La Palma Joa

Amazing island,

Great trainers tons of experience.

Awesome training.

I was staying for nearly 4 weeks in the weight loss programm with the lovely hosts Joa and Pedro and from the very first moment, I felt like a family member. Nearly every morning, Joa went hiking with me and showed me the beauty of this very special island. From very steep and lonely streets to hiking passes with beautiful views over the city and gardens with tropical fruit -I have seen it all. She always pushed me to my limit-and not very seldomly beyond, but always with a smile and a very big heart and a lot of understanding.After the hiking, we would usually directly have a short, but crispy workout in the gym to close the morning activity-always having an eye on your limitations if you bring any.

After lunch and a „Siesta“(I never thought before I would need this break ;-)), my host Pedro would take me to the afternoon personal session to the gym (either boxing or Muay Thai). Where Joa is very pushy, Pedro is noticing every movement and is prepared to push you in a very different way. Very calm, but not less demanding, I managed to learn the technique and also have lots of fun while sweating.

The meals were tasty at any time- any changes that I asked for had been done immediately. Joa and Pedro with all their expertise for training and weight loss or gain have created a very special place here. If you are open for change, willing to be pushed with a big heart, then this is for you!

It was as promised and more. I got great Muay Thai attention and I felt my my muay Thai getting better as the week went on. I got great workouts and got to go on beautiful runs sometimes with awesome fresh fruit. They really made me feel comfortable and went above and beyond. It was really a great island experience as well as a Muay Thai camp.

I’ve just spent two incredible weeks living and training with the team at La Palma Joa, and I can honestly say it has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. They trained me morning and night, adapted every session to my old injuries (and even the new ones I managed to add along the way), and guided my body into movements I haven’t been able to do in years.

After eight years of not being able to run, they had me running again. That moment was absolutely life-changing. But even beyond the physical transformation, they helped me rediscover strength, confidence, and belief in myself — both physically and mentally.

I felt genuinely cared for every single day. The accommodation may not be five-star — but who needs it? When the service, dedication, and attention at La Palma Joa are truly seven-star, nothing else matters.

By the end of my stay, they were no longer just my trainers — they became lifelong friends.

If you’re considering training here, do it. La Palma Joa didn’t just change my body; they changed my life.