Your friendly, highly skilled crew ready to power up your next sport and fitness holiday.
At Titan Fitness Algarve, we know that choosing the right place for your health and fitness retreat in the Algarve matters. You want expert support, motivating coaches and a welcoming environment that makes you feel at home from the moment you walk through the door. That’s exactly what you’ll find at our ourdoor gym in Luz, Lagos—a team of passionate professionals who are here to help you get stronger, fitter, and feel incredible during your stay, whether you’re joining us for a fitness bootcamp in Portugal, group classes, or personal training.
Mário Palmer – Head Coach
Mário is the driving force behind Titan Fitness Algarve. With over eight years of coaching experience spanning CrossFit, strength and conditioning, Olympic lifting, gymnastics, and mobility, he’s the coach who brings structure, energy, and incredible knowledge to every session.
Whether you’re here for a short sport and fitness holiday getaway or a full fitness bootcamp, Mário makes sure every rep counts—yes, even the ones you think he doesn’t see! Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, he keeps the environment fun, inclusive, and technique focused.
*Pet peeve:* Dropped barbells
*Most likely found:* Shouting “no rep!”
*Favourite move:* Slam-ball anything
Tiago Brota – Coach
Tiago’s journey into fitness started with his own transformation—losing 40kg and rebuilding his strength from the ground up. Now, he brings that same empathy, passion, and experience to the people he coaches.
Whether you’re lifting for the first time or chasing new personal bests, Tiago is the guy cheering you on with a smile. His love for powerlifting, weightlifting and CrossFit gives him a well-rounded approach that’s perfect for newcomers joining our health and fitness retreats.
*Pet peeve:* When someone touches his playlist
*Most likely found:* Making the best coffee in the gym
*Favourite move:* Deadlift
Evelyn O’Brien – Yoga & Pilates
Every fitness bootcamp needs a little balance—and that’s where Evelyn comes in. With over a decade of yoga experience and 600+ teacher training hours, she helps guests improve mobility, build strength, and find calm amid the sweat.
Her Yoga and Pilates sessions add the perfect restorative element to our sport and fitness holiday packages, helping you move better and recover faster.
*Pet peeve:* Phones in class
*Most likely found:* Sun-napping on the beach
*Favourite posture:* Balancing Half Moon
Joana Pereira – Coach
Joana blends strength, mobility, and serious flexibility thanks to her background as a circus performer, gymnast, personal trainer, and yoga teacher. She’s passionate about helping people move safely and confidently—especially important if you’ve travelled to Portugal for a fitness bootcamp or training week.
*Pet peeve:* Skipping warm-ups
*Most likely found:* In a handstand
*Favourite move:* Bear walks
Orlaith Buckley – Coach
With over eight years of coaching experience and qualifications in PT, Olympic lifting, and sports nutrition, Orlaith brings structure, motivation, and big energy to every session. Whether you’re here for weightlifting, circuits, or nutritional support, she’s here to help you level up.
*Pet peeve:* Lateness
*Most likely found:* Cheering for Munster Rugby
*Favourite move:* Ski-erg
Sarah Murray – Coach
Sarah blends strength training, mobility, yoga and endurance work to create smart, effective sessions for all fitness levels. As a runner and founder of Easy Day Run Club in Lagos, she loves helping guests build long-term health and confidence during their fitness retreats. She is also our resident running specialist! So for all your HYROXers – she’s the one!
*Pet peeve:* Half reps
*Most likely found:* Winning races
*Favourite move:* Echo bike
Hannah Gourlay & Alison Jackson – Management
Hannah and Alison are the warm, welcoming faces that make your Titan Fitness Algarve experience seamless. They organise schedules, arrange massages, book adventures, and help you make the most of your time in the Algarve. Think of them as your European fitness retreat concierges!
Whether you’re joining us for a full fitness bootcamp, a training-focused holiday, or simply dropping into our gym in Luz Lagos, the Titan team is here to support, motivate, and guide you every step of the way.