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Meet iFit Trainer Zac Marion! Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Zac describes his past self as an average Joe. After struggling with obesity, he went on a quest to feel better and get healthier. On his health journey, Zac discovered the benefits of endurance training. One year and 100 pounds later, he fell in love with endurance sports and changed his career path. He graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, then a doctorate degree in physical therapy. As an athlete, coach, and physical therapist, he hopes he can inspire others to also improve their quality of life. In his spare time, he loves to cook and spend time with his family. Zac was nice enough to answer a few fun questions for us, in hopes that you can get to know him a little better! If you had to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Avocados! I love avocados plain or with just about anything. They are super healthy and crazy delicious, but if we’re talking about guilty pleasures, I’m all about cinnamon rolls. I don’t think I’d ever get sick of eating those! What advice would you give to beginner runners? The best advice I could give is to stay consistent. Inconsistency breaks habits and slows down the adaptation process, making your workouts less effective. Even if you only do a quick workout or part of a workout, a little something is better than nothing! If you could time travel, what time period would you visit? I’ve actually thought about this a lot on my runs! While I’m very interested in the Renaissance Era, I'd most like to visit the moon-landing era in the 1960s. The entire country was united with one singular goal and amazing things happened because of it. And there was so much growth and change as a society at that time! Be sure to check out Zac's Mount Kilimanjaro Summit Series in Tanzania and his Intro to Running With Injury Prevention Series in Australia!

We know how much you love your iFIT Trainers—whether it's the motivation they bring, their expertise, or just the way they make every workout feel like a personal coaching session. Now, imagine getting to chat with them directly. Sounds like a dream, right? It’s your time to shine! Every month, you can enter to win an exclusive, personalized training session to ask questions, get tips, and dive deep into your fitness goals.* Whether you're looking to crush a new milestone, need advice on your workout routine, or just want to connect with a trainer who gets you—this is your opportunity! How to Enter: It’s easy! To enter, all you need to do is: Record a short video sharing your iFIT journey: Tell us about the milestone you've reached (we want to hear about your achievements!)Share the name of the workout that helped you hit that milestoneTalk about your experience with iFIT—what’s been working for you, your favorite workouts, and any tips or insights you’d like to share!Submit the video using this formEach month, we will select one winner! Remember: One entry per person per month. Yes, that means you have a chance to enter every month! We can’t wait to hear your stories and see your progress. Get creative, have fun with it, and let’s keep working towards those fitness goals! *Trainer is to be chosen by iFIT or member choice depending on availability. Mail in entries must include the entrant’s complete name, address including city/state/province/country (no PO Boxes), zip code, date of birth, daytime telephone number, and email address, along with the words “One-On-One Virtual Training Session Sweepstakes”. Mail in entry must be postmarked by 12/31/25 and received by 01/07/26. See official rules for details here.

"Don’t rob yourself of the opportunity to change the world — just go for it." A Chicago native and lifelong athlete, Gideon Akande graduated from the College of the Holy Cross, where he played NCAA Division I football. In 2010, he became a full-time personal trainer and group fitness instructor. Since then, Gideon has become a two-time Chicago Golden Gloves champion and national winner of the Men’s Health Next Top Trainer competition. His versatile training techniques will challenge your body in every direction, as he consistently motivates with his positive attitude, contagious energy, and wholehearted belief in each person’s success. Gideon has workouts across all modalities, so you can train with him no matter which types of equipment you own. Be sure to schedule some of his top workout series today! Lean and Fit SeriesExplore Chicago MiniseriesBermuda Beginner Cycle SeriesStrength Training 101Thailand Running Series Disclaimer: This blog post is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. The above information should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. iFIT assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article. Always follow the safety precautions included in the owner’s manual of your fitness equipment. Opinions of iFIT Trainers are not necessarily the opinions of iFIT.