After years of working in multiple fitness facilities I have grown accustomed to seeing all the interesting personas that are common within gyms. There are a lot of misconceptions that are tied to these typecasts and unfortunately in many cases it leads to the social undermining of these individuals that come across as artless and superficial on the surface but prove to be more profound and insightful when considered. Today we take at Frankie Paletta, who has shaped the world in his own vision and dedicated himself to helping others reach their goals.
He is the official MyFitnessGo Ambassador. He started his journey early in life, he felt fortunate to have active parents that had him enrolled in activities and fitness groups from an early age. He goes on stating that spending so much time in the local gyms kids club planted a seed in him. He didn’t realize it then but seeing the bodybuilders day in & day out, their endless dedication, and intensity while working out certainly got his attention.
Paletta asserts that from a young age he was infatuated with baseball. In fact, he was so dedicated to the sport that by the time he was 14 years old he started learning how to create a proper workout plan to meet the needs on the field. He noted that the more effort he put in the weight room, the more efficient he was on the field, the faster he would run, and while at bat it became a lot easier to exert power effortlessly. His programs were more performance based rather than that of a bodybuilder but he couldn’t deny the fact that he had raw talent in the gym and the right genetics for muscle development.
By the time he attended college and started playing for the varsity team he was states he was at a crossroads. He was torn between his long love, baseball and his growing passion for bodybuilding. His peers advised him to not quit playing baseball, and boldly expressed to him that he was throwing away his future for a life in a weight room. Frankie knew they could be right and struggled with the thought for some time, but eventually one gets to a point where they cannot deny what is in their heart and mind. Fortunately for Frankie, he listened to his gut feeling rather then listening to the naysayers. Immediately once he made his decision he started carving away on his physique to ensure his success within the fitness industry. It wasn’t too long before he started turning heads wherever he went. It was unbeknownst to him, but he was serving as an inspiration to others with his endless work ethic within and out of the gym. Always staying true to his calling and focusing on that one thing. Frankie had become the role model he had looked up to his whole life, he had helped hundreds of individuals reach their fitness goals, and had successfully competed in multiple bodybuilding competitions.
Frankie asserts that choosing this lifestyle is not easy, and although anyone can truly be successful with their personal fitness goals, it will not come easy. Everyone that has aspired to succeed in any endeavor knows that there are more challenging days than not. In Frankie’s case, keeping up with his regimented diet, and training his clients efficiently all while maintaining a strong foundation at home with his wife and daughter did not happen over night. Frankie attests that if it wasn’t for the continuous support and patience of his wife, he would not be able to continuously push towards his goal of becoming an IFBB pro. He goes on stating that the joy he feels everyday when he lays eyes on his daughter reassures the fire within him to continue to push forward towards that goal.
For my loving wife Kim and beautiful daughter Liliana.
MY TWO CENTS:
No one can tell you who you are and what you are destined to be in life. Ignore the naysayers, and listen to gut feeling. You should only define success as you see it true in your mind, not how others define it. So redesign the world as you see fit and you will achieve success!
-Juan Lugo-
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