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Max Icardi
Functional Training Coach
Seminars & Workshops
Here is a short overview of the most popular seminars and workshop I give. Sport professionals can follow my lectures also during the postgraduate degree 'Functional Trainer' at the University Colleges of Brussels (Odisee), Bruges (Howest), Antwerp (AP) and Eindhoven (Fontys). For a complete calender please check the page of the Functional Training Academy
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What's your excuse?
Type: Lecture | Duration: 90' | Audience: general public
The majority of us are well aware of the need to exercise more. In the past 4 years 'Get more exercise' has constantly been at the top 3 New Year's resolutions worldwide. How come then only a small percentage of people are currently meeting the minimum required levels of physical activity? As a personal trainer with more than 10 years of experience I've gained a good level of expertise on coaching my clients to their goals. In this lecture I will discuss the top 7 obstacles that come in the way to a more active lifestyle and help the participants to overcome these barriers. The lecture itself is 60', followed by 30' Q+A from the public. Request information about booking
Quiz me fit!
Type: Interactive quiz | Duration: 45' | Audience: general public
How much do you really know about you body and its functions? In this fun-packed quiz the participants will be challenged to find the right answers to those burning questions about exercise, health, weight loss and how to look good on the beach this summer ;).
Every answer will be discussed with the group and facts and mythes about fitness training will be put face to face with scientifc evidence. Eating and drinking during the quiz is allowed, even recommended...Request information about booking
Food for thoughts
Type: Lecture | Duration: 90' | Audience: general public, corporate offices
Option: can be combined with "What's your excuse"
More and more employers are investing in the weelbeing on the work place. When we think about the factors that contribute to workplace performance, we rarely give much consideration to food. For those of us battling to stay on top of emails, meetings, and deadlines, food is simply fuel. But as it turns out, this analogy is misleading. The foods we eat affect us more than we realize. In this entertaining session I will help the audience tackle the everyday struggles with making healthy and practical nutrition choices at work. The lecture itself is 60', followed by 30' Q+A from the public.
Functional Training for sports
Type: Workshop | Duration: 90' | Audience: sport professionals / athletes / coaches
There's no doubt that Functional Training is gaining more and more popularity in almost every sport as a safe and effective method to increase performance and reduce the risk of injuries. With more than 10yrs of experience in functional training for various sports, I can cover different aereas during this workshop. Some of the clinics I've already given include functional training for golf, handball, volleyball, cycling, triathlon, tennis, skiing...but other topics can be discussed on demand. Request information about booking
Business for the personal trainer
Type: Lecture | Duration: 3x60'' | Audience: Personal Trainers, Fysiotherapists, freelance sport professionals
The majority of the education courses for sport preofessionals focus on a deep knowledge of the human body, its functions and the impact of physical exercise on performance and health. What is often missing is the knowledge of speciifc business principles to make from a passion a profitable job.
I propose three business lectures with immediate practical applications for sport and health professionals:
1. The 5 P's of business
2. 6 steps of persuasion
3. HELP! My agenda is full
These three lectures are essential tools for anyone wanting to successfully start or run a fitness related business. They can be booked all together for a day business education or separately as a part of a convention. Based on grounded marketing and business model, the information provided is supported by real examples from my own practice and will be a source of immediate inspiration to boost the participants awareness about their business.
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REFERENCES
Ministerie van Onderwijs
Rotary Club Antwerp Metropool
Exxon Mobil - Brussels
Healthpro Brussels
Triathlon World Brussel
VUB - University of Brussel
Thomas More - Hogeschool Turnhout
Hogeschool Universiteit Brussel
VIVES Hogeschool Torhout
AP Hogeschool Antwerpen
FONTYS Hogeschool Eindhoven
ASPRIA Health Club - Milano
ASPRIA Health Club - Bruxelles
SPORTOASE fitness chain - Belgium
Belgian Handball Federation