Joseph Striffler

What fuels your passion for health and fitness?

My passion for fitness primarily comes from the happiness it brings me and enables in my everyday life. I’m happier when I feel stronger, look better, move easier and can relieve the stresses of life. I feel like I can get the most out of my life when I can jump or climb whatever stands in my way. I also have a constant need to improve myself. Whether it is biking, lifting, trampolining , skateboarding, swimming, climbing, or sprinting. I always prioritize activities/lifts to look forward to.

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

The way I stay consistent and have the most fun is by making no two exercises the same. I create every workout I do from scratch, from warmup to working set. When I’m in the gym I listen to my body and adapt to whatever keeps my heart and muscles working. A big motivator for me is feeling relaxed for the rest of the day. So I always make sure I have a few crazy sets that push me to my limits, so I can walk away feeling tired, yet productive.

What would you do with $20,000?

3 things. Share some with my close friends, family, and girlfriend. Invest to build wealth for my future. Purchase equipment that allows me to train like an animal and live forever. As a cheap college student with another year left of schooling, $20,000 would jump start my life, and give me an edge of financial security that most folks need these days.