My fitness journey started back in 1996, and no, I will not reveal my age. I have always been a big fan of bodybuilding. I remember as a kid watching Tookie Williams on the *Gong Show*. After seeing this big, muscular guy on stage posing, I asked my mom for a junior weightlifting set. Growing up playing football and with my coaches preaching about working out and getting stronger, I joined my first gym, "Duck's Gym," in Simpsonville, SC. After that, I moved to Powerhouse Gym in Mauldin, SC, Peak Fitness in Greenville, SC, and Coop's Gym in Greenville.

Tired of moving around, I joined the big boys at Gold's Gym in Cherrydale in 2013. I later transferred to Gold's Gym in Taylor when COVID struck the country in 2020. I started with the Greenville Technical College Personal Training Program, which teaches and prepares you for the state test. After speaking with one of my coaches, they encouraged me to pursue the NCSF Personal Training Program, and I received my certifications for CPT, Strength Coach, Sports Nutrition, as well as specializations in Low Back Specialist, Suspension Training Specialist, and Kettlebell Coach.

Additionally, I earned my certification through Gold's Gym to coach Gold's Fit and Gold's Burn classes, which aim to push our members to achieve their goals. If you're looking for someone to help you reach your fitness objectives, look no further—I'm your guy. Let's train together! #keeppushing

Mark Fleming

Trainer at: Golds Gym NC