KESTER LOY

Personal Trainer, Singapore

Olympic Weightlifting | Sports Performance | Strength | Functional Strength | Mobility | Weight Management

Kester is a personal trainer specialising in Strength & Conditioning and Weightlifting. With a passion for performing in front of an audience, he has competed in Asia and the UK, representing Singapore in multiple competitions, including the Commonwealth Games.

Kester is a three-time National Weightlifting Champion in the M67 category, winning titles in 2021, 2022, and 2024. In his most recent competition, the Singapore Weightlifting Open 2024, he broke five national records.

As a coach, Kester is committed to helping his clients build strength, improve overall fitness, and enhance sports performance. He emphasizes refining training techniques and optimizing movement patterns to create a strong foundation for both athletic success and functional living. His approach supports clients in moving better, performing at higher levels, and reducing the risk of injury—whether they’re training for sport or aiming to feel stronger and more capable in everyday life.

His philosophy: Quiet the doubts, no excuses—move forward and find a way. Stop giving yourself excuses.

Qualifications

•  ⁠BSc Sports and Exercise Sciences
• Diploma Sports and Exercise Sciences
• ISSA Corrective Exercise Specialist
• ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
• Catalyst Athletics Weightlifting Level 2
• ⁠British Weightlifting Level 2

Sporting Achievements

• Singapore Weightlifting National Team⁠Crossfit Open 2025, 3rd in Singapore Men Rx’d
• Commonwealth Games 2022, 8th
• Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship 2023, 8th
• ⁠Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship 2024, 9th
• ⁠Singapore Weightlifting International 2024, 1st
• Singapore National Weightlifting Championship 2022, 1st
• Singapore National Weightlifting Championship 2021, 1st
• Singapore Weightlifting International 2022, 3rd
• Current National Record Holder for U67kg Snatch, Clean & Jerk, Total
• ⁠Crossfit Open 2021, 8th in Singapore Men Rx’d
• ⁠Crossfit Open 2024, 9th in Singapore Men Rx’d

Social Media

• Instagram: @heelkester

Testimonials

“I joined Kester’s class and I love everything about it. He is good at correcting forms. I highly recommend it!”

– F D

“I enjoy going to Kester’s class! He provides a lot of attention to detail in the exercises and balances the difficulty well, giving a good push every lesson.”

– Ryan Loh

“I took Coach Kester’s class, and he’s got a real knack for explaining things clearly and offering those little tweaks that make a huge difference.”

Definitely made me feel more confident and helped me get the most out of the session. Clean and well maintained facility, with proper and adequate equipment. Warm and bubbly staff made it more like home.
– Hafiz

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