Bethany Galendo
VIP Personal Trainer
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Elite sports and VIP personal trainer with 22 years of international experience delivering high-performance strength, conditioning, and wellness coaching. Expert in navigating luxury hospitality, military, and presidential environments with total discretion and professionalism. Trusted by high-security teams and VIP clients to maintain the highest standards of safety, performance, and operational readiness.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
VIP Personal Trainer
Yosh Hospitality LLC
09.2022 - Current
- Provides bespoke fitness and wellness coaching for high-profile VIP clientele.
Personal Trainer
Boom Gym
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Delivered results-oriented personal training sessions and fitness assessments.
Fitness Manager
Fitlab Fitness Gym
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Led the fitness department and managed comprehensive training programs.
Gym Instructor (Assigned to Presidential Guard)
AFOCH
09.2010 - 09.2018
- Presidential Guard Assignment (8 Years): Provided structured strength, conditioning, and combat fitness coaching for specialized military personnel.
- Prepared personnel for operational readiness and physical performance under high-security protocols.
- Implemented injury prevention, endurance, and resilience development programs.
- Supervised high-performance gym operations and maintained discipline aligned with military standards.
Health & Fitness Instructor
Emirates Palace
05.2008 - 08.2010
- Delivered private high-end training for VIP guests in a luxury environment.
- Trained high-profile international clients with full confidentiality and elite hospitality service standards.
Gym Instructor
The Rocker Gym
01.2006 - 07.2008
- Provided personalized strength training and conditioning for a diverse Abu Dhabi clientele.
Gym Instructor
Rock Gym
06.2005
- Established professional reputation in the UAE through high-quality fitness instruction.
Fitness Instructor
Supersharp Fitness Center
03.2004 - 05.2004
- Provided foundational fitness instruction and personal training prior to relocating to the UAE.
Education
No Degree - Diploma in Massage Therapy For Sports Level 3
Health, Exercise And Research Center (HERC)
Dubai UAE 04.2001 -
No Degree - Sports And Conditioning Coach Diploma Level 4
Health, Exercise & Research Center (HERC)
Dubai UAE 04.2001 -
No Degree - YMCA Diploma in Personal Training Level 2&3
Impact British Training Solutions
Dubai UAE 04.2001 -
No Degree - Fitness & Nutrition Diploma
Thomson Education Direct
USA 04.2001 -
Skills
Sports specific training
Injury prevention strategies
Strength training expertise
Strength training
Proper exercise technique
Athletic coaching
Personal training
Exercise physiology
Body composition assessments
Athletic training
Gym management
Physically fit
Accomplishments
- Gold Medalist & Bench Press Record Holder - December 2024 Impact 2.0 Classic Bench Press Championship 2024 Powerlifting Association of the Philippines (PAP) Manila, Philippines
- 3rd Place (105kg Category) - March 2019 UAE National Sports Day Powerlifting Championship (162.5 kg)
- 3rd Place (93kg Category) - April 2017 Bench Press Championship (155 kg)
- Multiple-time Basketball Champion – October 2012 AFOCH Basketball Team
- Athlete of the Year Award Recipient – (1990,1994 & 1998)
Additional Information
2017 - current -Active Member of "We Are All Police"
Abu Dhabi, UAE
* Officially recognized by the Abu Dhabi Police Criminal Security Sector for significant contributions to community service, social cohesion, and security.
March 14-21, 2019 - Volunteer Fitness Support of Special Olympics
Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
· Honoured for contributing to the success of the Abu Dhabi World Games.
2009 & 2010 - Participant of Annual Terry Fox Run
Abu Dhabi, UAE
· Recognized for participation in support of international cancer research.
CERTIFICATIONS & CREDENTIALS
Improving Wellness & Longevity with Olympic Weightlifting Part 1:
Eleiko Education - January 28, 2026.
Level 4 Strength & Conditioning Coach
YMCA Level 3 Personal Trainer
Level 3 Sports Massage Specialist
Highfield Emergency First Aid & AED
REPS UAE Licensed Trainer.
StrongFirst Barbell & Kettlebell Certifications.
Fitness & Nutrition Diploma: February 2004.
Certification
Improving Wellness & Longevity with Olympic Weightlifting Part 1: Eleiko Education - January 28, 2026.
Timeline
VIP Personal Trainer
Yosh Hospitality LLC
09.2022 - Current
Personal Trainer
Boom Gym
07.2022 - 09.2022
Fitness Manager
Fitlab Fitness Gym
01.2018 - 01.2022
Gym Instructor (Assigned to Presidential Guard)
AFOCH
09.2010 - 09.2018
Health & Fitness Instructor
Emirates Palace
05.2008 - 08.2010
Gym Instructor
The Rocker Gym
01.2006 - 07.2008
Gym Instructor
Rock Gym
06.2005
Fitness Instructor
Supersharp Fitness Center
03.2004 - 05.2004
No Degree - Diploma in Massage Therapy For Sports Level 3
Health, Exercise And Research Center (HERC)
04.2001 -
No Degree - Sports And Conditioning Coach Diploma Level 4
Health, Exercise & Research Center (HERC)
04.2001 -
No Degree - YMCA Diploma in Personal Training Level 2&3
Impact British Training Solutions
04.2001 -
No Degree - Fitness & Nutrition Diploma
Thomson Education Direct
04.2001 -
Athletic Achievements
- Gold Medalist & Bench Press Record Holder, 2024-12-01, Impact 2.0 Classic Bench Press Championship 2024, Powerlifting Association of the Philippines, Not Provided, Manila, Metro Manila, Not Provided, Philippines
- 3rd Place (105kg Category), 2019-03-01, UAE National Sports Day Powerlifting Championship (162.5 kg)
- 3rd Place (93kg Category), 2017-04-01, Bench Press Championship (155 kg)
- Multiple-time Basketball Champion, 2012-10-01, AFOCH Basketball Team
- Athlete of the Year Award Recipient, 1990-01-01, 1990, 1994, 1998
Community And Volunteer Service
- Active Member of 'We Are All Police', 2017-01-01, Present, Not Provided, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Not Provided, UAE, Officially recognized by the Abu Dhabi Police Criminal Security Sector for significant contributions to community service, social cohesion, and security.
- Volunteer Fitness Support of Special Olympics, 2019-03-14, 2019-03-21, Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, Honoured for contributing to the success of the Abu Dhabi World Games.
- Participant of Annual Terry Fox Run, 2009, 2010, Not Provided, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Not Provided, UAE, Recognized for participation in support of international cancer research.
Certifications And Credentials
- Improving Wellness & Longevity with Olympic Weightlifting Part 1, Eleiko Education, 2026-01-28
- Level 4 Strength & Conditioning Coach
- YMCA Level 3 Personal Trainer
- Level 3 Sports Massage Specialist
- Highfield Emergency First Aid & AED
- REPS UAE Licensed Trainer
- StrongFirst Barbell & Kettlebell Certifications
- Fitness & Nutrition Diploma, 2004-02-01