MOVE Private Fitness
2026-09-18T12:26:51.788Z
My aim was to get both my mum and aunt to start their gym journey. They are 78 and 72 years old respectively, and they had never lifted weights or trained with a personal trainer (PT) before. To them, the gym was a scary place.Because of their age, I was extremely careful when selecting a gym for them. I felt that a commercial gym might be too overwhelming for seniors. After much consideration, I narrowed it down to four specialised gyms in the heart of KL. I did my research — reading up on the founders, their mottos, how long they had been in the industry, their social media, PTs who had experience with senior clients, location, accessibility, parking, pricing transparency and reviews. I visited each of the four gyms before deciding on Move Private Fitness KLCC for my mum and aunt.I was lucky enough to meet Jun Fai from Move when I decided to drop by for a visit. Unlike other gyms, he didn’t hard-sell anything, and I felt that he was genuinely trying to find the best fit for my mum and aunt. He offered me a Kickstarter package of three sessions so that mum and aunt could get an initial feel of what PT training was like and see whether they would be able to commit to weekly sessions. I’m so glad I took his advice.I am extremely grateful that Jun Fai recommended Coach Leon for mum and aunt. He is able to communicate in both Cantonese and Mandarin, which makes it much easier for them to understand their PT sessions.I must also highlight that, after weeks of observing mum and aunt’s PT sessions, I’ve found Coach Leon to be very articulate in explaining each workout and linking the exercises to their daily movements — such as the correct way to sit, lift and bend. These are simple movements that we all take for granted, but they can sometimes be challenging for seniors.He is attentive to both mum and aunt’s limitations and is able to quickly provide alternative exercises whenever certain movements become difficult. He also encourages them to have adequate nutritional intake and suggests different ways to prepare certain foods so that healthy eating doesn’t become boring.I have to say, each PT session is intense (yet fun!) for them. Leon sometimes cracks jokes during their rest periods to keep them motivated and push them a little further. This really lightens up their sessions.After just two months of PT sessions with Leon, mum and aunt are now able to take longer walks without feeling tired. They talk more about eating balanced diet, show enthusiasm about strength training, and are no longer afraid of dumbbells or gym machines. Their weekly PT sessions with Leon have become something they genuinely look forward to every week — rain or shine.As a daughter, I feel that signing up for PT sessions with Coach Leon for my mum and aunt is one of the best investments I have ever made for them. Health is the new flex. It may just be a normal PT session, but for them, it has literally been a life-changing experience.I am truly in awe of Jun Fai and Leon from Move.For anyone reading this who is looking for a PT in KL, I highly recommend Coach Leon, hands down.Knowledgeable, professional, attentive to detail, and, most importantly, someone with a genuine heart for helping people improve their health.