Nick Holt Fitness
Nick Holt Fitness
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Nick Holt Fitness is a full service personal training outfit located in Tamarindo, Costa Rica offering personal training, group training, boot camp fitness classes, yoga classes, surf lessons, tennis lessons and surf specific exercise programs. We train all ages and fitness levels in a spacious indoor facility or out on the beautiful beaches of Tamarindo. Contact us to stay fit and healthy during your Tamarindo vacation!
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- TorontoRoemerWhitchurch-Stouffville, Canada124 contributionsExcellent InstructorWe were referred to Nick by friends in Toronto. He was highly recommended. Nick came to the Villa we were staying at each morning. Typically we would have 1-3 participants each day. We used a variety of equipment that he brought with him. TRX. Kettlebells. Mats. Rubber bands. The workouts were an excellent balance of strength, mobility and metabolic conditioning. In addition, he is a very nice guy and quite knowledgeable about the Tamarindo area. He also arranged surfing lessons for a portion of our group. We would all highly recommend him.Visited January 2020Traveled with friendsWritten January 4, 2020
- Summer S1 contributionTrainer Nick is The BestTraining with Nick is really fun and challenging. One of the things I really appreciate about Nick is his ability to push me enough to challenge me beyond what i think I’m capable of. Working out on the beach is amazing too! Trx, weights, sand bags. Picture this: a beautiful canopy of trees, Iguanas, monkeys, crabs, squirrel-friends, the OCEAN!!! I started with single sessions when I would visit Tamarindo on vacation. With the lockdown, I was able to spend more time in CR and began regular weekly training sessions. When I had to go back home, Nick and I continued doing zoom sessions. I have increased my stamina, strength and endurance. Who doesn’t want to look good in a swimsuit? I highly recommend Nick. He has skillfully worked with me during an injury and I feel stronger now because of his expertise. Who knew doing single sessions on vacation would lead to feeling so fit and healthy. I can’t say enough good things. If I could, I’d give more stars. Bonus: Nick always knows the new and delicious restaurants opening in and around Tamarindo. He’s always willing to make suggestions and be helpful.Visited August 2022Traveled soloWritten August 30, 2022
- Neal G1 contributionNick Holt is the Real DealBeen working out with Nick for 2 years to increase strength and flexibility to surf as I get older, and he has been spot on in our workouts. More recently did a 90 day fitness and weight loss program with Nick that has proven to be incredibly effective. Nick gave me the tools and simplified how to track both burning calories and how many calories I’m eating. He set aggressive but achievable goals, we strategized weekly, and end result was losing nearly 20 pounds and increasing strength in only 3 months. Body feels great, and I can surf pain free. Nick is the real deal.Visited June 2022Written August 30, 2022
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hredaz
Montreal, Canada2 contributions
Dec 2021 • Solo
I’ve trained with many fitness coaches in the past 10 years but there is nothing close to what I experienced with Nick at Tamarindo.
We basically had morning sessions everyday and the best ones where at the Tamarindo beach. Simple but yet creative exercises under the trees and next to the beach using resistance bands.
Once I got back to Canada, I even continued working out remotely over Zoom and the service was always top notch.
We basically had morning sessions everyday and the best ones where at the Tamarindo beach. Simple but yet creative exercises under the trees and next to the beach using resistance bands.
Once I got back to Canada, I even continued working out remotely over Zoom and the service was always top notch.
Written August 30, 2022
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Paul S
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Jan 2020
My wife and I spent a few weeks in Tamarindo in January. We had no car and had to get our workouts in early. Nick accommodated us by training at the beach walking distance from our place. Nick is a great motivator and changed up our workouts to keep things fresh. He's very knowledgeable on a variety of training subjects. We'd strongly recommend him to anyone visiting the area - Thanks Nick!
Written March 14, 2020
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Running Mom
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
We visited for two weeks and met frequently with Nick. We trained as a small group, and he is extremely careful to program to each individual’s needs. The workouts were challenging and fun. I would highly recommend Nick, particularly for a fitness enthusiast. Nick also helped us with local knowledge and to set up surfing lessons. Can’t say enough positive things about our experience. Thanks, Nick.
Written January 4, 2020
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knstinnett
Tamarindo, Costa Rica98 contributions
Jan 2014 • Couples
My husband and I did four weeks personal training with Nick, and he's a great coach! Not only is he very informative, he's incredibly encouraging. If you're wanting to get your sweat on while you're in Tamarindo, he's totally worth booking a session (or two, or three, or four) with!
Written November 11, 2014
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Saluki31
Littleton, CO4 contributions
May 2014
Nick was fantastic. We work with a personal trainer at home and wanted to work out while on vacation. We couldn't have asked for a better session or setting. We were right on the beach with great views.
If you think it's an easy work out, it's not and you will get your monies worth. It's a full hour of hard work but still enjoyable.
He also gave us recommendations on things to do.
Highly recommend Nick.
If you think it's an easy work out, it's not and you will get your monies worth. It's a full hour of hard work but still enjoyable.
He also gave us recommendations on things to do.
Highly recommend Nick.
Written June 22, 2014
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Felice W
New York2 contributions
Sep 2012 • Solo
I trained with Nick Holt last week - AMAZING! I've been out of a work-out routine and Nick led me through an interval training session that included work for my whole body. I am not a traditional gym/trainer person but Nick made the session fun, inspiring and a great work out! He met me where I was at and also encouraged me to move passed my edge, all with a steady presence and a kind spirit. Nick also showed me how to use the foam roller and lacrosse ball for facial and tissue release - LOVED THEM BOTH - I could use the lacrosse ball forever on my feet, releases so much tension. Thanks for all the support, Nick!
Written October 2, 2012
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David M
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May 2016 • Friends
I travelled to Tamarindo from Toronto with a group of 4 families in May 2016, and we were looking to work in some exercise during our vacation to neutralize some of the debauchery. We were also looking to organize some surfing lessons for our group of young children.
We learned about Nick Holt Fitness through other internet reviews and emailed Nick to set up some group training for us on the beach. Nick got back to us right away and set up some early morning group fitness classes. He was great with scheduling, and picked the perfect times and locations for our beach workouts based on climate, location of our hotel, our group's skill levels, etc.
The classes with Nick were challenging and fun - I have worked with a number of experienced fitness trainers and he was among the best. We ended up booking classes with him nearly every day.
The fitness lessons were tough but fun - we got them done early in the morning which made us feel just awesome (and free to indulge without guilt) for the rest of the day. Can't recommend this enough if you are with a group.
While chatting with Nick, we asked him to recommend a surfing instructor for our 8 children. Nick was kind enough to set up everything for us in that respect as well, and arranged for two great trainers who hooked us up with boards and the perfect learning spot, and were just wonderful with our young children (each of whom ended up riding the waves with consistently by the end of our trip).
Do yourself a favor and call Nick if you are visiting the area - in addition to fitness he will hook you up with surfing lessons, restaurant and activity restaurants, etc.
We learned about Nick Holt Fitness through other internet reviews and emailed Nick to set up some group training for us on the beach. Nick got back to us right away and set up some early morning group fitness classes. He was great with scheduling, and picked the perfect times and locations for our beach workouts based on climate, location of our hotel, our group's skill levels, etc.
The classes with Nick were challenging and fun - I have worked with a number of experienced fitness trainers and he was among the best. We ended up booking classes with him nearly every day.
The fitness lessons were tough but fun - we got them done early in the morning which made us feel just awesome (and free to indulge without guilt) for the rest of the day. Can't recommend this enough if you are with a group.
While chatting with Nick, we asked him to recommend a surfing instructor for our 8 children. Nick was kind enough to set up everything for us in that respect as well, and arranged for two great trainers who hooked us up with boards and the perfect learning spot, and were just wonderful with our young children (each of whom ended up riding the waves with consistently by the end of our trip).
Do yourself a favor and call Nick if you are visiting the area - in addition to fitness he will hook you up with surfing lessons, restaurant and activity restaurants, etc.
Written July 21, 2016
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Nefertiti42
Kingston, Canada27 contributions
Apr 2016 • Solo
February 2016: here in paradise, but I can't swim, can't surf, in fact, can't lift my arm over my head. Shoulders are blasted, have been for some time, so long, I don't really try anymore.
Then I hear about Nick Holt and Functional Movement Therapy, so in desperation I sign up and commit to 8 sessions over 4 weeks.
Day 1: Nick measures my fitness, strength, mobility and flexibility using standards and systems I have never had used on me before. I can't believe how accurately it finds and identifies the problems.
Shoulder flexbility on the right side is way out of range. It needs to get fixed before even thinking of doing serious sports. This will likely take a while. The next morning, I start with at home exercises Nick gave me for rehab.
Session 2: 2 inch improvement in flexibilty right off the bat. The feeling of making that much progress, and the improvement in pain overjoys me.
Session 3: yet more progress, this is great.
Session 4: My body responded so well to the sessions and at-home training that flexibility is now back within optimal range! We cancel the rest of the rehab sessions and decide to switch to Tennis, Nick's other specialty and something I've always wanted to do.
8 weeks later, I litterally cannot believe how good I have become with Nick's expert coaching. I will be playing tennis for a long time.
As I write this review, our departure from Costa Rica is imminent and that leads me to reflect that training with Nick has been one of the most fun and positive experiences I've had the whole time I was here.
Fixing my shoulders has been life altering. I sleep better, I do sports and activities on my term and I can put down the anti inflamatories.
I didn't expect to find here, on this exotic beach a personal trainer with this level of expertise and techniques.
Whether you are looking to just have some fun, work up a sweat, fix or rehab something or up your game, Nick is the man!
Then I hear about Nick Holt and Functional Movement Therapy, so in desperation I sign up and commit to 8 sessions over 4 weeks.
Day 1: Nick measures my fitness, strength, mobility and flexibility using standards and systems I have never had used on me before. I can't believe how accurately it finds and identifies the problems.
Shoulder flexbility on the right side is way out of range. It needs to get fixed before even thinking of doing serious sports. This will likely take a while. The next morning, I start with at home exercises Nick gave me for rehab.
Session 2: 2 inch improvement in flexibilty right off the bat. The feeling of making that much progress, and the improvement in pain overjoys me.
Session 3: yet more progress, this is great.
Session 4: My body responded so well to the sessions and at-home training that flexibility is now back within optimal range! We cancel the rest of the rehab sessions and decide to switch to Tennis, Nick's other specialty and something I've always wanted to do.
8 weeks later, I litterally cannot believe how good I have become with Nick's expert coaching. I will be playing tennis for a long time.
As I write this review, our departure from Costa Rica is imminent and that leads me to reflect that training with Nick has been one of the most fun and positive experiences I've had the whole time I was here.
Fixing my shoulders has been life altering. I sleep better, I do sports and activities on my term and I can put down the anti inflamatories.
I didn't expect to find here, on this exotic beach a personal trainer with this level of expertise and techniques.
Whether you are looking to just have some fun, work up a sweat, fix or rehab something or up your game, Nick is the man!
Written April 17, 2016
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JaneKate75
Portland, OR4 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
I scheduled a couple TRX sessions with Nick while on vacation in Costa Rica and was very pleased with the experience. Nick is personable and helpful and has a wealth of fitness and nutrition knowledge. The workout was challenging and fun and the time flew by as we discussed my fitness history and challenges. Nick had some great advice about reaching my goals and I appreciated his holistic approach to fitness and health.
Written April 1, 2015
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JEM555
London, UK28 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
I joined in with friends on TRX sessions with Nick throughout Christmas and New Year. In the shade, overlooking the beach, cool breeze - just idyllic. I'm a bit of a TRX-er and Nick did not disappoint, he really knows his stuff and has a passion for you to get the most out of your sessions whatever your goals. Highly recommend.
Written January 6, 2015
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