Mike Carlson: Why the nickname
“Health Man Mark” and not “Fit Man
Mark”?
Mark Robinson: It made sense because
it covers nutrition, training, and the men-
tal side as well. I have degrees in psy-
chology, exercise science, and nutrition,
so I think that “health” covers it all. And
that is where I set myself apart. There are
plenty of fitness trainers out there, but
I feel that with a degree in psychology
and my master’s degree in nutrition and
dietetics, I show that it’s all about health
as well as looking good.
MC: Do you find you use your psy-
chology degree when you train your
clients as much as your exercise
science degree?
MR: Yes. So much of it is the mind, the
mental struggle to stay disciplined and
“I WANT TO
REALLY PUSH THE
IMPORTANCE OF
NUTRITION. IF IT
MEANS YOU HAVE
TO SACRIFICE A
TRAINING SESSION
TO DO SOME FOOD
PREPARATION OR
FOOD SHOPPING,
THEN SO BE IT.”
get through the different moods. You
have to cater to the individual. In every-
thing, I’m trying to change my approach
depending on the personality. Some
clients need that more vocal push, and
others need that tender approach.
MC: Have you thought about doing a
Men’s Physique show?
MR: I won the Fitness Model division of
the 2013 Musclemania Worlds in Las
Vegas in 2013. I didn’t get back onstage
because I feel like I was able to use that
to step into a coaching role. I’d rather be
there for my clients and support them
and be backstage for them. I feel like I
got onstage and I’m happy to leave on
top.
36 JUNE 2017 | ironmanmagazine.com