More than just a fitness company, Z-Line Fitness is a life changer. Founder and President, Craig Zuckerman, has been dedicated to helping people gain the knowledge, confidence, and physicality to take control of their bodies and get out of pain. Craig understands that it’s more than just exercise, it’s the emotional and physical need to get your life back, and he’ll show you how to do it. Craig is
a Master Pilates Instructor, completing a Stott Pilates certification in all levels and apparatuses in 2001 before moving out to California, where he became the director of a Pilates-based physical therapy center, Rapid Rehab International. During his eight years as director of Pilates, Craig worked with all kinds of injuries as well as giving seminars on his rehab techniques. Working with doctors from the Spine Institute in Santa Monica California and the Spine Center at Cedars-Sinai, he created a program for spinal injuries, as well as a strengthening and injury prevention program for golfers. Using biomechanical analysis and kinesiology, Craig constructs specific programs that combine Pilates, Counter Muscle Balancing, cardio, weights, and stability. Combining positive reinforcement and dynamic exercise programs, Craig inspires and motivates his clients to heal and improve themselves. He gives master classes and lectures across the nation, along with private sessions in his Bend, Oregon studio. Not only has Craig helped people with Parkinson’s, hip and knee replacements, and spinal injuries, but he has also trained corporate executives, Olympic athletes, professional golfers, and celebrities. Craig co-authored "The Office Effect Handbook– easy solutions for work-related pain," created the course "Back Rescue," as well as his signature "Core Foundation Exercise Series." Craig has also been featured on The Doctors Show, CBS, KCAL 9 News, and OK!
