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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
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3 employees
32 years in business
Business hours
Sun5:00 am - 7:00 pmMon5:00 am - 7:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2020
Services offered
Event to prep for
Fitness goals
Lose weight
Get toned
Build muscle
Gain flexibility
Client age
Younger than 18
18 - 22 years old
23 - 30 years old
31 - 40 years old
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
Excellent 4.9
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Sally G.
Aug 25, 2025
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What we like about Mark, the Professional PersonalTrainer, 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.
Personal Training
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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Hired on Thumbtack
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!
Personal Training
Rosemary W.
Apr 13, 2015
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I've been doing personaltraining with Mark Saunders for 2 mos now -- 3 times a week, an hour each time.
Mark is absolutely excellent as what the does. He pushes me to my limits (yet also knows when to exercise appropriate caution) , holds me accountable, and is fully committed to my progress. In addition, Mark is 100% dependable, available for questions/concerns outside of the training session, and always pleasant to be around.
Bottom line: Training with Mark has proven to be one of the best decisions I have ever made. I expect to continue with him long into the future!
The Tucson Personal Trainer LLC & Virtual's reply
Thank you Rosemary!
Personal Training
Richard D.
Nov 18, 2015
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I just hired Mark as my "first-ever" personaltrainer. He was one of 4 trainers that I had communicated with, prior to my "determining" that I really could not make a time-commitment for "training". I told all four trainers of my decision to "wait". All said "ok" - EXCEPT Mark who said (in a very nice way) - QUIT PROCRASTINATING!, and let's GET BUSY. I then did my hour-long consulting session with Mark, and committed to a training program/schedule. Point: I know that I NEED a trainer who will PUSH me, and Mark, by his "get-off-your-butt" response demonstrates his skill in motivating people to succeed. My training starts tomorrow, and I'm STOKED.
The Tucson Personal Trainer LLC & Virtual's reply
Thank you so much Richard for taking the leap with me!! You are doing amazing!!!
Personal Training
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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.