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About
I am a United Stated Air Force Veteran and a Master Level Personal Trainer with a heart of a teacher. Whether you are a beginner or advanced, 14 years old or a 100+ years old, I can help you.
I have been assisting people with health and fitness (personal training in person and Health and Wellness coaching over the phone and online) in Tucson (now globally) since 1994. It is my mission to add value to your life in any way possible because, I understand how it feels to struggle with your diet and exercise.
I offer personal training, phone coaching (meeting on the phone every week for coaching, mentoring and accountability).
As a master personal trainer with over 49,500 hours of experience, I have seen almost every possible scenario. So whatever your challenges are, I can coach you through them with personal training or coaching over the phone.
With me, you will get accountability, coaching and mentoring to a professional. This is a huge benefit for you.
You don't want accountability from a spouse or friend. They will stop nagging you after a while. Coaching and accountability with a professional like me, will help keep you focused on what you really want because I will hold you to it.
What I like most about what I do is seeing the actual results in people whether it is from a body fat analysis change or before and after pictures and how they always say how they feel better and perform better because it is measurable.
My current specialty is training people 65 years and older because they really need the strength and balance to enhance the quality of their lives. If you are over 65 years old and considering personal training let's connect.
Overview
Hired 101 times
Serves Tucson, AZ
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3 employees
32 years in business
Business hours
Sun5:00 am - 7:00 pmMon5:00 am - 7:00 pm
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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2020
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My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
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Sally G.
Aug 25, 2025
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What we like about Mark, the Professional Personal Trainer, is that he has excellent people skills and is a very kind and gentle person. The Initial consultation and Introduction to the program overview were easy and clear to understand, helping us accomplish our goals for a healthy life.
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Angie B.
Aug 2, 2024
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A great help to my general health with detailed attention to my problem areas: knees and wrists, according to doctors pervasive arthritis. Not so much now! Hahahaha
Follow Through Studio is a launching pad for optimism about health and attitude and provides tools to fight stress and anxiety.
I am delighted to have found such a welcoming life-lifter.
Angie Bowie
Personal Training
Steve P.
Jun 6, 2022
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Mark listens very well. If there is something he is not quite sure of, he will ask questions until he understands what it is I am trying to work on. We have put together new exercises focused on specific muscle areas. Good to work with and always very positive.
The Tucson Personal Trainer LLC & Virtual's reply
Thank you for the 5 Star Review Steve!! It is a pleasure to work with you and I am looking forward to our workout tomorrow!
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Salena L.
Jan 21, 2023
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I found Mark through my NextDoor app and I chose him because I liked what I saw in his online videos. He seemed to be comfortable working with older people so I thought he’d be able to accommodate my limitations - being overweight, out-of-shape, and definitely not used to incorporating any kind of fitness into my day. I live a very sedentary lifestyle and really needed someone who would understand how difficult this attempt at beginning a fitness journey was going to be for me. I felt Mark was that person.
I’ve just started with Mark and have only had three sessions so far (a death in the family and a pre-planned trip out of the country has paused my workouts) but I can tell you, from the first workout, I was impressed.
Not only did Mark stay with me EVERY MINUTE of the hour, but he encouraged me with every exercise move he had me do. In some cases, with every rep. He’s a gentle, constant presence, and truly believes in fitness. It’s been a lifelong passion of his and his desire to share it is definitely felt. I will not lie and say it wasn’t hard. For me, it was a killer hour. I wasn’t sure my wobbly legs would get me down the stairs and to the car (OMG, squats!), but they did. If it weren’t for Mark, I would have quit 10 minutes in.
When I return to the states, I have another 11 sessions lined up with Mark and he’s already told me he will help me work on reaching my goal of incorporating more fitness into my life and losing some weight. If I can make even a small change with his help, I’ll be happy. And getting a few fist pumps in the air and an “atta girl!” every couple of reps, certainly doesn’t hurt!
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Melinda B.
Jun 18, 2023
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Mark dedicates his life to helping people achieve their fitness and weight loss goals.
He is very positive and has extensive experience and education in his field. He focuses on making sure that his clients use the proper form during exercise. I see significant changes in my strength and muscle tone in a matter of weeks!
Most importantly, Mark prepared me to succeed on my own. He met me at my gym for a workout, provided an app with 3 routines, and introduced me to the vegan lifestyle. Highly recommend!
The Tucson Personal Trainer LLC & Virtual's reply
Thank you for the very thoughtful review Meli! It is my honor and pleasure to be assisting you on your journey. Your progress has been so amazing!! I am so proud of how focused you have been because, you have shown in the immense progress!! Keep on keeping on!!! PS You are inspiring many people around you as well. Your progress it seems is providing mitzvah to some of those around you. What a blessing!!
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Mark Saunders
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Purchasing personal training is not like buying a loaf of bread and shopping for the cheapest loaf. Which I don't recommend either. I am fair in my pricing and believe the benefit of training with me is, I have over 35+ years of experience and compassion for the struggles you deal when it comes to your health and fitness. I have the ability too teach you in a way you will understand. You will be able to implement my plan for you and your new habits that will lead you to a lifetime of success!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The first step is scheduling a complimentary consultation. This is where we get clear on your goals and make a game plan for your success. This can be done on the phone or in person. Consider contacting me to schedule a time for us to meet.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I get weekly coaching from an expert in my industry. It is helping me become a better trainer and coach. I also read books, magazines and blogs about health and fitness and blog about it daily myself. I love learning and improving myself as a personal trainer and coach. Continuing education is something I do on a daily basis and share the most important information and strategies with my clients.
