The pursuit of health and fitness started off as vanity, ended up saving my life basically. Without the gym, I would’ve crumbled…
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Receive Text UpdatesMy fuel now is my family. I want my two little boys to always be proud of dad. Striving to be in tip-top shape, especially at my age, demonstrates discipline and hard work, while also allowing me to keep up with them while playing sports and hiking, etc. Longevity, and overall health, is another key contributing factor for my desire to stay fit. My mental clarity and overall happiness are noticeably much higher when I’m consistently lifting hard and heavy.
What’s your favorite way to train or stay fit?Mostly old school based, Arnold style weight training. I also love to incorporate machines, as they allow for great control and contractions. All three powerlifts still mean a lot to me, and I do my deadlifts every weekend when we all go to grandmas house where I still have my old setup in the garage. The boys enjoy watching dad deadlift 450, 500lbs. That is by far my favorite way to train, with my 6 year old and 12 year old by my side…
What would you do with $20,000?I would pay off my debt, buy a much-needed decent running car, and then I’d gift my brother in law some cash, he works very hard to support a big family, and struggles to make ends meet
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