Mark Almas
Certifications:
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
PN Certificate in Nutrition and Coaching
Sports Performance Specialist
Weight Management Specialist
Pain Free Performance Specialist
AED/CPR Certified
Mark’s journey into fitness began with a personal desire for physical challenge and growth. What started as a hobby in boxing and kickboxing quickly turned into a daily passion. Over the years, Mark found joy in helping newer students grasp the basics of the sport, and it became clear that guiding others was something he genuinely loved.
During his training, Mark noticed that many people would feel discouraged when they didn’t immediately excel at boxing or kickboxing. This insight became his motivation to pursue a career in fitness—to help others build confidence, develop their skills, and realize their potential regardless of where they started.
After an eight-year career in retail, Mark decided to follow his passion for fitness full-time. He earned his ACE Personal Training Certification to help people achieve their fitness goals and embrace the value of challenging themselves—whether it’s learning how to throw the perfect punch or establishing lifelong healthy habits.
In the early years of his fitness career, Mark specialized in guiding individuals who were new to the gym or unfamiliar with fitness routines. He focused on building a solid foundation of exercise and nutrition habits to empower his clients to take control of their health. Over time, Mark expanded his expertise to include teaching boxing and kickboxing classes, sharing his passion for these sports and inspiring others to tap into their inner fighter.
With a background in personal training, nutritional coaching, and combat sports, Mark brings a well-rounded approach to fitness. Whether you’re looking to improve your strength, master boxing fundamentals, or simply find a fun and effective way to relieve stress, Mark is ready to help you achieve your goals.
Mark’s Client Testimonials
Since training with Mark, my confidence and comfort in the gym have increased substantially. Mark has given me the assurance to enter any gym or try any type of workout with ease. He ensures that our programs are never boring and that working out is always fun.
I’ve become strong enough that I often surprise myself with my abilities outside the gym, like moving boxes, carrying groceries, or my increased endurance while walking or running.
He provides a welcoming environment where I can ask weightlifting or workout questions without fear of judgment. Thanks to my training with Mark, I feel more confident in applying the skills he’s taught me, whether during our sessions or when I’m on my own.
Mark’s positive attitude towards exercise and his belief that everyone can achieve their fitness goals is both refreshing and motivational. He celebrates my non-scale victories just as much, if not more, than my scale victories.
Since training with Mark, I’ve gotten so much stronger and more confident as a boxer. He creates a safe space to practice both my defense and offense, and challenges me with longer rounds and new combos. Even outside the gym, I feel more confident in my own skin!
