Meet Nordine
Nordine Z (Zouareg) is an internationally acclaimed fitness coach, author and speaker with almost three decades of experience in the health and fitness field and an impressive collection of international titles, awards and recognition.
Nordine's own personal history is an inspirational one –and the basis for his teachings. Born a sickly child in the back of a truck with little hope of living to adulthood, Nordine used mental exercises to overcome his body’s limitations, ultimately becoming a champion bodybuilder and earning the titles of Mr. France, Mr. Europe, Mr. World and Mr. Universe, all by the age of 23, making him the youngest athlete to win a Mr. universe title after the famous Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Today he shares his unique mental and fitness secrets with celebrities, business magnates, and soccer moms around the world.
In 1995 he came to the United States as an Alien of Extraordinary Ability and settled in Tucson, Arizona, where Dr.Dharma Singh Khalsa put him in charge of patient fitness at Khalsa International.
From Khalsa International, Nordine moved to the renowned Miraval Resort, in Tucson Arizona, where he created and lead the award winning Bodymindfulness Center for six years. Since 2005 he has been Miraval's Professional Fitness Coach, working directly with clients to identify and change the negative patterns that are preventing them from attaining optimum health and fitness.
After the 9/11 attacks on the US, Nordine decided that America would become his adoptive country and became an American Citizen.
Throughout his career, Nordine has worked with thousands of clients including high-profile clients such as Barbra Streisand, Sophia Loren, Charlie Sheen, Oprah Winfrey, John and Teresa Heinz Kerry, top athletes, business leaders, and thousands of other people who credit his mind-centered training techniques as the key to weight loss and lasting health.
In addition to his deep understanding of how the mind works to influence the body and his belief in the benefits of balancing body, mind, and spirit, Nordine holds a Master's Degree in Physical Education and several International personal fitness coaching certifications.
Nordine's personal passions are his family, his spirituality, exercise, reading, cooking, travel, and helping people around the world understand how to incorporate the mental, emotional and psychological sides for creating a successful life in balance.
Throughout his career, Nordine has worked with thousands of clients including high-profile clients such as Barbra Streisand, Sophia Loren, Charlie Sheen, Oprah Winfrey, John and Teresa Heinz Kerry, top athletes, business leaders, and thousands of other people who credit his mind-centered training techniques as the key to weight loss and lasting health.
In addition to his deep understanding of how the mind works to influence the body and his belief in the benefits of balancing body, mind, and spirit, Nordine holds a Master's Degree in Physical Education and several International personal fitness coaching certifications.
Nordine's personal passions are his family, his spirituality, exercise, reading, cooking, travel, and helping people around the world understand how to incorporate the mental, emotional and psychological sides for creating a successful life in balance.