Mark Mayes, C.P.F.T.
Owner, Fitness Resources, Inc.
A long-time veteran of the fitness industry, Mark Mayes began his career more than 25 years ago while working for the Jack LaLanne health club in San Diego, California. After moving back to Ohio, Mark earned a bachelor's degree in physical education and adult fitness at The Ohio State University.
He began working as an intern at the Central Ohio YMCA but quickly became a full-time staff member. When he decided to strike out on his own, Mark was serving as the physical director at the downtown YMCA. He launched Fitness Resources, Inc. in 1991, and since then, he and his staff have offered personal training to individual clients and have managed fitness programs at private clubs, physician offices, and corporate fitness centers. The demand for personal and group training programs fueled Fitness Resources's growth, ultimately helping Mark to expand into two private studios and a corporate fitness center in Delaware, Ohio. In April 2008, he moved Fitness Resources to the Harrison Park Condos Recreation Center in Harrison West, part of Columbus's Short North area. He now also manages the facility's fitness center.
Mark is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Council of Exercise, and the YMCA. He has received from the ACSM additional certification that focuses on exercise and older adults. Mark is a certified practitioner of polarity therapy, a system that restores mind-body harmony through complementary therapeutic methods including bodywork techniques, guidance in polarity exercises and stretches, self-help techniques, and energy balancing. He is certified by Schwinn to conduct Spinning and RiPP classes. Mark served as an advisory board member for The Wellness Forum Foundation and was a founding member of the International Fitness Institute. He has also been a member of the elite International Systematic TOUCH training team and is currently serving on the faculty of the World Instructor Training Schools.
Mark's professional philosophy is to educate, motivate, and provide direction to individuals of all ages to help them achieve their health and fitness goals. His areas of expertise are general fitness training, strength training, swimming, running, and cycling programs.
His goal for his clients is that they develop the confidence and knowledge to take personal responsibility for their fitness regimens. Mark specializes in designing fitness programs tailored to a diverse clientele-from athletes and busy professionals to senior citizens-and their wide range of fitness experience and goals.
Other Information about Mark
- Writes fitness columns for several employee newsletters and publications
- Lectures on flexibility, strength training, and the facets of operating a successful fitness company
- Consults with large corporations on how best to encourage their employees to improve their health and fitness
Board of Advisors |
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| Don Moxley, M.S. | Exercise Physiologist |
| Rosemary Riley, Ph.D., L.D. | Dietitian/Exercise Physiologist |
| Dr. F.D. Wilamosky, D.C. | |
| Larry Calhoun, C.F.P. | |
| Elton Wilson, M.T. | |
| Pam Flegle, M.S. | Exercise Physiologist |
| Andy Cecil, J.D. | |
| Katy Kram, M.P.H., R.N., R.D., L.D. | Dietitian - Eating Disorder Specialist |
| Mary Joe Ruggieri, Ph.D. | Former Olympic Coach, Alternative Health Practicioner |
Tracy Mann, MS, RD, LD
Registered Dietitian
Tracy is a native of Nebraska and moved to Hilliard in 2010. She has completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and her internship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. After becoming registered, she pursued her Master of Science degree from Central Michigan University. She was hired at The Nebraska Medical Center as an inpatient dietitian for 3 years and now works part-time at a dialysis clinic while owning and managing Everyday Nutrition.
Tracy has experience working with many types of nutrition concerns including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, weight loss and kidney disease.
Tracy is a wife and mother of two, and has a personal interest in working with women and children and enjoys helping families establish healthy eating habits.
Tracy offers individual or group counseling sessions, food record and recipe analysis, and grocery store tours.
Therapy Programs for Specific Conditions offered by Tracy include:
- Overweight/Obesity
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Disorders of Lipid Metabolism
- HIV Infection
- Unintended Weight Loss in Older Adults
- Chronic Kidney Disease
Check out Tracy's web site EverydayNutritionLLC.com
Mark's Staff: |
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| Scott Emerson, CPFT, MATCs - Personal Trainer & Exercise Specialist - He started working in the fitness industry in 1995. Scott has an Associates Degree in Sports management from Columbus State Community College. He is a certified Personal Fitness Trainer through (American Council on Exercise) and also has continued his education by completing the Muscle Activation Technique Internship and has attained the distinction of MAT Certified Specialist. Scottıs experience working in traditional heath clubs, outpatient physical therapy and conducting sports specific training has shaped him into a knowledgeable and competent heath and fitness professional. | 
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| Mike Jones J.D. Having been an avid proponent of, and involved in, fitness for over 20 years, Mike obtained his Personal Fitness Trainer Certification through The World Instructor Training Schools (WITS), a comprehensive course conducted in conjunction with The Ohio State University. Mike's objective is to help individuals of all ages, whether professionals, athletes, children, senior citizens, or the general population, understand the benefits of, and adhere to, various customized fitness programs that will benefit them throughout their lives. | 
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| Vicki LeMaster CPT, RYI, PMA Vicki is MDA trained Spinning Instructor, Stott Pilates trained Ball, Pilates, Rehab Instructor, 200+ hr Yoga training in Vinyasa, Iyengar, Ashtanga, ACE, AFAA trained Group Exercise, CPT, Established Group Exercise Program for Seniors Youngstown, Oh. Jewish Community Center, created Group Exercise Program for Visually Impaired Huntington, WV., planned and implemented Group Exercise Classes for NJ Colony Clubs and Community Education Programs. Vicki has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years. She also does private Pilates, yoga and personal training. | |
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Eddie Morales is a certified personal trainer with ten years experience and is a knowledgeable, understanding and supportive professional committed to helping his clients achieve their fitness goals. He firmly believes that anyone can improve his or her health and appearance by embracing a fitness regimen and enjoys watching his client's progress. Participating in a wide variety of sports throughout his childhood led Eddie to receive a football scholarship to Georgia University in Athens, Georgia. While observing a trainer and client at an Athens gym, Eddie realized not only that was he physically and mentally equipped to become a personal trainer but also that a career in personal training would be rewarding and fun. After leaving Georgia, Eddie launched Taino Fitness, his personal training practice, in New York City. After visited a friend in Columbus Eddie and his wife felt Columbus would be a great place to raise their two year old son. Eddie's understanding of the body and of personal training are firmly rooted in the experiences he has had with the expert coaches who have helped him excel since he was twelve years old. His knowledge and philosophy developed during his academic career and continue to expand as he works with clients and pursues additional professional certifications. He excels in such skills as plyometrics and kettle bell training. Credentials: BS in Exercise Science, Barry University Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, International Sports Sciences Association Specialist in Sports Conditioning, International Sports Sciences Association CPR Certification, American Red Cross |
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Contact Mark or call (614) 291-FITT (3488)