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Mark Adkins

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I lead adults to their health.
Fitness & Nutrition Coach | CSCS, PN level 1
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🦿Both Hips Replaced at 34

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It’s hard to believe it’s already been 12 weeks since I got both hips replaced 🤯

I went into surgery with a strong, positive mindset, a solid foundation from years of training, and a promise to give this recovery everything I had 💪

Now, at week 12, I’m living pain-free! Something I hadn’t felt in years and honestly thought might never come back 🥹

This journey hasn’t been easy, far from it, but it’s been completely worth it.

As of tomorrow, all my restrictions are lifted. I can finally get back to squatting, jumping, and running. The best part? I don’t feel like I’m starting over, thanks to the work I put in with @miguel.sena.3 in physical therapy and on my own. Blessed to have such a great PT nearby 🙏

I’m proud of having gone through this rehab process while working long hours creating content for my coaching and staying fully committed to my clients.

If you’re curious about my rehab process in detail, check out my full recaps on YouTube (link in bio).

#hipreplacement #recoveryjourney #rehab #resilience #mindset #motivation #fitnessjourney #balancedmethodcoaching by @itscoachmark

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a year ago

Week 1 after DOUBLE hip replacement surgery was a success ✅

From surgery day to walking ¼ mile with my mom.

🎥 Full 7-min video is on YouTube.
Link in bio for all the details.

#hipreplacement #recoveryjourney #resilience #fitness #mindset #motivation by @itscoachmark

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a year ago

June 2024 was probably the most special month of my life. I’ll remember it for ever and I’m so grateful I got to experience something like this once in my life. The show of love was a lot to take in and still makes me emotional thinking about it.
It meant the world to me to have over 70 people show up for my park workout on June 8 and to top it off have my parents attend as well. What an experience!
That day ended with an Odesza concert in LA. Couldn’t have asked for a better day. taken in San Dimas Canyon Regional Park by @itscoachmark

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2 years ago

My new baby! 2023 ID.4 Pro S 😍

It was time to give the Jeep back to its owners.

BIG shoutout to Kimberly and Carlos for letting me borrow their Jeep for so long. I’m really grateful for their help and for allowing me to be a Jeep guy for a while.

I’ll miss it, but I’m also super pumped about my new purchase! 😁 by @itscoachmark

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5 days ago

Over the past couple of months, I’ve made some big strides in my recovery after my double hip replacement.

Until recently, training speed, agility, or plyometrics would usually bother me during the workout, and I’d feel it again the next day. It’s a weird pain in my hips that I’ve only experienced since having surgery.

I wasn’t sure if that would ever fully go away, but last Friday I was finally able to get through a full SAQ/plyo workout with minimal discomfort — and I felt great the next day!

The consistent rehab work I’ve been putting in over the past year, along with the adjustments I’ve made to that plan along the way, is paying off. I’m getting closer and closer to feeling 100% again!

I’m super pumped about this and wanted to share the progress with you.

Let’s go! 💪 by @itscoachmark

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12 days ago

First vacation since moving back to California ☀️

Zion -> Valley of Fire -> Las Vegas -> Sun Soaked HB

Didn’t realize how much I needed a week off until it happened.

I absolutely love my job and the people I get to coach but 112 days straight working might be a bit of an overreach 😅

If it wasn’t for Mia visiting, might have kept going.

Thankful she came to visit 😊 by @itscoachmark

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16 days ago

August 18, 2025: Double Hip Replacement Surgery
August 23, 2026: Full HYROX Men’s Open

This past year was full of physical and mental challenges. I had to keep proving to myself that I’m about this life of fitness, health, and happiness. I had to show myself that I could not only work hard but also make some tough decisions and sacrifices that would allow me to feel more fulfilled.

From the moment I got out of surgery and was able to move, I started my recovery process. For about 6 months, I kept seeing improvements in how I felt until I hit a plateau that lasted a couple of months. Thankfully, I kept doing research on how to get to the next level, made some changes to my rehab plan, and was able to make new strides in my recovery.

I can’t say I’m 100% recovered, but after noticing the latest improvements, I feel like I can get there.

Being able to complete this HYROX workout mostly pain-free and feeling the way I feel the next day is super encouraging.

Posting this to remind anyone going through some type of injury/surgery recovery to keep working and don’t assume where you are today is as good as you’re going to feel. You never know how much better you can feel unless you keep trying to get better.

And also, don’t forget to ask for help during those dark/tougher times. I wouldn’t be where I’m at now physically and mentally if it wasn’t for all the people—family, friends, doctors, physical therapist, etc.—who have shown me support this past year.

So thank you to anyone who reached out or helped me directly. It really fucking matters to me, and I love you for it. by @itscoachmark

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a month ago

Decided to celebrate 10 months post double hip replacement a couple of days early by putting myself through a type of workout I haven’t attempted in at least 2 years if not more.

Most of my cardio sessions have been 45 minutes or less. On rare occasions 60 minutes.

Today I was able to push it past that by completing a modified Hyrox.
Followed all the parameters for the men open category but replaced the 1 kilometer runs with 500 meters.
Since my hips don’t feel fully healed yet and my right Achilles tendon is inflamed, I thought it might be best to reduce the running volume 😁

Now I still felt great throughout most of it. Felt like I could have pushed even harder and could have kept going longer 🤩

It feels so good to be back at this level of fitness.
I’ve put in a lot of time and effort in the gym and wanted to see what I could do.
I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished so far but you know I ain’t done pushing.
Let’s go! 💪

Shoutout to SilvaFit for the perfect place to complete this workout and to Kimberly for the support and motivation. I appreciate it! by @itscoachmark

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3 months ago

April 19, I’m making my way back to California.

I am feeling all the emotions. Excitement, fear, happiness, sadness — you name it.

I just know I need to put myself in a situation where I have no choice but to figure things out and build a life where I feel fulfilled by the work I do, like I did before leaving California. by @itscoachmark

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7 months ago

Weeks 7 & 8 after DOUBLE hip replacement ✅

Progress is steady, and I got some great news from my latest X-rays. My bones are fusing well with the metal.
That said, I still have to wait until week 12 before I can start pushing more (doctor’s orders).

🎥 Watch my Week 7 & 8 recap on YouTube (link in bio) for a detailed breakdown of everything I did for physical therapy over the past two weeks.

#hipreplacement #recoveryjourney #resilience #rehab #mindset #motivation by @itscoachmark

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a year ago

Weeks 5 & 6 after DOUBLE hip replacement ✅

From my first cardio session, to re-learning how to walk with full hip extension, and even pushing harder in physical therapy. Recovery keeps moving forward 👊

💡 Want the full story and to see all the progress?
🎥 Watch my Week 5 & 6 recap on YouTube (link in bio).

#hipreplacement #recoveryjourney #resilience #rehab #mindset #motivation by @itscoachmark

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a year ago

Weeks 3 & 4 after DOUBLE hip replacement ✅

From my first real shower, to walking without crutches, and even getting back on the leg press for the first time in months. Recovery is moving fast.

💡 Want the full story + my complete at-home rehab routine?

🎥 Watch my Week 3 & 4 recap on YouTube (link in bio).

#hipreplacement #recoveryjourney #rehab #fitness #mobility by @itscoachmark

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