Athena Inner Strength Coach

Athena Inner Strength Coach Athena Ragúels Landsman
Einkaþjálfari / Lífstílsráðgjafi / Markþjálfari In 2016, I was deployed to Iraq, where I took part in Operation Inherent Resolve.

I am a personal trainer and lifestyle coach with over a decade of experience in military service. As a veteran of the Royal Dutch Army (2013-2024), I served in the Armoured Infantry and later as a Sergeant, coaching military personnel in physical and mental resilience. As an athlete, I represented the Dutch Army at the 2024 Military World Orienteering Championship in Spain. My Coaching Approach:
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provide science-based coaching on nutrition, stress, sleep, and mindset, tailored to every client, regardless of background or goals. I guide you to recognize your potential and push beyond your limits for lasting results. Ready to begin? Contact me. Certifications:
Certified Lifestyle Coach & Functional Personal Trainer (EQF Level 6, 2024)
Certified Life Coach (EQF Level 6, 2023)
Associate's Degree in Sports and Movement Coordination (EQF Level 4, 2020)
Sergeant Physical Education & Sport Technical Training (2021)

Hobbies and Guilty Pleasure:
When I’m not coaching, I’m either cooking, hiking, dancing like no one’s watching, or pretending a podcast counts as deep conversation. Guilty pleasure? A T-bone steak, homemade fries, way too much mayo, and red wine

21/07/2026

Best Backyard Cold Plunge 🇮🇸❄️

Hello everyone. I am back from the Netherlands!🥳This summer, my coaching schedule depends on my work hours at the Íþrótt...
02/06/2026

Hello everyone. I am back from the Netherlands!🥳

This summer, my coaching schedule depends on my work hours at the Íþróttamiðstöðin á Dalvík

Current clients can book a session here: https://calendar.app.google/iC3BHXWmUbFVLfuu9

If you are new to life coaching, lifestyle coaching, or personal training, please send me an email first to let me know what type of coaching you need.

Learn how Google Calendar helps you stay on top of your plans - at home, at work and everywhere in between.

21/03/2026

Check-out this sneak preview of our kettlebell trainings! suitable for all levels. from beginners to pro's. if you have lower back pain (for example) come join anyways and I will provide you with personalized training for the session so you can train safely and effectively. Join our training group now. get stronger and have fun💪🏼 Shout-out tot everyone joining today´s session! some personal height records for the box jump have definitely been broken 🥳🙌

20/03/2026

Prófaðu ketilbjöllutíma þar sem örugg tækni og hagnýt hreyfing eru í fyrirrúmi. Ketilbjöllur eru frábær leið til að bæta styrk, úthald og liðleika á sama tíma! 💪
Fyrir alla: Örugg þjálfun fyrir öll getustig fyrir bæði byrjendur og lengra komna.
Fjölbreytni: Nýtt „workout“ í hverri viku!
Úrval: Ketilbjöllur frá 6 kg upp í 36 kg og allt þar á milli.
Samfélag: Njótum þess að hreyfa okkur saman í góðum hópi. 🤝
Hlakka til að sjá þig! 🔥

As a lifestyle coach, here is why prioritizing whole foods is the only path to longevity and disease prevention:🥩 Whole ...
11/01/2026

As a lifestyle coach, here is why prioritizing whole foods is the only path to longevity and disease prevention:

🥩 Whole Foods
When you eat meat, eggs, and vegetables, your body knows exactly how to digest them. This is bioavailability. It provides your cells with raw materials for repair and sustained energy without chemical interference.

🥖 The Gluten & Grain Trap
Bread and gluten are often non-essential fillers that spike insulin and drive systemic inflammation. Excessive consumption damages the gut and leads to severe energy crashes. You need stable fuel, not a glucose roller coaster.

🏭 If it’s Processed, it’s Out
The guidelines finally acknowledge that if it comes from a factory, it doesn't belong in your foundation. Eliminating these products is the single most effective step to prevent metabolic disease.

📉 Preventing Metabolic Disease
We aren't just talking about "feeling better." Removing processed foods and stabilizing insulin is the primary defense against the diseases killing us today:
Type 2 Diabetes
Heart Disease & Hypertension
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Obesity

Eat what lives and grows🌿 Avoid what was manufactured.

07/01/2026

CONTROL UNDER FATIGUE🛡️

This session builds strength and stability. Move fast with the swings and squats, then force your body to slow down and stabilize for the get-ups.

THE WORKOUT ⛓️(I used a 24kg kettlebell)
ROUND 1:
30 Swings
30 Goblet Squats
3 Turkish Get-Ups (each side)

ROUND 2:
20 Swings
20 Goblet Squats
2 Turkish Get-Ups (each side)

ROUND 3:
10 Swings
10 Goblet Squats
1 Turkish Get-Up (each side)

SCALING OPTIONS ⚖️
* INTERMEDIATE: Keep it heavy for Swings/Squats. Drop to 16-20kg for Get-Ups to maintain control.

* BEGINNER: Use 8-10kg. Reps: 20/15/10 for Swings and Squats + 1 Get-Up per round.

FOCUS POINTS 🎯
* SWING: Squeeze glutes hard.
* SQUAT: Push through heels.
* GET-UP: Eyes on the bell.

WHY DO THIS?
These are fundamental movements. This session teaches you to maintain perfect technique even when you are out of breath.

SMALL GROUP KETTLEBELL TRAINING
Join my 30-minute sessions to learn the basics of kettlebell training.
Get coaching to train safe and effectively
🤝Bring a friend or coworker.
💪🏼Get strong as a team.
📩DM to book your spot.

Want to reach your goals for your new years resolution? 🏋️‍♀️🔥Reach out now! limited spots available! Contact me at athe...
04/01/2026

Want to reach your goals for your new years resolution? 🏋️‍♀️🔥

Reach out now! limited spots available!

Contact me at [email protected] to get started.
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12 Days of Christmas WOD: Let’s Get Moving! 🎄💪Happy holidays, everyone! To keep our energy up and stay active during the...
24/12/2025

12 Days of Christmas WOD: Let’s Get Moving! 🎄💪

Happy holidays, everyone! To keep our energy up and stay active during the festive season, here is a "12 Days of Christmas" workout you can do at home or in the gym. This is all about having fun and staying fit together, so there is a version here for every level.
Instructions: Perform this workout just like the song. Start with 1; then 2-1; then 3-2-1; and so on, until you finish the final big round of 12 down to 1.

All movements you can find on youtube.
KB: Kettlebell, DB: Dumbbell, BW: Bodyweight

We use light weights to keep the movement fluid and the heart rate up. This isn't about max effort; it’s about moving consistently and having fun!

Beginners: Aim for 4–8 kg. Intermediates: Aim for 12–16 kg.

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