Bret Bondlow is certified
through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Performance
Enhancement Specialist. He is also certified through the
American Council on Exercise as a Personal Trainer. For
years Bret has worked with all ages and skill levels and has a true
passion for helping people feel better physically and
mentally. "I enjoy watching people laugh when we train
because if they are having fun then I know we are on the right
track to a healthy mind and body."
As an adolescent, Bret was obese. At such a young age he
realized the importance of being and staying physically fit.
On his own, he worked hard and overcame his trouble. All his
life, Bret has dedicated himself to working, training, teaching,
and understanding how strengthening ones body can provide a more
fulfilling life.
Bret started his career in social work as a behavioral
specialist. While working for the Portland Public School
(Me), Bret focused on academic and social programs for individuals
with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. He also has experience with the
Easter Seal Society coaching developementally disabled adults
on work sikills and developing a working relation with the greater
community. In addition, Bret supervised a residential treatment
home for boys and girls coming out of psychiatric care. He
developed behavior assessment programs to attain long term care for
these children. During this time, Bret developed numerous fitness
routines for these individuals to help them stay focused, burn off
energy and allow for a more productive day.
It was in the 90's Bret turned to exercise as a career and
participated in training on the stability ball. Working in Maine,
he regularly appeared on the news as a fitness consultant
demonstrating new and fun ways to stay fit. Bret puts great
emphasis on creating new ways to exercise and have fun while doing
it. His style of teaching helped many individuals especially the
aging adult and individuals with special needs.
Bret has eighteen years of combined social work/personal
training experience. His experiences includes hospital based
fitness programs, non-profit organizations, senior centers,
physical therapy programs, Duxbury Before and After Dark Program,
Casco Bay YMCA and SportRx. Bret has lectured on training kids and
adults with disabilities to local collaboratives, nurses and other
professionals. He has also lectured and demonstrated fiitness
programming at Educational Conferences in the State of Maine. Bret
has authored numerous articles and has appeared on local public tv
and radio.
Today Bret brings his unique and creative style of training to
Hanover, MA at his new facility CompellingFitness