Elijah Engelson

Connect What fuels your passion for health and fitness?

In the past, my passion was fueled by just the desire to be better, because I was overweight and had very low self-esteem. As I improved, my confidence rose, and my passion began to be fueled by refining my niche and becoming more confident in myself, regardless of others’ opinions. I now continue to stay disciplined and motivated by the desire to be the very best and push all of the possible limits of what I can do through hard work and effort.

What’s your favorite way to train or stay fit?

Although I have dabbled in certain styles of training such as calisthenics, running, and recreational sports, my favorite way to stay fit obviously comes from a bodybuilding approach. I enjoy long, hard workouts that push me to the edge. After my body is warmed up, every set is high intensity and to failure. My philosophy is to push myself harder than the last workout, even if it seems impossible. If the weight doesn’t scare me, I’m not lifting hard enough.

What would you do with $20,000?

I am about to start my third year of college, and I have been working 50-60 hour weeks for the past 6 months to pay for it. It goes without saying that $20,000 would be a huge blessing to put toward my education. I am studying Chemical Engineering, and I plan to enter the pharmaceutical or food science industry to use my skills in a related industry to my passion. There are plenty of ways that supplements, drugs, and foods can be improved and made safer for the purpose of fitness and health.