The Story Behind FitnessGuyz
Hi, I'm Mark, founder of FitnessGuyz and your certified personal trainer serving Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Miramar, and throughout South Florida.
For over 20 years, I've had the privilege of helping people transform their bodies, exceed their own expectations, and achieve goals they once thought were impossible. But my journey in fitness started long before FitnessGuyz.
My Fitness Journey
From Powerlifting Champion to Your Personal Trainer
I didn't start as a personal trainer—I started as a teenager with a barbell and a dream.
Powerlifting was my first passion. I competed at the highest levels, setting both state and national powerlifting bench press records that proved what the human body can achieve with dedication, proper training, and relentless determination.
After dominating the powerlifting platform, I transitioned to bodybuilding, where I learned the art and science of body composition, nutrition, and aesthetic transformation. This experience taught me that fitness isn't one-size-fits-all—it's deeply personal, and what works for one person might not work for another.
Building Gyms, Building Lives
My success in competition led me to open my own gyms—and that's where everything changed for me.
Yes, I trained competitive athletes. But the people who truly inspired me were the ones walking through the door for the first time, nervous, uncertain, and hoping that maybe *this time* would be different.
**The mom who hadn't worked out since having kids 15 years ago.**
**the professional who'd tried every workout and failed."**
**The woman who'd tried every diet, hired trainers before, and felt like she'd failed at everything.**
These were real people with real challenges—busy jobs, family responsibilities, past injuries, limited time, and years of disappointment from programs that didn't work.
**And when I helped them succeed? When they transformed not just their bodies but their entire lives?**
That's when I realized: My powerlifting records meant nothing
compared to seeing a client regain their confidence and finally
feel happy with themselves..
**That's the work that matters. That's why I do this.**
Why I Do What I Do
The Moment That Changes Everything
There's a moment in every client's journey that makes everything worthwhile.
It's when someone lifts a weight they swore they'd never lift.
It's when they see their Styku scan and realize they've lost fat and gained muscle—even though the scale barely moved.
It's when they climb stairs without getting winded, or fit into clothes they haven't worn in years.
It's the moment they achieve something they genuinely thought they couldn't.
That moment—that's why I train people. That's why I wake up excited to do this work every single day.
More Than Just Workouts
After 20 years in this industry, I've learned something important: People don't need another generic workout plan. They need someone who believes in them, pushes them, and shows them what they're truly capable of.
I've seen too many people quit because:
- They didn't see results (usually because they were only watching the scale)
- They felt intimidated at commercial gyms
- They couldn't make fitness fit their busy lives
- They didn't have accountability and guidance
That's why FitnessGuyz is different. I bring professional training, advanced technology, and 20+ years of experience directly to your home in Pembroke Pines, Plantation, or anywhere in South Florida.
No commute. No crowds. No excuses. Just results.
Professional Experience & Credentials
Two Decades of Transforming Lives
Competitive Background:
- State powerlifting record holder
- National powerlifting record holder
- bodybuilder
- 20+ years training experiencd
Professional Credentials:
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
- Former gym owner (multiple locations)
- Specialized in weight loss, strength training, body composition
- Expert in senior fitness and functional training
- Advanced nutrition coaching
Training Philosophy:Evidence-based programming + personalized approach + cutting-edge technology = sustainable, life-changing results