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Welcome to
In-Handsome Barbell
In-Handsome Barbell
ALvaro Calle
Founder and HEAD Coach
Qualifications
- BS: Biomedical Engineering with a Cell and Tissue Concentration
- BS: Natural and Applied Sciences
- AM: Chemistry
- Certified USAPL Coach
- Certified USAPL State Referee
- NASM-CPT, CES, PES
Welcome to In-Handsome Barbell, my name is Alvaro Calle, your dedicated remote strength training coach, and I am thrilled to be your partner in your journey to a healthier, stronger, and more handsome you. Allow me to introduce myself and share how "Lift Handsome." reflects my approach to fitness and coaching.
My Journey:
My passion for strength training and fitness ignited when I realized the transformative power it has on both the body and mind. As a Biomedical Engineer, aspiring Orthopedic, and longtime personal trainer, I have invested countless hours in mastering the science of strength training, tissue adaptation to stress, biomechanics, and injury prevention. My unwavering commitment to staying at the forefront of training modalities ensures that I can provide you with cutting-edge coaching to ensure you reach your goals.
My Philosophy:
I firmly believe that "Lift Handsome" is about more than just physical strength; it's a mindset that encompasses confidence, self-assurance, and a sense of empowerment. My coaching approach is geared towards helping you build not only physical strength but also mental resilience and the self-assuredness to conquer any challenge life throws your way.
What Sets Me Apart:
As your remote strength training coach, I understand that athletic development is not a one size fit all approach. Thus, working together we can gather the necessary tools to find the approach that best fits you. Whether you're a novice seeking to establish a solid foundation, an advanced athlete seeking to overcome a plateau, or somewhere in between, I'll create a program that aligns with your unique needs and preferences.
Our Team Values
IHB is not just your average group of powerlifters, it is a team of athletes
Discipline
What do you do when no one else is looking? Our teams act with integrity and honesty, and act in line with the goals they have set for themselves even when odds are against them.
Goal Oriented
Clients trust us to create goals and ways to reach said goals. All that anyone asks is that you take them seriously as we do. Our team will overcome obstacles, find solutions and deliver exceptional results.
Culture
We are proud to be problem solvers. We like the people we work with – athletes, family, gyms, coaches, clients, prospects– and genuinely enjoy helping one another succeed while
focusing on putting ourselves in the shoes of others.
Meet the Team
Hear the Stories of our top Athletes
Most Improved
"Hi, I'm Danny! I've been with IHB for over a year and I've been working my hardest everyday no matter what with the help of my coach." -Daniel Galvez
Strongest Teen
"I chose In-Handsome Barbell to help me recover from an MCL surgery. I like the fact that we not only coach powerlifters but bodybuilders as well." -Robert Gomez
Physique Transformation
"Hi, I’m Matthew! I’ve been lifting with IHB for a little over a year and I am a senior at FIU! Under IHB I've lost 40 pounds over a 6-month cut! Super excited for collegiate states!" -Matthew Johnson
The Handsomette
"Since starting with In-handsome Barbell, I have reached potentials I never thought I could have reached along with gaining many new amazing experiences like my first experience on a national stage and then my first state champion title that I've dreamt about and worked so hard for since high-school. All of this along with many lessons and new knowledge everyday." -Jennifer Moore
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Why people believe in us
"Alvaro is an incredible coach who not only steered me through injury recovery but also inspires my daily drive to become a better athlete."
Jacqueline Flores
“IHB/Alvaro got me strong. But more than that, he’s attentive to my injuries and knows exactly what I need to strengthen them.”
Julian Miraball
How to Balance Life: Work, Gym, Family/Friends No matter how you cut it, staying healthy takes work. Body building, powerlifting, general fitness, and even taking daily walks all require a time commitment. It’s not the easiest thing to commit to when you have a family and work a full time job and/or are studying for a degree. The only way to do it right, is with planning and time management. My name is Alistair Humphreys, I am a full time consultant working 10+ hour days, love spending time with my family, and maintain a great relationship with my long-term girlfriend. How do I do it? I’ll tell you. Here are a few of the ways I manage my time week to week to do everything I love to do: 1. Plan. “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail” Without a solid plan, everything falls apart. This is especially true if your job and family life involve a lot of changes week-to-week or even day-to-day. Every Sunday I plan the week ahead and schedule the things I NEED to do. Once that done, I’ll fill in the rest of my available time with things I WANT to do. My need to do list looks something like this: Grocery shopping, Meal Prep, Work, Sleep, Eat. Once those are all accounted for, I plan out the things I want to do: Spend time with family/girlfriend, go to the gym, hang out with friends. 2. Establish a routine. This goes hand in hand with plan, but is easier when your days mostly consist of the same activities at the same time. If you work a 9-5 job, you’ll do that every day. If you’re a student, you have class at the same time every week. Developing a routine that you can realistically maintain takes time and most importantly, consistency, but once you have it set it only gets easier and easier to stay consistent with your goals. 3. Be efficient. Above, I mentioned meal prepping my food, and its not because I particularly love cooking days worth of food at one time. However, instead of spending an hour a day cooking, I spend two and a half hours cooking on 1 day and don’t have to worry about it again. Find a few ways to save time In the week and you’ll end up saving a ton of time in the week. Those are a few ways Ive been able to balance my life between work, family/friends, and the gym. Feel free to share this with your friends, as well as any other tips you may have that I didn’t mention!