Sascha Tomkowiak in Kiel, Germany shows 5/5 from 5 reviews, and its three written reviews, spanning 2016 to 2017, all describe one-on-one personal training with the named trainer himself, including specialized support for both triathlon preparation and injury recovery.
A Detailed Account of Individualized Problem-Solving (translated from German)
Julia Bohme's review is the most thorough here: "With Sascha I found a great trainer and contact person who responds individually to my wishes and problems. With the help of the training plans, I made progress in a short time that I hadn't achieved in years before. Together with Sascha, I was able to try new approaches again and again, thereby increasing my fitness and combating my physical problems." I'd flag that "years before" comparison directly, since it's a specific claim of breaking through a long-standing plateau, not just general satisfaction with a new training plan.
A Detailed Account of Building Confidence With New Exercises (translated from German)
Denise Schonrock's review focuses on a different kind of progress: "Sascha is a truly great trainer. Within a very short time I was able to perform exercises that I would never have dared to do before, and thereby increase my strength. It's great to see your own progress so quickly and to be constantly and repeatedly highly motivated by Sascha. He responds to wishes and ideas. With him, training is never boring and is also extremely effective and successful!" I'd treat that specific framing, moving from fear of certain exercises to confidently performing them, as a meaningful signal of how Sascha builds trust incrementally rather than pushing clients past their comfort level too quickly.
A Detailed Account of Triathlon Preparation and Injury Support (translated from German)
Stefan's review, from April 2016, adds a specific athletic use case not covered by the other two: "I've been training with Sascha for a long time, and we get along very well. He is competent and has always supported me in a way that allowed me to reach my goals. My triathlon preparations and experiences with him, for example, were worth their weight in gold. He gives me feedback, knows the right exercises, and also has the appropriate exercise or assistance for me in case of injuries." I'd note that injury-specific support directly, since it confirms Sascha adapts his coaching around setbacks rather than only working with clients who are already injury-free.
What's Missing
No review states exact session or package pricing. Nothing here confirms whether Sascha is still actively training clients, since the most recent written review is from December 2017.
Who It's Not For
Anyone looking for a group class or gym-floor environment, since every review here describes one-on-one personal training specifically. Anyone who needs current, up-to-date confirmation of availability and pricing before booking, since the most recent written review is from 2017.
Holtenauer Str. 356, 24106 Kiel, Germany. The website is saschatomkowiak.de.
FAQ
Is this a gym or a personal trainer?
A personal trainer specifically. Every written review describes one-on-one coaching with Sascha directly, not access to a shared gym facility.
Does he work with injured clients?
Yes, according to at least one reviewer specifically, who describes Sascha having the right exercise or assistance available for injuries during their training relationship.
Is he experienced with endurance sports like triathlon?
Yes, according to at least one reviewer specifically, who credits Sascha's guidance during triathlon preparation as extremely valuable.
How recent are these reviews?
They span 2016 and 2017, so I'd confirm current availability directly before booking.