Erik Mara

Connect What fuels your passion for health and fitness?

As I've gotten older, maintaining my health & fitness has become a priority. There's life after retirement & there's no reason to slow down now. My body is only as old as I choose to believe it is. It knows lazy or hard work & I've chosen the path of hard work, striving to get better every day. I want to be there for my family, be physically fit in case they need me. While my bones may age, my muscles don't have to. It's important to protect our bones as we grow older.

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

I work a 12-hour shift from 7am to 7pm & I get to the gym at 4am. I don’t have the time to eat before my workout therefore I got used to working out on an empty stomach. My training split would be on day one is chest, the next day is back, then shoulders, then arms and legs. On my days off, I get one meal in before my workout. My diet is very clean. I eat cream of rice, 93/7 ground beef, chicken breast, white rice, & zucchinis. I add protein shakes on some days. Simple but effective.

What would you do with $20,000?

Pay off some of my high-interest debts: paying it off can free up my stress & improve my financial health.