Meet Bas
Bas is the founder of the BODYCOMBAT Netherlands/Belgium Fanpage (www.body-combat.nl), which has been active since March 2006. In April 2016, he launched the BODYCOMBAT Global Fanpage (www.body-combat.eu) to serve the growing international BODYCOMBAT community.
To provide a central platform for news and updates, Bas also founded the BCNLBE & BCGlobal Blog & News Fanpage (https://blog.body-combat.eu). This platform brings together news articles, community updates, and information from both the BCNLBE and BCGlobal Fanpages in one convenient location.
Bas is responsible for ensuring that all platforms remain up to date with relevant and accurate information for BODYCOMBAT participants, instructors, and enthusiasts worldwide. He also maintains regular contact with Les Mills Netherlands & Belgium (NL/BE) and assists visitors who have questions, feedback, or suggestions.
In addition, Bas oversees the technical management of the websites, including the maintenance of the content management system (CMS), website security, and supporting applications, ensuring that all platforms remain secure, reliable, and fully up to date.
Les Mills Marketing Studio
Bas has exclusive access to his own Les Mills Marketing Studio account. Through this platform, he is authorized to use official promotional materials provided by Les Mills, which are used across the BODYCOMBAT Netherlands/Belgium Fanpage, BODYCOMBAT Global Fanpage, and BCNLBE & BCGlobal Blog & News.
More About Bas and Les Mills
Bas has been participating in BODYCOMBAT since 2003 (Release 17) at his local fitness club and has witnessed the program grow and evolve over the years. He has a strong passion for the Les Mills BODYCOMBAT program and fully supports the vision, values, and format developed by Les Mills.
On June 12, 2024, Bas became a certified Les Mills BODYCOMBAT Instructor, earning both his instructor certification and the official international BODYCOMBAT certification. Prior to this, he completed his Program Training in April 2024.
In addition to BODYCOMBAT, Bas trains with weights three times per week, combining his passion for fitness with his professional background in Information Technology (IT).
Other Les Mills Programs
Over the years, Bas has also participated in several other Les Mills programs (as a participant):
- SH’BAM (Dance) – 1.5 years
- BODYJAM – 2 years
- BODYBALANCE – 2.5 years
- BODYPUMP – 11.5 years
These experiences have given him a broader understanding of the Les Mills ecosystem and the diverse training experiences offered across its programs.
Today, Bas focuses primarily on Les Mills BODYCOMBAT and strength training.
In Daily Life
Outside of the BODYCOMBAT community, Bas works in the field of Information Technology (IT), where he is involved in software development, programming, and a variety of other IT-related activities.
With more than 20 years of experience in the IT industry, he combines his technical expertise with his passion for fitness and community building, helping to maintain, develop, and improve the BCNLBE and BCGlobal platforms.
