Mark Landry grew up in a small town in North Carolina with his family of eight. From a very early age, he was interested in strength and being able to lift heavy objects. At 12 years old, Mark started a routine of push-ups and sit-ups most mornings and soon it became a passion for him. Mark's mom always encouraged healthy habits for diet and exercise, and that was one of the reasons he wanted to pursue this. Since he was homeschooled, it provided a unique opportunity to allow him to pursue his interests, which included filmmaking, theater, sports, and art. When it was time for Mark to choose a major at Sandhills Community College, one of the majors that caught his eye was Health and Fitness Science. Thus, after graduating with an Associate's Degree, Mark pursued a Bachelor's at UNCP in Exercise Physiology. 

Meanwhile, he was able to do some personal training at local gyms and gain experience. Personal training provided a great experience to work with younger and older clients.