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ABOUT PETRA
Meet Petra Mertl
Petra Mertl has dedicated her life to fitness, health and helping others become stronger and healthier. Her passion for fitness and bodybuilding began at age 14, and by age 16 she was already teaching fitness and aerobics classes in the Czech Republic, Italy and France.
After moving to Florida, Petra earned her IFBB Professional Athlete status and competed professionally in Figure while representing the Czech Republic. Her extensive background in bodybuilding and competitive fitness gave her a deep understanding of strength training, body transformation, conditioning and nutrition.
With decades of hands-on experience as a personal trainer, Petra has worked with clients of all ages and fitness levels—from beginners and older adults to competitive athletes and individuals returning to exercise after injury or surgery. Her specialties include weight loss, strength and muscle building, body transformation, mobility and overall health and wellness.
Petra’s approach goes far beyond simply giving someone a workout. She believes every person is different, which is why every training program is designed around the individual—their body, abilities, lifestyle and goals.
Her lifelong interest in nutrition led Petra to further study nutrition and plant-based nutrition. She combines exercise, nutrition guidance and healthy lifestyle coaching to help clients create realistic, lasting changes in their health and well-being.
Today, Petra provides private one-on-one personal training in Boca Raton, either in the client’s home or at her private training studio. Her goal is simple: to help each person become stronger, healthier, more confident and capable of living the life they want.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Petra’s mentor since she was 14 years old was Arnold Schwarzenegger. In 2014 Petra had that pleasure to meet with Arnold Schwarzenegger in Colombus Ohio at Arnold Classic.
Education:
Master’s Degree in Exercise Science and Nutrition
Bachelor degree in Psychology
Bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine
Certifications
Certified NFPT (National Federation of Personal Trainers), IFAA (International Fitness and Aerobic Academy), Holistic Nutrition Practitioner, Regenerative Detoxication.
Certified RMT Tony Robbins Life coach, Meditation, and Sound Healing.
Accomplishments
2 x Czech Republic Champion in Bodyfitness
9 x Overall Champion
2 x top 3 in the World’s and European Championships
IFBB PRO (international federation of bodybuilding) Figure since 2006 and women’s physique since 2013.
She has competed in 38 professional events over ten years of her carrier with many top 5 and top 10 finishes.
Since 2013 NPC (National Physique Committee) Florida Judge
2019 IFBB official, judge, social media director.