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Carlos Mata

@alchemyofstrength

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I coach & develop Fitness Trainers & Working Professionals
CoOwner @trainatsigma
🥈 ‘25 IPF M1 World Championships
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Recap of 26 PA Raw Nationals

First off, always give thanks to God for the blessing to be able to compete. No matter how it turns out, we are blessed to be here.

Squats felt great going 3/3
220kg / 484lb ✅
230kg / 507lb ✅
237.5kg / 523lb ✅

Bench we played conservatively 3/3
130kg / 286lb ✅
135kg / 297lb ✅
140kg / 308lb ✅

Deadlift was the best! 3/3
265kg / 585lb ✅
280kg / 617lb ✅
290kg / 639lb ✅

Bodyweight 73kg / 160lb going 9/9 with 667.5kg total
98.9GL

Finished up breaking the Master 1 National Total Record twice. Was a nice finish to the meet.

Definitely want to give a huge thanks to @blessedpitre for his handling and coaching. The guy truly is an amazing lifter and really gifted as a coach. I’ve had injuries and overload of work; he came in and adjusted to keep me on path to set up for a great outcome.

Really fun to meet and see @ross_sugiyama @_g.r.i.n.d @true_gritz_ @sanch_lyfts and others at this comp. Nationals is always fun when you not only get to lift but to meet some really good people who share the experience with you on the platform.

@topset.media thanks for the great videos too and @110percent for making the best damn pre workout to get that last deadlift!!! by @alchemyofstrength

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Time and patience is your best friend when it comes to training and changing your body both physically and mentally.
These two pictures are 9 years apart. The first one was after a horrible bilateral hernia surgery that took me out for 4 months. I purposely gained weight to hit 200lbs to experience what someone feels like trying to get back in shape. Took 5 months to get back to 155lbs.
Fast forward 9 years, I have maintained the best I can with balance and weight and healthy look I really am proud of.

I get asked a lot, do I eat religiously meal preps? The truth is no. I have meal preps 75% of the time and the other 25% is really whatever I want. It’s pizza, burgers , sweets etc. however, I make sure I do understand I have to put the work in to maintain my physique and strength.

But in the end, the process is one you must see through, push through and trust. Some lose it faster than others. But you can rest assured you will get to the goal. taken in Sigma Performance Training by @alchemyofstrength

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2 years ago

😂😂🐇 #explore #broadjump #challenge #sigmaperformance #htx taken in Sigma Performance Training by @alchemyofstrength

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2 months ago

Big things are happening at Sigma. 💪

Please help us welcome our newest coaches, Caro and Evan, to the team!

Both bring great energy, knowledge, and a passion for helping people move, perform, and feel their best. We’re excited for our members to train, learn, and grow alongside them.

If you see them around the gym, make sure to say hello and give them a warm Sigma welcome. 🔥

@evanebeek & @caro.fittt

#SigmaPerformanceTraining #SigmaStrong #TeamSigma #PersonalTraining #HoustonFitness StrengthAndConditioning taken in Sigma Performance Training by @alchemyofstrength

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4 months ago

Had little fun out there stepping off the platform and doing a solo @hyroxamerica race. Only had 1 goal and that was to not stop running. Anyone who thinks Hyrox is easy should try one! You assume you can just step out there and do a race with no training ….. wrong !

They are hard but really a great challenge to see where your VO2 and mental threshold is. Loved every minute of it and look forward to jumping into Hyrox Dallas next time!

@trainatsigma best Hyrox Gym in Houston taken in Sigma Performance Training by @alchemyofstrength

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6 months ago

@alchemyofstrength is competing at @powerlifting_america Nationals today!

Send him some luck!

#sigmaperformancetraining #powerliftinamericaopennationals #houstonpowerlifting taken in Sigma Performance Training by @alchemyofstrength

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7 months ago

280kg / 617lb double PR
2 weeks out from Nationals
Coach @blessedpitre taken in Sigma Performance Training by @alchemyofstrength

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7 months ago

We are hiring full time career coaches!

We’re expanding and we’re looking for high- level coaches who want more than just sessions on a schedule.

If you’re a driven, professional, and want to coach in an environment built around excellence, growth, and real client results, Sigma Performance is the company for you!

Our team is nearly maxed out on capacity of their client roster - with the team overall nearly 92% maxed out taking on clients and we are growing like crazy!

Our staff average yearly salary is over $75k+ because we believe in building career coaches, not just personal trainers who are journeyman!

If you want:
- $75k+ commission average yearly salary
- care about coaching at a high level
- want a consistent full time position
- education to grow your personal skills
- value structure, leadership, and culture

Then this position is for you. We are serious about growing our family and providing the best to our clients and team.

@trainatsigma

DM “coach” or send your resume to admin@trainatsigma.com taken in Sigma Performance Training by @alchemyofstrength

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9 months ago

Powerlifting, but make it a sitcom.

#sigmaperformancetraining #houstonpowerlifting #girlswholift taken in Sigma Performance Training by @alchemyofstrength

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9 months ago

You’ve been lied to.

Abs aren’t JUST made in the kitchen.

Is diet critical to getting lean??? 💯 it is.

But it certainly is NOT the only thing that matters.

Here’s the “ingredient” list that transformed my body over the last 11 months:

1. A brilliant doctor (forever grateful @drgabriellelyon ) who will listen to you, look in detail at your bloodwork, and find the gaps in your nutrition and hormonal health, AND get you on the right path

2. Coaches, friends, and mentors who support you and your goals- surround yourself with people who will make you better. And slough off any dead weight people or habits that don’t serve you and support your goals.

I’m lucky enough to get to train with masterminds like @alchemyofstrength periodically. And who I train WITH? I only choose to workout with people who have positive energy and a deep drive like @drgabriellelyon.

3. Dialed in Diet - without fail- I eat my ideal bodyweight in protein every day. The protein sources are high quality animal protein mainly.

Carbs are earned. Your body only burns 2-3 g carbs every hour of sedentary life. The average person can’t process more than 30-40 g carbs at one meal- the rest? Gets stored as fat.

4. Rest. You won’t catch me binging on a show late night or out at a bar- mainly because I protect my sleep - without that, I can’t recover. And if I don’t recover? I can’t hit the gym like this the next day.

That’s basically it friends.

If we put good things in our body, spend time with other people working towards the same goals and who have similar standards of excellence, prioritize sleep, and work with a really smart doctor who can take a microscope to your internal health metrics…

The results do not disappoint. taken in Houston, Texas by @alchemyofstrength

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10 months ago

Happy Thanksgiving from the Sigma family! 🧡🍂
 This weekend, we’re pausing to celebrate the people who make Sigma what it is: the athletes who work hard, the clients who trust us, and the team who shows up every single day with heart.

Thank you for helping us build a place that feels like home, a space fueled by growth, grit, and the belief that we’re capable of so much more.

We can’t wait to show you what’s coming next year. The best is definitely ahead 🚀

#sigmaperformancetraining #sigmapilates #thanksgiving taken in Sigma Performance Training by @alchemyofstrength

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Everyone thinks they make the hardest workouts…
but we all know who the real menace is 😈

Happy Birthday, Carlos! Thanks for making us stronger (and a little scared) every week 😂💪

#sigmaperformancetraining #birthdayboy🎉❤️ taken in Sigma Performance Training by @alchemyofstrength

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