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Meet Alessandro and get started
Who is Alessandro, and what are his qualifications?
Alessandro is a third-level ISSA Europe certified personal trainer. He has been involved in fitness for more than seventeen years, enjoys bodybuilding, and continues to study the human body and longevity topics. Those seventeen years describe his relationship with fitness, rather than a stated length of professional employment as a trainer. The About page also shares relevant personal and work experience, presented as a biography without publishing his résumé.
Which goals can I work on with him?
The areas presented are weight loss and body recomposition, posture and movement quality, and building muscle. Your experience and practical circumstances shape the choice: a goal alone does not determine the exercises, frequency, or loads. Posture work here concerns movement; diagnosis, pain treatment, and rehabilitation require the appropriate healthcare professionals. Explain what you enjoy as well, because a consistent training routine needs to fit into your actual life rather than exist only on paper.
I am new to the gym. Do I need to be fit already?
You do not need to prove that you understand the equipment before asking for an initial conversation. Explain what you have tried, how much time you can set aside, and which movements feel unfamiliar. Early guidance also covers adjustments, movement control, and rest, without copying someone else’s weights or program. If you have limitations or medical instructions, mention this before arranging activity and agree on an appropriate, private way to discuss them.
Does the questionnaire choose a package for me?
The questionnaire suggests a starting point using predefined answers about experience, work, activity, goals, and matters to discuss. It does not diagnose a condition or automatically book a session. The same panel shows the suggested offer and helps prepare a message to Alessandro. Read that message before sending it: you can edit it and choose what information to share. The suggestion starts a conversation and does not create an obligation to buy a package.
Find your training pathPackages, time, and appointments
Which packages are available, and what do they cost?
The four offers are Standard, Premium, Elite, and Elite Transformation. The names, prices, and session counts below come from the same catalog used for the offer cards, keeping the comparison consistent. A number of appointments does not by itself define how many weeks a program lasts. Before choosing, confirm the contents, schedule, and terms with Alessandro. Also check the membership or admission arrangement required by Virgin Active for access to the club.
The four current offers
- Standard5 sessions320 €View the package Standard
- Premium10 sessions590 €View the package Premium
- Elite20 sessions1,090 €View the package Elite
- Elite Transformation24 sessions1,290 €View the package Elite Transformation
Prices and contents come from the package catalog. Confirm availability, scheduling, and terms with Alessandro; check club admission requirements separately.
How often should I train and see a PT each month?
The Atlas table provides illustrative examples based on experience, including training days and an indicative minimum of PT sessions per month. This is not a universal medical minimum, a required frequency, or a schedule automatically included in an offer. Discuss independence, technique, recovery, and the time you can actually commit. If you are unsure where to start, use the questionnaire and ask Alessandro how to arrange a manageable level of support for your circumstances.
Find your training pathI have work and children. Is starting still worthwhile?
Alessandro also shares his experience as a father of two: making room for training can take planning without waiting for a perfect day. The forty-five minutes mentioned in the ad are an invitation to begin, rather than a guaranteed length for every session. Talk about shifts, travel, and realistic availability. A schedule you can follow helps support consistency, without promising a particular result from a fixed number of minutes or assuming everyone has the same routine.
What should I do if I am late or need to miss a session?
Tell Alessandro as soon as you know about the problem, even for a very early or late appointment. Identify the day and time, ask how to handle a change, and offer specific alternatives if possible. Do not assume an automatic replacement session. Notice periods, any charges, and availability need to be agreed: the website does not impose a universal twenty-four-hour cancellation rule. Being on time respects your own time, the trainer’s time, and the appointments that follow.
The club and practical needs
Where does Alessandro work, and how do I get there?
Alessandro works as a PT at Virgin Active Milano Porta Vittoria, on Via Giovanni Cena at the corner of Viale Umbria in Milan. The Contact page includes the formatted address, a map, neighborhood landmarks, and transit directions. Check club hours and holiday changes before traveling. Virgin Active central customer support is labeled separately from Alessandro’s personal number and is not presented as the direct phone number for the Porta Vittoria club.
Are a trial training session and the Free Day the same thing?
They are separate arrangements. A free trial workout with Alessandro is possible after contacting him and reaching an agreement, including availability and admission arrangements. The Free Day or Guest Pass is a Virgin Active regulated offer: eligibility, validity, and availability depend on its official terms. Information reproduced here might not reflect later changes. Follow the official references in the Virgin section and clarify both the PT arrangement and club entry before you arrive at the gym.
Is there a minimum or maximum age for getting started?
Age alone does not define an appropriate workout, but club admission rules and individual circumstances matter. For minors, first check the facility’s actual requirements, permissions, and available services. For adults and older adults, experience, balance, recovery, and any clinical instructions help guide the conversation. The site does not promise that every activity suits everyone: when a medical assessment is needed, the appropriate healthcare professional must provide it before the training arrangements are agreed.
Can I ask about training if I have a disability or use a wheelchair?
Yes. Start the conversation by explaining your goals and practical needs. Before booking, check entrances, changing rooms, transfers, space, and the assistance actually available with the club; this website does not certify every accessible route or guarantee specific equipment. Activity needs to reflect the individual, with appropriate healthcare involvement when needed. The Atlas shares sporting examples and practical possibilities without turning elite athletes into a standard you must match or a promise about your own outcome.
Communicate and make informed choices
Which languages can I use on the site and with Alessandro?
The website is available in Italian, French, and American English, in that order in the language selector. Alessandro has indicated greater familiarity with French than English: translated pages do not certify an identical conversational level in every language. Write in your preferred language and agree on the best language for the conversation, especially for technical instructions. When an external source has no Italian or French edition, the available English version is preferred as a fallback.
Does Alessandro also prescribe diets or manage medication and injuries?
Personal training covers the exercise service presented on this site. Personalized diets, diagnoses, medication changes, and rehabilitation belong to qualified healthcare professionals and cannot be determined by the questionnaire. If you want to lose fat or build muscle, discuss the training goal and involve an appropriately qualified nutrition professional for dietary care. The Atlas explains common terms and questions, with references, without replacing an individual assessment or the advice of the clinician who knows your circumstances.
What is the easiest way to message him and save his details?
Use the Instagram, WhatsApp, or email buttons, or call the personal number on the Contact page. His Virgin Active work email and a QR code linked to a downloadable contact card are also available. To get started, share a goal, a brief description of your experience, and useful time windows. Avoid sending medical documents or unnecessary details in the first message; agree directly on how to discuss any personal requirements before arranging activity.
- Personal email
- alessandro@lisco.pt
- Virgin Active professional email
- a.lisco@virginactive.it