Arlindo's Way - Healthy Ageing

Experiência fantástica: I highly recommend Arlindo and his Empowered Ageing Programme! Arlindo’s personal and targeted approach has helped me improve my strength, mobility, and confidence—especially when it comes to preventing and reacting to falls. His group classes are supportive, fun, and full of community spirit. If you’re looking to boost your wellbeing in later life, Arlindo is the trainer to go to!

Experiência fantástica: After going through cancer and treatment, I needed help rebuilding my strength and confidence. Arlindo was amazing — supportive, knowledgeable, and always encouraging. Thanks to him, I’ve regained muscle, energy, and belief in myself. I’m so grateful for his guidance and care!

Experiência fantástica: Recently, my husband and I spent a month in Portimao Portugal.  We are seniors and we were looking for an exercise program where we could meet people and stay active. A friend recommended a program called Empowered Ageing run by Arlindo. We both signed up and started upon an adventure into a unique exercise program that incorporated, balance, stability, flexibility, aerobics and strength as well as a strong sense of community. We met so many fellow participants, who we now consider to be friends, who made us feel so welcome. Arlindo runs many different classes including a Vital Flow class where we started. We are progressing into his version of Animal Flow specifically designed for seniors and hope to continue online once we are back in Canada. He is able to break all the moves/exercises down into parts until he is sure we all have the proper technique so as not to cause injuries. We had fun in his classes. We learned how to move using all body parts through specifically designed stretches, activities and games. It was great to find the inner child in us. My career was teaching kindergarten children where everything we did was a learning experience even though they thought it was all play.  Arlindo's classes are like that. We have fun but all the while we are learning how to move and improve our balance, strength, and stability, all things seniors need in order to stay healthy. Arlindo, along with his partner Nicola, believe strongly in a sense of wellness and community. They organize events in addition to the regular classes which are opportunities to meet people and share ideas often talking together about wellness,  nutrition and self-compassion, things we all need to be more aware of.  If you are living in Portugal or even just visiting I highly recommend Empowered Ageing.

Experiência fantástica: I joined Arlindo’s class last February shortly after my husband died and I was not in a very good place. Fast forward 9 months I have lost 5 kg and participate in classes three times a week and have a renewed energy and life so thanks a million

Experiência fantástica: Words that describe our experience; fun, inclusive, kind, challenging and very different from the usual exercise class. Be prepared to step outside your comfort zone. Enthusiasm and knowledge are key characteristics of the facilitators Arlindo and Nicola Live long Live Strong, Arlindo and Nicola have drawn a lovely group of people and shown that with engagement , mutual support, up to date and significant dietary advice, actually great things can be achieved even with some of the limitations that come with age There are significant targets in mind not least a Blue Zone for the Algarve; see Netflix on Global Bluezones around the world. Maureen and Anthony

Experiência fantástica: I could write a volume on how positively impactful Arlindo's Way has been for me....in a nutshell, it has given me my life back! Over the decades of active living & well earned injuries, over time I had allowed the pain to limit me. After 4 months working with Arlindo, I was back to feeling stronger & more confident in myself & body again. In addition to the Animal Flow training, I also participate in Arlindo's Vital Flow Program. If you are looking for a great cardio workout that is a lot of fun...you will love this! Every session is different. Arlindo infuses challenges for balance, agility, coordination & strength building. You know it is a good time when it is time to cool down & everyone says "What? it feels like we just got started!"

Experiência fantástica: Thank you Nicola for helping me to new eating habits. My blood pressure has gone down after just a few weeks. The advice you give is always personal and you are a experienced coach with a lot of empathy. I can honestly say I could recommend you to anyone who wants to have a new start in life. Stina

Experiência fantástica: After two operations for a severe ankle fracture, it took me half a year to learn to walk again. Because I was very afraid of having another accident, I didn't dare to do anything except walking and swimming. But I felt that I wasn't using my muscles and they were getting weaker. I found Arlindo a year ago, and since then I have improved a lot, I am braver, more skillful and move more easily. Arlindo helped me become stronger and stronger in an enjoyable, playful way, but always pushing my limits. I am grateful for the opportunity and the whole community I got to know through Arlindo. I recommend it to everyone who wants to live a full life in their old age!

Experiência fantástica: I feel very fortunate to have found Arlindo after having had two falls in 6 months. There is nothing traditional about what he does. His approach is holistic in that he understands the body is a system and all of the parts have to be working together. Exercising individual muscles doesn't get older people where they need to go. We need to practice flexibility, response time, dynamic balance, agility. All of those things in addition to building muscle strength. And that's what Arlindo's unique program does.

Experiência fantástica: My partner and I have been working with Arlindo for six months. We had the usual stiffness, aches and pains associated with growing older and wanted to improve fitness levels, mobility and balance which with Arlindo’s help and support we are achieving. I had a long standing hip problem which was very painful and restrictive at times, nothing had helped until Arlindo came along and within three months my hip completely recovered. Arlindo is so knowledgeable and passionate about working with older people and treats us all as individuals with taylor made programmes. We cannot recommend him highly enough as a personal trainer and to top it all he is a lovely guy.

Experiência fantástica: After breaking my shoulder, I stopped doing a lot of physical activities. I was afraid of injuring myself again and very protective of my arm. Luckily, I found Arlindo and slowly my confidence returned. With Arlindo’s expert guidance, I discovered I was capable of more movement than imagined and in time became much stronger. Arlindo’s strength is his ability to listen and to customize a plan based on the needs and abilities of his clients. Most importantly, he brings fun and variety to his approach and makes learning how to take care of your body a real joy.

Experiência fantástica: Arlindo is an effective and creative coach who is passionate – and very knowledgeable – about fitness for older folks like me. I am much more flexible since I’ve started working with him six months ago. I'm also a lot stronger, using muscles I’d forgotten I had. He makes a point of mixing plenty of fun with the challenges he sets, which are based on careful observation of what I am capable of doing safely. Last but not least, Arlindo is very patient: for example, the number of times I get my Left and Right sides confused would make most grown men cry. I give a big thumbs up for Arlindo!

Experiência fantástica: I have been training with Arlindo for 6 years - from one on one in person sessions to small groups and now by Zoom in the comfort of my own home. Arlindo's experience, empathy and intelligence have taken me from feeling disappointed by my body and anxious about movement to knowing that my body responds to being understood, accepted and stretched and, above all, moved. I am amazed by what Arlindo has shown me I can achieve. As a 62 year old woman, I now know, through Arlindo's expert guidance and support, that if I stay engaged with my body it will keep me mobile and enjoying life and all its adventures for many, many years to come. Arlindo has also guided me through recovery from injury, helping me to safely challenge my body so as to regain strength and continue to develop. Arlindo has taught me that my body deserves respect, acceptance, movement and fun designed to keep it strong and flexible. Thank you, Arlindo. My life would be far less enjoyable and full without your expertise and insight.

Experiência fantástica: Arlindo is very focused on a global approach to movement. Mind, body and soul. His dedication to his profession and consequently to his clients is without a doubt of excellence! Therefore I cannot hesitate in recommending highly his services.

Experiência fantástica: I have always been very active and physically strong - but being sick and quitting exercise and physical activities, I was astounded how fast the ability leaves you when you are older. His methods work with the whole body and the need for movement on all areas meaning physical, mental and emotional well being. Such an enjoyable time - I am feeling like a kid again - truly an enjoyable program. Thank you Arlindo !

Experiência fantástica: Arlindo is a great instructor giving clear guidance and feedback. The Animal Flow classes, now online, are challenging but a lot of fun. He is professional, knowledgeable with a great sense of humour. I would highly recommend him for online classes and as a personal trainer.

Experiência fantástica: I can’t recommend Arlindo’s Animal Flow classes enough. Whether you are looking for increased strength or flexibility these movements are going to help Arlindo is caring and passionate and ensures that you work at your level and have fun Wonderful

Experiência fantástica: Arlindo makes exercising fun and accessible for everyone! Tailored to your body and limitations, but also possibilities that you discover along the sessions. The animal flow is a fun way to explore and regain mobility, strenght and coordination... And Arlindo teaches it in a way that you feel very much at ease. I really recommend this, even if you haven't been exercising regularly or for a long time, you will leave the class with a smile!

Experiência fantástica: Arlindo classes are really good. He's very professional, he cares about people and their particular needs. Animal flow is a practice suitable for everyone from young to seniors. You will notice the results really soon! I strongly reccommend Arlindo's way!