Testimonials

“I’ve would like to thank Coach Herman Chauw for the tips and techniques he taught me during my class with him… Warming up with CST/TACTFIT concepts and mobility helped me in all my events in Orang Kuat Sabah 2011! Especially active recovery in between lifting events and reps… Strength without Mobility is pointless.”

Ahmad Taufiq Muhammad, Strongman Athlete, Orang Kuat Sabah 2011 Champion

“I sustained the knee injury probably because i did not prepare well for a 10km run. I did a 10km run and immediately after the run and for the next three years i was having constant knee pain…

For a long time i had a lot of pain in my knees and i was having problems with squatting and coming down stairs. And i tried a lot of methods. I tried going to the gym and i tried to have personal training but even then it couldn’t help me solve the problem of painful knees. So i decided to try kettlebells…

[My knees are] a lot better…I attended one of Herman’s classes and he taught me good squatting exercises and told me to practice them at home. And since then i had been doing [them] and i found that…it has helped me eliminiate all [the] pain from my knees. Now my knees are a lot stronger. I can squat and climb down the staircase without any pain…

Because of the painful knees i was not able to sustain my activities for very long, but since i have eliminated the knee problem i had been able to do more cardiovascular exercise for a longer period of time.

Herman is very thorough when it comes to assessing your problems and trying to find a solution. He doesn’t just use kettlebells. He would try and use as many methods as possible within his repertoire to help you overcome your injuries and get you on your way to recovery path.”

May Wong, Physiotherapist

“I had lower back pain problem for a few years but was not able to find a solution to it until I met Coach Herman. In the past, I was not able to do a kettlebell swing longer than 2 mins as I would feel the pain on my lower back which could last for about 1 week and certain movements were restricted.

However, under Coach Herman’s guidance during Rehab classes, I can see the significant improvement on my movements and [am] able to do more than 4 mins of swing without feeling any discomfort or pain. Foam rolling, Intu-flow® played a huge part of my rehab sessions and of course, not forgetting Coach Herman’s help. He was able to identify the problems that I am facing and provided different types of solutions and advice. 1 helpful advice was “Do not go beyond the tension”. I am very grateful to him and sincerely thank him. Thank you Herman!”

Tuan Yong, Banker

“Herman is an extremely knowledgable and dedicated trainer, who is able to articulate and instruct his teachings very well. Attending his kettlebell workshop was a very valuable and enriching experience, not just to learn the finer aspects of kettlebells techniques, but all aspects of his teachings, from joint mobility to injury prevention to yoga.

Not only can he help you to gain strength, mobility and flexibility, but he lives by his own philosophy and is a true inspiration to all of us. Believe me, for a guy who has achieved certifications from the toughest and finest fitness coaches out there (i.e. Pavel and Scott Sonnon), this trainer is several notches up and above other ’generic fitness instructors’!! You are not getting someone who simply instructs you to lift weights for X amt of times; or a fitness instructor trying to sell you the next ”fitness fad”; no, what you are getting is a dedicated instructor who goes beyond all the physical instructions and can teach you about understanding your body, and the steps to greater health and vitality.

Whether you are there to pick up kettlebells or clubbells to gain strength, or to study methods for better mobility and flexibility, I strongly encourage everyone to attend and benefit from Herman’s lessons! Or else.”

Douglas, Martial Artist

“Guys, he the best trainer I’ve ever met. In 3 words – Dedicated, passionate, professional. -A million thanks dude!”

Pearlyn Tan, Banker

“I have taken a few lessons from Herman and found him to be very well versed in kettlebell lifting techniques. He is also a dedicated teacher and always ensure that we learn the technique well. Delivery on kettlebell techniques is also clear and precise. He made learning kettlebell a really enjoyable experience. The more I learn the techniques, the more I get hooked onto kettlebell lifting. A very good kettlebell instructor.”

Shirley Wong, Singapore

“Everyone who wants to lift or try out kettlebells should learn the right techniques from Herman. Not only does he possess excellent knowledge and techniques himself, he has good eyes for coaching which is very essential for a coach in correcting poor techniques and forms. Kettlebell is a great training tool for everybody. I’m having a great time with it!”

Jinny Chan, Professional

“Herman’s kettlebell classes are the one and only kind in Singapore. If you own a kettlebell and think you can master the moves by watching videos, you cannot be more wrong and may even injure yourself in the long run because of poor technique. Getting real-life coaching from Herman will ensure that your technique is sound and you can learn from the guru himself. It is also great to interact and make friends with like-minded people in the class!”

Lai, National Serviceman

“Herman is a patient coach who shows immense enthusiasm towards kettlebells and its teachings. He makes sure by the end of the day, I am able to get the form and lifting right and meet my objectives for the lesson. Intu-flow® has particularly help me alot in my day to day movements. A definite must go for anyone who wants to improve on their mobility, “flexibility” and strength. Kettlebell is indeed addictive! Strongly recommended! Come try and you will know!”

Stephanie Tham, Teacher

“Herman is a very knowledgable and hands-on instructor and always has something to offer, regardless if you are a newbie or advanced trainee. He teaches very well paying great attention to details. Also, he is the first Circular Strength Training (CST) instructor in South East Asia and I believe he will lead a kettlebell revolution in Singapore.”

James Lai,

Founder, Singapore Kettlebells

“I find Herman a superior personal trainer. It has to be that he is certified in fitness coaching AND in strength & conditioning AND he is a qualified physiotherapist. I have rehabilitative & corrective exercises with him so that my past injuries can be treated, my training can be more effective and I can be assured that I won’t injure myself during training anymore – all my training objectives achieved AT THE SAME TIME!”

James, Business Owner

“Herman is really a walking encyclopedia of fitness trainings & exercises! Every time I have any queries about fitness terminologies, theories or practical exercises, he always has the ANSWERS there and then…It demonstrates his tremendous knowledge, expertise and interest in this field!”

“I lost 12kg in 3 months! Herman put me through an integrated and holistic weight/fat loss programme – trainings, exercises, food/dietary/nutritional intake and… LOTS of ENCOURAGEMENT! My friends told me I look 10 years younger! Thanks Herman!”