Today we’d like to introduce you to Nicole Marks.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I have been an Exercise Physiologist for the last 18 years and hold a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Exercise Science from Syracuse University. I hold a certification in both personal training and post-rehab and conditioning. I have spent many hours of my career in a clinical setting; two years working with a physical therapy facility taking on their clients to continue their rehabilitation, a year at St. Joseph’s cardiac rehab facility, St. Joseph’s respiratory therapy, I have also worked with division 1 and professional athletes with a strength and conditioning facility. I have worked with a range of clients from all different backgrounds. I have worked with healthy individuals looking to get fit, toned, stronger, athletes training for their specific sport; speed, strength, technique, prenatal women, individuals pre and post gastric bypass surgery, individuals with hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, back, neck, shoulder, knee, ankle, etc… injuries, individuals post-cardiac surgery and various other surgeries and ailments. I also have worked with a number of brides and grooms to get them into the best shape of their lives for their big day!
I truly enjoy aiding in individuals recovery and overall pursuit of health! I have had a wealth of success with all of the clients I have worked with over the years and I still currently train the very first client I started training at the very beginning of my career. I truly enjoy being on the preventative end of the health and wellness field and feel that society as a whole is coming to an understanding that exercise and nutrition play an enormous role in our overall quality of life both physically and mentally!
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
The biggest struggles I have faced along the way I would have to say have been dealing with clients who need to lose a lot of weight. Not just losing the weight has been the struggle, but most importantly helping them maintain once they have lost it. I have found a solution to this struggle, which has been to add on a healthy meal delivery package to our companies mobile personal training service. This is a foolproof plan and takes all of the thought and work out of our clients day. They literally have their food and trainer delivered right to their door and all they have to do is eat what is sent and workout and the weight literally falls off.
This service has been met with a lot of success and that is due to the convenience and overall want to get and stay healthy. Even with this service we struggled at first because we had to get the pricing just right as with any specialty service the sticker shock can be a lot at first. However; when I ask/explain to people just how much on average they are spending on postmates, grubhub, etc… and most importantly the price they are paying health and weight wise in this expense, our price is usually below what that cost is.
This has been a unique and experience for our company because the results have been amazing and not just weight-wise, but we are changing how people truly feel energy-wise, health-wise and overall happiness wise.
Fit For Real – what should we know? What do you do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
Our Vision Real Food, Real Training, Better Health, Better Life
Our company was founded to provide the most convenient and easiest way to lose weight. We provide a full support team to get you to your goal. We know that weight loss isn’t easy and hard to do alone. So now you don’t have to.
At Fit For Real we provide; Mobile Personal Training; your personal trainer will meet you when and where you want to give you a personalized workout.
Healthy Meal Delivery; you will receive freshly made breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack every day curated for your personal goals and personal taste.
Personal Nutritionist; you will have a personal nutritionist who will provide support, answer any questions or concerns, and keep track of your weigh-ins.
These are the services we provide and we are the one and only meal plan delivery service and mobile training company in the Los Angeles area. You can find one or the other, but we are the only company to provide both. Which, to myself made the most sense when we even had the first thought of incorporating both.
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
I personally define success by how much success and happiness my clients are getting from our services. I firmly believe that we are put on this planet together to help each other. I also believe that at this point in society we need each other more than ever. I never look at this company as just a sheer money maker and I never have. I got into this business because I believe my specific talents were given to me to be able to help others that need these specifics services. As with everyone, each of has our specific talents and so my success is truly based on being able to put these talents I was given to good use!
Pricing:
- We have a special on our full 7 day monthly (breakfast/lunch/dinner/snack) for $50 per day (again cheaper than the cost of most online food orders)
- Personal Training our regular price is $99 per session and right now its discounted to $79 per session
Contact Info:
- Website: www.fit-for-real.com
- Phone: (323)594-5829
- Email: info@fit-for-real.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitfor.real/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitfor.reall/
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/fit-for-real-los-angeles
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