Our Team

Meet our team and learn more about us

Dr. Kristjan MARKOVC

Personal Coach
Kristjan "Kris" Markovc is a former national champion and national team member of Slovenia in rowing. He started rowing at the age of 10, is a 6-time national champion, participated on the Junior European Championship in 2014 in Belgium, winning 3rd place and placed 5th on the Junior World Championship in Hamburg. Following his 4-year collegiate rowing career in the United States, Kris has been dedicated gym member and continuing the passion that started during his rowing career. He worked 3 years in the gym leading workout classes, supervising lifters and providing helpful tips. Kris continues with his love of endurance sport through cycling and swimming to complement his fitness progress.

Sarah ESPOSITO

Licensed Physiotherapist
Sarah Esposito is a licensed sports physiotherapist with a strong international background. She completed her Physiotherapy degree in Italy and subsequently obtained her Master’s degree and specialization in Sports Physiotherapy in Belgium at KU Leuven, one of Europe’s most prestigious universities. She applies evidence-based practice and brings several years of experience working with athletes presenting a wide range of pathologies, from shoulder to ankle conditions. Her extensive sporting background includes artistic gymnastics, swimming, skating, football, volleyball, karate, sailing, and horse riding. These experiences deepen her understanding of human movement and biomechanics, providing valuable insights that she consistently integrates into her clinical work. Sarah has also been training in the gym for the past eight years, developing experience in bodybuilding, weightlifting, and powerlifting. Driven by her passion, she earned a Bodybuilding and Fitness Instructor certification, which further strengthened her foundation in resistance training and strength and conditioning.

Marijana MARKOVC

Licensed Physiotherapist
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Jernej MARKOVC

Endurance Coach
Jernej Markovc is a former professional athlete with a deep background in endurance sports. He began rowing at the age of 10 and went on to become a European Junior Champion, a World vice Champion, and a senior European Championships bronze medalist. His collegiate career in the U.S. brought further success, where he won two NCAA National Championship titles. During his time in the United States, Jernej developed a strong passion for running, training alongside elite marathoners and expanding his understanding of long-distance performance. From 2018 to 2022, he shifted his primary focus to cycling, gaining additional insight into endurance training and athletic development. Today, Jernej channels his experience from rowing, cycling, and running into coaching and personal competition, achieving a 2:29:41 marathon. His multi-sport perspective and years spent around professional athletes shape his individualized approach to helping others reach their goals. Jernej continues to pursue his love of endurance sports across road, trail, and long-distance events while supporting athletes in building stronger, more balanced fitness journeys.

Margot DE SMET

Weightlifting Coach
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Dr. Antonio BARBATO

Licensed Medical Doctor
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