AREAS OF SPECIALTY. 

• Strength and Conditioning Development 

• Comprehensive assessments to establish your baselines and monitor function

• High-efficiency fitness programs that are created for your body and goals

• Metabolic conditioning based on foundational gymnastics programming to improve cardio, endurance, and athletic performance

• Muscle Development, Body Fat Reduction

• Systematic cycling of endurance and strength training to challenge you safely and effectively

• Hand-crafted nutritional guidance and accountability monitoring designed to match your goals, motivations, and personality

• Assistance with behavior modification and ‘new habit’ training

• Lifestyle and Wellness Coaching

• Mental and physical check-ins to assess your successes and roadblocks

• Assistance with establishing a maintainable fitness routine that works with your schedule and life

• Recovery guidance to aid in stress reduction, improve sleep, and increase mindfulness

• Moving Better and Connecting With Your Body

• Assistance with establishing a deeper mind-body connection in order to feel intended muscle activation, improve technique, and prevent injury

• Correcting muscle imbalances to assist with proper joint function, prevent injury, and maximize strength potential

MARK’s BIO.

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If I can help my clients build a healthy relationship with exercise, and therefore, themselves, then I’ve succeeded as a coach. This involves understanding the complete person in front of me. Through routine check-ins, in-depth assessments, and the encouragement of establishing a connection with your body, we can work together to train for life, optimize your daily performance, and adopt the mindset of “exercise for life.”

I’ve always had a heightened sensitivity that allows me to connect deeply with my clients and feel things strongly. I think my sensitivity goes hand in hand with my creativity. Although my artistic side comes as a surprise to many, it’s always present and impacts everything I do.

My first interest was in art and animation. I wanted to be a cartoonist. I loved my superheroes and Saturday morning cartoons (still do). It wasn’t until I was invited to a friend’s gymnastics-themed birthday party that I truly showed an interest in physical activity. Shortly after, my mom signed me up for classes at our local YMCA, and I was hooked. It was the closest thing to having superpowers of my own.

I fell in love with the sport. The majority of my time was spent inside the gym. I didn’t realize until later the lasting impact gymnastics had on my life. I learned about hard work, dedication, persistence, patience, self-discipline, winning, and losing, as well as my body. And, one day, it was gone.

I awoke from extreme pain in my shoulder, and I could barely raise my arm. I had nerve damage and shortly after had to retire from the sport. My dreams of continuing gymnastics were gone. I was left with this empty space in my life — this hole — that I didn’t know how to fill.

My body was changing, but I didn’t realize until my pants no longer fit. I gained 30lbs of fat, and I resolved to do something about it. This became my path into health and fitness. I wasn’t an unhealthy athlete, but I could have been a healthier one, but I did take my health for granted at times. I looked good, felt good, and could move well, but that isn’t necessarily an indication of health. 

As a personal trainer, I make it my mission to see the full person in front of me. I’m interested in working with clients to see how we can improve multiple aspects of a person’s life to enhance their daily performance — mentally and physically. 

There’s an art to healthy living that can exist in all aspects of life, and as a former competitive gymnast, I worked hard to make the difficult seem effortless. Health is our greatest investment and making changes in our lives can seem daunting at times. But, with practice, support, and a little time, I believe anyone can make healthy changes to improve their lives and, consequently, the lives of others with whom they come in contact.

EDUCATION.

• National Academy of Sports Medicine | Certified Personal Trainer

• Nutrition Coach | Precision Nutrition Level 1

• Gymnastics Official | NAWGJ, USAG, NGA

• Master’s Degree | Art Therapy | George Washington University

• Bachelor’s of Science | Interior Design | University of Tennessee Knoxville

TESTIMONIALS.

Not only has Mark has been a transformational, life-changing coach for me on a physical level, but also on a mental resilience level.  As a technology executive and entrepreneur, the demands of my business have taken a physical toll with years of long hours.  I interviewed Mark to discuss my shoulder injury and how to work around that with my weightlifting and weight loss goals.  He was realistic, straight-forward, and knowledgeable.  Mark structured thoughtful workout routines and nutritional guidance to continue to my work outside of our twice-a-week personal training sessions.

In 3 months we hit the goals we set out for the year; I dropped 3 waist sizes; I increased bench press levels well beyond what I did as an athletic 20 year old; I was able to increase each week all while not getting injured.  Mark knew how much to push me to maximize my workouts and get the most gains; and I’ve been able to increase my power and strength.  My close friends and coworkers noticed my transformation quickly.  The immediate impact has been increased capacity for my business, mental acuity, and excelling at other passions, such as road biking and snowboarding.

I highly recommend Mark, and I am open to talk to any potential clients as to my awesome experience working with him!
— Alex F

Mark’s knowledge about the body and physics of movement fosters confidence that I won’t injure myself. He gives excellent demonstrations and instructions that are easy to follow. He motivates to challenge me and supports me to try. My overall health and fitness improved within the first month working with Mark, and I received better results than four months of physical therapy. I look forward to my workouts with Mark each week because I feel better and the workouts themselves are enjoyable and fun!

— Dominica R
A sharp, selfless Michigan native with a penchant for people-watching.

I met my first goal, in working with Mark, which was to recommit becoming a better me in order to lead the best life possible. I have gotten stronger, as well as more confident with my body and self-esteem. My next goal is a combination of weight loss with better overall health and strength. I’m losing weight, but with Mark’s guidance, I realized I need to focus on eating cleaner. My time with Mark has been, and continues to be, beneficial to my health, wellbeing, and overall happiness.

— Karen B
A fervent, skilled culinarian with a big heart and the goals to match!

Thank you for all of your support and encouragement over the past year and a half. Not only have I improved my physical strength and gym routine, but also our sessions have helped me develop better self-discipline and resilience as I started my professional career in a new city.

— Matt W
A smart, hard-working, young professional whose quiet nature often masks his basketball and skiing skills.