Marlon
Azurdia
Phitlosophy
The Love of Well-Being Through Wisdom
Become The Phittest Version Of Yourself
Through the Holistic Art of Alchemy Movement Mindfulness & Meditation.
Alchemy
Transmutation
In Alchemy, Transmutation Is the process of converting elements, molecules and chemicals from one form to another. Everything in life that we engage in is an alchemical process. Sleep, hydration, nutrition, breathing, thinking and movement all fall under this process.
Learn how transmutation works in your body, how it works in nature and how you're consciousness is interconnected in this process.
Movement
Working In. Working Out.
Intensity and duration are key factors that go unconsidered when it comes to exercise. This will impact the benefit of your movement practice which will affect the quality of your results.
Learn the essentials of working in and working out to maximize and sustain results through a correct exercise program tailored to your goals.
Becoming Aware
Of your actions, your choices, and the impact they have on your health and the health of your environment is a crucial concept to understand.
Learn how your decisions make a difference in the quality of life you are capable of experiencing. Learning to Take responsibility for your health and the health of your environment is the path to Optimal Health.
Meditation
Enhance Your Inner Vision
You should be able to see more with your eyes closed, Not less.
Everything around you is formed in the unseen realm before it is expressed in the physical realm.
Learn how to use meditation to look within and enhance your inner vision. Learn how your thoughts and emotions create your state of being. Become the master builder of the future you truly deserve and desire.
Mindfulness
Testimonials
Marlon's training and lifestyle methods are absolutely game changing. I personally look to Marlon's guidance regarding my performance and health. Over my career, he has continually revamped my approach to training, nutrition, and health, which has helped me become one of the most productive Linebackers to ever play in CFL history.If you are looking to better yourself at at any capacity, Marlon has the tools and patience to work with you. You will surely find parts of yourself that you didn't know you had, as well as accomplish things you may not have thought possible.- Adam Bighill.
- Father of 3
Lb #4 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
3× Grey Cup champion (2011, 2019, 2021)
CFL Most Outstanding Defensive Player (2015, 2018, 2021)
Norm Fieldgate Trophy (2015, 2018, 2021)
6× CFL All-Star (2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021)
6× CFL West All-Star (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021)
"Over the last 2 years, I have been training with Marlon Azurdia at his gym the South Side Strength Club following his M.A.P Strength Programming and his coined term Phitlosophy.Previously too training with Marlon, I was struggling in various aspects of my life. I had developed a lack of self care and love, and was using alcohol and substance to deal with anxiety, depression and fear. Additionally, I was going through a tough time in my relationship of 10 years and was lacking motivation and energy to live life the way I had wanted to; full of energy, a passion for life and goal orientated. My mental and emotional well-being was fading quickly and with that, my desire to remain physically healthy was disappearing.I began following Marlon's instagram page during 2020 and loved listening to his informative and motivational posts. What originally attracted me to Marlon was not his physical appearance or fitness accolades, although commendable, but his desire to speak his mind and his truth in an attempt to help those in need. His lifestyle ideologies around mental and emotional well-being were fascinating and appealed to me. After a few months, I reached out to him to inquire about his training practices and lifestyle ideologies; we had a great conversation and he invited me to come for a workout and an in-person conversation to discuss my fitness, mental and emotional goals. This excited me, and it felt like I was beginning to find my way out of the fog that had endured over the past decade. We talked about setting goals, personal commitment, overcoming challenges and obstacles and began to build an innovative, creative, personalized program that would cater to all of my goals. At first, keeping the commitment I had made to myself was tough. Waking up at 4:00 am wasn't easy, old habits constantly crept into my life, but with the support and guidance of Marlon, I was able to work past them. I stayed focused on the goals we had originally set and as time passed my mental and emotional well-being began to improve, as did my relationship with my wife and kids. Furthermore, my fitness goals were being accomplished and because of this, I had more energy to do the things I loved to do. My passion for life was improving and I was living in a place of thankfulness and gratitude. I was starting to understand that this experience of committing to myself and the goals I had set out to accomplish was allowing me to have a more positive outlook on life. Not every day is perfect, but that's just life; however, today I can say the belief in myself is greater than it's ever been and I am slowly discovering the true willpower and perseverance that each and everyone has inside. I have Marlon to thank for helping me to unlock this potential.Today, my life is the most balanced it has ever been. I can truly say that I am enjoying life in so many ways. I have more energy than ever, my mindset is driven and positive and my relationship with my family, friends and employer is phenomenal. If you are looking for a change, challenge or to better commit to yourself I strongly urge you to reach out to Marlon and see how the community he has built can help you.Thanks to Marlon and everyone at the Southside Strength Club for creating such a caring, positive and hard working environment. The work ethic in the gym is infectious and Marlon does a great job at leading by example. Again, if you are looking for someone who is a forward thinking visionary and an advocate for health and fitness Marlon and SSSC is your home."- Mark Corbishley
Age: 39
Occupation: Teacher, Coach & Bodywork Practitioner
Status: Married with two kids aged 10 & 7
I had fitness trainers in the past but none as knowledgeable as Marlon. Other trainers would make me do a bunch of exercise routines that weren’t tailored to my needs and I didn’t know what was going on. Marlon is a great listener and understands my goals, he does an excellent job at explaining to me how I’ll be able to achieve them. The routine sessions are methodical and not rushed, which is perfect for me. I understand the why’s and how’s of each exercise I need to perform. Sessions with Marlon can be more than going through the motions of exercise; they are opportunities to grow on a personal level and find better mind/body connection. His commitment to seeing each client as a unique and distinctive person and creating thoughtful and creative solutions that meet their specific needs far exceeds any trainer I have ever worked with.Marlon is focused on helping me achieve my goals and makes every session challenging (and somehow fun). My fitness has increased noticeably, and I’ve seen improvements in my ability to complete more sit ups / core exercises, lift progressively heavier weights and generally push myself harder throughout each session. I find I look forward to my workouts.Marlon is an excellent trainer. He listened to my specific needs, thoughtfully considered any identified challenges, while providing a balance between positive motivation and accountability. Marlon brought a depth of relevant technical knowledge and breadth of education to training which made the sessions fun and interesting! I was able to achieve the results I was looking for, but even more importantly, obtain greater motivation, energy, and balance in my life. I highly recommend Marlon if you are looking for results-based positive change- Nav Bahniwal
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"Training with Marlon has had a huge impact on my life both mentally and physically. Marlons coaching has guided me through finding myself as an individual/athlete and what works best for me through my hectic schedule of working a full-time job being a student and a dedicated parent. Through Marlon’s coaching and program I have noticed a significant increase in strength, energy, overall well being. I am able to push myself out of my comfort zone and going past what I didn't think I was capable of doing. Another crucial part I’ve learned was my inner aches and pains such as joint and inflammation caused by lack of proper nutrients, bad habits and not paying attention to stretching. Marlon has helped me in so many ways nutrition, correcting my form and posture, stretching, mobility exercises, staying focussed, meditation, having a direction and a proper system and program which works for you as an individual for whatever lifestyle you have and or your goals are. Definitely one of the best all around coaches there are."- Shiraz. M
Age: 43
Father of 2
"I have been training with Marlon Azurdia Of South Side Strength Club for over a year and a half. In this time I have not only become stronger and fitter but my overall mindset and ability to metabolize stress has been a lot greater.His Phitlosophy and the way he trains and truly loves what he does shows with his connection with each individual person that he helps become a Fitter version of themselves both mind , body .With Marlon he is holistic with his thoughts and his training mythology.I have truly thrived under his guidance and would strongly recommend anyone to be a part of his vision."- Robert Mrsic
Owner at Prado Construction Group
Age 52
Father of 2
Frequently Asked Questions
Alchemy Is a natural process that takes place in our bodies as well as the natural environment in our everyday life. It's nature's wisdom and the closer we live to it, the better we can understand ourselves and how our bodies work at the physical, mental, emotional, and energetic level.In a world that is now driven heavily by consumerism, culture, religion, infleuncers on social media and by world events that make us feel we have no power over... Meditation is the practice of learning to step outside of that. To listen within. To tune into our inner self, our true self, our unique path which is important when chosing a career, a partner, our friends, what we consume, and what we truly stand for. Meditation gives us an opportunity to connect to a personal vision that truly brings us happiness and allows us to give something unique back to the world.
What does Alchemy or meditation have to do with me shedding some weight or putting on muscle?
"Holistic" simply means WHOLE.It's a coaching approach that focuses on all aspects of life in order to achieve OPTIMAL WELL-BEING & VITALITY, which is needed as a foundation to reach any Health & Fitness oriented goal. Fad diets and calorie tracking from a smart watch when performing a mindless exercise routine is merely a fraction of the whole equation. Which is why 99% of people fail to solve their problems with this approach.
What is a Holistic Lifestyle Coach? And how can I benefit from this approach opposed to just simply changing my diet and training hard in the gym?
A "Result" is simply reaching a state of BALANCE that reflects your ideal goal.Therefore, when a person really reaches an optimal level of Vitality, they will learn to be in tune with their body and NOT fall out of balance so easily.I will coach you on how to develope the habits and skills neccesary to sustain your goals through a BALANCED holistic approach.
How can you gurantee results? How do I know this will work for me?
Calorie counting, or weighting your food is VERY UNATURAL. The calorie in and calorie out method has been proven to NOT WORK over and over again. This is because weight gain/reduction has nothing to do with the QUANTITY of calories consumed, it has everything to do with the QUALITY of nutrients delivered to the body.
Can I just reduce my calories and add exercise to lose the weight I want?
All this will depend on your own unique circumstance and the lifestyle you've carried out up until this point as well as the effort you are willing to put in from this moment forward.Well-being is taking responsibility for ones health..My program is designed to help your ability to respond to the needs of your health.I've helped many people achieve vitality through my appraoch that focuses on the body's Alchemy, the quality of movement and mindfulness in their day to day life which is set by their intensions that is actualized through a proper meditative practice.
How long does it take to reach "vitality," or lose weight so I can achieve the body I desire?
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Marlon Azurdia Phitlosophy
