James P Leatherman

What fuels your passion for health and fitness?

The fun of it all, how staying active just makes life enjoyable. While youre lifting weights the euphoria of being in that primal state where things build you up— that vibe crosses over into the next activity in your life. I've personally integrated reading for classes in between Olympic lifts. The gym is the playground for the body and mind if you'll let it.

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

For me its a combination of functional things that would make me a superhero (having served as a combat medic you learn cool lifts to save people) and just that desire to look good. My absolute favorite would be lifting heavy weights, but I listen to my body; combine some seasonal running, swimming, and other gymnastics. Basically I want to be hard to kill and beautiful to look at, so I push myself until what I see in the mirror matches that.

What would you do with $20,000?

Recently I was accepted into a modeling network event in Hollywood that requires a deposit to hold my spot. My life coach & vedic astrologer (*a veteran as well) told me to become a model. With the money I can invest in becoming a model, and give back through community-focused health, wellness, and service initiatives, ensuring my growth creates positive impacts beyond myself.