Yasir got into fitness because he used to be a track and field athlete in school. Interested in how lifting weights would help him run better in the field, he began going to the gym. He was hooked on the adrenaline that comes with lifting weights from the first time he stepped into the gym. Yasir progressed from being able to do 20 to 50 push-ups in just a few months by increasing his muscle mass. He also finished 3^rd in his lifting category and was nominated to compete in the World Powerlifting Championship in Salo, Finland, where he finished 11th in his category. Yasir’s take is that not all athletes or fitness models are in shape to make a career out of it. They could be lawyers, accountants, teachers, chauffeurs, brothers, mothers, and friends! They have professional obligations to fulfil, financial concerns to address, and relationships to maintain. But with smart training and a sensible nutrition strategy, one can be fit, feel energised and work harder.

Yasir has been in the industry since 1993, transitioning from triathlete to powerlifter. He works with a diverse range of clients, including weekend warriors, desk jockeys, the elderly, and sports professionals. He has coaching experience ranging from the gym setting to personalised in-office training to help clients reach their goals. His lifelong passion for sports and health has provided him with a wealth of knowledge and skills that he hopes to pass on to his clients. His approach to coaching is to demonstrate that a healthy lifestyle is a combination of well-balanced diet and exercise. Under Yasir’s guidance, clients can expect a positive, energetic, and fast-paced session. And because he understands that each client is unique, Yasir knows how to cater to diverse needs and collaborate to break down barriers and achieve results.

Qualification Highlights

• 2014 - Under 105KG, Champion (School Yard) Powerlifting
• 2014 - Under 105KG, Champion (Bench Press)
• 2014 - Under 105KG, Champion “Singapore Invitational (Masters Powerlifting)”
• 2014 - Under 105KG, Champion “Singapore Powerlifting Open (Masters)”
• 2015 - Under 105KG, 1^st Runner-Up “Men’s Open U105KG”
• 2015 - Under 105KG, Champion “Masters Open”
• 2015 - Under 105KG, 2^nd Runner-Up “Men’s Open (Singapore Invitational)”
• 2015 - Under 105KG, Champion “Masters (Singapore Invitational)”
• 2015 - 11^th place in World Powerlifting Championships (Finland, Salo)
• 2016 - Under 105KG, Champion “Men’s Open (Singapore Open)”
• 2016 - Under 105KG, Champion “Masters (Singapore Open)”
• 2021 – Under 105kg, Champion Master 1 Singapore Powerlifting
• 2022 – Under 105kg Overall Champion Master 2 South East Asia Cup
• Certified Personal Trainer Levels 1 and 2 (American College of Sports Medicine)
• Fitness Innovation Training Certification
• Functional and Core Training Certification
• Health and Fitness Instructor Course (Singapore Sports Council)
• Certified Johnny G Spinning Instructor
• Certified Swiss Ball Core and Strength Trainer
• Certified Mad Dog California Spinning Instructor
• Certified in CPR and automated external defibrillator
• BOSU Certified Instructor
• Eleiko Weightlifting Workshop Certified
• Agatsu - Kettlebell Instructor Level 1
• Bulgarian Bag Specialist Level 1 – International Bulgarian Bag Confederation
• GMB (Gold Medal Bodies) Level
• Powerlifting Singapore Referee Level 1
• International Powerlifting Federation Cat 2 Referee
• ACE Personal Trainer
• Fit Asia Pre- & Post-natal Certified

Training Areas
• Sports Conditioning
• Strength and Stability Training
• Functional and Core Training
• Fat loss and Weight Management
• Power-plate Training
• Boxing
• TRX Training
• Kettlebell Training
• Special Population Fitness
• Pre- and Post-natal Fitness

Personal Interests
• Flipping 250-kilogramme tyres and other Strongman Challenge training, cycling, football, workouts at the gym and shopping

Training Philosophy

You don’t need much to change your life. All you need are good habits, hard work and consistency.