Older Adult Specialist at Llanishen Leisure Centre

About

⭐ UK PT OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH 2024 ⭐ UK PT OF THE YEAR 2025 NOMINEE ⭐ AS CHOSEN BY YPT OUT OF 400+ PERSONAL TRAINERS ⭐

I help older adults stay independent, strong, and confident in everyday life.

Whether you want to improve balance, regain mobility, or recover from an injury, I create personalised, safe, and progressive workouts that suit your pace and abilities.

I have extensive experience training clients over 60, including those recovering from joint replacements, heart conditions, or managing osteoporosis.

Many of my clients notice improvements in flexibility, strength, and confidence within weeks, and enjoy feeling more independent and capable in their daily lives.

FAQ

1. Are you an older adult specialist at Llanishen Leisure Centre?

Yes. I'm Alex Orlov, the older adult specialist personal trainer based at Llanishen Leisure Centre. I only train adults 60+. My work is balance & falls prevention, strength for everyday life like stairs and shopping, and rehab after knee and hip replacements. 70/70 five-star reviews on YOUR Personal Training, UK PT of the Month March 2024.

2. I'm 70 and worried about my balance and falling. Can you help?

Yes - that's my main work. At Llanishen I run 30 mins sessions for 60+. We do 3 simple checks - sit-to-stand strength, single-leg balance, and tandem walk - then a tailored plan with chair-friendly exercises you can also do at home. No jumping, no getting on the floor unless you want to. Quiet space, at your pace.

3. I've had a knee or hip replacement - can I still do personal training?

Yes, I have extensive experience with clients after knee and hip replacements, including two replacements. Bethan, one of my clients at Llanishen, said: "I've just had two knee replacements... I've already noticed a big improvement in my strength and confidence." We work on getting stronger for stairs, getting out of a chair, walking with confidence, always with your physio/surgeon guidance.

4. I don't like gyms. Is your training suitable for me?

Yes. Most of my clients at Llanishen felt the same before. We train in a quieter corner of Llanishen Leisure Centre, not in the main weights area. We use chairs, bands, light weights - no intimidating machines. Nigel, 70, said: "I am 70 years old... After 10 sessions, I now know how to do things properly!" You don't need to be fit to start, you start to get fit.

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• Level 2 Gym Instructor
• Level 3 Personal Trainer
• Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy

English, Russian

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