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The Fit for Trips Team Fit for Trips is staffed by a passionate group of highly-trained fitness professionals and adventure enthusiasts who are committed to your success.
Marcus' career in personal training began in 1993. From the beginning, he dedicated himself to providing his clients with the highest level of commitment and service. As a result, he's retained many clients from the early days of his practice - more than 14 years. Marcus received his BS in Athletic Training and shortly after earned his Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) designation. This combination is unusual, but significant in the world of personal training. His athletic training education has enhanced his ability to work with clients who have sustained orthopedic injuries. The CSCS designation - prevalent in collegiate, professional and Olympic conditioning coaches - ensures that clients receive the most progressive and up-to-date training techniques. Marcus is trusted by his colleagues in physical therapy who refer to him their discharged patients, and is appreciated by his clients who rely on his vast knowledge and professionalism. His many years of fitness experience and adventure travel allow him to confidently extend his knowledge to you through Fit for Trips.
John is a fourteen-time qualifier for the USA Canoe/Kayak Wildwater Team and a lifetime outdoorsman. He also participates in hiking, mountain biking, and of course, coaching others. He is a medalist in numerous International Wildwater Competitions and a seven-time US National Champion. John has just recently stepped down as the Chairman of the Wildwater Committee of USA Canoe/Kayak, which allows him to be more active as a coach and mentor for the USA Wildwater Team.
Mike Martino, Ph.D., CSCS, CES, ACSM-ETT
Justin has competed for more than 12 years in triathlons, running and adventure races, and is an important contributor in the creation of Fit for Trips endurance programming. His knowledge, passion and experience as an endurance athlete make him a highly qualified FFT family member. He has worked with many world-class coaches, each with varying philosophies, gaining firsthand knowledge and insight into endurance training. He is one of the best advisory authorities outside the field of exercise science to contribute endurance training programming for Fit for Trips. |
Marcus Shapiro,
John Pinyerd
Dr. Martino is currently the Exercise Science Program Coordinator and Human Performance Laboratory Director at Georgia College & State University and serves as the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Southeast Regional Director. He acted as a USA National Team Swimming Coach for 10 years and was a member of the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Advisory Coaching Staff in Barcelona and Atlanta. Dr. Martino reviews and field-tests all FFT exercises to check for efficacy and scientific soundness and stays current on all of the latest exercise research.
Justin Baum