Riccardo Manazza

Connect What fuels your passion for health and fitness?

Health is freedom. I chose a plant-based lifestyle to restore vitality and reduce strain on my body and the planet. I’ve loved sports since childhood and began swimming at six while facing weight and health challenges. Over time, I learned fitness is as much mental as physical. Setting goals, respecting timing, and staying consistent changed everything. Now I want to show my kids, and anyone feeling stuck, that it’s never too late to rebuild your health.

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

I stay fit through variety, structure, and discipline. I love all sports: swimming, cycling, tennis, basketball, soccer, and strength training. My anchor habit is 100 push-ups every morning. I love the 5 AM club. Starting the day with something hard trains my mind to follow through on everything else. I thrive on clear goals and challenges they keep me consistent, focused, and accountable. When it comes down to it my favorite way to stay fit is super simple my two legs a trail and my dog.

What would you do with $20,000?

The real reward is the commitment. I thrive on structure and challenges they keep me disciplined and focused on the process. I will be rewarded regardless but don't get me wrong if I receive the prize, I’d reinvest in training, recovery, and education while giving back by planting trees and supporting long-term ecological restoration. My goal is to plant a million trees in my lifetime and help others strengthen their health while respecting the planet.