Semi-private coaching at our Ballito facility — small groups of 2 to 5, built entirely around your goals, with full individual attention from Tristan Botha. Prefer to train alone? 1-on-1 sessions are available on request.
Personal training at Maddog means small, semi-private sessions — 2 to 5 people, each working their own programme with full, personalised attention from one coach — at our Ballito facility, using the same equipment and environment our fight team trains in. Prefer to train entirely on your own? 1-on-1 sessions are available on request — just get in touch and we'll find a time that works. Whether you're brand new to training or want to break through a plateau, the programme starts with where you are, not a generic template.
A dedicated coach changes what's possible in every session. Here's what semi-private and 1-on-1 training builds that large group classes often can't.
Muscle mass doesn't stay constant with age — research shows adults typically lose a meaningful percentage of muscle mass per decade after 30, and that loss accelerates from your 40s onward. The same applies to bone density: as we age, bones naturally become less dense, raising the risk of fracture and osteoporosis later in life.
The research is consistent on what works against both: resistance training. Structured strength work is one of the most effective ways to preserve muscle, protect bone density, and maintain the strength and mobility that make everyday life easier — for men and women alike. It's not about training like you're 20 again. It's about training smart for where your body is now.
Declining estrogen during perimenopause and menopause speeds up both muscle and bone loss — many women notice real changes in strength, energy and body composition during this transition. Research consistently points to resistance training as one of the most effective tools for working against these changes, alongside its wider benefits for energy, mood and sleep.
This isn't about a quick fix — it's about building a training habit that genuinely supports your body through this life stage. If you'd prefer to train alongside other women going through the same thing, Tristan also runs a dedicated semi-private women's class at 9am, built around exactly this approach.
Tristan is a highly motivated personal trainer who brings energy, passion, and genuine commitment to every session. With an impressive depth of knowledge in training, technique, and performance, he tailors each session to the individual — keeping workouts engaging, effective, and consistently results-driven.
Personal training at Maddog isn't a side room with a couple of dumbbells — you get full access to the same equipment, space and energy our fight team and competitive athletes train in every day.
Our Transformation Challenge is a structured personal training programme currently underway at Maddog — built to deliver real, measurable results within a set timeframe, coached and tracked every step of the way.
Results and client transformations from the current round will be published here once it concludes. In the meantime, ask us about joining the next intake.
Enquire About the ChallengeAll packages above are semi-private sessions of 2–5 people. Prefer to train entirely 1-on-1? It's available on request — contact us and we'll arrange a time that works privately for you.
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