Why Your Equipment Matters as Much as Your Coach
In a world saturated with fitness advice and online workouts, one question remains constant: what truly elevates a training experience? The answer, I believe, lies in two essential pillars - the expertise of the coach, and the quality of the environment. And at the heart of this environment is something too often overlooked: the equipment.
At my private studio in Paris, every detail is intentional - not just for aesthetics, but for efficiency, precision, and physical intelligence. Let me take you inside the logic behind the space - and why the tools you train with can change everything.
In the studio, every machine has its purpose - and this chest press is no exception. Designed to target the pectorals, triceps, and front deltoids, it allows for a controlled pushing movement with optimal joint alignment. The ergonomic seat and adjustable handles ensure that each client finds the right position, regardless of their size or mobility level. By guiding the range of motion, the machine helps maintain a stable, safe posture, making it an ideal tool for both muscle growth and joint protection. It’s not just about building strength - it’s about refining execution, one precise repetition at a time.
1. Beauty and performance, not one or the other
Design matters. But not for show - for focus. A beautiful, harmonious space changes the way you move. It reduces stress, creates clarity, and allows you to train with presence, not distraction.
From handcrafted walnut dumbbells to water-based resistance machines, every piece of equipment in the studio is selected for its dual promise: performance and refinement.
When the tools are well-made, the body follows.
2. Strength, sculpting, and movement control
The dumbbells and kettlebells aren’t mass-produced. They’re machined in stainless steel and solid wood, offering the perfect balance of grip, density, and neutrality.
They allow for precise, scalable strength work - from isolation drills to complex functional training.
Barbells, medicine balls, and ab wheels add variety, challenge, and dimension to sessions, all while respecting joint mechanics and movement fluidity.
3. Guided machines that protect and refine
Unlike many traditional gyms, this studio includes high-end guided machines designed to reinforce technique and prevent injury. The leg press, abdominal crunch, and chest press machines offer controlled resistance, safe alignment, and full adjustability - ideal for mastering movement patterns or rebuilding after an injury.
Here, you're not training for fatigue. You're training for precision.
4. Cardiovascular tools with low impact, high return
Endurance isn’t about pounding pavement - it’s about stimulating the heart and lungs in a way that respects the whole system.
The spinning bike and rower with water resistance allow you to work intensely yet gently, with natural motion and minimal joint stress.
The WaterGrinder, inspired by sailing mechanics, adds an upper body challenge that’s rarely found in standard gyms - blending cardio with coordination, shoulder mobility, and core control.
5. Functional movement at its best
The wall bar, incline bench, and traction setup create a zone for bodyweight training, mobility, and core development. This is where we build control, not just strength - using gravity, alignment, and progression to reinforce your foundation.
Because performance isn’t always about adding weight. Sometimes, it’s about mastering the basics.
6. Tools that support recovery and comfort
Just as training must be intense and intelligent, recovery must be inviting and efficient.
This is why the studio integrates elements of comfort and flow: from massage rollers to architectural lighting, from custom benching to the private, fully equipped bathroom.
Because luxury isn’t an aesthetic. It’s a philosophy of care.
