Copyright © Max Icardi 2014
Max Icardi
Functional Training Coach
Personal Coaching
It took million of years of evolution to shape our body the way it is. We are made to walk, run, jump, fight...but how many of these activities do we still perform today? Could many of today’s health problems like overweight, back pain, stress...be the consequence of NOT using our body as it was intended? I've been a personal trainer for 12 years now and many of my clients came to see me after hearing success stories of friends, relatives, colleagues...who I helped changing their lifestyle. This is for me the best satisfaction I can get out of my job!
I offer different programs based on Functional Training for different needs. Some of my regular clients are solicitors, lawyers, art dealers but also make up artists, firemen, secretaries, mothers and fathers of kids of any age, sportmen and women .
Individual screening
Whether you are looking to improve your performance or prevent an injury, a functional screening can shine a light on your movement patterns. So for example a swimmer recently discovered that a limited mobility in his right shoulder creates an unwanted rotation in his torso, affecting ideal fluidodynamics...A triathlete discovered the cause of his overpronation and knee instability in the weakness of the gluteal muscles, specifically the gluteus medius. Running technique analysis can be included in the screening as well if your sport requires it.
At the end of the screening you will receive a detailed report and an individual Functional Training program
PRICE: € 99 for screening + 1 month online coaching program
Outside The Box: train, meet, sleep
My main training location is based in a restored farm in the Belgian countryside, 30 mins from Antwerp and a short hour drive from Brussels. Beside a fully equipped functional training room, this location offers also an outdoor training circuit and a direct access to mountainbike and running tracks. For those planning an intensive weekend of training, check out also the B&B possibility!
Outside The Box - Train | Meet | Sleep
Houtzijde 103, 2275 LILLE (Belgium)
It is also possible to train at a location of your choice ( your house, your office, your sportclub...)
If you live too far from my location or even abroad, it is possible to choose for an online coaching program, email support and regular SKYPE coaching sessions with me. Please contact me for a quote
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Functional Training Network
After moving from Scotland to Belgium in 2003 I opened the first personal training studio of the country based exclusively on functional training. What started as a small business in 40 sq.m in the centre of Antwerp rapidly grew to a training center of 250 sq.m where 5 full time trainers were active by 2008. This was also the year where I decided to share my vision with other 7 colleagues in Belgium and The Netherlands creating the Functional Training Network. The idea behind the project was to share resources, information and marketing efforts and be able to offer to clients a valid alternative to the fitness chains. In 2013 we registered the 'Functional Training' brand and we currently have 23 affiliates in 3 European countries, all of them working full time as freelance Functional Training Coaches. For more info about Functional Training, please visit www.functionaltraining.net
FAQ Functional Training Network
What are the requisites to join the network?
You are welcome to join the newtork when:
- you are in possession of a university degree in a sports related subject
- you have followed a personal training course with focus on functional exercises
- you share the values and the vision included in the 'Manifesto of the Functional Trainer'