Bahador Cham
Founder & Method Creator of ERT-PUMP | Strategic Sports Director | Exercise Physiologist | 6th Dan Black Belt
Bahador Cham is an international fitness educator, exercise physiologist, and sports business strategist with over 28 years of experience in fitness, martial arts, and coach education. He is the Founder and Method Creator of ERT-PUMP, a globally registered music-based resistance training system developed to enhance health-related fitness and group exercise performance.
Holding a Master’s degree in Sport Physiology and a DBA in Sport Marketing, Bahador combines scientific expertise with extensive leadership experience in fitness education, coach development, and sports management. Throughout his career, he has delivered and instructed more than 290 professional workshops, coaching certification courses, and educational seminars across Iran, Armenia, and Georgia, contributing significantly to the professional development of fitness coaches and sports practitioners throughout the region.
As an official international fitness educator and a 6th Dan Black Belt, he has successfully trained athletes, coaches, fitness professionals, and championship competitors while contributing to the advancement of evidence-based training methodologies. His expertise spans exercise physiology, functional training, bodybuilding, martial arts conditioning, and international fitness education.
Through the creation and continuous development of the ERT-PUMP methodology, Bahador’s mission is to bridge the gap between sports science, practical coaching, and innovative fitness solutions while establishing global standards for coach education and professional excellence.
Azadeh Pourakhlaghi is an international instructor affiliated with Proshat Company and Vertex Fitness. She holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Tehran and has more than 20 years of professional coaching and teaching experience in the fields of Fitness, Functional Training, Strength Training, and Rhythmic Group Exercise Programs.
Throughout her career, Azadeh has earned numerous national and international certifications, including Functional TOA, TRX, Les Mills BodyJam, Les Mills BodyPump, Hip-Hop Dance, Aerobics and Bodybuilding certifications from the Iran Sports Federation, as well as the IFBB Personal Training Certification. She has also completed a variety of specialized educational programs in areas such as Strength Training Program Design, Core Training Programming, and advanced fitness methodologies.
As the Official ERT PUMP Master Instructor and a key member of the ERT PUMP Specialist Team, Azadeh plays a leading role in the education, development, and expansion of the ERT PUMP methodology. Her extensive knowledge, practical experience, and passion for fitness education have made her an influential figure within the industry.
Over the past two decades, she has worked as an instructor and coach in some of Tehran’s leading fitness clubs, delivering a wide range of programs including TRX, BodyJam, EMS Training, Spinning, Fitness Dance, CXWORX, BodyPump, Functional Fitness, and Strength Training.
Bahareh Nazimi** is an experienced ERT PUMP Instructor & Master Trainer with an extensive background in rhythmic and group fitness training. Throughout her coaching career, she has specialized in a variety of movement-based fitness disciplines and has contributed significantly to the development of functional and rhythmic training programs.
She holds multiple professional certifications, including **IFBB Personal Training**, **ERT PUMP Master Trainer**, **Functional TOA**, **Zumba Instructor**, and **4D PRO Coach** certifications. In addition, she is a certified instructor in Physical Fitness, Bodybuilding, and Fitness Training.
Bahareh has achieved notable success as an athlete, earning championship titles in Iranian Weightlifting Competitions, Fitness Challenge Championships, and Iranian Kabaddi Championships. Her diverse competitive background reflects a high level of athletic expertise and performance across multiple sports disciplines.
She has also served as a judge for the **Island Games CrossFit Competitions** and possesses more than seven years of experience participating in CrossFit events and competitions
Zohreh Bikdeloo is one of the active instructors within the ERT PUMP community. In recognition of her extensive efforts in promoting and developing the ERT PUMP training method, she was awarded the prestigious ERT PUMP Master Trainer certification in 2025.
Holding a degree in Civil Engineering, Zohreh has also earned a professional Fitness Coaching Certification and remains actively involved in the fitness industry. Through her dedication, professional expertise, and commitment to expanding the ERT PUMP methodology, she has played a significant role in increasing awareness and participation in the program.
Pegah Poorshekari is one of the certified ERT PUMP instructors and serves as an Assistant Instructor in ERT PUMP educational workshops and certification courses. She holds a degree in Physical Education and Sports Sciences with a specialization in Strategic Management and has built a diverse professional background in fitness coaching and sports development.Her coaching qualifications include Fitness Training, Bodybuilding, and TRX Instruction, complemented by a wide range of professional certifications. Pegah holds the IFBB Personal Training Certification, IFBB Basic Nutrition Certification, ERT PUMP Instructor Certification, Physical Fitness Coaching Certification from the Iran Physical Fitness Federation, and Bodybuilding Coaching Certification from the Iran Bodybuilding Federation.
In addition to her fitness-related expertise, she is also certified in Volleyball Coaching, Handball Coaching, and holds a 1st Dan Black Belt in Karate. She has further expanded her professional knowledge through specialized certifications in Sports Nutrition and Talent Identification for Children and Adolescents.
Pegah’s athletic achievements extend beyond coaching. Her name has been officially registered in the National Records of Iran, and she has participated in training camps with the Iranian National Handball Team as well as national handball league competitions. Throughout her sporting career, she has earned numerous honors and achievements in Handball, Volleyball, and Basketball.
Through her educational background, coaching expertise, and competitive sports experience, Pegah continues to contribute to the growth and development of the ERT PUMP methodology while supporting athletes in achieving higher levels of performance and fitness.
**Samira Khosravi**
Samira Khosravi is an active ERT PUMP Instructor based in Tehran, Iran, and a Bachelor’s student in Physical Education and Sport Sciences. She holds coaching certifications in Aerobics, Bodybuilding, Functional Training, TRX, Kettlebell Training, and Pilates.
In addition to her coaching career, she serves as the Head of the Aerobics Judges Committee of Tehran Province and a Technical Expert of the Tehran Aerobics Committee. She is also involved with the Education Committee of the Tehran Bodybuilding Federation and the Physical Fitness Committee of the Persian Fight Group.
Samira has worked with major organizations, including the Telecommunication Company of Iran and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance, and has collaborated with the international company Proshat. She has also completed specialized courses in exercise programming, Pilates, and exercise prescription during pregnancy.
As an athlete, she has competed in numerous national and provincial events, earning multiple achievements, including championship titles in women’s strength competitions and medal-winning performances in weightlifting events. Through her expertise in coaching, education, and competition, she continues to support the growth of the ERT PUMP methodology and the fitness industry.
Fereshteh Shadmanpour is an active ERT PUMP instructor based in Isfahan, Iran. She is actively involved in the fields of Fitness Training and Functional Fitness and currently serves as the manager of a sports club.
Fereshteh holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Sports Sciences, as well as a Master’s Degree in Accounting. She has also earned the IFBB Basic Nutrition Certification, further strengthening her expertise in fitness and health-related disciplines.
With her diverse educational background and professional experience, she works as a Functional Fitness Coach, Fitness Trainer, and Nutrition Consultant, helping individuals achieve their health, fitness, and performance goals. Through her dedication to the ERT PUMP methodology, she continues to contribute to the growth and development of the program within her community.
Samareh Rouzbeh is an active coach in the ERTPUMP training method, with more than 13 years of experience in bodybuilding coaching and championship titles in athletics and physical fitness. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies from the University of Mazandaran.
She has earned certifications in Physical Fitness Coaching from the Federation of Public Sports, Bodybuilding Equipment Training from the same federation, and Abdominal Training Coaching certification as well.
In 2022, she successfully obtained her ERTPUMP coaching certification. Due to her outstanding professional background and contributions to expanding this training method, she was awarded the prestigious ERTPUMP Master Trainer certification in 2023.
Mahtab Firoozbakhi is a certified and active ERT PUMP Instructor with more than 20 years of experience in sports and 13 years of professional coaching experience.
Throughout her athletic career, she has achieved multiple championship titles in the field of physical fitness and has been actively involved in various functional and rhythmic training methodologies.
In 2022, she successfully obtained her ERT PUMP Instructor Certification from Vertex Fitness. She currently serves as an ERT PUMP Instructor, delivering training sessions and promoting the methodology through professional coaching and education.
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Samira Nehzat is one of the active coaches at ERTPUMP and a former representative of the international company Proshat in Tehran Province, where she was responsible for organizing and conducting the company’s educational training programs.
She holds a variety of professional and academic certifications, including TRX STC, TRX FTC, Functional TOA, ERT Pump Instructor, IFBB Personal Fitness Trainer, Yoga Alliance, and a DBA in Sports Management.
In addition, she holds a Level 2 coaching certification in Kung Fu and Physical Fitness and has earned multiple championship medals in Kung Fu competitions.
She is currently the manager of JINO Sports Complex in Tehran.