Stef Ridder Personal Trainer

Stef Ridder Personal Trainer Helping people get stronger & healthy | Online training & nutrition plans | 1:1 coaching in Carvoeiro

Make the most of your holiday in the Algarve! Here are a few ideas to help you stay active, have fun, and enjoy everythi...
22/08/2026

Make the most of your holiday in the Algarve! Here are a few ideas to help you stay active, have fun, and enjoy everything this beautiful region has to offer. ☀️🏄

Ready to stay active on holiday? I offer 1:1 personal training at the Carvoeiro Tennis & Padel Club or at your holiday villa if it has a gym.

Get in touch:

📞 +31 6 27003089
🔗 stefridder.com
✉️ [email protected]

Learn to listen to your body. Nobody knows it better than you do. 💪And remember: it’s almost always better to do one war...
05/08/2026

Learn to listen to your body. Nobody knows it better than you do. 💪
And remember: it’s almost always better to do one warm-up set too many than one too few.

Even a single rep at your working weight can be a warm-up set if it helps you prepare mentally and physically before your first all-out effort.

Get in touch to book a personal training session:
📞 +31 6 27003089
🔗 stefridder.com
✉️ [email protected]

Looking for a personal trainer for your holidays? Stay active while enjoying the Algarve with personalised training sess...
04/08/2026

Looking for a personal trainer for your holidays? Stay active while enjoying the Algarve with personalised training sessions at Carvoeiro Tennis & Padel Club. 💪

Train on your schedule with a personal trainer at Carvoeiro Tennis & Padel Club. Personalised sessions, expert guidance, and workouts designed to suit every fitness level.

Whether you want to stay active, build strength, or enjoy a fun challenge during your stay, I will create the right session for you.

- Sessions available 7 days a week
- Located at Carvoeiro Tennis & Padel Club — easy access and excellent facilities
- Tailored workouts for all fitness levels
- Ideal for individuals or couples
- Perfect for villa guests wanting structured training
- English-speaking, highly experienced trainer

Book your holiday training session through WhatsApp or e-mail:

📞 +31 6 27003089
🔗 stefridder.com
✉️ [email protected]

17/07/2026

Stay active while enjoying the Algarve with personalised training sessions at Carvoeiro Tennis & Padel Club. 💪

Train on your schedule with a personal trainer at Carvoeiro Tennis & Padel Club. Personalised sessions, expert guidance, and workouts designed to suit every fitness level.

Whether you want to stay active, build strength, or enjoy a fun challenge during your stay, I will create the right session for you.

- Sessions available 7 days a week

- Located at Carvoeiro Tennis & Padel Club — easy access and excellent facilities

- Tailored workouts for all fitness levels

- Ideal for individuals or couples

- Perfect for villa guests wanting structured training

- English-speaking, highly experienced trainer

Book your holiday training session through WhatsApp or e-mail:

📞 +31 6 27003089
🔗 stefridder.com
✉️ [email protected]

Calories are one of the most misunderstood topics in nutrition.Many people fear them, avoid them, or blame them for weig...
14/07/2026

Calories are one of the most misunderstood topics in nutrition.

Many people fear them, avoid them, or blame them for weight gain, but most have never been taught what a calorie actually is.

That’s why I’ve written this post with a simple explanation to help you understand.

And if you’d like further advice, you can always contact me directly.

📞 +31 6 27003089
🔗 stefridder.com
✉️ [email protected]

03/07/2026

Your holiday doesn’t have to mean putting your fitness goals on hold. With a personalised training session, you can enjoy the best of both worlds: relaxing, exploring and staying active in a way that suits your holiday and your goals.

Whether you’re visiting the Algarve for a few days or a few weeks, I’m here to help you train through 1:1 sessions tailored to your experience and fitness level.

If you’re interested, send me a DM to book your personal training session at the Carvoeiro Tennis & Padel Club, or in the comfort of your holiday villa if you have a gym. 🏋️‍♂️

📞 +31 6 27003089
🔗 stefridder.com
✉️ [email protected]

After 8 years coaching people (from boxing and kickboxing to nutrition, strength training, and muscle growth) these are ...
27/06/2026

After 8 years coaching people (from boxing and kickboxing to nutrition, strength training, and muscle growth) these are a few things I still believe.

Trends change. The fundamentals don’t. 🔒

📞 +31 6 27003089
🔗 stefridder.com
✉️ [email protected]

Is cardio killing your strength gains?Short answer: no. ❌Cardio doesn’t automatically make you lose muscle or get weaker...
22/06/2026

Is cardio killing your strength gains?
Short answer: no. ❌

Cardio doesn’t automatically make you lose muscle or get weaker. The real issue is recovery.

Strength training and cardio can absolutely work together.
But more work doesn’t always mean faster progress. 💪

DM me to book your personal training session.

26/05/2026

Most people don’t train hard… they just train. Listen:

Take 50% of your first real working set for 8 reps.
75% for 3.
90% for 1.

That’s not the workout. That’s just warm-up.
Then the real set begins. 💪

Close to failure.
High intensity.
Ego lifting — used correctly.

But here’s the mistake…

They think they’re working… but the weight is so light they’d need 25–30 reps for real failure.

So they stop at 12–15 reps… thinking it’s enough.
Then their “heavy set” comes as set 3… already tired.

And the set that actually matters, loses quality.
And they wonder why nothing changes.

Train with intent.
Or don’t expect change.

DM me to book your personal training session.

📞 +31 6 27003089
🔗 stefridder.com
✉️ [email protected]

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Carvoeiro Club De Ténis E Padel GYM
Carvoeiro

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