Alex and Beth

Alex and Beth Iglecia develop training, coaching and education to help people develop their strengths, health, and relationships. Using yoga, conscious exercise, meditation and holistic health counseling, their work supports personal shifts towards wholeness. They were married on February 13, 2008 in Ubud, Bali and live in Boston, MA.

Who is Alex Iglecia?

Alex works with you on many levels and brings experience from a variety of physical and mental disciplines including strength and conditioning, yoga, breath and freediving (he’s held his breath for 4:33 and dove to 100ft on a single breath), snowboarding, self defense and martial arts (he’s taught hundreds of men and women very practical hand-to-hand skills), Latin dance, a BS in Materials Engineering from Cornell University and his current MA work in Conscious Evolution (2009). Alex is an eclectic and versatile trainer who will help you integrate your body, mind and goals while pushing beyond where you’ve already been. His philosophy? “What is your goal? How do you want to evolve? Let’s get to it!”

Who is Beth Iglecia?

Beth is a co-founder of Holifit and has been involved with health and fitness for most of her life on many levels. She is a Holistic Health Counselor focusing on each individual need for nutrition, life balance, emotional well being, conscious choices, environmental well being as well as (digestive issues, allergies, overall wellness; eating for optimum energy, stress reduction and weight management). Beth is also a certified Yoga Instructor and focuses on aligning one’s body and posture, connecting one’s mind to body through breath, and creating balance in strength and flexibility. She is dedicated to helping men, women and children from all backgrounds find and cultivate a healthy and enriching lifestyle.

Beth is currently pursuing a Masters in Conscious Evolution, an interdisciplinary program dedicated to the development of a higher consciousness as the next step in human evolution, from The Graduate Institute and holds a Bachelor of Science in Leadership from Northeastern University. She is undergoing certification as a Holistic Health Counselor through the Teachers College at Columbia University as well as the Institute of Integrated Nutrition out of NY and holds her Yoga certification through Yogaworks.

Alex Iglecia’s Résumé

EDUCATION

The Graduate Institute
MA Conscious Evolution, expected Spring 2009

Cornell University, College of Engineering, Ithaca, NY
BS Materials Science and Engineering, May 2000

National Association of Sports Medicine:
Certified Personal Trainer, April 2005

EXPERIENCE

CoFounder

Holifit
Boston, MA October 2007 - Present

Helped create and manage the Holistic Health Counseling service integrating holistic health, balance, nutrition, yoga, movement, and personal training and more.

Fitness Professional

The Sports Club/LA Boston
Boston, MA, July 2005 – Present

Improved the lives of clients with customized fitness programs including strength, cardiovascular training, flexibility, nutrition, breathwork, yoga, personal defense and combat conditioning, meditation, and The Epic Workout.

Experience Coordinator

Spirit Alive Global Experiences, Boston, MA, November 2005 – April 2006

Developed concept for “A Breath Away” freediving trip fueled by the possibility for inspiration, being unstoppable, and developing global perspective.
Organized a team of trainers, planners and SCUBA instructors and top freediving instructors to offer a package including 3-day course, 3-workday package and yoga retreat for 10 participants in 2006.

Combat Advisor, Owner

Robert Bussey & Associates
Boston, Boston, MA, July 2002 – December 2005

Established a Boston and worldwide presence; presented POWER. TO PROTECT courses to individual and corporate clients; designed and launched print and web marketing materials.

Taught, Demonstrated, and Motivated – Empowered men and women with hand to hand combat skills and abilities, progressing fitness, flexibility, agility, confidence and self-esteem. Clients include The Sports Club/LA, Fitcorp, Brookline Community Center for the Arts, Biogen, Arnold Worldwide, MIT AFROTC.

Administration – Worked with company founder, interns and volunteers to manage marketing and event deadlines and coordinate with instructors in multiple states.

Marketing – Coordinated with company founder in strategic planning and product development. Worked with public relations, local press and media to develop and launch the brand. Interviewed, wrote articles, designed, launched
and managed robertbussey.com and powerboston.com, created full-color advertisements; black & white ads, full color business cards and other collateral. Produced Training Manual and Warrior’s Personal Journal.

Marketing Consultant, Visual Designer, Owner

Spirit Alive, Boston, MA, Dec 2001 – 2007

Consulted with clients to customize ideas, designs and collateral for their marketing needs. Successfully delivered time-sensitive materials including websites, brochures, posters, business cards, proof-of-concept and final designs.

Knowledge Worker

Cap Gemini Ernst & Young’s Accelerated
Solutions Environment, Cambridge, MA, Sept 2001 – Mar 2002

The ASE facilitates Group Genius among groups of 20-60 people to accomplish years of work in 3 days. Worked closely with creative and production teams during fast-paced business events.

  • Captured high-level discussion and content
  • Designed graphics for in-event and take-home materials
  • Design and co-managed specially designed environment, music and other event specifics.

Business Developer

Immersive Technologies, Ithaca, NY and Boston, MA, Feb 2000 – Aug 2001

Immersive was a technology startup working to create innovative computer visualization solutions for feature film, product development, and e-commerce markets. The Company officially closed in early 2002

  • Took the company to industry tradeshows for research and business development.
  • Designed the company image, branding, website and collateral.
  • Coordinated with engineering, sales, marketing and executive teams to create sales demos.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

SKILLS

Computer/Graphics

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • Macromedia Dreamweaver
  • Windows & Macintosh Platforms
  • MS Office products
  • Expert graphic design and visual communications

Body/Mind

  • Strength and Fitness
  • Resistance Training
  • Kettlebells
  • Breath Holding
  • Personal Defense
  • Meditation
  • The Epic Workout