testimonials
"Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another."
~John C. Maxwell
~John C. Maxwell
"It wasn't my intention to compete, but given the progress we had made together in such a short time, Mark had inspired me to participate in my first show!"
"My experience with Mark was phenomenal. When we were looking for a coach I knew we needed one that paid attention to detail and truly cared. " |
My experience with Mark was phenomenal. When we were looking for a coach I knew we needed one that paid attention to detail and truly cared. I sent him a message and he immediately responded. After we met Mark at The Bodyshop his gut told him we would need the accountability of meeting weekly, which he doesn't generally offer. For 9 months every Thursday he met with us. Trained, mentored and interacted with general care. I would recommend GK KREW to anyone of any walk of life. When we finally got to show day him and his family were there every step of the way. With GK KREW you don't just get a coach you get a family!
~Benjamin Moore, US Army 2022 NPC Pacific Coast, Bodybuilding Novice (2nd Pl); Men's Classic True Novice (1st Pl); Open Classic C (1st Pl) |
My husband, Toby, and I met Mark 8 months before our first show with the intention of just "trying" it out. We are so happy that we took those 8 months to work on our diet, workouts and most importantly posing. Mark was amazing and met with us every week and sometimes two. He answered all our questions and was awesome on show day. Most importantly, he introduced us to an amazing team who are all so supportive and welcoming. We are officially addicted and can't wait to improve. Highly recommend Mark!
Lauren Hernandez Tong, Data Analyst 2022 NPC Emerald Cup, Bikini Novice A, Open B |
"He answered all our questions and was awesome on show day. Most importantly, he introduced us to an amazing team who are all so supportive and welcoming." |
"Mark helped me out with everything, training plan, posing, and diet to ensure that I brought the best possible package to the stage." |
Worked with Mark for about 4 months getting me ready and prepping me for my first show, NPC Emerald Cup 2022. Competed in both Men's classic physique, and Men's physique. Mark helped me out with everything, training plan, posing, and diet to ensure that I brought the best possible package to the stage. I also really enjoyed how flexible he was with the meal plan. While he does create your own personalized meal plan he also gives you all of the macros so that if different food suits you better you can trade things out as long as they meet your needs. During the process I ended up dropping roughly 20 lbs and 7% body fat. All in all I really enjoyed training with Mark and would recommend to anyone.
Brenden Walters, Structures Mechanic at Boeing 2022 NPC Emerald Cup, Men's Physique Open C |
"I was lucky enough to have found Mark (GK Krew) to help guide me through this journey. He was there for me on not just the good days, but my worst. Always encouraging when I felt out of place or when I had a question no matter how simple it was or the time. " |
BikiPreparing for a bodybuilding show has been one of the hardest things I have ever done, both mentally and physically. I was lucky enough to have found Mark (GK Krew) to help guide me through this journey. He was there for me on not just the good days, but my worst. Always encouraging when I felt out of place or when I had a question no matter how simple it was or the time. Without his guidance I know for a fact, I probably wouldn't have gone through with this. With his help I was able to lose a little over 10lbs, learn how to properly cut down, gain muscle mass and learn posing from scratch. Thank you, Mark, for making it a great experience for me, I look forward to trying another competition in the future.
~Miriam Sanchez, Tatoo Artist 2021 NPC Ironman, True Novice Wellness Bikini (Top 5 ) |
"Mark is an outstanding Coach who is supportive, knowledgeable, reachable and attentive to every concern you may have. " "I just wanted to say Mark is an outstanding Coach who is supportive, knowledgeable, reachable and attentive to every concern you may have. He helped me the past few months getting me to the best version of myself. I can’t thank him enough and I couldn’t have done it without him."
~Joshua Vega, US Marine, Firefighter 2022 NPC Vancouver Open, Men's Lightweight, Open, Top 5 (3rd Place) |
"He had all the credibility along with the personality that fit mine, he has over 20 plus years of experience in the bodybuilding industry, very knowledgeable about diet and posing, I definitely learned a lot along the way."
"I couldn't think of a better coach that makes competing so much fun. He reminds all of his clients to not focus purely on the scale, but what's in the mirror and to just focus on yourself and being the best you."
"Not only will he help you become the best version of you, both physically and mentally, but also you'll learn how to be stronger in all aspects, have self-love and confidence in yourself."
"Mark is very knowledgeable and keeps his clients accountable which was something I admire him a lot as my first coach in the bodybuilding industry. "
"Marks number 1 priority is your health because we both believe that in order to look the best you have to know what makes you feel the best."
Mark has been my first ever coach going into my first season of bodybuilding. He has been super patient with all the questions I have had over this entire 18 week prep and had very helpful tips to enhance not only the way I look, but how I feel as well. Marks number 1 priority is your health because we both believe that in order to look the best you have to know what makes you feel the best. People see bodybuilding as this detrimental process to your body and Mark has showed me that that is simply not it at all. I’ve loved working with him and I can’t wait to come back bigger and stronger soon. I couldn’t have hired a better coach! Thanks Mark!
~Jon Steger, 18 yrs old (2021 NPC Tanji Johnson Classic, Tacoma, WA) |
"6 months ago I weighed 275 extremely unhappy with myself and not seeing any results from the gym!
"If going through prep taught me anything, it was that you have to have a good, honest, and trusting relationship with your coach. That’s exactly what you get with Mark. “
"Coach Mark helped me make a big dream happen!" ~ Yuto Ohki, Personal Trainer, Youth Pastor
He is not just a trainer, but a brother to me. He has guided me physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually."
I was able to aesthetically look the best I've ever have in my entire life. It still blows my mind. Like the whole abs thing... I honestly believed I didn't have any for all my life..." ~ Kyler Clem, HVAC Outside Sales Rep (2019 NPC Tanji Johnson Classic, 3rd Pl Open Men's Bodybuilding)
"The man knows what the judges are wanting to see. Which is vital in your presentation when you’re on stage. He will work with you on your weakness and improve your strengths." For those on quest for success and are looking for a coach, you have come to the right place of you are reading this now. I met Mark Sindayen back in March of 2017. I was looking for local prep coach online and found this very impressive webpage of a man who has accomplished many great things and whose values fit which I was looking for in a person I could learn from. At the time I was 265 lbs and had some mature muscle hiding underneath layers of fat.
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"He has an amazing eye for posing and is great with cueing and teaching... but what sets him apart as a coach is his ability to make his team a family." ~Meghan A. Barrington, M.A.T., C.S.C.S., Pn1, B.S. Physiology"
He puts his heart behind all of his work. Mark takes so much time out of his day and away from his own personal life (work outs, his amazing and supportive family, and his own preps) to be there for his clients. "
I couldn't have done it without the support of my team, my dad helping me every step of the way, and of course Marks experience and guidance to answer questions at all hours of the night. He truly is an amazing coach that motivates and inspires me. "
There is no "I" in Team, and although you stand by yourself on that stage, it takes a great one to physically and mentally prepare you for your couple minutes of fame. I started with Mark Sindayen at the beginning of January. My heart set on a goal to compete in Bikini. Him teaching my dad and I about dieting as well as the art posing, perfecting every little detail, all came down to my first show at the Vancouver Natural where I placed 1st in Open! A very surreal experience that has got me on cloud 9. With the GK Krew comes a team of people that are not only my team, but family. From Mark's Wife, Loraine, sending out reminders and helping with scheduling, to my other team members who help me with little tricks, and motivates and inspires me every day to be the best me that I can be.
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I first met Mark in October 2017 at the NPC WA Ironman competition. He was coaching a friend of mine who spoke very highly of him and who also happened to take 1st Place in both his categories. Not only did my friend win his categories, but so did the rest of the GK Krew (or at least got first call outs) that trained with Mark. Safe to say I was nothing short of impressed with Marks high placing team, but also with his genuine nature, professionalism and modesty with his successes.
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At first I was intimidated by all these other athletes, but I quickly saw that we were all on our own journey and in different places even though we were all striving for the same thing. Everyone was so kind, supportive and positive. It’s clear that was a representation of the person leading us." |
He is very supportive both during his weekly posing classes and importantly his backstage and audience presence during a competition giving feedback hours prior to stage time and also in real time while I am on stage. Very helpful and appreciated."
I went from sad and overweight to placing first in two classes of my very first bodybuilding competition."
Mark has always been very straightforward and honest with me. He's very supportive and wants the best for his clients. "
Mark's 100% hands on approach to me as an individual was awesome. No cookie cutter plans or regimens. Mark actually gets to know you and your body to best optimize your time in the gym and nutrition that goes along with it.
He guided me through a process that I have never been through before with precision. Yes, eye on the prize precision. This allowed me to focus on the work I needed to do.
"I would never have imagined being in a bodybuilding competition. A friend at my gym who has competed kept telling me to compete in Men's Physique. Never being to a bodybuilding competition before I attended my first show on September 30, 2017. I thought the bikini girls were pretty cool and I really wanted some abs on me. The same friend at the gym, Max Manois, suggested I attend a posing class with Mark Sindayen. I reached out to Mark on Instagram and the journey began."
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The one thing you will notice is Mark can do it all. He will show you men's bodybuilding poses then go right into bikini poses. "
"Working with Mark has been an eye opening experience, one should not attempt this sport alone without proper coaching. "
His insight and guidance has shown me the potential we all possess, and proved to me that our willpower and commitment is strong enough to make our dreams our reality."
Mark was always honest with me and told me what I need to work on and he could always tell when I had been practicing."
When I first met mark I was prepping for my first bikini competition. I was referred to Mark by one of his clients who said he was the best and the guy I needed to see for posing. She was totally right, mark had his hands full with me especially being a girl who didn’t even know how to walk in heels. Mark was always honest with me and told me what I need to work on and he could always tell when I had been practicing. He was always checking in with me and was always able to squeeze me in for a posing session when needed. I placed 2nd in both True Novice and Open Bikini C. I am thankful for Mark for being supportive and made it an enjoyable experience for me."
~ Brittany Lehmann, Caregiver (2017 NPC WA Ironman Naturally, True Novice and Open Bikini C, 2nd Place) |
Mark was not only a great coach and mentor but also a good friend! He kept me mentally sharp and focused on my worst days. "
That was above and beyond the posing coaching and he did that because he whole heartedly wants to help you show off all your hard work and make it the best experience possible." I was far from perfect show day but I can’t imagine what I would have looked like up there without his help and feedback along the way. I needed some serious help with posing for my first show so Mark helped me by having me repetitively go through the poses to get my body used to the positions which is exactly what I needed. He’ll take videos of himself and you to make sure you know what to do at home practicing. Just like the judges will, he has a good eye for details. He was a huge part in wins for both my figure classes and the novice overall at the NPC Ironman.
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"Working with Mark has been such a blast. He is fun, friendly, and badass. Going through a majority of my first prep alone was daunting to say the least. Mine and Mark's paths crossed roughly 2 weeks before my first show. Within those two weeks, Mark was able to get me stage ready like I would have never imagined! He is so knowledgeable and passionate about what he does, and it truly translates in his work. With his expertise in posing and all things bodybuilding, I left my first show with two trophies in hand - placing 4th in True Novice Bikini A and 2nd in Open Bikini A. Needless to say, I wouldn't have been able to do it without him!"
~ Amy Cichy, Finance Student (2017 NPC WA Ironman Naturally, Bikini A, Top 5 - 2nd Place) |
He is so knowledgeable and passionate about what he does, and it truly translates in his work. " |
What impressed me the most is not just his expertise in his field but the way he cares and treats his clients."
He kept me on track, healthy and didn't treat me as if I had a show handicap. "
Mark created a positive, supportive environment and worked with me to simulate contest scenarios to create confidence in my stage presence.
Prior to my previous competition, I relied on YouTube and comments from friends for posing help. After a poor finish, the judges gave me some harsh feedback that started with poor posing! A friend was using Mark so I decided to give him a try. Mark worked tirelessly with me to determine the best posses for me and how to seamlessly execute them. Mark created a positive, supportive environment and worked with me to simulate contest scenarios to create confidence in my stage presence. With Marks coaching I went from a poor finish to top of the podium!! Brother - you rock!! Excited to prep for my next competition.
~Tad Parker, General Contractor (2017 NPC Northern Classic, Men's Physique Masters 50+, 1st Place) |
As I worked harder, he worked harder on me. It was really a balancing act, the more work I put in, the more he put into me. " |
"When I turned 16 I decided that I was going to compete with my dad in my first bodybuilding competition. I was referred to Mark by a friend who is also a bikini competitor and I was probably about as skeptical to working with him as he was most likely to me, a 16 year old who looked like this was just something to do to get boys. At first the prep was really hard for me, I got off track and was beginning to lose faith in myself. This was when Mark and I started to really connect, as I worked harder, he worked harder on me. It was really a balancing act, the more work I put in, the more he put into me. We’ve become closer through crazy, fun, low-carb posing sessions and many questions and at this point he is like a second dad to me. With his coaching I have been able to reach goals that I never believed I could achieve and to grow as a person to become more mentally tough and confident. Mark is a tough, supportive, and amazing coach and I couldn’t be more happy that we connected. Now, I’m ready to work for my pro card."
~ Mary Anna Parker (2017 Ironman Naturally, Open Bikini C, Top 5, 4th Place) |
"His expertise on posing was a huge help. Also his daily communication and accountability was great. "
"He understood what was going on and flat out told me the next few weeks are going to be rough. We had a lot of work to do in a short amount of time. "
Last December I came up with a idea to do a Figure Competition before I was 40. I’m a few years early, but oh well! Lol! I knew I had to make a somewhat unachievable goal in order to hold myself accountable for the next 9 months. I jumped head first into training and dieting. I started with one coach and things weren’t progressing like they should of been. I met Mark through a friend who highly recommended him. It was a shot in the dark. I was 2 weeks out from my first show, I was no where near stage ready and without a coach. Mark met with me the next day and the rest is history! He understood what was going on and flat out told me the next few weeks are going to be rough.
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"With Coach Mark's help, I went from just placing to consistently winning my class, and eventually earning a pro card at nationals." ~ John Campbell, IFBB Pro
"After each class I became more confident, conditioned, and just overall more prepared for the challenges ahead of me."
Five weeks out from the Iron Man, I was in need of posing lessons so my trainer suggested I contact Mark. I found out that he also specializes in competition dieting and decided to have him put me on a meal plan.
I quickly realized that the work in the gym had been done, but I was nowhere stage presentable. My body fat % was too high and I basically had to learn how to pose from scratch. I seriously considered not competing at one point. |
"I learned to trust him completely and followed his lead to the T. The morning of the show, my body looked like never before. " |
"I was able to achieve fantastic results from his coaching and friendship, and was happy to place first in Bodybuilding 60 and over and 3rd in Classic Physique for 40 and over at the E Cup, my first contest, at the age of 64! "
I gained the much needed confidence after only a few sessions. Thank you Mark. "
"Working with Mark on my diet was a smart move. He quickly answered any questions, and as the diet progressed, made the appropriate adjustments to keep the fat loss on track including workout suggestions and routines."
"I first met Mark in 2013 while preparing for the Gladiator show in June that year by Team Gro. I was looking for someone to help me with my posing, which honestly, wasn’t very good.As I began working with Mark, it was very apparent he was a top notch professional as we went through the mandatories and he made the proper adjustments. His eye for detail and talent for the sport really impressed me. Under his guidance, I won the Novice Heavy Weight and Novice Overall at age 50. It was a thrill.
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"His knowledge and experience of classical posing techniques allowed him to find poses that fit my build and physique very well."
I wanted to take a minute to talk about how much mark helped me with not only my posing but my self confidence. Being a mom of two I was self conscious about my tummy, and was SO nervous about my first posing lesson. It was a waste of time to be nervous. Mark made me feel so comfortable, made me laugh and taught me how to bring out my inner sass! After several lessons with him I went into my first NPC bikini competition and won both of my classes and nationally qualified! The judges feedback was that they loved how smooth and elegant my posing was and that it definitely helped me bring home my titles. I would highly recommend mark to anyone who is looking for posing help!
~Jenna Andrews, Nurse 2016 NPC Night Of Champions, 1st Place, Bikini Class E |
"I've trained with several Pro Bodybuilding coaches for contest prep and I can say out of all of them no one has chopped me down faster and with the least amount of work than Mark Sindayen."
"Mark's passion and dedication to my diet, posing and workouts lead me to feel comfortable and excited come show day."