The First Specialist Group Exercise Instructor Certification in Asia
For the first time in Asia, the Specialist Group Exercise Instructor course is being held by IFBB Armenia and Vertex Fitness, in partnership with the international company Proshot in Iran, utilizing the specialized ERTPUMP methodology.
This is the first professional GX coaching course conducted by expert instructors in this field.
Start Date: October 23, 2026 (November 1, 1405 SH) – Duration: 3 months.
برگزاری اولین دوره مربیگری تخصصی GX در آسیا
برای نخستین بار در آسیا، دوره Specialist Group Exercise Instructor با همکاری IFBB Armenia و شرکت Vertex Fitness، با مشارکت شرکت بینالمللی Proshot در ایران و با بهرهگیری از شیوه تخصصی و نوین ERTPUMP برگزار میگردد.
این دوره، نخستین دوره تخصصی مربیگری گروهی (GX) است که توسط مدرسین برجسته و متخصص این حوزه تدریس میشود.
تاریخ شروع: ۱ آبان ماه ۱۴۰۵ (تداوم دوره به مدت سه ماه)
Ասիայում առաջին մասնագիտացված խմբային մարզումների հրահանգիչների որակավորման դասընթացը
Ասիայում առաջին անգամ Specialist Group Exercise Instructor դասընթացն անցկացվում է IFBB Armenia-ի և Vertex Fitness-ի կողմից՝ Իրանում Proshot միջազգային ընկերության մասնակցությամբ և ERTPUMP մասնագիտացված մեթոդաբանությամբ:
Սա խմբային մարզումների (GX) առաջին մասնագիտացված հրահանգչական դասընթացն է, որը վարելու են ոլորտի առաջատար մասնագետները:
Մեկնարկի ամսաթիվ: Հոկտեմբերի 23, 2026 (Տևողությունը՝ 3 ամիս)
აზიაში პირველი ჯგუფური ვარჯიშის სპეციალისტი ინსტრუქტორის კურსი
აზიაში პირველად, Specialist Group Exercise Instructor კურსი ტარდება IFBB Armenia-სა და Vertex Fitness-ის ორგანიზებით, ირანში საერთაშორისო კომპანია Proshot-ის მონაწილეობით და ERTPUMP-ის სპეციალიზებული მეთოდოლოგიით.
ეს არის პირველი პროფესიონალური GX სამწვრთნელო კურსი, რომელსაც უძღვებიან დარგის ექსპერტი ინსტრუქტორები.
დაწყების თარიღი: 2026 წლის 23 ოქტომბერი (ხანგრძლივობა: 3 თვე
The Armenian National Federation of Bodybuilding (Armenian: Բոդիբիլդինգի Հայաստանի ազգային ֆեդերացիա), also known as the National Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation of Armenia, is the regulating body of bodybuilding in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
The Armenian National Federation of Bodybuilding was established in 1997 and the current president is Gevorg Hakobyan. The Federation is a full member of the International Federation of BodyBuilding and Fitness. Armenian bodybuilding athletes participate in various European and international level bodybuilding competitions. In May 2015, the Federation organized a joint training seminar with the Russian Bodybuilding Federation. In May 2016, the Federation sent athletes to participate in the Black Sea Cup, winning several medals. In May 2017, the Federation hosted the “Armenian Championship in Bodybuilding, Beach Bodybuilding and Fitness Bikini” in Yerevan, where national and international participants competed in fitness and figure competition.
The Federation also organizes the annual ‘Armenian Bodybuilding Championships’, where bodybuilders from Armenia and neighboring countries compete.
ِDr.Rashid khodabakhsh (MAIN INSTRUCTOR)
Highly accomplished senior sports executive, administrator, and martial arts expert with over three decades of leadership experience within the Ministry of Sports and Youth and national sports federations in Iran. Demonstrated success in managing large-scale regional sports administrations across five major provinces, leading national teams, and structuring athletic governance. Recognized pioneer in Karate with an international referee background and extensive technical expertise.
Professor Hamid Rajabi
(MAIN INSTRUCTOR)
Dr. Hamid Rajabi (born 1967 in Semnan) is a Full Professor and Faculty Member (Rank 35) in the Department of Exercise Physiology at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran. Renowned as one of Iran’s most prominent and distinguished experts in exercise physiology and training design, he was honored as the National Model Professor of Iran in 2014. Dr. Rajabi earned his Ph.D. in Physical Education with a specialization in Exercise Physiology from the University of Tehran (1999) and is a former national track and field champion. Throughout his career, he has held key executive positions, including Vice Dean of Academic Affairs, Director of Graduate Studies, Head of the Exercise Physiology Department at Kharazmi University, and Executive Editor of the scientific journal Research in Sport Sciences. As a leading researcher who has authored several landmark academic textbooks and published over 200 scientific research papers, he has significantly contributed to the advancement of sports science in Iran. Additionally, in the GX coaching course, Professor Rajabi will be instructing the core modules on “Basics of Exercise Physiology and Energy Systems” (covering the ATP-PCr, glycolytic, and aerobic energy production pathways, alongside muscle physiology and contraction) as well as “Chapter 2: Basic Training Principles
Professor Alireza Elahi
(MAIN INSTRUCTOR)
PhD in Sport Management, Full Professor at Kharazmi University
Professor Alireza Elahi is a distinguished expert in the field of Sport Management and a Full Professor at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at Kharazmi University, Tehran. With extensive academic experience, he specializes in Sport Marketing, Strategic Management, and Neuro-marketing in sports.
In this course, Professor Elahi will be teaching “Sport Marketing and Branding for Fitness Coaches.” This module is designed to empower trainers with essential strategies to build their professional brand, effectively market their services, and succeed in the competitive fitness industry
Dr. Mehdi Khaleghi Tazji
(MAIN INSTRUCTOR)
is an Associate Professor of Sports Biomechanics and the Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at Kharazmi University. He holds a Ph.D. in Sports Biomechanics and specializes in human movement analysis, sports injury prevention, and advanced laboratory testing technologies. His primary research focuses on 3D motion capture, electromyography, force plate analysis, and investigating biomechanical factors affecting athletic performance and rehabilitation. Additionally, he serves as the head of the university’s Biomechanics Laboratory and has authored numerous scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals
Dr. Sadegh Amani-Shalamzari
(MAIN INSTRUCTOR)
PhD in Exercise Physiology, Associate Professor at Kharazmi University
Dr. Sadegh Amani-Shalamzari is an Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Kharazmi University. He is a prominent researcher and expert in fields such as Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training, Small-Sided Games (SSG) in football and futsal, and Exercise Immunology.
With extensive academic background and practical experience in sports conditioning, Dr. Amani-Shalamzari bridges the gap between academic research and applied fitness methodologies to enhance athletic performance. In this specialized professional coaching course, Dr. Amani-Shalamzari will be teaching essential topics including Sport Supplements, Sports Nutrition, and Weight Management Strategies, providing coaches with scientific and practical knowledge to optimize athlete performance and health.
Bahador Cham (COURSE MANAGER)
is the global founder of the ERTPUMP training system, an official IFBB (International Federation of Fitness and Bodybuilding) instructor, and a senior executive in the sports industry. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) specializing in Sports Marketing and a Master’s degree in Sports Physiology. Combining academic expertise with practical insight, he brings 18 years of executive leadership as CEO of Proshot Company, alongside serving as CEO of Vertex Fitness in Armenia and Georgia. As the founder and chief organizer of the specialized ERTPUMP programs, he has spearheaded 388 educational courses across various cities in Iran, Armenia, and Georgia, and taught 281 international workshops, seminars, and coaching certification programs. In addition to holding numerous international coaching credentials, Bahador Cham has been awarded multiple honors and certificates of appreciation from prominent academic, scientific, and sports institutions globally.
Azadeh Pourakhlaghi (LEAD INSTRUCTOR)
An expert in sports physiology and a leader in modern training methodologies. Serving as the Manager of Modern Training Methods for the Iran Bodybuilding Federation, Azadeh is a master instructor for various specialized programs, including ERT-PUMP, CXWorx, and TRX. With years of experience in top-tier gyms and a deep academic foundation, she is a highly respected educator in the fields of Functional Training, Crossfit, and advanced exercise programming.
Golnaz Faezi (LEAD INSTRUCTOR)
A sports scientist, university lecturer, and former elite national badminton player and coach with a Master’s degree in Sports Sciences. Golnaz has extensive academic and practical experience, having served as an assistant professor at Kharazmi University and a national team coach and tutor for the Badminton Federation. She holds numerous international certifications—including Pilates, CrossFit, and fitness training—and brings a wealth of high-level athletic and coaching expertise across multiple disciplines
Samira Khosravi (INSTRUCTOR)
An active fitness educator and Physical Education student specializing in a wide range of disciplines including bodybuilding, Pilates, ERT-PUMP, and aerobics. Samira holds numerous international certifications and is a qualified Aerobic Dance judge. Her career is marked by significant leadership roles in Tehran Province sports committees, where she actively contributes to the development and standardization of professional fitness training
Moozhan Nezhad Ebrahimi
(INSTRUCTOR)
A sports and fitness professional holding a PhD in Physical Education with a specialization in Corrective Exercise and Injury-Related Studies. Mozhan has extensive experience as a swimming, diving, and open-water instructor, alongside profound expertise in functional fitness, gymnastics, and sports facility management. She combines a strong background in competitive sports with senior operational roles and leadership in professional training programs
Pegah Poorsherkari
(INSTRUCTOR)
An accomplished fitness and bodybuilding coach holding a Master’s degree in Strategic Management of Physical Education. Pegah is dedicated to designing personalized training and nutrition programs that promote a sustainable and healthy lifestyle. With international certifications in ERT-PUMP, Functional Training, and TRX, she combines her educational background with her elite experience as a former national handball team athlete to deliver high-quality, results-driven coaching
Sepideh Rahimdoost (COURSE MANAGER 2 )
An MBA graduate specializing in Marketing and an experienced Event Management professional with over 18 years of expertise in public relations and administration. Beyond her corporate background, she is a certified Personal Trainer and an internationally recognized ERT-PUMP Coach. Sepideh brings a unique blend of high-level management skills and technical fitness expertise to every event she organizes and leads
Bahareh Nazimi (Co-Instructors) is a fitness, bodybuilding, private, and rhythmic movement trainer with over 10 years of professional experience, and a former member of the Iran National Kabaddi Team. She holds an ERTPUMP Master Trainer certification and serves as an ERTPUMP Instructor. Her professional credentials include IFBB Personal Training, international coaching certifications, and multiple national fitness and weightlifting championships.
Zohreh Bikdeloo (Co-Instructors) is a fitness, bodybuilding, CX, functional, and ERTPUMP trainer with extensive experience in designing diverse and effective training programs. She holds an ERTPUMP Master Trainer certification along with an ERTPUMP certification from the Proshot Institute. Alongside her coaching background at Paydar Gym, she brings strong motivational skills, communication abilities, and a comprehensive approach to physical and mental health improvement
Samira Nahzat (Co-Instructors) is a fitness and sports coach with professional experience since 2014, currently serving as the Director of the Jino Sports and Health Complex. She holds numerous international certifications, including ERTPUMP instructor, TRX, IFBB CPT, and a DBA in Sports Management. Her extensive background also includes multiple coaching grades, fitness certifications, and championship medals in Kung Fu.