Why I Started PTI Tucson

My name is Craig Jackson and I am the owner of the Personal Training Institute of Tucson.

I am a former paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division that lost his way and in 2008 I reached 320 pound which my 6′ frame did not carry well. I put myself into Type 2 diabetes and was physically pfft. I could not go longer than 12 minutes on an elliptical. That is mind blowing for a former fit paratrooper. I made a decision to change my life. I started eating better (no specific diet), I hired a trainer to help me with my strength training and I kept at my cardio. I dropped over 100 pounds in a year. I have since completed 9 half marathons, 1 full marathon and numerous other races. I am no longer taking any medicine for diabetes. I am an active hiker and play racquetball. I am back to living life again. I became a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer.

Throughout this transformation people asked me what I was taking. I told them it was diet and exercise. (I wished I had a sexier answer!) That made me think…although there are nutrition centers and gyms here in Tucson; I was unaware of any place that combined one-on-one personal training with having a personal nutritionist under one roof. That is when I discovered PTI and brought it to the Tucson market.

All of our programs are customized for you. Our training is all developed by an exercise physiologist and our nutrition is developed by a Registered Dietitian. All of our trainers are internally certified and most hold one or more national certifications.

We are very experienced with working with a wide variety of clients including: seniors, weight management, youth, post physical therapy, sport specific, corrective exercise and performance.

Craig Jackson
Owner of PTI Tucson

Fitness Club Description

Our programs are based on 30 years of proven medical and scientific research. Our exclusive protocol, a personal program of exercise and nutrition, has helped tens of thousands reach their fitness goals.

Our programs are designed by exercise physiologists and nutrition experts with the goal of producing the best results for your body type and lifestyle. There are no fad workouts, diets, or special foods to buy.

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Location Details

PTI Tucson

• 7625 North Oracle Road
• Suite 145
• Oro Valley, AZ 85704
• (Oracle Crossings)

• Phone: (520) 297-8280
• Fax: (520) 798-2497
• Email: tucson@personaltraininginstitute.com

Club Hours

M-F: 6am - 9pm
Sat: 7am - 1pm