Dennis Mason's Fit for Life
 
Live Healthier, Live Longer


        Change Your Life.
ABOUT ME

Dennis Mason, BFA, CPT,
Personal Trainer and Sports Massage


  • Certified Fitness Professional  
  • Author/Speaker - Competitive Bodybuilder - Motivational Fitness Seminars
  • My Associations: American Council on Exercise (ACE), International Fitness Association, International Dance and Exercise Association (IDEA), National Physique Committee (NPC), American Muscle and Fitness Personal Training Institute, American Fitness Testing Association.
  • Writer: Currently write The Art of Fitness, a regular fitness column for the BottomLine Magazine in Palm Springs, CA. Previous regular columnist for The La Jolla Light, The Navy Dispatch (San Diego) and the San Diego Senior newspaper. First fitness column appeared in David Magazine in south Florida in the 1970's under the pen name 'Brick' Mason.

Experience:

  • Owner/Fitness Coach - The Hillcrest Gym and Fitness Center, San Diego, California  1990-2000
  • Personal Training Curriculum Advisory Board Member, San Diego City College, 1996
  • Competitive Bodybuilder 1976 to present
Holistic Massage Experience:
My experience in body mechanics and personal fitness has given me the ability to work your body in a way many therapists can not. My method gives you the ultimate in sports massage.

MY FITNESS PHILOSOPHY:

Personal Fitness for Seniors and Baby Boomers:
As a baby boomer myself who is better qualified to meet your needs than someone who understands your needs. I understand the limitations of your body and can help you EXPAND your current limits. As a Baby Boomer myself, I understand what your body is capable of and the best way to reach your goals.

Personal Fitness for Generation X:
Learn from my experience. Learn body mechanics, nutrition, proper form and all phases of working out from someone with a first hand knowledge of personal training and nutritional studies.


BODYBUILDING CONTESTS AND EVENTS

  • 2006 NPC California State Bodybuilding Championships, Culver City, CA                            3rd Place - Men's Ultra Grand Masters Division (over 60 category)

  • 2005 NPC Border States Bodybuilding Championships, San Diego, CA                                           1st Place - Men's Ultra Grand Masters Division (over 60 category)                                 3rd Place - Men's Unlimited Lightweight-All Ages                                                           4th Place - Men's Lightweight Novice-All Ages
  • 2001 NPC Border States Bodybuilding Championships, San Diego, CA                                     3rd Place - Grand Masters Division (Age 50-60) 3rd Place 
  • 2001 NPC World Gym Classic, San Diego, CA                                                                                4th - Place Grand Masters Division (age 50-60)
AMATEURS

  • 1976 Mr. Florida
  • 1975 Mr. Jacksonville Florida
  • 1975 Mr. Hollywood Florida

CHARITY CYCLING EVENTS

  • 2009 , 11th Annual Tour de Palm Springs
  • 2008, 10th Annual Tour de Palm Springs
  • 2007 AIDS San Francisco to Los Angeles LifeCycle Ride: 560 Miles
  • 2007, 9th Annual Tour de Palm Springs
  • 2006, 8th Annual Tour de Palm Springs