ABOUT SPORTSFREUND - GET TO KNOW YOUR COACH
Sportsfreund, that´s us, Frieda, Daniel, Sebastian, Tarik and Matthias. We are Nutritionists and Sports Scientists and have been active as trainers for many years. With personal training, fitness classes and nutritional counseling
we support you on your way to a better quality of life.
Sebastian Grüner
EDUCATION
- M.A. Sports Science, Specialization Prevention
and Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation Sports - Fitness Trainer A-license
- TRX Master Instructor
- DOSB-Trainer Boxing
- PN Sleep Stress Recovery Coach
SPORTS
- Soccer
- Strength training
- Boxing
CAREER PATH
- Studied in Leipzig and Göttingen
- Shenti Sports Personal Trainer in Spain and Greece
- Trainer, Course Instructor Fitness First
- Lecturer Clever Fit Academy, Perform Better Institute
TRAINING LANGUAGES
German, English, Spanish
MOTTO
"Even the greatest challenge can be mastered if it is broken down into small steps. The most important step is the first."
DANIEL GRÜNER
EDUCATION
- B.A. Sports Science and Economics
- Fitness Trainer A-license
- Certified Functional Strength Coach
- Functional Movement Screen Level 2 -
- Z-Health Neuro-Athletic Coach
SPORTS
- Tae Kwon Do (2nd Dan)
- Strength training
- Bouldering
CAREER PATH
- Studied in Halle/Saale
- Head Coach Fitness Bootcamp Halle/Saale
- Trainer, Course Instructor Clever Fit
- DBBL athletics trainer Halle/Saale
- Lecturer Landessportbund SA, Clever Fit Academy
TRAINING LANGUAGES
German, English
MOTTO
"Do not compare yourself to others. Concentrate on yourself and what you can create.“
FRIEDERIKE MEYER
EDUCATION
- M.Sc. Business Administration
- M.Sc. Value Chain Management (Specialization: Marketing & Controlling)
- Nutritionist education
- Fitness Trainer B-license
- Pixformance Functional Trainer
SporTS
- Running
- Strength training
- Dancing (Ballett, Hip Hop)
CAREER PATH
- Studied in Halle/Saale
- Master thesis at ADIDAS
- Projektmanager O2 Customer Experience
- Nutritionist
- Fitness Trainer at Mrs.Sporty
Training LANGUAGES
German, Englisch
Motto
„Motivation comes from inside and I help you to activate it.“
Matthias schmitt
EDUCATION
- B.Sc. Sports Management
- Currently studying M.Sc. Training Science and Sports Nutrition
- Nutritionist education
- Fitness Trainer B-license
SporTS
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Basketball & Baseball
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Martial arts
- Strength training
CAREER PATH
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Studied in Tübingen
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Baseball coach for the Tübingen Hawks
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Project management at artiva sports in Berlin
Training LANGUAGES
German, Englisch
Motto
„Motivation comes from inside and I help you to activate it.“
lea folkerts
education
- B.Sc. Physiotherapy
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DOSB Sports Physiotherapy
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DOSB Judo Competitive Sports A-License
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OS Coach for the Return to Activity Algorithm
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Motivational Interviewing Certificate
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In progress: M.Sc. Health Psychology
Sports
- Judo (3. Dan, formerly Competitive Sports)
- Strength Training
- Surfing
Career path
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Studied in Groningen, NL; internships in Cape Town,
Cologne, and Berlin; semester abroad at the German Sport University Cologne -
Physiotherapist/Technical Lead
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Judo, Rehabilitation, and Fitness Trainer in Berlin,
Zurich, & on the island of Langeoog -
Science communication; lecturer in physiotherapy
Training Languages
Motto
“It is not important to be better than someone else,
but better than yesterday. (Jigoro Kano)”
Arian Selimi
education
-
State-certified gymnastics instructor
Sports
- Wrestling
- Boxing
- Basketball (formerly Competitive Sports)
career path
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Vocational training in Bielefeld
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Basketball Coach TSVE 1890 Bielefeld
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German Red Cross – Training & Coordination for Refugees,
Berlin Tegel -
Self-employment as a Personal Trainer in Berlin
Training languages
German, English, Russian, Ukrainian
Motto
“Growth comes from consistency and gratitude.”
OUR COMPANY HISTORY
After a stay abroad for several years, Sebastian started working as a personal trainer in Berlin in early 2016. He quickly gained a large customer base and decided to open his own sports studio where he could realize his training philosophy, instead of driving all over Berlin every day.
After a long phase of searching for suitable premises and an even longer period of renovation, he finally reached his goal in the summer of 2019 and opened the "Sportsfreund" gym in Prenzlauer Berg together with his brother Daniel. He had just finished his studies in sports science and was ready for a new challenge.
Little by little, the two of them were able to attract more and more customers, so that the gym needed an additional trainer.
This trainer was Sportsfreundin Frieda, who came in the beginning of 2021 to join our team. Before she was active for two years at Mrs. Sporty. Now she´s happy to act out her passion for sport as a personal trainer at the Sportsfreund gym.
In the following years, Paolo, Jens, and Victoria joined the Sportsfreund team as additional trainers. In 2024, the company finally moved to larger premises in the Winsviertel district.
Since 2025, Matthias, a dual student (Master's degree in Training Science & Sports Nutrition), has been part of the team, bringing the latest scientific findings into everyday studio life. And Tarik, a highly experienced personal trainer who previously worked in the tourism industry worldwide, recently joined the Sportsfreund team.
In addition to their daily work, the five coaches are constantly furthering their education, currently in areas such as stress management and Ayurvedic nutrition. Their goal is to get people moving “the right way,” both in training and beyond.
YOUR TRAINING AT OUR STUDIO:
In order to support you with customized training and nutrition programs, we proceed as follows:
CONSULTATION
First we define your goals, based on your requirements. We ask for the most important information about your health, satisfaction, training experiences, etc..
Analysis
In the second step, we conduct tests to monitor success. These include a movement analysis and, if necessary, body measurements, strength and endurance tests as well as a dietary protocol.
CREATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL TRAINING AND NUTRITION PLAN
In the following we will create the program that will bring you to your destination. It is important to us that it fits into your everyday life and is fun.
REGULAR TRAINING SESSIONS
Now we start with the training or the change of diet. Step by step we are approaching your goal. Possible is a 1to1 supervision or small group training.
SUCCESS CONTROL
At regular intervals we repeat the initial tests and check if your goals have changed. This way we make sure that you are on the right track.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM SPORTSFREUND BERLIN
✔ Experts in functional training and martial arts
✔ Experience from more than 20 years as a trainer
✔ Always up to date through regular training
✔ No run-of-the-mine training, but individually adapted programs
✔ Support beyond the training (nutrition, lifestyle advice and training plans)
✔ Innovative and versatile training equipment
✔ Studio with personal atmosphere - drinks and healthy snacks included
WHETHER IN OUR STUDIO OR IN THE PARK, 1-TO-1 OR IN A GROUP, TOGETHER WE WILL BRING YOU TO YOUR TRAINING GOAL.
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