- “Do you get a 50-year-old woman to run a marahton?”
- “Easily!”

What people have said about me

 
In physics coaching, Mikko is able to combine total research evidence and years of diverse professional coaching experience in individual and team sports, as well as individualize the training to the starting level, training background, life situation and training experience of each athlete and fitness enthusiast.
— Tuomas R
 
Three years ago I got a hamstring muscle when a total rupture kicked in, three tendons went across the sciatic attachment site. After many surgeries and physiotherapist visits, I tried Mikko’s services. Two months after the meeting I started to trial work, and now I have got back to normal life.
— Woman, 38
What can a woman of a certain age do to stop the signs of aging? Less than six years ago, I started training with Mikko Paunonen, which I have not regretted for a day. Mikko’s extensive expertise in nutrition and anatomy has helped me reduce my pain medication intake, stay upright, slim and most of all fit. It has also been surprising to see how a person can have so many muscles and points that can be trained (or left untrained)
— Päivi H
 
The marathon had been my dream for a long time, but I never really dared or began to pursue it myself, until after getting to know Mikko, I once asked him the question: “Do you get a 50-year-old woman to run a marathon?” The answer came quickly: “Easily!”. It set off an interesting journey to work out together.

That happened almost 7 years ago, but the co-operation has continued, sometimes changing its shape a bit. Even a few marathons have accommodated the trip, so the promises came true and the dreams came true in that respect.
— Merja N
 

What companies have said about me

 
During our several years of well-being coaching for our management team, our sick leave has been virtually round zero. Coaching has also strengthened our team spirit, been a safety valve for everyday pressures and received approval and encouragement from our spouses as well!
— Sami Hyvönen, sales manager, UPO
 
The municipality of Ilomantsi uses external lecturers to increase the skills of its employees. Mikko Paunonen’s lecture package Mind and Body was a well-planned entity. Lectures can be used to develop the well-being of customers and employees.

Cooperation with Mikko will continue if
our schedule goes together. Mikko’s lectures
are captivating and expertly made. Mikko’s performance is lively and there are examples as appropriate. Time in the lecture goes quickly and discussion arises on the topics.

Mikko is very familiar with the matter and has his own latest, research-based information. I can recommend Mikko Paunonen’s lectures to everyone, regardless of their place of work. There is a lot of motivation to take into account one’s own well-being from Mikko’s lectures.
— Mervi Kaukolinna, Head of Ward, Ilomantsi Health Center
The South Karelian Sports Association wants to ensure the quality of services. We use external lecturers from time to time. Mikko Paunonen from Trainer4you is one of our creditors. We have been working with him for ten years. Mikko has been much praised for his clear and well-reasoned lectures, and not swampy. With his sympathetic nature, Mikko melts the hearts of his listeners. With his appearance, a man makes even gray things look colorful. He has both up-to-date state-of-the-art knowledge and practical wellness expertise that is useful and usable in a variety of situations. The man leaves no one cold. And best of all, you can always trust him time and time again.
— Mikko Ikävalko, health exercise developer, EKLU ry
 
We are very satisfied with the implementation and arrangements of the project and the project did not receive any negative feedback. We have been particularly pleased with the coaches’ ability to simultaneously inspire and move people who are passive and people who are passionate about exercise. The coaches’ favorite messages as well as the bulletins tailored to our company also made an impression.
— Minna Kekarainen, work community developer, Oulu Energy Company