About us
More than a decade ago, I found myself sitting in an office job with an itchy feeling that my passion was elsewhere. I’ve always been sporty but now I was hungry to know more about how our bodies are really designed to move and what motivates people to train, move and play. Inspired by Natural Movement, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Capoeira, Dance, Yoga, Pilates and Body Weight Training, I set out to learn first hand which training methods and coaching strategies could be the most effective for different goals. In 2012 – keen to share my insights with others who are seeking a healthier lifestyle – I made the jump from the daily grind and founded Be MoreActive.
From an early age, I experienced movement as both an outlet and a way to have fun. Tennis, cycling, playing outside, and especially Jiu-Jitsu were my absolute favourite activities (school a little less so). At 19, I proudly passed the 1st Dan (black belt) exam in Jiu-Jitsu (Japanese style). Later I played competitive squash and enjoyed mountain biking and running.
Sport as an Outlet
With a passion for nature and mountains, running trails quickly became another favourite pastime. In my 30s I successfully completed many long distance mountain races, such as 120KM trail in Verbier, 120KM Transylvania Trail, 110KM Pitz Alpine glacier trail, 80KM Belledone, 75KM Bouillonante, 170KM UTMB, 120KM TDS, ‘The original’ Everest Marathon, De Hel van Kasterlee (winter duathlon) and many others.
Plans for 2025: The Bob Graham Round (see blog for previous attempts)
Ultra Trail Running
Our journey
Move naturally. Perform better.
To compliment my trail running hobby and to make sure I stayed injury free, I studied ‘Pose Method of Running’ and certified as a Pose Running Coach.
Then I became curious about breathing – what impact it could have on my performance and how it could help to control my energy. After experimenting and practice based research, I found the techniques, and science based approach of the Oxygen Advantage the most relatable, relevant and applicable and complementary to what I can offer to my clients.
I became an Oxygen Advantage Master Coach and now also train others to become Oxygen Advantage teachers.
Interesting to know, my passion for Breathwork took me to new underwater adventures where I now, on a weekly basis, explore the wonderful world of Free diving.
Move with confidence and joy.
Exploring movement and especially the connection between mind/body and confidence drives me forward to become a better mover, create more freedom in my own body and become a little stronger every day.
Combining this passion, experience and extensive knowledge of the human body, coaching methodology, rest strategies and nutrition fires me up to create the best, personalised training program for everyone.
I’ve trained thousands of clients with a hundred different lifestyles and just as many goals. TTraining sessions can be in Dutch and/or English.
Expect workouts based on Natural Movement, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Capoeira, Dance, Yoga, Pilates and Body Weight Training. Coupled with essential Breathing techniques that enhance the mind-body connection and lift your performance to new levels.
Continuing to be inspired…
And to ensure that you get the best quality training, I continue to seek inspiration, acquire knowledge and test out methods from all things movement, running and health related. These include Movnat, Fighting Monkey, Frank Forencich, Ido Portal, Oxygen Advantage, Functional Range Conditioning, Pose Method, Precision Nutrition,…
However, my biggest ‘muses’ are my kids, nephews and nieces who keep learning about the world and themselves by rolling, crawling, jumping, running, climbing, balancing, tree-climbing, playing, lifting and throwing.
When I’m not teaching, you will probably find me in the mountains (Trail running), under water (Freediving), up in a tree (Natural Movement) or perhaps somewhere enjoying a refreshing ice bath (Wim Hof Method)
From training to adventure.
Meet Alica, a Slovakian native, mother to a wonderful fast growing daughter, who’s brings positive energy, Yoga spirit and explosive power to the BeMoreActive studio.
Passionate about movement, Alica enjoys a wide range of activities such as Yoga, running, skiing, Kite surfing and dancing (through life).
I constantly seek opportunities to expand my expertise, enabling me to provide my clients with the essential support and direction they need to maximise their potential.
I’m a certified Ashtanga Yoga and Rocket Vinyasa Yoga instructor, qualified personal trainer, and Oxygen Advantage Coach.
As part of the BeMoreActive team I’m teaching weekly Yoga classes and Burn.
If you prefer to work with me in person,
I’ll be happy to be your trainer to guide you on your journey towards a stronger and more fulfilling life.
Besides my work at the BMA studio, I’m also teaching Bootcamp sessions and Spinning classes at a more commercial gym.
Are you eager to connect with your inner selves, explore your physical and mental boundaries and embrace challenges whilst still having fun and learning new things?
The goal of my classes is to bring more awareness within your body, explore the mind with focus on breath and alignment. I like to help people to feel better in their bodies and minds. Creativity, challenge and fun is what you can expect when working with me.
Alica teaches on Mondays Yoga Flow, Friday mornings Gentle Yoga Flow and Thursdays Burn
