About Me

Hi, I am Sanem!

A certified Personal Trainer, Mindset and Life Style Coach

I am from Istanbul, Turkey. My education in Economics, my decade of experience in investment banking, my passion for fitness, and my exposure to different cultures all shaped the foundation of my fitness career.

In 2014, I earned my American Council on Exercise Personal Training Certification and stepped into the world of professional coaching. Since then, I have continued to study exercise science and healthcare, taking ongoing education courses and closely following published research so I can stay current and keep growing.

I began writing on my Facebook page, “Sanem Bourdier on Fitness, Nutrition and Life,” and later launched my blog to share what I learn with others.

I teach personal sessions, small groups, and large group classes including cycling, TRX, circuit, and bootcamp. I have worked in fitness clubs, studios, parks, and gardens. No matter the setting, my goal is the same: help people build strength and long term well being.

I believe in the power of the mind, solid S M A R T goals, and starting with the basics before building up. I do not believe in perfection. Life is messy, and every person is unique. Body structure, fitness level, lifestyle, physical needs, and psychological needs all matter. My coaching blends them together with care and attention.

I translate gym language into simple, useful guidance so active people like you can gain strength and confidence without confusion. My role is not to hand out rules or restrictions. You are not broken and you do not need to be fixed. I am here to support, guide, and help you make informed decisions. My aim is to help you cut through the noise of social media and understand what truly works.

I offer a wide range of training times from Monday to Saturday, 8.30 to 17.30, Geneva time. Your first 30 minute introduction session is free.

Whatever you faced in the past, today is a fresh start. You have room to thrive.

See you soon,

With love,

Sanem

My Credentials

📕 MY EDUCATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN FITNESS

> Personal Fitness Trainer (ACE, American Council on Exercise, N529477, since 2014)

> Certified Spinning Instructor (since Feb, 2014)

> Certificate of Orthopedic Exercise Specialty (Oct, 2015)

> Les Mills Body Pump Initial Module Trained (Les Mills Acc. No. 230221)

> Les Mills GRIT Initial Module Trained (Les Mills Acc. No. 230221)

> TRX Suspension Training Accredited (since 2014)

> Certificate of Sport and Exercise Nutrition (Feb, 2016)

> Spinning 3-Part Cues / Cadence, Heart Rate and Class Design (April 2016)

> ACE Weight Management Specialist Program (Feb, 2017)

> Certi*cate of Post and Pre-Natal Exercises Training (July, 2017)

> Sports Conditioning Specialist Program (April, 2018)

📘 MY TRAINING IN COACHING

> Peter Crone, Master Minds (2025)

📗 MY WORKING EXPERIENCES IN FITNESS

> Private Personal Trainer (since 2014)

> Cycling Instructor (Fitness clubs and studios in Singapore, since 2015)

> TRX Circuit, Les Mills GRIT, HIIT and Cycling Instructor (Fitness clubs and studios, since 2016)

> Bootcamp coach (since 2018)