

Raquel’s experience, energy, motivation and dedication will inspire you to make and achieve your fitness goals.
- Personal Training – Would you to improve your health and fitness and not sure where to start? Contact Raquel for personal training sessions. One to one, couples or family sessions. More information about personal training.
- Private Groups (5-Week or 10-Week Program) – Looking for someone to train you and a group of friends or colleagues? Raquel offers a fun, collaborative outdoor personal training service – where fitness becomes fun!
- Corporate Fitness Programs – Whether you are looking for a personal trainer to be on call for your business’ needs, or are looking for a few one-off sessions for your employees, Raquel has you covered. More information about corporate fitness.
- Triathlon, Marathon and Running Coaching – Raquel lives what she teaches, and regularly competes in triathlons and marathons. Whether you want to improve your running technique or are looking to compete in a popular competition, she can draw on years of experience to create the perfect program for you. More information about running coaching.
- Swimming lessons and coaching – Need someone to teach you to swim, or help you improve your skills in the water? Raquel is a qualified swimming instructor as well! one to one or group swimming lessons ( swimming pool and ocean water). More information about swimming.
Raquel´s personal training business has always specialised in outdoor training and is an expert in this field. Her training sessions are some of the most popular outdoor running, swimming and bootcamps in Sydney. Raquel is regularly featured in sport and fitness magazines, TV and newspapers from all over the world including: Runners World, Sydney Morning Herald, SBS, CNN,ESPN, Athletics Australia, etc.
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SWIMMING SESSIONS MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
DETAILS: Swimming technique programs every year. (for beginners or advanced swimmers). All levels.
Weekly group swimming sessions to improve your swimming skills, your fitness and build confidence, efficiency and distance.
The programs include swimming improvement, training, drills, intervals, stroke coordination, breathing improvement and many more specific and useful exercises to help you to become a better swimmer.
Swimming lessons are designed to learn and improve your swimming technique.
Raquel Holgado, experienced long distance swimmer, triathlete, marathon runner, fitness coach and running coach. Highly qualified and accredited coach in Australia and Spain.
Last long swim achievement:
9-km swim in the Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, Australia
Join a swimming program and develop your swimming technique, build efficiency and distance!
RAQUEL SWIMMING AT COOGEE BEACH, SYDNEY + 10 OCEAN SWIMMING TIPS – WATCH VIDEO
RAQUEL SWIMMING AT THE LONDON SKY POOL AT THE EMBASSY GARDENS – WATCH VIDEO
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS – JOIN ANYTIME!
GROUP 1 – Clovelly NSW 2031
Monday afternoon 12:20pm to 1:00pm – 40 minute lesson
April 2023 – Exact dates will be available soon.
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GROUP 2 – Clovelly NSW 2031
Wednesday mornings 6:10am to 6:50am – 40 minute lesson
2023 NEW DATES – 10-WEEK PROGRAM:
Wednesday 1 February 2023 to Wednesday 5 April 2023
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FEES: $320 – 10-swim package / $290 – 8-swim package / $200 – 5-swim package/ $120 – 3-swim package
*Sessions and packages valid until the end of the purchased programs. Sessions don´t accumulate for new programs.
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Private swimming lessons available anytime – 30 – min lesson
1 person – $85 a single training session or $75 x 3-package lesson ($225).
2 people – $60 each ($120) or $50 each if upfront payment for 3 lessons ($300).
More about swimming
COOGEE BOOTCAMP TUESDAY MORNING 6:15AM
2023 NEW 12-WEEK PROGRAM:
From Tuesday 17 January to Tuesday 4 April 2023 – 6:15am to 7:00am (45min)
Training days: Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 7, 14, 21, 28, Apr 4
FEES:
$270 – 12-week program
$240 – 10-weeks program
$90 – 3-session package *To use within 1 month of purchase.
COOGEE BOOTCAMP THURSDAY EVENINGS 6:30PM
2023 NEW 10-WEEK PROGRAM:
From Thursday 19 January to Thursday 30 March 2023 – 6:30pm to 7:15pm (45min)
Training days: Jan 19 (Jan 26 public holiday), Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
FEES:
$240 – 10-week program
$210 – 8-weeks
$90 – 3-session package *To use within 1 month of purchase.
COOGEE RUN OR WALK/JOG THURSDAY EVENINGS 6:30PM
MONTHLY: Thursdays PM – 6:20pm to 7:15pm (45min/50 min)
FEES:
$80 – monthly payment for 4 Thursday runs every month
$70 – monthly payment for 3 Thursday runs every month
CENTENNIAL PARK BOOTCAMP SATURDAY MORNINGS 9:00AM
2023 NEW 10-WEEK PROGRAM:
From Saturday 28 January to Saturday 1 April 2023 – 9:00am to 10:00am (60min)
Training days: Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr 1
FEES:
$240 – 10-week full program – SPECIAL FEE for people who renew a program before the end of a program. Contact Raquel for more information about this offer.
$260 – 10-week full program
$220 – 8 Saturdays of the 10-week program –flexible option
$90 – 3-session package *To use within 1 month of purchase.
*If it rains, this session is at Redfern Park under a big cover (8 minute walk from Central Station). Only 3 km far from Centennial Park.
RUNNING SESSIONS SUNDAY MORNINGS
Raquel has completed many running events, triathlons, duathlons, aquathlons, half marathons and 6 marathons: Sydney Marathon, New York Marathon, Great Wall Marathon in China, Melbourne Marathon, Tokyo Marathon and Berlin Marathon.
Every Sunday short & long runs
JOIN ANYTIME! FLEXIBLE OPTIONS! ALL LEVELS!
DETAILS: Joining Raquel´s Sunday runs you will enjoy every single Sunday run, have the guidance, support and coaching of an experienced and highly qualified. The sessions will help you to achieve running distances from 5km to Half Marathon for 21.1km or longer runs as well. You will achieve long distances every Sunday coming to the sessions. Some of the long runs will be great for a marathon preparation as well. (Some running events: Canberra Marathon, Adelaide Marathon, Great Ocean Road Marathon, etc.)
5km – 10km – 21.1Km (Half Marathon) – 42.2km (Marathon) event preparation
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2023 Canberra Marathon (April 16), 2023 Great Ocean Road Marathon (May 20,21), 2023 SMH Sydney Half Marathon (May 28), Brisbane Marathon (June 4), 2023 Gold Coast Half Marathon & Marathon (July 1,2), 2023 14km City2Surf event preparation (August 2023), Sydney Marathon (Sep 2023), Melbourne Marathon (October 2023), etc.
Additional details about the runs:
These Sunday runs are great sessions if you would like to increase your running distances or speed supported by a coach, improve your running technique, avoid injuries, learn more about running, run with others, feel motivated and meet new people, great and enjoyable sessions if you enjoy outdoor training which is very healthy and a great way to get fitter while having fun running around new locations and running routes in Sydney.
NEW PROGRAM 2023 AVAILABLE!
12-WEEK RUNNING PROGRAM
JOIN ANYTIME! FLEXIBLE OPTIONS! ALL LEVELS!
From Sunday 15 January to Sunday 2 April 2023
After that: Easter (April 9) + Canberra Marathon 42.2km, Canberra Half Marathon 21.1km or Canberra 10km run (April 16)
LOCATION: Centennial Park or 5km ratio from the Park.
DISTANCES – 2 or 3 distance options each Sunday:
PACE: You will run at your own pace. Preferible take easy your long runs and keep your heart rate low. Use your aerobic system (instead of your anaerobic system), build endurance and last for longer by pacing yourself.
Option 1 – Long run (16/20km to 28/30km)
Option 1 TIME: 6:45am or 10/15min earlier or 10/15min later. It depends on the run.
Option 2 – Short run (From 2/3km to 10km, increasing distances weekly or maintaining distance)
Option 2 TIME: 7:45am or 10/15min earlier or 10/15min later. It depends on the run.
FEES:
2 PEOPLE DISCOUNT – FULL PROGRAM (12 weeks):
$70 discount for 2 people – One of you must be a new client, coming to the runs for the first time – $240 each
12 Sundays: $310 – 10 of 12 Sundays:$270 – 5 of 12 Sundays: $160 – 3 of 12 Sundays: $110
5-KM FREE Running Plan CLICK HERE
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Do what you love and love what you do
Raquel HolgadoPersonal Trainer & Coach
What Our Clients Are Saying
“Raquel is a fun, enthusiastic and passionate trainer who pushes me to achieve my best every session without being ‘pushy’. I have been doing group training with Raquel for years and am constantly impressed by her ability to ensure each session is tailored to every individual’s needs, no matter their level of fitness or ability”
Claudia
“We’ve been training with Raquel for more than 2 years. Although it’s a group class she gives each of us one on one attention and feedback according to our individual fitness level. We have all improved our health and fitness levels. We really enjoy training with Raquel.".
The Coogee Girls
“Raquel made a big change in my life. Her perseverance, sports knowledge, punctuality and people skills in her career have built up a fantastic trainer that can help people at any age or with any ability gain their confidence and spirit back and reach their dream objectives."
Parisa
“We have been training with Raquel for more than 1 year. She is a fantastic personal trainer. She is very knowledgeable and customizes her workouts to suit our personal goals. It is a pleasure working with Raquel as she is personable and friendly. She is definitely highly recommended. "
Jackye & Nick
“I have been training with Raquel for more than a year and have loved every moment. I find being able to train at such a young age allows me to get in extra exercise for the week. Raquel is so lovely, encouraging, supportive and has helped me to become fitter and healthier."
Karina