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Boost by Borlée

Ælite Fitness is thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership for Walloon Brabant with Jacques Borlée and his renowned performance program, BOOST by Borlée. Recognized for his groundbreaking work in athletics and neuroscience research, Jacques Borlée brings his extensive experience to our club, offering specialized coaching for executives, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.

Partnership Highlights:

BOOST by Borlée at Ælite Fitness: Jacques Borlée has chosen our club as the venue for his innovative coaching program. This partnership allows us to offer customized training that merges high-level athletic performance strategies with corporate leadership.

Personalized Coaching: Leveraging neuroscience research, the program is designed to enhance physical and mental well-being, thus improving performance in professional environments.

Experienced Leadership: Jacques Borlée, a celebrated coach with 54 international medals, applies his extensive experience in training elite athletes to help business leaders thrive under pressure and maintain optimal performance.

Program Details:

Coaching for Business Leaders: Similar to top-level athletes, corporate executives require discipline, resilience, and strategic thinking. Jacques Borlée’s program focuses on these areas, enhancing leaders’ performance through specialized physical and mental training routines.

Comprehensive Approach: The program includes a blend of physical training, nutrition, body mobility, and mental health strategies, all tailored to improve overall well-being and performance.

Scientific Basis: All techniques and methods are scientifically validated, ensuring participants receive the most effective training possible.

Services Offered:

  • High-Performance Training: Designed for athletes and adapted for business leaders, focusing on achieving balance and performance.
  • Workplace Well-Being: Programs to improve employee well-being and productivity through scientifically proven methods.
  • Customized Programs: Services include personalized assessments, tailored training sessions, and ongoing support to integrate these practices within the company.

Rebalance Impulse®

As part of our program in partnership with Jacques Borlée, we are proud to incorporate the use of the Rebalance Impulse®, a cutting-edge Mental Wellness & Neuro-Relaxation device. This non-invasive device offers cognitive stimulation and training based on the latest advances in neuroscience. The Rebalance Impulse® is specifically dedicated to combating chronic stress, improving sleep quality, and boosting the immune system.

Beyond its primary functions of Mental Wellness and Neuro-Relaxation, the use of the Rebalance Impulse® is seen as high-level brain training. It plays a crucial role in restoring and enhancing cognitive functions, essential for leaders and professionals facing intense mental and physical challenges daily.

The program also includes guided neuro-meditation protocols and Synchromotherapy®. These techniques help users achieve deep meditative states more quickly, promoting effective neurological recovery and regeneration. This unique combination of advanced technologies and methods ensures that each session contributes to the overall improvement of participants’ mental and physical health.

This partnership reflects Ælite Fitness’s commitment to providing cutting-edge fitness and wellness solutions. By integrating Jacques Borlée’s expert methodologies, we offer our members and their businesses a unique opportunity to excel and achieve lasting success.

Join us in welcoming Jacques Borlée to the Ælite Fitness family. For more information about the program and to sign up, please visit our website or contact our reception.

Oxytherapy:

In addition to the advanced training methods offered by Jacques Borlée’s BOOST by Borlée, we are proud to introduce Oxytherapy to our range of services at Ælite Fitness. Oxytherapy, or oxygen therapy, involves providing a higher concentration of oxygen to the body’s cells to increase endurance, accelerate muscle recovery, and improve mental focus. By combining the excellence of Jacques Borlée’s training with the added benefit of Oxytherapy, we offer our members a path to athletic success and comprehensive physical well-being. Moreover, as part of a specific heart rate-based cardio training program, our 30-minute Oxytherapy session offers an immersive and dynamic experience. By combining targeted cardiovascular exercise with controlled inhalation of pure oxygen, our members can maximize the benefits of their workout, optimally stimulating their cardiorespiratory system. This innovative approach reinforces our commitment to athletic excellence and total well-being, providing our members with the tools needed to achieve their fitness goals successfully.

For Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders:

“Chez Aelite Fitness, nous croyons fermement en la puissance du mental, que ce soit dans le domaine du sport de haut niveau ou dans le monde exigeant de l’entrepreneuriat. Nous avons observé que les défis mentaux rencontrés par les athlètes de haut niveau et les entrepreneurs partagent de nombreuses similitudes : la gestion du stress, la prise de décision sous pression, et la capacité à maintenir un niveau élevé de performance dans des environnements compétitifs. Forts de cette observation, nous avons développé un programme novateur spécialement conçu pour les entrepreneurs occupés qui souhaitent tirer parti de leurs compétences athlétiques et mentales pour exceller dans leur carrière.

Our refresher program for entrepreneurs offers a holistic approach, combining mental coaching techniques, tailored physical training sessions, and effective recovery practices. Designed to fit busy schedules, our program enables entrepreneurs to quickly regain optimal performance by building on their athletic achievements and developing new skills to excel in their professional field. At Ælite Fitness, we are committed to supporting entrepreneurs in their quest for success by providing them with the tools and resources needed to thrive in an ever-evolving world.”

CONTACT

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Brian DIABATE
(EN, FR)
Boxing Coach
Geoffrey BERARD
(EN, FR)

Muscle Gain, Weight Loss, Toning, Cutting, Specific Physical Conditioning

Violette TRICOT
(EN, FR)

Fitness, Functional Training, Pilates, Stretching, Pre & Postnatal Training, Hypopressive

+32.495.29.60.66

Alain Boinet
(EN, ESP, FR, NL, RU)

Fitness, General Strength Training, Functional Training, Cardio Boxing, Interval Training

Over 20 years of expertise as a coach and mentor in English boxing, personal development, and physical conditioning for high-level athletes.

  • Certified boxing coach – Sport Flanders, Belgium
  • Trained by the Olympic Boxing Federation in Havana, Cuba
  • Founder of “The Gloves of Hope”


+32.471.60.18.84

Stephen BONROY
(EN, FR)

CrossFit, Strength Training, Weightlifting, General Physical Preparation

Rebecca MANDEFU
(EN, ESP, FR)

Fitness, Savate Kick Boxing, Interval Training

Originally a dancer, I’ve always been attracted to contact sports and discovering French Boxing was a revelation. The sport has become a passion and I’d like to share my experience by training new practitioners of all ages and levels. My favourite quote: Sport doesn’t forge personality, it reveals it!

  • Master in International Business & Management ICHEC
  • Nutrition coach
  • Fist/foot boxing sports coach
  • Staff coach for the Belgian national Savate Kick-Boxing team
  • 12x Belgian Technical Champion
  • European Technical Vice-Champion 2017-2021
  • World Combat Vice-Champion 2017 & European Combat Vice-Champion 2022
Marc BAUDAUX
(EN, FR)

Physiotherapy, Fitness, Functional Training

  • Master’s in Physiotherapy – UCL


+32.472.77.40.07

Loïc KHEDHIR
(EN, FR, NL)

Fitness, General Strength Training, Functional Training, Cross Training, Running

Backed by 10 years of personal training experience, I help you get back in shape and boost your energy.

  • Master’s in Sports Science – VUB


+32.471.71.61.39

Jonathan VARDAKIS
(EN, FR, ES, GR, IT, NL)

Fitness, Osteopathy, Pilates, Yoga

A true polymath at heart, Jon has always pursued his careers as a student, coach, and teacher in parallel. After studying science, physiotherapy, physical education, translation, interpreting, and earning an MBA, he’s now completing his training in osteopathy. In the field of health and wellness, he practices massage, Pilates, yoga, and sports coaching, along with related disciplines.

+32.485.48.07.65

Alvin LOUVET
(EN, FR)

Fitness, Bodybuilding, Fonctional Training, Cardio Training

  • Certified Personal Trainer NASM EREPS 4
  • Master Trainer Technogym
  • ViPR level 1
  • TriggerPoint level 1
  • PCA Kettlebell


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+32.475.34.87.26

Changing room

As soon as you walk through the doors of our changing room, you enter a sanctuary of comfort and luxury, designed to complement your exceptional fitness experience. Every detail has been carefully thought out to meet your needs and offer you an unrivalled environment for relaxation and preparation.

Pilates, Yoga & Stretching

Every time you train, you are immersed in an ambiance, an energy, a thermal, acoustic and luminous sphere. Our studios have been specially designed to respect these 5 poles, to let you discover the ultimate experience during training sessions of this type, which require calm and concentration.

Cardio Boxing

Unleash your energy and go wild in our dedicated cardio boxing area in a motivating, stimulating and safe environment. Whether you are a boxing novice or expert, you will be able to perfect your skills, improve your coordination and release accumulated stress in a fun way.

Power training

Whether you want to sculpt your body, strengthen your muscles, or achieve hypertrophy goals, our power training area offers a full range of high-end Technogym equipment with sharp design and access to cutting-edge technology. From high-performance machines with UNITY control screens for balanced muscle stimulation, exceptional PURE STRENGTH machines for developing strength and power, to ergonomic dumbbells and bars, you will find everything you need to work each muscle group in a targeted way. Our experienced personal trainers will be there to guide and support you on your way to muscle development.

Cross-training

Our cross-training area has been specially designed to meet your physical goals and challenges. Featuring versatile equipment such as kettlebells, TRX, BOSU, Olympic bars and functional training zones, this area allows you to push your limits. Cross-training, weightlifting and calisthenic sessions will help you to develop strength, agility, coordination and endurance, while promoting a fun approach to training.

Cardio

Immerse yourself in a cardio session, in search of excellence, in our dedicated space. Equipped with the best Technogym ranges of treadmills, bikes, stair climbers, rowing machines and elliptical trainers, this space lets you work your endurance, improve your cardiovascular system and burn calories efficiently. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced athlete, our comprehensive and varied selection of equipment will help you achieve your fitness goals.

Mental coaching

Our Mental Coaching section presents the exclusive services of Arnaud de Meester, our partner in mental and physical performance coaching. Arnaud is a high-level athlete specializing in extreme endurance races. His unique philosophy is based on the belief that mental strength is as crucial as physical preparation in achieving any personal or professional goal.

NLP

We also offer this set of techniques for modifying mental processes.

NLP is based on the idea that our behavior and communication are influenced by our nervous system and language.
This method is often used in professional contexts such as therapy and personal coaching.

Massages

We offer a wide range of massages.

Treat yourself to a truly relaxing moment, by reservation only. Enjoy all the physical and mental benefits of massage, including relaxation, stress and anxiety reduction, improved circulation, reduced muscle and joint pain, and lymphatic stimulation to eliminate toxins.

Nutritional Therapy

Our center offers a renowned nutrition practice.

Consultations are always by appointment and take place behind closed doors to ensure discretion and privacy.
Our qualified experts will help you put together your personalized nutritional plan. This support will help you achieve your specific goals.
It is impossible to separate sport and nutrition!

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Our infrastructure includes a physiotherapy practice.

A team of INAMI-registered physiotherapists will treat you for all pathologies. People with reduced mobility are also welcome. Our facilities are equipped with an adapted changing room and sanitary facilities, tailor made and following the required standards.

Personal training

This personalized coaching is adapted to people who wish to achieve specific goals or to acquire long-term health and lifestyle habits:

  • weight loss
  • toning up or building muscle mass
  • preparation for a sporting event
  • injury rehabilitation
  • pre/post-natal coaching
  • boxing and self-defense training.
Technogym Checkup
Dietitian – Nutritionist

Because health and well-being also depend on nutrition, Ms. Carole MARQUES, Dietitian-Nutritionist, welcomes you to carry out a nutritional assessment with you and identify the goals to achieve in order to best meet your body’s needs.

To make an appointment: https://carolemarques.be/consultations/

Areas of Expertise

  • Weight loss and healthy, balanced eating
  • Irritable bowel syndrome and microbiota
  • Hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hypertension
  • (Pre-)type 2 diabetes
  • Pregnancy nutrition
  • Digestive issues: reflux, diverticulitis/diverticulosis, pre- and post-digestive surgery diets


Education and Training

  • Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from Institut Paul Lambin
  • Master’s degree in Nutrition from the Catholic University of Louvain
  • University Diploma in Therapeutics and Microbiota from the University of Grenoble
  • Trained by Monash University in the use of a low-FODMAP diet
  • Trained in the dietary management of bariatric surgery by the Centre for Dietary and Behavioral Training
Winter Sports Preparation
HYROX
Hypopressive abdominal

The hypopressive abdominals class focuses on breathing and strengthening the deep muscles of the abdomen. This course aims to reduce intra-abdominal pressure while strengthening the abdominal muscles, helping to improve posture and reduce back pain.

Stretching

Relax and enhance flexibility with gentle stretching sessions, combining movements and stretches for optimal relaxation and mobility.

BootCamp / SkillRun

Blend running and strength training in this dynamic BootCamp, designed to intensely improve endurance and muscle strength.

Cycling / SkillBike

Experience a new approach to cycling with SkillBike, offering an immersive and stimulating indoor cycling experience, perfect for calorie burning and leg strengthening.

Pilates

Tone and deeply strengthen your body with Pilates exercises, aimed at improving posture, flexibility, and muscle control.

Yoga

Power Yoga is a dynamic version of yoga focusing on strength, flexibility and endurance. It involves fluid sequences of postures synchronized with the breath to strengthen the body. Unlike more meditative forms of yoga, Power Yoga focuses on the physical aspect, offering a complete workout in an energetic environment.

Cross Training

A versatile workout inspired by gymnastics, weightlifting, and interval training for optimal fitness and overall strength.

Booty Camp
Strengthen your legs and glutes with this intense circuit training, designed to sculpt and tone the lower body.
Savate boxing
Mix boxing and kickboxing movements in this energizing class that enhances strength, agility, and combat technique.
Cardio boxing

Discover a dynamic workout combining basic boxing techniques and fitness to burn calories while developing endurance and coordination.

Stretching

Stretching consists of a series of movements designed to improve flexibility, release muscular tension and prevent injury. It’s an essential activity for maintaining good joint mobility and promoting recovery after exercise.

Boxing area

The boxing area is designed for boxing-related activities, offering a ring, punching bags and specific equipment. Whether you want to learn technique, improve your fitness or simply relieve stress, this space is perfect for you.

Calisthenics

Calisthenics is a training style that uses body weight as resistance. Exercises include movements such as pull-ups, push-ups, dips and squats, aimed at developing strength, balance and body control.

Cross training

Cross-training combines various forms of functional exercise, such as weightlifting, cardiovascular endurance, gymnastics and other versatile movements. The aim is to create a complete workout, promoting the development of strength, agility and endurance.

Weightlifting

Weightlifting is a strength sport that focuses on lifting heavy weights, generally in the bench press, snatch and clean and jerk. This discipline requires brute strength, technique and concentration.

Body Building

Bodybuilding is a discipline focused on building large, defined muscles. Through specific workouts, the use of free weights and weight machines, bodybuilding aims to create an aesthetically pleasing, imposing muscular appearance.

Cardio Training

Cardio training encompasses a variety of exercises focused on cardiovascular endurance. Activities such as running, cycling, rowing and jumping rope help you improve your cardiorespiratory system, burn calories and increase your energy levels.

Power training
Power training involves strengthening and developing muscles using weights, machines and targeted exercises. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced exerciser, power training enables you to sculpt your body by working specifically on the muscle groups you want to improve.
Small group training
Fitness
Alain Boinet
(EN, FR)

Fitness, Bodybuilding, Body Combat, Stretching, Swiss Ball, CrossFit. Rééducation du dos, PNL -Programmation Neuro-linguistique-.

Student of Pierre Casse (Specialising in the field of training, sociology of development and group dynamics), Jan Ardui (Coaching), Alain Moenaert (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), Patrick M. Georges and Bod Ward, Alain Boinet has taken a number of training courses in physical and mental preparation. He has also been trained in the athletic training techniques taught by Lucien Demeillès and in various exercise programmes developed by Joseph Pilates. He recently completed a Kettlebell training course run by the Physical Coaching Academy.

+32.475.41.07.53