Sports With Pro's at Rixos Bab Al Bahr

Eliška Ehrenbergerová is a Prague-based performance coach specialising in breathwork, cold exposure therapy, and mind-body training. As a certified Level 2 Wim Hof Method instructor and experienced yoga teacher, she blends science-backed techniques with holistic practices to help individuals unlock their physical and mental potential.

With a background in Oxygen Advantage, Breathmastery by Dan Brulé, and immersive training with Dr. Joe Dispenza, Eliška guides athletes, wellness enthusiasts, and high performers through powerful experiences that enhance resilience, recovery, and focus. Her sessions incorporate functional breathing techniques, cold immersion, mobility exercises, and sound healing, providing a comprehensive approach to cultivating inner strength and physical optimisation.

She leads workshops and transformation retreats across Europe and the Middle East—empowering people to reconnect with their breath, body, and inner fire.

“The breath is the foundation of all strength. If you can master your breath, you can master your life.

Gabriele Tufano is a personal trainer, masseur, and physiotherapist based in Milan, currently completing his studies in Osteopathy. He is a presenter and teacher for the Tokyo Academy and owns the Loft studio in Milan. With experience at international conventions across Australia, America, and Northern Europe, Gabriele specialises in combat sports, functional training both in and out of water, and cycling.

Evgenia Dudich is an IAA Master Trainer and international aquafitness presenter with extensive experience since 2009. She is the founder of InAqua in Belarus and the organiser of AquaFiesta, the country’s first national aquaaerobic conference, launched in 2017. Evgenia has presented at conventions and workshops across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, including Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, Portugal, Spain, Kazakhstan, Türkiye, and the UAE. She holds a degree from the Belarusian State University of Physical Education and a Master’s in Pedagogical Sciences. Currently, she works as Product Manager for Aqua Fitness in Hamburg.

Cristina Androne is an internationally certified Fit Boots® instructor and the Head Trainer of the Ultimate Fit program at Fit Boots. With years of experience in group fitness, she specialises in rebound training, dance-based workouts, and functional cardio sessions. Cristina leads masterclasses and educational workshops across Europe, inspiring both fitness enthusiasts and instructors with her high-energy coaching and innovative training methods.

Obi is a certified Group Cycling Coach known for his high-energy classes, motivational coaching style, and powerful presence on the bike. With a passion for music-driven, rhythm-based rides, he creates an immersive and empowering experience that pushes participants beyond their limits.

Originally from Nigeria and currently active in Turkey, Prince Charles brings an international flair to every session, combining physical challenge with mental strength and team energy. Outside the studio, he is also a fashion model and lifestyle content creator, inspiring others to live boldly through fitness, style, and self-expression.

Kader is a Muay Thai coach and former boxing champion. He specialises in entertainment and education and has extensive experience in the profession of personal assistance. He offers a unique, personalised approach to teaching boxing. Discover, learn, and enhance your boxing skills with his expert guidance.

Marina Martynyuk is an international Zumba Presenter and the creator and master trainer of the Bachata DanceFit program. She brings her passion for dance and fitness to audiences worldwide

Gaia Okeao is deeply passionate about water in all its forms, whether chlorinated or salty. With a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and a flair for music, she creates unique beats using Mixmeister to enhance her water-based workouts. Her love for travel, nature, and vibrant colours fuels her constant quest for new experiences and challenges. Gaia thrives on sharing her enthusiasm with clients and colleagues, embracing each opportunity to innovate and inspire. Always seeking happiness and driven by determination, she embraces every challenge with intensity and dedication.

Based in Athens, Greece, Fit Boots are Rebound Fitness Trainers, Presenters, and Master Trainers in multiple disciplines, including Jumping Fitness, TRX, and Freestyler. Dani, a former professional basketball player, and Marina, who holds a Master’s in Latin dance, have represented Greece at international fitness events since 2016. Together, they lead master classes and workshops worldwide, inspiring fitness enthusiasts across the globe.

Sekub Aydin is a yoga teacher known for his harmonious and energetic sessions. His Retreat Day offers a rejuvenating experience combining yoga, mindfulness, and holistic practices to promote inner peace and well-being. Through guided movement, breathwork, and meditation, participants can reconnect with themselves in a serene environment, fostering balance and relaxation.

Roman Mihalev is a yoga instructor based in Alanya. He focuses on mobility, flexibility, and breath awareness through Vinyasa and Hatha-inspired flows. He offers sunrise/sunset group classes in hotel and beach settings, active stretching & mobility sessions for athletes, and personalised programs. He also organises corporate workshops and short retreats.

Specialties (optional line): 

· Vinyasa Flow 

· Hatha 

· Breathwork

· Mobility & Core Strengthening

· Athletic Stretching

Melisa Sychenko is an internationally certified yoga teacher, recognised by renowned yoga alliances worldwide, including Yoga Alliance USA and Yoga Alliance International India. With 17 years of teaching experience and a background in rhythmic gymnastics and acrobatics, she has certified over 1,500 teachers through her 'FlyYoga by MS' courses. Founder of MelisaYoga and creator of the "MelisaYoga" hammock brand, her products are featured in hotels and studios globally.

Ece Vahapoğlu is a certified yoga and wellness trainer, bestselling author, and international speaker. Specialising in Hatha Yoga, she leads transformative sessions and retreats focused on breath, movement, and feminine energy. With additional expertise in prenatal yoga, kids yoga, and feminine activation, Ece brings a nurturing and empowering approach to holistic well-being. Her background in media and wellness allows her to inspire global audiences to live in harmony—body, mind, and soul.

Based in Istanbul and Bodrum, she works and shares globally; she is also a respected influencer with over 1 million followers.

Firat Pala holds a degree in Physical Education and Sport from a Turkish sports science university. He has received official certifications as a Technogym Group Cycle Instructor and completed training at Gym Jones with Murat Maosai. Previously an entertainment manager at Rixos Beldibi, he now serves as the Sports Academy Manager at Rixos Premium Tekirova.

Sekub Aydin is a yoga teacher known for his harmonious and energetic sessions. His Retreat Day offers a rejuvenating experience combining yoga, mindfulness, and holistic practices to promote inner peace and well-being. Through guided movement, breathwork, and meditation, participants can reconnect with themselves in a serene environment, fostering balance and relaxation.

Ates Boran, owner and head coach of CrossFit Boran, embarked on his sports business career in 2004 while studying sports management. A prominent figure in the CrossFit community, he earned the title of 'Fittest in Turkey' for six consecutive years and is the first and only Turkish athlete to qualify and compete in the CrossFit Games. Ates continues to guide athletes with his specialised training programs.

Yulia Kalyanova is a passionate and energetic group fitness instructor specialising in Jumping Fitness. With a strong focus on trampoline-based cardio workouts, she blends rhythm, strength, and endurance into every session, offering a unique and uplifting fitness experience.

Starting her journey in group training, Yulia quickly found her calling in the dynamic world of Jumping Fitness. Her classes are renowned for their high energy, synchronised movements set to music, and a powerful emphasis on core strength and cardiovascular performance.

Yulia is deeply committed not only to physical transformation but also to boosting confidence and mental wellness through movement. She creates a welcoming and positive environment where participants of all levels feel empowered, motivated, and strong.

Currently leading regular group sessions, Yulia continues to inspire thousands through her vibrant presence on social media. With her infectious smile and disciplined yet fun training style, she stands out as a rising figure in the Jumping Fitness community.

Levin Tahmaz is the ICYFF Group Cycle Türkiye official, Technogym Global Master Trainer, and Master Trainer in Spinning, indoor cycling, Krankcycle, and functional training. As part of the World Kranking and Spincycle team founded by Johnny G, Tahmaz is recognised among the top 5 master trainers globally. He has conducted seminars for audiences of up to 1,000 people, trained over 8,300 individuals, and led Türkiye’s first official cycling studio, Group Cycle Türkiye. His expertise extends to working as a conditioner for Formula 1 teams, Sevilla FC, and the Turkish National Football Team.

Salem El Benna is an international Zumba presenter who has showcased his dynamic energy at renowned festivals across Russia, Türkiye, and North Africa. He has shared the stage with Zumba founder Alberto Perez and led master classes in countries including Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, and beyond. His passion for Zumba continues to inspire audiences worldwide.

Lada Berseneva is an experienced fitness instructor, international Kangoo Jumps trainer, and presenter. With over a decade of experience in fitness, she specialises in aerobics, step aerobics, stretching, LesMills BODYCOMBAT, and TRX. Lada is a bronze medalist at the 2017 Kangoo Jumps World Championship and a silver medalist at the 2019 Championship in Cancun, Mexico.

Antonio Russo, from Pavia, is a former volleyball player and Italian figure skating champion who transitioned to a career as a FIN swimming instructor and neonatal aquamotricist 15 years ago. He is now a fitness trainer and manager at Acquaria in Pavia and a Revenge Sport ambassador. Antonio holds a degree in preventive and adapted motor education and is the founder and manager of Euroeducation Aqua Italy School, a leading Aquafitness institution in Italy. He has developed Aquafitness protocols such as Water Pump and Choreo New Generation and created programs for the Fit Motivation YouTube channel by Mark Grevelding. Antonio is a presenter at numerous national and international events, including Aquafitness Days, Rimini Wellness, Liquid Experience, and conventions across Belgium, Germany, Russia, Denmark, Australia, Florida, Mexico, and Turkey.

Caroline Crowe is an internationally certified Zumba Education Specialist (ZES) with over 15 years of experience in fitness and group exercise. Based in the UK, she has led masterclasses and instructor trainings across Europe, including Italy, Spain, and Germany.

Specialising in Aqua Zumba, Zumba Toning, Strong Nation, and pre- and postnatal fitness, Caroline combines energy, rhythm, and deep anatomical knowledge to create fun and practical sessions for all levels.

She is also a certified Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor, and Pelvic Floor Specialist, with a strong focus on women's wellness and functional movement. Caroline frequently appears at international wellness events such as Rimini Wellness (Italy) and has inspired hundreds of instructors through her Zumba training.

Doruk Taraktaş is a certified Wim Hof Method instructor based in Istanbul, Turkey, recognised for being the first and only official WHM instructor from Turkey. Born in Ankara in 1980, he spent nearly 20 years in sales and management roles across Turkey, working with both domestic and international companies, advancing from entry-level positions to sales director roles. In 2018, he discovered the Wim Hof Method (WHM) during a challenging period in his life. Over the course of an intense month of research and self-practice, he fully adopted the method. Feeling its transformational power, he soon decided to become an instructor himself

Sakou is a certified HYROX Level 1 coach based in Dublin, Ireland, offering dynamic group classes, online training, and race simulations to prepare athletes for HYROX events.

His sessions focus on the core Hyrox disciplines—sledge pushes & pulls, rowing, lunges, wall balls—combined with functional endurance and race strategy. Through workshops like "Hyrox Experience" and small-group sessions, Sakou refines form, increases efficiency, and builds confidence.

With a background as a performer turned personal trainer, Sakou blends motivational energy with disciplined technique. He coaches both beginners and seasoned HYROX athletes, both in-studio and virtually.

My name is Stefania Manfredi, and I am the co-creator and international educational coordinator of Acquapole®, a pioneering aquatic fitness method born in Italy. I hold a degree in Sport Management and a Master’s in Sport Psychology, and I have dedicated my career to developing innovative training systems that combine physical performance, coordination, and emotional engagement.

I manage and direct a public swimming facility in Italy, where I oversee all programming, staff, and strategic development. I am also a synchronised swimming coach and a passionate promoter of aquatic disciplines in both educational and performance settings.

With over 15 years of experience in the field, I have trained hundreds of instructors across Europe and beyond. My work focuses on integrating Acquapole® into multi-format aquatic training, exploring advanced cueing strategies, neuromotor coordination, and music-driven methodologies. I am also the co-founder of Aquaclasses, an online platform that delivers on-demand aquatic fitness education worldwide.

My mission is to create a space where water becomes a tool for transformation — physical, emotional, and cognitive — and to help instructors bring meaningful, modern, and creative experiences to their clients in the pool.

It's always a new challenge.

Tatjana Sperber is an internationally recognised Kangoo Jumps presenter, trainer, and mentor, specialising in Kangoo Power, Dance, BootCamp, and Kick & Punch. As a leader in the fitness community, she inspires instructors worldwide to elevate their skills and embrace the dynamic world of Kangoo Jump

Sandra Perlini, a former dancer and graduate in Human Movement Sciences, is a renowned presenter and master trainer for Euroeducation Aqua Italy. Passionate about water and aquatic exercise, she specialises in creating and teaching innovative aquatic choreographies, inspiring movement and fitness in every splash.