I have been working with Ilya at Integral Fitness for more than a year, and he has proven to be an amazing instructor and fitness guru. I have been continually impressed with his knowledge of the body and anatomy, and his ceaseless ability to find new ways to make exercise an exciting ritual!
Though being still relatively young, I have come to Ilya with serious back problems. He has quickly been able to find the type of exercises that have eased a lot of my back problems I have been experiencing for years due to a lot of sitting and lack of right type of exercising! He has helped me to create quick routines I can perform when I travel and have no gym environment or a lot of time on my hands that significantly improve my condition.
Thanks to Ilya, I have fallen in love with Kettlebells, and have learned great many things about my body I believe will help me in years to come! His knowledge encompasses elements of Yoga, meditation, martial arts, strength training, crossfit, kettlebells and weight lifting and even parkour! I highly recommend him for whatever your...
Read moreTraining with Ilya has been a wonderful experience! He explains exercises really well and is patient and encouraging. Ilya is very knowledgeable about physiology and body mechanics, as well as how to use training and stretching to build long term strength and improve overall health. I also appreciated the variety of exercises Ilya would incorporate in our sessions. He kept each session interesting and a bit different, introducing me to new exercises, which was really fun! If you are looking for a more holistic approach to training, Ilya is the perfect...
Read moreWorking with Ilya for the past couple of months has not only made me stronger and increased my energy, it has changed the way I relate to exercise, Qigong, and my body and being as a whole.
His knowledge and experience are deep and wide. And he answers questions in a way that meets me at my level. As a result, I'm learning a lot about the body and physiology in a way that I didn't in my studies.
I never know what he will have in store for me, so sessions are always interesting and I always look forward to them. I am so grateful to be...
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