Manuel Mair

Owner

One to One Fitness

Manny is from Montego Bay, Jamaica where he lived until the age of 5. He credits his older brother for inspiring him to give 100% to his ambitions.It was this mindset that encouraged Manny to pursue competitive men’s fitness in 1997, despite having no experience in competitions and no background in gymnastics nor training. He worked tirelessly and met with professional coaches, fitness competitors, and decorated gymnasts. Together, they provided Manny with the training and fitness knowledge he still uses today. Until the age of 40, Manny’s training goal was to be as strong as possible while maintaining a 205 lb. body weight and without jeopardizing speed, flexibility, and agility. Now, he focuses on competitions involving mid-distance (3-14 miles) road, obstacle, and adventure racing. While maintaining a year-round competition physique, he focuses on eating low fat, complex carbohydrates, vegetables, and protein balanced meals, six to eight times per day, and maintains a healthy, active lifestyle.“My years of self-discipline as a child carried me through Marine Corp Boot Camp where I was “Iron Man” of my company of 600 Marines in Paris Island Training. Class leader of my MOS Training as well, I became a highly recognized Marine among my superiors. I attribute my successes today to my younger self, who was hard-working and goal-oriented. From a young age, I knew my passion was helping others and wanted my career to reflect this. My first aspiration was to be a firefighter or police officer, during which time I worked with a private investigator doing bodyguard work and some modeling. I discovered my calling while preparing for the Physical Therapy Program. When I trained and worked out, people would ask me questions I could not answer. Following some research, I found The Fitness Institute International. After taking Dr. Abbott’s courses, I acquired one of the most highly recognized personal training certifications in the nation. Within two months, I was inundated with clients and decided to open my own facility called One To One Fitness, Inc.”