Marco's Sports, Articles, Public Speaking, News & National Articles.

 

  • Junior high school: wrestling.   High School: Cross Country and Pole Vault
  • First body building competition at 19 yrs old, Won 2nd in 1983
  • Competed in the Sylvania/Bud Light Triathlon in 1985
  • Opened PowerLine Personal Fitness Trainers Inc. in 1986 (2016 Changed the name to Goal Fitness by Marco)
  • Hosted and produced a one hour exercise show on channel 48. It aired six days a week for six months 1989.
  • Competed in several 100 and 200 mile races 1990-1995
  • Quoted in IDEA Personal Trainer magazine on “Opening a Studio” February 1998
  • Quoted in Club Industry magazine “What Makes a Good Personal Training Certification” August 1999
  • Recognized nationally for the development of Exercise Tech, The Trainer of Trainers Certification program, in 1999 and for its high standards.
  • Guest speaker for companies, fund raisers, and special events including the release of Tommy Hilfiger Athletic Cologne.
  • Returned to Natural Body Building Competitions in the year of 2000
  • ABC News asked me to be their “Ask The Expert on Fitness” for 13 Action News, Tuesdays at Noon, from 2000 through 2012.
  • Case study on “Trainers, Are They Truly Qualified?” published in Fitness Management magazine October 2001.
  • Became a Pro Qualifier in Natural Body Building 2003
  • Recognized in Natural Body Building Magazine in February of 2003, and again in February of 2004.
  • MMA cage fighting in 2009 with a record of 2 & 1.
  • WTOL 11 News as the guest expert on Exercise and Nutrition, dispelling the myths, gimmicks and fads. 2024

 

Marco's Certifications 

2004

*Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
AFFA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America)

1999

*Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
Certified Exercise Tech

*Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
AEROBIC Pipelin International

1994

*Certified in Functional Stability Training
N.A.S.M. (National Academy of Sports Medicine)

1992

*Certified Fitness Instructor
E.S.A (Exer- Safety Association)

1987

*Certified Health Club Instructor
21st Century Health Spa

1991

*Certified Fitness Trainer
N.H.C.A. (National Health Club Association)

*Gold Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
A.C.E (American Council on Exercise)

*Member of IDEA
International Association of Fitness Professionals

1988

*National Aerobic Instructor to Wellness
NDEITA

*Certified Commitment to Wellness
Ohio Wellness Committee