Praise for Epic

“I like that you are pushing the boundaries of conventional fitness and not in a fad kind of way. In my experience—from Sports, to torturing my body with weights, to now a much more natural and efficient and holistic approach—I think your thoughts on the future of fitness are quite visionary.”

- Tyler, Sports Manager

“I am SO in! I am definitely in that space of “willing to change” as opposed to my previous disposition of “wanting to change” – thanks for your patience and being part of the journey!
Bring it on!”

- Jen

“The Epic Workout was extremely rewarding both physically and mentally. I achieved my own personal exercise goals while having fun in a group activity.

My accomplishments included development and toning of muscle, increased physical activity endurance, pushing my body to its limits and a boost to my self-esteem. I truly had fun going through the exercises with the group. I also liked that members of the group bonded and cheered each other on to achieve their personal goals. As a group we had so much power. As an individual I developed and contributed to that power.”

- Jeff

“I can honestly say that this was the best exercise program that I have had. I’ve done a lot of different things in the past. None of these compare to the positive experience I had with your class.

I took a chance and I have not regretted it. Your class is positive, motivating and respectful of members’ individual strengths. The only yardstick for achievement is that each member tries to improve their own performance and not a competition among the participants. No one is ever made to feel bad. It is a credit to how you have designed the program and in particular the people who taught it. Thank you very much.”

- Clark

“Before Epic, I honestly looked at exercise as something I had to do. I always felt defeated, because I thought I had to lift in order to be stronger.

Epic changed the way I looked at exercise. Suddenly I realized that I could use my own body to become stronger. That realization gave me a new confidence, and it changed the way I looked at exercise. It is now something to which I look forward. The increased self-confidence and awareness has further propelled me into a ‘why the hell would I keep doing something I don’t enjoy’ attitude.”

- Brian

“I thought the Epic class was one of the best classes I’ve ever taken. It was very well balanced between cardio, strength, and overall flexibility. One of the reasons I really liked this class was because unlike yoga or budakon, I never once felt like my lack of fitness impeded me from getting the best workout possible. Very infrequently does a group class allow people at different fitness levels achieve the same goals. I have incorporated the moves from these classes into my daily workouts, and have definitely noticed a difference in both my appearance and overall health. Along with this, I’ve discovered that you really can get a great workout in a short amount of time, which is something I never fully appreciated before. I look forward to taking this class again!”

- Justin

“As a runner of a half-marathons and getting ready for my first triathlon, I think the Epic really helped get me out of my comfort zone of running, biking, swimming, lifting, etc. which I do day in and day out. I liked the fact that we focused on quality and not just speed, but I was also happily surprised that with each test, I got faster without really sacrificing the quality. I think the thing that I liked the most and was surprised about was the supportive atmosphere not just from you, but from everyone in the class – it was great. I also have to admit that I like the music during the test – I don’t know where you go it from, but you will need to tell me so I can download it onto my ipod!”

- Patrick

“I found THE EPIC WORKOUT to be both challenging and rewarding. I thought I was in decent shape going into the program, but came away realizing that I had the capacity to do much, much more. The WORKOUT helped to energize and motivate me while providing a set of new exercises that I have incorporated into my weekly workouts. Including the “homework” into my program has taken my fitness to a new level. The class atmosphere provides the right amount of competitiveness with a mix of collegial support. I always felt challenged without the pressure to go too far. You did a great of building the base while introducing something new each week. Kept it interesting.

Anyone taking this class will be tested.”

- Allen

“You can do the EPIC workout anywhere!! I had to travel so much this summer and found myself able to “workout” in the hotel room and airport. Although I may have received some odd looks in Chicago’s O’Hare airport, it certainly made the plane ride more enjoyable. This was a challenging workout that can be done at any skill level and can be built upon as your body strengthens, I will definitely be incorporating movements from the EPIC workout into my daily exercise routine.”

- Sara

Praise for Alex Iglecia

“Alex brought me to place in combat training and physical fitness that I never thought I would reach. He was well prepared for each training session but most importantly, for me, he was aware of my training needs in real-time and accordingly varied his training session plan. Training sessions were intense but also just plain fun.”

- Doug L, Client

“Alex embodies self mastery in every aspect of his life. He brings his brilliant mind, his compassionate heart, his calming and centered presence, and his very intelligent and powerful body to his work as a personal trainer. Training with Alex is truly a holistic experience that integrates mind, body, and soul. In a time when exercise has become very shallow and mindless Alex brings depth and wisdom to physical training. He is a martial artist, yogi, meditator, athlete, and coach of the highest caliber. I feel honored to work with him.”

- Aaron Cantor, Yoga Instructor and beyond

“Alex is always a step ahead of his peers, learning new skills that resonate with him and work for his clients. His holistic approach and open attitude to all that is fitness/wellness makes him an excellent private trainer, fitness expert and role model in mind-body health. His is the ultimate professional and easy to work with. I always recommend his classes and private training to my clients.”

- Noel Schroeder, Yoga Instructor and founder of Yinward.com