Men's Fitness South Africa

MARCO Laterza

Every single step has paved the way to where he is now – an elite personal trainer and motivational coach to a select clientele.

Born in Switzerland, Marco Laterza has enjoyed an eclectic yet highly successful fitness career. Every single step has paved the way to where he is now – an elite personal trainer and motivational coach to a select clientele. Most of all, Marco has just made the switch to live online coaching during the coronavirus pandemic. Not only this but when faced with the death of his mother from a long-term illness in March just as the virus pandemic sent the world spiralling into lockdown, Marco was undeterred. In fact, he says he owes his drive and determination to his mother who always believed in him and encouraged him to push himself further to be the best he could be. For all these reasons, Marco dedicates this, his 20th cover, to his mother.

“While working full-time at a bank, I spent all my free time and resources on undertaking the best training and securing qualifications as a fitness coach and nutritionist.”

MARCO, COULD YOU TELL US WHY THIS 20TH COVER IS A SPECIAL AND YET EMOTIONAL MOMENT FOR YOU?

Yes, it’s a special moment, but also a very poignant occasion. I’m delighted at

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