Meet Mark Saunders
Founder of The Tucson Personal Trainer LLC & Weight Loss Solutions That Work LLC
Mark Saunders is a visible inspiration of strength, manifested by his own athletic and career success, and the accomplishments of his training clients.
Mark has been into health and fitness since he was fourteen years old. At the age of nineteen he joined the United States Air Force (USAF) and served as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). His enlistment included a six-month tour in Operation Desert Storm where he served as a medic in a field hospital.
As a former 5 Time Bodybuilding Champion having competed 26 times over 24 years, Mark was in the top 1% of all Natural Bodybuilders in the world at the peak of his career.
Mark contributes his success to the "5 Elements of Physical Progress": proper training, proper nutrition, recovery, supplementation, and mindset.
5x Bodybuilding Champion
Top 1% of Natural Bodybuilders worldwide
49,500+ Training Hours
Master Level Trainer since 1994
USAF Veteran
Emergency Medical Technician, Desert Storm
All Ages Welcome
Specializing in 40+ and 60+ transformations
Who Mark Trains
- •Complete novice teenagers looking to build muscle (13+)
- •Men and women over 40 seeking to lose weight and gain shape in a safe, fun environment
- •60+ adults - Mark has trained hundreds of people over 60, taking special care to prevent injuries while maintaining steady progress
- •Advanced athletes and bodybuilders seeking elite-level coaching
Award-Winning Excellence
Best Personal Trainer
Catalina Foothills 2025
Quality Business Awards
Excellence
Score
Recognized for outstanding service, proven results, and unwavering commitment to client success in the Catalina Foothills community.
Beyond Fitness — A Bigger Mission
Mark Saunders is committed to supporting people, animals, and the planet — one healthy step, smart choice, and kind act at a time.
Personal Health Mission
Our mission is to empower people to live stronger, healthier, purpose-driven lives — one healthy step, smart choice, and kind act at a time. We combine proven fitness science, whole-food nutrition, mindset coaching, and cutting-edge technology to help individuals achieve lasting transformation — physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Animal Welfare
Beyond personal health, Mark stands for a bigger mission that includes supporting animal welfare and the wellbeing of our animal companions. Assisting animals and the planet — one healthy step, smart choice, and kind act at a time.
Environmental Sustainability
Building a world where people, pets, and the planet all thrive together. Mark's broader mission extends to environmental sustainability and supporting a healthier planet for future generations.