Personal
training
for strength and health.
I'm Cristiano Cabral, a personal trainer with more than 20 years of experience.
I design training around your starting point, your goals and your schedule.In person in Cascais, Sintra, at your home, or online, wherever you are.
Trial session or bioimpedance scan, completely free. For new clients.
How can
I help you?
Training is not just about looks.
It's an investment in strength, mobility, independence and quality of life.
Build strength
Strength helps you move better and do more.
It is built with technique, progression and control, one rep at a time.
Improve your health
After 30, training isn't just about looks.
It's strength.
It's conditioning.
It's health.
Train safely
Pain doesn't mean a good workout.
Every exercise respects your level, your routine and your limitations.
The trainer guides.
The journey is yours.
The right guidance cuts out the guesswork.
It fits training to your level and builds a path you can stick to.
Is personal
training
right for you?
If you want to train with more safety and guidance, the answer may be yes.
It's not about training more.
It's about training better.
- You want to feel safer when you train
- You need guidance so you're not training blind
- You want training built around you
- You value support and progress
Try it
before you
decide.
There is a gift voucher waiting for you.
Choose a free trial session or a bioimpedance body composition scan.
No payment and no commitment.
- Trial session in person or online
- Bioimpedance scan in person
- For new clients, valid for 15 days after you request it
- Leave your name and emailYou also get the voucher by email.
- Choose your offerTrial session or bioimpedance scan, in one tap.
- We book the dayYour message goes to WhatsApp and we book the session.
Tap an option and your message goes to Cris's WhatsApp.
He'll reply to book the day.
Your first
one is
on me.
Request your voucher with your name and email.
Real training
Training better isn't training more.
It's training with purpose.
Every rep counts, and so does the coaching.
240 kg
Faces blurred to protect clients' privacy.
Fewer shortcuts.
More consistency.
Training with a plan.
Progress.
Consistency.
Beyond the training,
there is a real person.
I'm Cristiano Cabral, but everyone calls me Cris.
I've worked as a personal trainer for more than twenty years.
I'm from southern Brazil and I've lived in Portugal since July 2018.
I've worked in several gyms across Cascais and Oeiras.
I coach in Portuguese and in English.
I believe training changes your body, and it also changes the way you live.
Qualifications that back the practice
- 2002Degree in Physical EducationUniversidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos
- 2004Postgraduate degree in Personal TrainingUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
- 2018Degree recognised in PortugalFaculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon · valid across the European Union
Where can you
train with me?
Choose the format that fits your routine.
Tap a card to learn more.
VivaGym
Cascais
In-person personal training.
One-to-one or in pairsVivaGym Cascais
One-to-one or partner training, with coaching in every session.
Ideal if you want close guidance.
Evolution
Performance Center
In-person personal training.
Cabra FigaEvolution
In-person sessions in a performance-focused space.
Strength, technique and controlled progress.
Online
coaching
Train wherever you are.
For those who aren't near these locationsOnline
A plan built around your routine and the equipment you have.
Remote coaching, with adjustments along the way.
At your
home
Training comes to you.
Cascais, Oeiras and LisbonAt your home
I bring the session to your home, with the equipment needed.
No commute, no queues, on your schedule.
Clear prices
No small print.
Pick the length, one-to-one or with a partner, and see the price.
Monthly plans
| Frequency | Sessions per month | Price per month |
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Session packs
- First session free with the gift voucher.
- At the gym, at your home or online. For home sessions, travel is arranged when you book.
What clients say
★★★★★ 5-star rating in every review published on Superprof.
Cris, a fantastic coach!
Maria
A coach who keeps you engaged, adapts your training and always brings something new.
And that's how we get results!
I highly recommend Cristiano.
Luciana
An excellent person, professional and fun.
Committed, punctual and completely trustworthy.
Very professional and competent.
Patricia
He adapts sessions to each client's needs and limitations, always focusing on steady progress.
You can always count on his good mood, kindness and motivation!
Are you training
without knowing your
starting point?
The scale tells you how much you weigh.
It doesn't tell you how much of it is fat, muscle or bone.
With a body assessment we measure your body and record your starting point.
So in a few months we compare numbers, not impressions.
Sample values.
How we start
Realistic goals plus small wins add up to goals reached.
No rush and no shortcuts.
Request your voucher
Leave your name and email and choose your offer.
Trial session or bioimpedance scan.Starting point
We assess your body composition and test your starting performance in a session.
So we know exactly where you start from.Goals and health history
We talk about your goal, your routine and your history.
It all goes into your health questionnaire.Your plan
Together we choose the right coaching for you.
Then I watch, guide and adjust, session by session.
From the blog
Practical ideas to help you train more safely.
Articles in Portuguese.
SafetyPain doesn't mean a good workout
HealthStrength or balance? After 30, both matter
RoutineConsistency beats perfection
FormatsIn-person or online personal trainer: which to choose?
Frequently asked questions
How does the gift voucher work?
Leave your name and email in the form and choose your offer: a trial session or a bioimpedance scan.
You get the voucher by email and we book the day on WhatsApp.
The session can be in person or online.
The bioimpedance scan is done in person.
The voucher is for new clients and you have 15 days to use it after you request it.
No commitment.
I've never trained. Can I start?
Yes, you can.
Training starts where you are and progresses at your pace.
Do you coach in English?
Yes.
I coach in English and Portuguese, with clients of many nationalities.
This English page is here for you.
Can you train me at home?
Yes, I can.
I bring the session to your home in the Cascais, Oeiras and Lisbon area.
Travel is arranged when you book.
Can I train with a partner?
Yes.
At VivaGym Cascais sessions can be one-to-one or in pairs.
How does online coaching work?
You get a plan built around your routine and the equipment you have.
We adjust the training as you progress.
Is being sore after training a good sign?
It can happen, especially with new exercises.
But pain doesn't mean a good workout.
What counts is progress.
I'm over 50. Is it too late?
It's not too late.
Strength training has no age limit.
It's never too early or too late to start training.
What matters is starting with guidance and consistency.
I don't have time to train every day. Is it worth it?
Yes.
Can't train 5 times a week? Train 3.
Don't have an hour? Train for 30 minutes.
Consistency beats perfection.
Do I need to train every day to progress?
No.
Rest is part of training too.
Recovery is part of progress too.
Can I book just the body assessment?
Yes, you can.
Even if you don't train with me, you can book just the assessment, for €45.
Send ASSESSMENT by message.
How much does it cost?
A one-to-one 60-minute session is €45, 45 minutes is €40 and 30 minutes is €35.
For partner sessions, the price covers both of you.
There are monthly plans from 1 to 5 times a week, and packs of 5 or 10 sessions.
See the full table in the prices section.
And your first session is free with the voucher.
Start here.
Send START by message.
We'll talk about your goal and find the best option for you.
And your first session is on me.