Wellness & Performance
ABOUT US
Our story began with a desire to create a better world for individuals seeking a healthy and fulfilling life. We recognized the need for a shift in mindset, one that prioritizes physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. And so, we set out with a vision to make a continuous, positive impact on humanity.
With the determination to make a difference, our mission is to empower people to thrive towards a life of freedom, passion, and joy.
We are an international team of Wellness and Networking Experts! In collaboration with our international network of doctors, scientists, and Health Professionals we look forward to welcoming new friends and members!
We would be happy to explain to you how we can work together and discover your new Perspectives and Business Opportunities.
Bernd Zimmermann is the founder and CEO of Wellness & Performance Enterprises in Los Angeles and the man who set the vision for the company when it launched in 2012.
The ZFIT mission is to leverage the latest innovation and technology to improve Health and Wellness for our body and mind globally. And, we walk our talk...
Our products and services have transformed that vision into the world's leading wellness product marketplace, linking several of the latest innovators of passionate health, wellness, and beauty professionals to the millions of clients we serve.
With over 50 years of experience, our Founder, Bernd Zimmermann, an internationally renowned Health & Fitness expert, is dedicated in combination with his professional team to making the people of L.A. and the global community "ZFIT" while using unique Services & Products.
Bernd began his career in health and fitness in 1965 in Munich, Germany with his background of Material Arts, BodyBuilding and Fitness.
In 1967, he opened the "Europ-Sport-Center" - the very first fitness club in Vienna, Austria. In the following 15 years, he opened up a chain of 10 additional Health & Fitness Centers and began opening Women's Studios for Weight-Loss & Body Shaping across Austria and Germany.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bernd Zimmermann have known each other since Bernd started his career in Munich 1965 and have been best friends ever since. Bernd came to the US for the first time in 1972 and continued to return in the following years, visiting and training with his long-term friend Arnold and meeting fitness celebrities like Joe Gold, Joe Weider, Chuck Norris, and other experts in BodyBuilding and Martial Arts.
In 1982, Bernd moved to Los Angeles, California and became a U.S. citizen. Since that time, he has become well known for exchanging the newest Health and Fitness Innovations and Products between the US and Europe.
In 2004 he brought Nordic Walking to the US and is the Founder & President of ANWA -The American Nordic Walking Association promoting and expanding this fantastic sport worldwide.
In 2014 he brought the unique Smovey VIBROSWING-System to the US and is the exclusive Representative in NorthAmerica.
In 2022 he became Representative and Executive Partner of CENTROPIX -The World’s Most Cutting Edge Biotechnology offering Innovative Wellness Solutions
Bernd believes in a Holistic, Non-Toxic, Non-Invasive approach to Health, Fitness, Beauty and Wellness.
Working alongside Doctors, Nutritionists, Herbalists, Personal Trainers, Physical Therapists, and many more, he offers not only the innovative services he pioneered in his women's studios, but also Indoor and Outdoor Training, Active And Passive Treatments, Personal Health and Wellness Consultations, Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching.
Bernd is happy sharing his longterm experience and helping others to achieve her Goals and is always living his passion after more than five decades in the industry!
Bernd Zimmermann, CEO of ZFIT Wellness & Performance in Los Angeles has been selected three years in a row for the Best of Pacific Palisades Awards for Health & Fitness Program Consultants and now qualifies for the 2024 Pacific Palisades Business Hall of Fame.
