Hi! I'm Stefan Helwig.
With us, you'll learn to move efficiently, the easy way.
Stefan Helwig

Want to run efficiently, swim smoothly, and improve with long-lasting effects?

Then our personal training in Berlin is just what you’re looking for.

Many endurance athletes train hard—but not always smart. Maybe you’re fighting your way through the water without real progress. Or you run regularly, but your performance has plateaued. Sometimes, you even wonder if your body is really on your side.

 

Our personal training follows the VFR method to help you:

  • Improve your technique with precision

  • Understand your body and how it responds

  • Design training that actually works—for both body and mind

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What you can expect from us:

  • Technique analysis that’s clearly explained and easy to apply

  • Tailored sessions outdoors and in the water

  • A realistic training plan that fits your life

You don’t need to be in top shape or have any prior knowledge—just a willingness to change something. We meet you where you are and guide you toward greater efficiency, ease, and performance.

 

Ready to start?

Book your initial consultation call and tell us about your goal. We’re excited to support you on your journey.

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Personal Training Services

Swim Training

Now’s your time.

You’re an adult and never really learned how to swim? No problem. We’ll give you exactly the kind of start you need—safe, personalized, and in a relaxed atmosphere.

In small groups or 1:1 coaching sessions, we guide you step by step, helping you move through the water with ease and confidence.

You want to learn front crawl—not just somehow, but with technique that actually works? Maybe you even dream of completing a triathlon? Then you’re in the right place.

We’ll show you how to float, swim, and do front crawl from the ground up—calm, efficient, and with a good feeling from the start.

Learn more about our swim training.

Running Training & Gait Analysis

Learn to run. Improve. Start fresh.

You’ve set yourself a goal—maybe a half marathon, or even a full marathon? We’ll coach you through an entire season and make sure you’re confident and in top shape on race day.

You’re not aiming for a race but simply want to run well and without pain? That’s great—we’re here for that too.

Maybe you had to take a break from running due to injury or overtraining? We’ll help you get back on track—with focused technique coaching, a smart training build-up, and enough recovery time.

Or maybe you’re brand new to running and want to do things right from the start? We’ll teach you how to improve step by step—with proper posture, smart pacing, and technique that helps you progress without overdoing it.

Discover everything about our run training here.

Contact us now!

Triathlon Training

Your adventure starts now.

You want to finally dive into triathlon, but don’t know where to begin? We’ll support you all the way—from your first workout to crossing the finish line. You’ll get guidance on everything you need: gear advice, tailored training plans, and technical coaching in all three disciplines. No stress, no overwhelm—just structure, clarity, and motivation.

Already have race experience and ready for the next level—like a 70.3 or full Ironman? Then we’ll work specifically on your swim and run technique, fine-tune your training load, and help you build on your strengths—so you don’t just finish the race, you crush your personal best.

Whether you’re just starting out or planning your next big milestone—we’ll make sure your training is efficient, your body stays healthy, and you’re standing at the start line with confidence.

Find out more about our professional triathlon coaching.

 

Training, specifically for you

Personal Training means: We'll work on you and your goal.

Where are we right now? Where do we want to go? And what’s standing in our way? We’ll answer these questions together—step by step.

We support you exactly where you need it. Every training session is a building block on the path to long-term improvement. With our personal training, you stay on track and quickly notice: your body moves more efficiently, your mind becomes clearer, and your progress is tangible.

When you train with the VFR concept, you’ll be surprised how quickly things start to change. Our method brings structure to your training—and delivers real, noticeable results.

Personal Training means: personalized support, individual solutions, and honest feedback. Whether it’s in-person coaching, remote coaching with a training plan, or a group swimming course—we tailor everything to your situation and stay in regular contact. That’s what makes the difference.

You tell us your challenge—we’ll show you the way. Our tools and training methods have proven themselves many times over and help you train efficiently, healthily, and with joy.

Our concept is clear, effective, and suitable for all levels. You’ll always know what you’re training for—and why it works.

Let’s get started with your personal training.

Your search for the best endurance sports trainer in Berlin is complete

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Frequently Asked Questions about my Personal Training (FAQ)

Want some additional information before committing to the coaching with a Personal Trainer in Berlin to achieve your personal goals? Here you can find a few answers to frequently asked questions that will help you with your decision.

If you still have questions after reading the FAQ, book your initial call and ask me directly. Talk to you soon!

What are the benefits of working with a Personal Trainer?

 

As your Personal Coach, I cater to your specific wants and needs. I’ll show you how to develop a relaxed swimming style, an effortless running technique and of course how to increase your performance and succeed in races!

Now, what does this mean in practice?

  • Outsource – Take the guesswork out of it. Remember the last time you spent hours with planning a training program, only to wonder if you’ve dialed the intensity in correctly and how to schedule your workouts for a week? Did you follow a cookie-cutter training program and hit a wall? That won’t be an issue anymore, your Personal Trainer will take care of organizing your workouts and will handle everything from load management to recovery.
  • Motivation – Have you ever skipped a workout due to a lack of motivation? Now go ahead and try that knowing that your Coach has put a lot of thought into each of your workouts! Plus, now you have someone to ask any question, anytime. And yes, I mean any: How fast should I run the High Aerobic block? What do you mean by Individual Medley? What are my hips supposed to do for this exercise? There are no stupid questions, you are here to learn something from me! And when you need a little extra push and motivation, your Personal Trainer is there for you.
  • Tailored Training – You’re living your own life, you’re pursuing your own goals. You need a training program that reflects that. This may sound obvious, but it is absolutely essential! My focus is your performance under your current circumstances. In your initial call, I will give you an honest take on whether your goals are realistic and how we can achieve them.
  • Results – I won’t be satisfied until you have reached your goal – and have gone beyond that! We’ll do regular performance checks, adjust your training constantly and we’ll challenge you in every way possible. You’ll be surprised how much power you’ve got in you!
  • Health – Endurance Sports and Strength Training have proven to be very good for you and your body. Personal Training is the Premium Version of that – eliminating the stress and the guesswork. In the long run, every workout you do will pay enormous dividends!

What are the requirements for Personal Training?

I've been coaching swimming and running for more than 7 years now. This led to a list of prerequisites that have to be met in order for any coaching offer to work:

  • First of all, we need a goal. That can be anything from running a 5 minute pace without knee pain to learning freestyle swimming for a triathlon race. I'll support you on the way to your goal. But without a goal, personal training won't get you anywhere.
  • You need to be at full health. That means: no illness/injury or ongoing physio sessions that generally rule out exercise. We can fix sport-specific issues like acute overload pain or sore muscles, things like inflammations and fractures should be looked at by a doctor. However, I'd love to help you get back into a training routine and find your old strength.
  • You need to be ready and willing to work on yourself, to push and to complete your workouts consistently.
  • You need to give me feedback regularly and communicate openly with me.
  • You have to be ready to train with me consistently for at least 2 months. I don't offer individual lessons or training gift cards for people I haven't talked to in person. If you want to gift training sessions to your partner, just book an Initial Call for them–that is a gift in itself.
  • Ideally, you're already using a sports watch like Garmin, Polar, Suunto, Apple or Wahoo.

If you have specific limitations or problems, I'd be happy to hear about your challenges and we'll figure out if there's a way to your goals with personal training. Go ahead and contact us, tell me about your goals!

How does Personal Training in English in Berlin work?

Looking for a knowledgeable coach, you’ve found my website and read this far–that is your first step to success. Now you only need to contact us–so we can analyze your situation and your goals.

In this call, I’ll draw out a concept for you to achieve your goals with me. As soon as your coaching starts, I’ll be with you as your personal coach–in our 1:1 training sessions and personally via Whatsapp and Zoom. If you don’t live in Berlin, you can use my Remote Coaching and benefit from a detailed video analysis, training plans, daily feedback and more.

My main area of operation is the Berlin district Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, but I coach clients in all of Berlin, and with the Remote Coaching option all over the world.

Regarding training hours, we're very flexible–in Remote Coaching even more than in 1:1 training. I take a lot of time to prepare and debrief every session with, so I expect you to give your best and stick to the schedule.

Which methods do you employ in a Personal Training in English?

My training methods are as varied as my clients' goals:

  • Water Feel for swimming

To swim well, you need confidence in the water and have a perception of the laws of physics that apply there. I'll help you develop water feel with mental images that allow you to control what happens outside your field of vision.

  • Speed Feel for running

To feel at ease when running, having control over your speed, you need specific visualizing techniques. I'll show you the key points for your performance improvement and help you overcome your doubts.

  • Body awareness / pacing for triathlon

A full-body activity, a triathlon race will challenge you like no other competition. Your perception of easy and hard will fluctuate during the race and you need to know when you can trust your mind and when it's simply messing with you. We'll develop these awareness and pacing skills with race-specific brick workouts, geared towards your weaknesses.

  • Individual training plans

Everyone reacts different to stimuli. Do you need training with the "long & easy" method, or are you the type to adjust well to high-intensity intervals? Do you like running uphill and swimming with paddles, or are you more of a top-speed person? All that will factor into your training plan.

  • Technique training

Good technique is a key factor for more efficiency and performance. I'll show you the correct posture, angles and movements in swimming and running. On top, I'll provide you with practical exercises to improve your technique right away, even in a race.

  • Strength & mobility

The skill of being stable and mobile at the right moment is the biggest multiplier in endurance sports. After your initial performance check, we'll continuously work on your muscular deficits and help you become injury-free and powerful long-term.

  • Recovery

To reap the benefits of your hard training, you need to recover! We'll discuss the best way to do that in detail, covering topics such as sleep, nutrient supply, active recovery.

  • Performance check

To check your progress, I use test races, my own performance diagnostics method and professional breath gas analysis with external partners.

Where can you do Personal Training in Berlin?

For the Swim Coaching we can use different pools in Wilmersdorf, Schöneberg, Steglitz or Lichterfelde.

Running Coaching can be done more or less everywhere, for example in one of the many parks of Berlin, or in an athletic stadium.

With Remote Coaching, you're completely free to choose, you perform the workouts and I support you with technique feedback and data analysis.

Stefan Helwig

run faster | swim better

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