Profile
Bertrand Schmitt is a French/Australian Master Trainer Personal Trainer certificate IV, and Fitness Leader Certificate III .
He is also accredited as:
- UKK Walk Tester (the UKK Walk Test was developed especially to assess cardiovascular fitness by measuring its gold standard, maximal aerobic power-VO2 max)
- International Nordic Pole Walking Instructor
- NordicFit Pro Coach
Bertrand holds a Diploma of Exercise Science, is member of Fitness Network and is registered and accredited by :
- Australian Fitness Network (check his Member's Profile online)
- Fitness Australia Inc ( AFAC - Australian Federation Accreditation Council)
- Blackbelt Pro P/L
- AIF (Australian Institute of Fitness)
- FISAF (Federation of International Sports, Aerobics and Fitness), Diploma in Sport Science
- INWA International Nordic Walking Association
- NordicFit Pro Network
Bertrand has also his St John's First Aid Certificate II, is CPR certified and is insured for Public Liability and Professional Indemnity. Personal training requires knowledge and skills in the areas of motivation, lifestyle analysis, goal setting, planning, fitness, nutrition and stress management.
Strength Training started to be his passion in 1989 in France and today Bertrand is keeping his knowledges up to date with the latest scientific research in order to deliver the best service possible. He is specialising in fat loss, muscle tone, body building, specific sporting goals and rehabilitation.
Sky-diving, Hang-gliding, Karate and photography are some of his hobbies (Bertrand was a walker and the official photographer in the Melbourne to Brisbane Pole Walkabout for kids ). Kitesurfing is also another sport that he loves.
His Mission Statement: to provide you with the best tools to adopt a more healthy and fit lifestyle so you look and feel your best for the rest of your life.
His Philosophy: to empower you with the knowledge of your personal health and well-being. This is done by educating you about your body and your body's needs.
His goal: to deliver the RESULTS you are really looking for and to give you a full understanding of the practices that will enhance your health for the rest of your life.
Favorite motivational quote :
" Great things are done by people who think great thoughts and then go out into the world to make their dreams come true " Ernest Holmes
What people say about Bertrand :
Lesley Atkinson, , Upper Coomera : "I have just completed the BodySublime 12 week challenge and am ecstatic with the results. The fact that the challenge focuses on good nutrition (thankfully this plan bans dieting!!) means that it is something that can be adhered to for life. Bertrand has given me the knowledge and the motivation to become lean and healthy for life. Can’t wait to start my second challenge!! Thanks for all your time and effort Bertrand. You are an inspiration and you made me believe that I could make the changes I was looking for. I feel that I have learnt so much and can't wait to progress even further."
Mike Goldman, TV Host of Big Brother: " My favorite frenchy personal trainer! Thank you Bertrand "
Elise Hough, Broadbeach : " I am a 26yr old insulin dependant diabetic, who- very foolishly- was not taking the best care of myself! I had started to display complications with my diabetes, and really needed to not only lose weight, but improve my health and control of my diabetes in general. Even though I have not been training with Bertrand for all that long, I already feel a lot stronger and have much more energy each day. Perhaps more importantly, by exercising and also following the diet Bertrand suggested, my sugar levels have started to drop from an average reading of about 13-14 to about 9-7! This has greatly effected my lifestyle for the better, and through continued training, I'm looking forward to soon seeing even more positive results. "
Lara Liddell, Mudgeeraba : "As a person who has never exercised regularly I have found personal training with Bertrand to be a motivational & enjoyable experience. I have enjoyed learning better exercise techniques and having company while exercising which make everything more fun. I find Bertrand to be kind, knowledgeable & extremely sincere in his desire to help me improve & learn. I would recommend his services to anyone. I look forward to my appointments & hope that this will develop into better habits for me for life."
Anita Telford, Robina : " As a child and a young woman, I had no need to be concerned about my weight or my body size. Since having two children in my late twenties, I have gained weight like many other women in similar circumstances. I have tried many diets and exercises that didn't seem to have the effect that I wanted. I then met Bertrand Schmitt who explained to me about the effects of diet, weight training and exercise. I have been training with Bertrand for three months and adhering to his recommendations regarding exercise and diet. I am very impressed with my results over this time - I have lost one to five cms in all areas of my body and can see that my body shape is changing for the better. I am now very enthusiastic and motivated to see how my body shape will change over the next month. Bertrand is very encouraging and supportive and was helpful in getting me to push myself further and stick to my training regime. I feel that with his continuing support and knowledge, I will achieve my fitness goals. "
Training session with Anita in the comfort of her home ;-)
Nathan Gleaves, Mudgeeraba : " Being single and working a lot I was always eating takeout and never exercised and naturally put on a lot of weight. My lifestyle suffered, my asthma became chronic , I had less and less energy and I couldn’t keep up with my friends . My confidence and self esteem started to suffer… Then a friend told me about this personal trainer. I was skeptic, having joined gyms and only been in the door a few times sick of having to wait to use machines. Although skeptical I agreed to meet with Bertrand. Never in my life had I met someone so excited about exercise ! From the outset he was upbeat and positive, he helped me set goals and reach them. I have been training with Bertrand for the last few months and in that time he has given me back so much of my life . I’ve lost weight , increased my muscle tone and regained much of the confidence I had lost. I have come to love our training sessions, exercise is now a part of my life and I can only say I have not just met a fantastic trainer but have gained a fantastic friend, one I will have for life. Thank you Bertrand. "
Nathan on the 10/06/02 and 10 weeks later on the 23/08/02
Watch Nathan transformation here
Corinne Aubineau, Brisbane : " In March 2002 I had an experience that frightened me, I weighed myself………. answer 100kg. I am approx. 165 cm tall and when I went for my staff medical exam the Doctor uttered the worst words I have ever heard. You are obese and I could fail the medical. After the scare and fear subsided I knew I had to do something, but what. I had never believed in any fancy quick fix. In my younger days I had been a champion Roller Skater with a training/teaching program that had me exercising for a minimum of 1 hour everyday. A serious spinal injury had seen me give my skating away many years before. So I was now 33 years old, 100kg and not having any exercise program. I contacted Bertrand for assistance. Bertrand listened to my ideas, fears and what was at the time a busy work schedule. After a comprehensive analysis of my current physical condition and fitness level (along with the limitations of my injury) Bertrand was able to show me a plan that would accomplish various things, such as:
1. Educate me into eating right, understanding the value of what I put into my mouth. This education is still ongoing but will last a lifetime.
2. Create an exercise program that fitted into my busy work schedule. The program was portable so that when I was interstate I could still do some exercise.
3. Modify my exercise routine around the limitations of my injuries.
4. It was flexible, I fell off the wagon many times, but I could see the value in trying again.
5. Motivation. Through his "Fit Tips" e-mails and newsletters. Since March 2002 I have lost 10 kg. I cannot express in word how excited I was. The food and exercise diary, watching how much and what I eat combined with movement and Bertrand's encouragement are making a significant change in my way of thinking an how I see myself.
Thank you for your support Bertrand. "
Roland Franz, Mermaid. 18th April 2003. " My name is Roland Franz. I am 36 years old. I have been training with Bertrand for the past 6 months. During the first 4 months of the program, I lost 13Kg, 8 cm from my waist, increased my muscle mass and decreased my Body Fat from 29% to 21% and I feel great!
The oddity with my previous experiences is that I have found it comparatively easy to get the results this time around - thanks to Bertrand and his continually updated guidance, motivation and encouragement.
One of the best things that I have learnt from Bertrand, is that I am never going to be on another "self destructive" diet or eating regime. I have learnt to make "healthier choices" which has led to a "Lifestyle" change. I used to think that I knew a little about exercise. But now I realize that what I thought I knew - was "all wrong"! I would exercise daily, sometimes for up to 2 hours in the Gym, 4 - 6 days a week. Bertrand has shown me that most of the exercises that I did, isolating the muscle, were not that effective and that I was working out too much, over training, which was counter productive. Now, I focus on compound exercises working muscle groups, only work out twice a week for about 40 minutes and do a 30 - 45 minute aerobic session, 2 - 4 times a week. My focus is not on loosing weight - but loosing Fat!
So, if you are serious about getting the results you desire and want to get them "Smarter and faster" rather than harder, then I definitely recommend that your ask Bertrand to assist you. He doesn't thrust his ideas down your throat. He is very encouraging, motivating, supportive and a guiding light to your desired results. Bertrands' weekly Fit tips via the Email and regular newsletters are an invaluable source of information, understanding and motivation. Best of all, I now understand why "more isn't necessarily better". It is obvious to me, that quality far outweighs quantity and Bertrands' guidance is 100% quality.
I would personally like to thank Norm Lowe, who referred me to Bertrand in the first place. It has been a "Life-changing" experience for the better!
Thanks again, Bertrand.
PS: Nordic Pole walking is a great FAT BURNER and I really enjoy the beach activity each week. Thanks for introducing me to this new and enjoyable concept of aerobic conditioning."
Roland with his progress
Hans Telford, Robina: " I am a regular swimmer and do kilometer swims for fitness every week-end. As winter arrives, the water can become too cold to swim in, so I looked for an alternative. I found NordicFit with Bertrand a great way to make up for this. I get the same sort of work-out with arms, legs and upper body and it's a fantastic way to burn calories. And to top that, Bertrand is a very positive motivator and great company."
Hans Telford and his
swimming alternative :)
Claire Watson, Curumbin: " Today the 30 of January 2005 I was given great news! I have been training with Bertrand (fitness genius) since the beginning of January. When I started with Bertrand I had a body composition test done. Today was my second body composition test and the results were fantastic.
BodyFat Analyser BIA Maltron BF900
Using his clever machine we found that through our combined efforts I had actually lost 1.5kg of fat! That’s a small lamb roast! I had gained 1.2kg of muscle and we also took measurements to record the change in my actual size and I had lost centimetres! I was hoping I would have lost at least 1% of body fat because Bertrand told me 2% was probably the most I could lose sensibly in one month. I lost 1.8% body fat! The best part about this is being able to accurately measure my progress. Having this test done has not only encouraged me to keep going but to try even harder. It makes me realise that my goals are achievable.
Thanks Bertrand for your constant support, guidance and encouragement!
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