Title:
Nutrition & Fitness Coach | CrossFit Level 2 Trainer | ISSA Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Location:
Tokyo, Japan (Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
Education:
recision Nutrition Level 1 (PN1), CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2), ISSA Strength & Conditioning Specialist (ISSA-SCS)
Expertise:
Nutrition coaching, functional fitness, strength & conditioning, CrossFit, sustainable lifestyle coaching
Experience:
Mark Dean Edwards is a Tokyo-based fitness and nutrition coach dedicated to helping clients unlock their full potential by "finding their why" in their health and wellness journey. Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Mark brings a well-rounded approach to coaching, drawing from his upbringing in a hunting, fishing, and farming family that instilled in him a deep respect for whole foods and sustainable nutrition.
As a Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach, CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, and ISSA Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Mark specializes in guiding clients through sustainable lifestyle changes that enhance both physical performance and overall well-being. His experience spans multiple disciplines, including CrossFit, motocross, downhill skiing, Wing Chun Kung Fu, Jeet Kune Do, and kickboxing, giving him a unique perspective on functional fitness and strength training.
Through his coaching business, Minimalist Nutrition + Fitness, Mark works with both local and remote clients to develop simple yet effective strategies for long-term success. He believes in cutting through the noise of diet culture and fitness fads to provide actionable, science-backed guidance that fits real-life goals.
