Sonny Marinelli

Connect What fuels your passion for health and fitness?

What fuels my passion for health and fitness is knowing what it feels like to lose control—and then earn it back. Training became my anchor during times when life felt heavy, stressful, or uncertain. The gym was the one place where effort still mattered and progress was honest. You show up, you put in the work, and you grow. That structure changed me. Fitness taught me discipline before it ever gave me confidence. It taught me how to keep going on hard days, how to respect my body, and how to

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

best way to train and stay fit is simple, focused, and old-school. I believe in reps and sets, not distractions. When I train, my attention is on the muscle I’m working, the weight in my hands, and the quality of every single rep. No rushing. No wasted movement. Every set has a purpose. I put everything I have into each working set. That means controlled form, full range of motion, and real intensity—not ego lifting. I’m not chasing numbers just to impress anyone. I’m chasing tension, connectio

What would you do with $20,000?

If I won the $20,000 grand prize, I would invest it into promoting longevity-focused fitness—especially for older athletes who want to stay strong, capable, and injury-free. Too many people believe aging means slowing down or giving up. I believe it means training smarter. I would use the prize to expand education around sustainable strength training, recovery, and consistency—showing that disciplined, old-school training can support health well into later years. Part of the investment would go