My name is Mark Severn, a professional Personal Trainer in Southern California. I describe my occupation a little differently than most trainers. I am an educator in the business of life; personal training is the medium with which I educate.
My passion in life is helping others realize their fitness and health goals through education. My favorite clients are eager beginners and those that are passionate about fitness themselves but need a little guidance to get through all of the hype and mis-information in the health and fitness industry.
I currently run a training business called “Trainer to You“, providing at home training services with two other trainers. My experience spans more than 25 years in the fitness industry, personally and professionally. In this business some documentation of competency is required, and rightfully so.
Certifications;
I continually take new certifications("certs" as they are known in the business) every year to further my education and learn new things. But the basics that most people are interested in are,
Personal Trainer - American Council on Exercise, ACE
Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant - ACE
Nutritional and Supplement Specialist - APEX
Spin Instructor - Madd Dogg Athletics
And a recent recognition just bestowed upon me, “Best Male Trainer” - 2007 - Inland Valley . Inland Valley is a community of towns that is comprised of 300,000 people where I live and work.
The Beginning:
I began working out at the age of fifteen to deal with my asthma, it was really the only thing I could do, endurance sports were definitely out of the picture. I was hooked from day one. I read everything I could get my hands on that had to do with exercise, nutrition and motivation. Success came early for me. At the age of 16 I became the United Kingdom power lifting champion in the 148 lb. weight class, beating others who were fifteen years my senior.
Bodybuilding became my way of life in the 1980s. Destined to become the next Arnold Schwarzenegger, I worked out twice a day, ate like a horse and lived the lifestyle. That lifestyle did not pay the bills unfortunately, Personal Training was yet to be the industry that it is today, and I eventually found myself in the corporate world. I succeeded their also, but at a great cost.
Over the years life seemed to get in the way of my fitness goals. I started to chase the almighty dollar. I did all the things that people do to deal with stress. My eating, abuse of alcohol and lack of exercise got way out of hand and before I knew it I was almost 270 pounds. I was physically, mentally and emotionally bankrupt. I was 32.
My lifestyle was about to slap me in the face. A slap, although painful, I believe will be the defining moment in my life. Everything that I knew was stripped from me and I was left bare and back at square one. It was either give up or come out fighting. I decided to fight, my weapon of choice, exercise. Then and their I decided to dedicate the rest of my life to improving myself and helping others do the same. Thus ten years ago I changed career directions and became a professional Personal Trainer. Not part time, not til something better came along, but for good. It is who I am.
I am now 43 and living life again. I have an opportunity every day to make an impact in some bodies’ life. To be the success that I am today would not have happened without going through the trials that I exposed myself too. Trials, that my clients battle everyday. I can honestly say, been there – done that.
My wish, through this blog, is to impact your life also.
My passion in life is helping others realize their fitness and health goals through education. My favorite clients are eager beginners and those that are passionate about fitness themselves but need a little guidance to get through all of the hype and mis-information in the health and fitness industry.
I currently run a training business called “Trainer to You“, providing at home training services with two other trainers. My experience spans more than 25 years in the fitness industry, personally and professionally. In this business some documentation of competency is required, and rightfully so.
Certifications;
I continually take new certifications("certs" as they are known in the business) every year to further my education and learn new things. But the basics that most people are interested in are,
And a recent recognition just bestowed upon me, “Best Male Trainer” - 2007 - Inland Valley . Inland Valley is a community of towns that is comprised of 300,000 people where I live and work.
The Beginning:
I began working out at the age of fifteen to deal with my asthma, it was really the only thing I could do, endurance sports were definitely out of the picture. I was hooked from day one. I read everything I could get my hands on that had to do with exercise, nutrition and motivation. Success came early for me. At the age of 16 I became the United Kingdom power lifting champion in the 148 lb. weight class, beating others who were fifteen years my senior.
Bodybuilding became my way of life in the 1980s. Destined to become the next Arnold Schwarzenegger, I worked out twice a day, ate like a horse and lived the lifestyle. That lifestyle did not pay the bills unfortunately, Personal Training was yet to be the industry that it is today, and I eventually found myself in the corporate world. I succeeded their also, but at a great cost.
Over the years life seemed to get in the way of my fitness goals. I started to chase the almighty dollar. I did all the things that people do to deal with stress. My eating, abuse of alcohol and lack of exercise got way out of hand and before I knew it I was almost 270 pounds. I was physically, mentally and emotionally bankrupt. I was 32.
My lifestyle was about to slap me in the face. A slap, although painful, I believe will be the defining moment in my life. Everything that I knew was stripped from me and I was left bare and back at square one. It was either give up or come out fighting. I decided to fight, my weapon of choice, exercise. Then and their I decided to dedicate the rest of my life to improving myself and helping others do the same. Thus ten years ago I changed career directions and became a professional Personal Trainer. Not part time, not til something better came along, but for good. It is who I am.
I am now 43 and living life again. I have an opportunity every day to make an impact in some bodies’ life. To be the success that I am today would not have happened without going through the trials that I exposed myself too. Trials, that my clients battle everyday. I can honestly say, been there – done that.
My wish, through this blog, is to impact your life also.