Online Strength & Performance Coaching for Runners and everyday Athletes
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT THEIR
RUNNING PERFORMANCE
I really need to give props to Romina who is amazing to work with. She has endless patience and enthusiasm for helping people develop new skills and correct lousy movement patterns that have been decades in the making. Her programs have been fantastic for my marathon training and my legs are noticeably stronger. My recent runs have had lots of hill climbing, and I didn't have any Achilles pain! - Mary Sue, Ultramarathoner
I worked with Romina for three months focusing on strength training to complement my running workouts. Romina is very professional and has a great attitude. She took the time to carefully understand my fitness goals and to create a training plan that would work best for me. She made sure to alway explain each exercise clearly so I was using the right form, which I really appreciated . During our time together I became much stronger and my running times improved. I would definitely recommend Romina to help you achieve your training goals! - Natalie, Distance Runner
To say that Romina has changed my life would be an understatement. She has taught me how to make the correctives continue to stick not only in my own body, but in those of my clients, and helped me hold myself accountable for my compensations through better programming. She's a trainer for personal trainers! - Katie, Triathlete
Talented trainer who focuses both on proper technique (to prevent injury and strengthen core) along with fitness. She will customize the workout to your desired objectives and if necessary will emphasize endurance or strength depending on the mood and need. She also has a practical and clear way of presenting new movements, so easy to follow and execute. Finally, Romina is very punctual and communicative, which I appreciate with a busy schedule. Overall, would highly recommend Romina. - Jason, Runner
Training with Romina got me back into a regular workout routine, which felt great given that I hadn’t exercised for months because of the pain. After 1 week I felt an 80% improvement in symptoms, and after 2 months a 95% improvement. Honestly in retrospect, I would have paid thousands just for that first week of training with Romina. I've had other personal trainers before, did crossfit, cross country, group fitness classes, etc. and no one ever taught me how to actually move my body. This was so worth the money. - Mallory, Crossfit & Running
Within a month of training, I noticed that certain movements that we were doing were no longer causing me pain and I could walk again. Within 2-3 months my strength had increased, and I'm now back to hiking every day (about 60 km a week) - the decrease in pain is incredible. Every now and then I might feel symptoms, but I can manage it well and am super clear of what causes it now. - Linzi, Surfing & Rucking
My MN symptoms largely disappeared within weeks of starting my new training program. Little by little I was able to start running again without any pain or discomfort, and I can now go for hour-long walks without worrying that my feet will start to hurt. I’ve also experienced significant relief from lower back pain which had been an aggravating issue before I started this programme. - Lara, Running & Kettlebells
After 3-4 weeks of training I noticed I could go up and down the stairs without searing pain, and it was another month or so before I could hike or ski without using numbing cream. These improvements have continued over the past year of working with Romina, not just in the foot but my thoracic and lower back pain have reduced significantly. - Claudia, Skiing & Hiking
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
I have been training with Romina for the past five years after I had muscle injuries on my legs playing tennis. She is extremely knowledgeable about how muscles, posture and bones interact and was able to create a personalized training program for me. Since then I haven't had any injuries, have reshaped by body, and gained strength in my legs and back which I can prove through my tennis game but more importantly my overall fitness level. I'm in my mid 50s and would like to emphasize how important is to have a professional trainer. There aren't too many outstanding professionals, but Romina is definitely one of them! - Jose, Tennis
Romina is an incredible coach. She intuitively knows which exercises to prioritize for each individual’s body and pushes you to be your best. I had worked with other trainers in the past who didn't spend much time on teaching form, and with Romina this has made a huge difference in how my back and hips feel. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to train properly. - Jenna, Strength Training
I met Romina at a point where no matter what I did, what I ate or how much I exercised, I could not lose any more weight or see any meaningful changes in my body. I had a bad shoulder and back due to years of poor posture and bad form stemming from ignorance. Within a few months, Romina helped get me stronger while retraining my body to undo years of bad workout habits. Her programs were were tailored specifically to me, paying close attention to ensure I wasn't over working myself and that I was getting enough rest in order to get the most out of my sessions. So far I've lost 10lbs and feel stronger than at any other point in my life. I highly recommend Romina. She has a deep knowledge of the human body and its mechanics, her training sessions are fun and challenging, and she manages to work me up to a sweat even with basic movements. Her professionalism and passion for fitness is second to none. - Amal, Kettlebells
Before meeting Romina, I worked out for years on my own and was never able to achieve my fitness goals. I’ve been training with Romina for two years and my body has completely transformed. Her holistic approach to personal training is truly unique and unbelievably effective! - Mary, Strength Training
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MEET YOUR COACH
Romina Kostich is a certified personal trainer and the founder of #SkilledStrong — an online coaching platform that helps everyday athletes optimize their training through intentional movement and skill-driven strength & conditioning.
Originally from NYC, Romina started her coaching career in 2014 working with clients at prominent gyms throughout the city. Her time in New York granted her opportunities to mentor under the some of the most brilliant minds in the movement world, and to dive into more complex principles of the human body that go beyond muscles. These educational endeavors have helped her fitness clients get stronger while experiencing postural changes, sleep improvements, and long-term resolution of bodily pains that were otherwise written off by doctors as incurable (ie: Morton's neuroma).
With training experiences ranging from Olympic weightlifting, RKC kettlebells, functional strength, Postural Restoration, sprinting and plyometrics, Romina brings a uniquely refined movement background to her coaching that empowers individuals to live an active lifestyle, reach their athletic potential, and keep moving pain-free.
skilled
adjective \ ˈskild \
1 :having acquired mastery of the knowledge, ability, or training to perform a certain activity or task well.
strong
adjective \ ˈstrȯŋ \
1 :having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
2 :able to withstand great force or pressure.
3 :having moral or intellectual power and vigor