Mark Tweedie

After 30 years in senior leisure leadership, Mark Tweedie retrained as a Personal Trainer to champion healthy ageing, combining strength training, wellbeing and leadership development.

Graduate Story

Choosing a Course Built to Last

Mark spent more than 30 years managing and leading organisations within the leisure sector, building a successful career in senior leadership positions. When the opportunity arose to take early retirement, he saw it as a chance to pursue a new challenge that combined personal fulfilment with helping others.

Having always enjoyed endurance sports such as cycling, swimming and triathlon, Mark became increasingly interested in the role strength training plays in healthy ageing. Recognising the physical changes that come with getting older inspired him to deepen his knowledge and explore how fitness could support both his own wellbeing and that of others.

Training With Future Fit

Learning the Science of Healthy Ageing

As someone who values high standards, Mark carefully researched his training options before choosing Future Fit. He was drawn to the reputation and depth of the Personal Training Course, recognising that a challenging qualification would provide the knowledge and confidence needed to become a well-rounded fitness professional.

One of the most rewarding aspects of the experience has been completing the journey alongside his son, Hamish, who also shares a passion for fitness. Combining flexible online study with face-to-face workshops enabled them both to build practical experience, develop valuable industry connections and support one another throughout the process.

Always Moving Forward

Building Stronger Futures Through Leadership and Fitness

Today, Mark continues to develop The Performance Blueprint, a leadership consultancy that helps organisations create high-performing teams and cultures. His growing expertise in fitness, behaviour change and wellbeing is becoming an increasingly important part of that work, helping leaders understand how physical and mental health underpin performance in the workplace.

Looking ahead, Mark plans to use his qualification to support clients alongside his consultancy work while helping Hamish establish his own personal training business. He is also keen to explore further learning opportunities in nutrition, behaviour change and healthy ageing, ensuring he can continue making a positive impact on individuals, workplaces and communities.

More than a Course

A Career That Starts Here

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The resources are great, easy to access and the support's all there. If you're committed and want to do the work, it will be hugely fulfilling and really enable you to be confident that you're going to be a fantastic trainer at the other end.
Mark Tweedie