indrek Rannama, Meeli Roosalu, Marko Udras Provider: Tallinn University Year: 2021 Authors: Raivo Puhke, Jarek Mäestu, Eva-Maria Riso, Martin Mooses, Aave Hannus, Lennart Raudsepp Provider: University of Tartu Year: 2021 Authors: Mikk Pärn, Kristjan Koik, Liis Arula, Ilo Rihvk, Jass Murutalu, Sven Idarand Provider: Fysioline Estonia Year: 2018
Trainings Worth More Than 5000 €, Working for You
Shaping Motivation in Sport & Hobby Education
Recreational Sport Coach Qualification Course
Managing Sports Injuries: Continue Training, Rehab Exercises
Strength Training for Youth & Beginners
Navigating the Landscape of Nutrition Supplements
Working with Parents as a Coach: Parental Involvement
Stretching & Muscle Care
Imagery Training in Sport & Music: If You Can See It, You Can Do It
Posture & Muscle Care in Sport
Sport & Eating Disorders: Understanding and Managing Risk
The Power of Habit & Mind: Building Movement-Related Habits
Methods for Developing Strength & Hypertrophy
Coach Well-Being: Coping with Work Challenges
Burnout Prevention for Coaches
General Coaching Subjects
Junior Coach — General Subjects
Assistant Coach — General Subjects
FAF Personal Trainer Certification
Three University Degrees, Working for You
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