Personal trainer ·
Tbilisi + online

Strong body. Zero boredom.

Workouts you actually want to show up for. Strength, technique, a healthy back — and endurance that’s enough for the mountains.

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Tbilisi · Sative

👋 Hi, I'm Yarik

A coach who started from zero himself

I'm Yaroslav Gerliani, a personal trainer at Sative in Tbilisi. I coach people offline and online — and spend my free time in the mountains.

For five years my lower back hurt. I fixed it with strength work, not pills. Then, with asthma and almost no running experience, I prepared for a 48 km trail in Svaneti in 3.5 months — wearing my Svan grandfather's hat.

So I know both sides: what it feels like to start when you think “this isn't for me”, and what really works to reach the finish line.

My main qualities are honesty and integrity. And funny jokes.

Strength
Functional
Healthy back
Endurance
Mountain prep

48 km

Mestia Ultra trail in Svaneti

2500 m

elevation gain on that race

3.5 mo

of prep from zero, with asthma

3888 m

Aragats south summit

Approach

How I coach

No suffering just for the sake of it. Load that grows with you — and a vibe that keeps you coming back.

Zero boredom

Training isn't punishment. I explain simply, joke a lot and listen. People stay because they want to come.

Your back will thank you

Technique and body control first, weights second. I lived with back pain for 5 years — I know how to rebuild confidence in your body.

Progress you can see

I log weights, measurements and how you feel. We see what works and what needs to change.

Strength for life

Strength + endurance: a body that looks good in the mirror and also handles mountains, work and carrying kids.

Recovery is part of the plan

Sleep, food and rest are exercises too. Aragats taught me that the hard way.

Build my plan

Getting started

Four steps to your first session

1

Quiz

2 minutes: goal, experience, limitations. So I come prepared.
2

Chat

I message you within 24 hours to agree on details and time.
3

First session

Assessment: how you move, what's tight, what hurts. We set up technique.
4

Plan & go

A program built for you plus regular check-ins. Only up from here.

Story · Mestia Ultra

48 km of mountains. With asthma. In 3.5 months.

A marathon in Svaneti, the land of my ancestors. I fell for trail running with almost zero experience. Key lesson: it's not only running — smart strength work makes the difference.

I learned to handle long-term stress and now use that skill every day. Probably the most valuable result of the whole prep.

🇦🇲 Lesson from Aragats

Even Hercules crawls without sleep

I went for the summit after 36 hours without sleep, with a 15 kg backpack, no acclimatization, alone. Result: 3,888 m instead of 4,050 and the worst physical state of my life. That's why with clients I'm a recovery nerd, not a hero.

Formats

Choose how we'll work

Prices are approximate — we'll agree on the exact cost after the quiz.

Offline · Sative, Tbilisi

Personal session

from XX ₾ per session

Assessment and technique
Program for your goal
Full attention — just you and me

I want this

Best value

Offline · 8 sessions

Package

from XX ₾ for 8 sessions

Consistency = results
Measurements & progress tracking
Chat with me between sessions

I want this

Anywhere

Online coaching

from XX ₾ per month

Gym or home program
Video technique reviews
Weekly check-ins

I want this

Reviews

What people say

Polina's video review

Watch on Instagram

−8 kg in 2.5 months

I came in at almost 100 kg. Two and a half months later I'm around 92. Yaroslav is down-to-earth, no ego, but he knows how to motivate and keep you on track. You can see he really follows your progress.

C Client, offline

Consistency record

Yaroslav is a great coach: sessions are effective and never boring. I've been going for 2.5 months — my personal record. I don't quit because now I actually want to train. Also, his jokes are funny.

C Client, offline

Mountains

Mountains are my testing ground

As a coach at Sative Hiking Club I led groups along Georgian trails: warm-up before the start, functional training on the trail, stretching at the end. The mountains show what your preparation is worth, so in the gym I build a body for real life, not just for the mirror.

Pre-trail warm-up
Functional training on the trail
Stretching and recovery
Pace for the whole group

Trails where I led groups

Abudelauri Turquoise lakes Juta High mountain valley Lomisi 8 km · +800 m Likani, Borjomi Forest trails Birtvisi canyons Cliffs and gorges Kojori Close to Tbilisi

Get ready for the mountains

FAQ

Common questions

I've never trained. Is that OK?

Yes — it's actually the best start: no bad habits in technique. We begin with basics and an assessment, and add load when your body is ready.

My back hurts / I have an injury. Will you take me?

Yes, but first we discuss limitations and, if needed, check with a doctor. Back work is one of my favourite topics.

Where do sessions take place?

Offline — at Sative, Tbilisi. Online — wherever suits you: gym or home, the program adapts to your equipment.

What language?

Russian and English.

Can you get me ready for a hike or a race?

Yes, it’s my favourite topic. I prepared for a 48 km trail in 3.5 months myself. Strength, endurance and breathing, planned back from your start date.

How fast will I see results?

You'll feel better in 2–3 weeks and see it in the mirror in 6–8 with consistency. One client lost ~8 kg in 2.5 months.

Stop waiting. Text me ;)

The quiz takes 2 minutes, and the first session will show you why people don't quit with me.

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Build my plan

Strong body. Zero boredom.

A coach who started from zero himself

How I coach

Zero boredom

Your back will thank you

Progress you can see

Strength for life

Recovery is part of the plan

Four steps to your first session

Quiz

Chat

First session

Plan & go

48 km of mountains. With asthma. In 3.5 months.

Even Hercules crawls without sleep

Choose how we'll work

Personal session

Package

Online coaching

What people say

Mountains are my testing ground

Let's build your starting plan

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