T-3 Health and Fitness, LLC, (formerly F.I.R.S.T. Fitness Training), is an innovative fitness center offering a unique approach to exercise and weight loss. Our primary objective is to provide a professional, personalized service to help you achieve optimal results.

My name is Craig Marks and I am the proud owner and lead trainer of T-3 Health and Fitness.  I want to be your partner in health and fitness for life and I’m here to help you transform your body and mind.

I was a competitive wrestler from the age of 10 through my years at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and have always lived the fitness lifestyle. I have been an ACE and NPTI certified personal trainer, certified athletic trainer and certified strength and conditioning specialist since 1988 and am proud of all my former and current client’s accomplishments.  I’ve personally witnessed countless numbers of people transform their minds and bodies through my unique and often non-conventional training methods.

As a licensed physical therapist since 1989, I pride myself at being an expert at preventing most common training injuries and I am qualified to assess and treat most others. I’m an expert at sledgehammer, plexiglass and abdominal workouts along with my highly popular “1000” high intensity workout (guaranteed to burn over 1000 calories in 60 minutes). Additionally,  17 years ago, I developed my nationally and internationally recognized Kinesio-Arts Training Program ® for persons living with Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological illnesses.  This program has been seen on the Michael J Fox Foundation web site along with numerous other national and international media outlets.  I have become a Parkinson’s expert and have been involved in many events to raise funds and awareness for research and to honor my father who lived with Parkinson’s for several years.

In the training studio, my goal is to motivate each of my clients to reach higher levels than they knew they could.   Once you enter my training studio, you never know what lies in store for you. And that, is a very good thing!

Craig

 

Craig’s Licenses and Credentials: BS from UTC, Licensed Physical Therapist, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, NPTI Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), NPTI (Basic Nutrition), Head Coach/Director of Takedown Wrestling Academy, Former Strength and Conditioning Coach for Maccabi USA Track and Field and Wrestling Teams,  Former Strength and Conditioning Coach for UTC Track and Field and Wrestling Teams, APTA Certified Balance and Movement Specialist, APTA Certified Parkinson’s Exercise Specialist, APTA Certified Shoulder, Knee and Low Back Rehabilitation Specialist.

Since 2007, Craig has been featured in the media (television and newspaper) throughout the United States and Europe for his unique training methods.  Some of the television and newspaper media he has been featured in include:

The Miami Herald, The Ft. Lauderdale Sun Sentinel, The Washington Post, The New York Post, The Tampa Tribune, The Chicago Tribune, NY Daily News, The Fresno Bee,  The Johannisburg Press, The Grand Forks Herald, The Davie/Cooper City Gazette, The Weston Gazette, Weston Lifestyle.

WPLG Channel 10 News (Kristy Krueger interview), WFOR/My 33 Morning News (Jim Berry interview), Ivanhoe Productions with Stacie Johnson, The Savannah Morning News.

At T-3, our philosophy is simple; there are no short cuts to achieving superior fitness, a lean physique or improved sports performance. The only path to successfully achieving your goals is through hard work and, as such, many of our programs are physically and mentally demanding.

We’ll help you get the body you want by performing explosive metabolically demanding movements. Your body was designed for sprinting, jumping, lifting, pushing and pulling which are incorporated into every aspect of our training.   T-3 specialized programs combine the latest exercise science techniques, with the use of traditional exercise equipment, as well as diverse, intensive tools including medicine balls, sledge hammers, weighted vests, ladders, sand bags, kettle bells and more.

With our no-nonsense approach to strength and conditioning we’re confident that T-3 Health and Fitness will be your best exercise experience ever.

Our Philosophy

Your health and fitness is one of the most important facets of your life. The right coach and right training will make all the difference between success and failure. At T-3, our philosophy is simple. “It’s easier to maintain your health than to try to recover it!”  We understand that anything of value is only achieved through hard work.

No matter what your goals and ambitions, our no-nonsense approach will open your mind and get you ready for the next level of training. At T-3 Health and Fitness,  results happen sooner.  And, as always, “no contracts….only results!”

Our Expanding Staff:  Craig Moody and Abbe Woods

We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest trainer, Craig Moody.  Craig has been a loyal client of T-3 Health and Fitness for the past 1 1/2 years and an amateur body builder.  Craig is now available for appointments every Saturday from 8am to 4pm.  He brings a wealth of knowledge about body building, weight loss and nutrition, along with his contagious energy.

We are also proud to announce that Abbe Shaw, CPT, joined our staff on October 1st, 2009 as our newest trainer.  High energy is Abbe’s middle name!  Abbe brings her dynamic approach to T-3 Health and Fitness and her expertise with cardio-vascular training.  Abbe will be challenging her clients to reach their full potential each and every day.