My fitness journey started from a place of survival. At just 20 years old, I was given six months to live and knew I had to fight for my life. In 1995, I underwent a bone marrow transplant with only a 10% chance of survival. After five months in the hospital, I walked out weighing just 118 lbs but determined to rebuild my body and my life. Through faith in God, sheer determination, and the study of the human body, I built myself up to 230 lbs and discovered the life-changing power of fitness. Having undergone over 30 surgeries, including two spinal surgeries, I know firsthand how working out can heal and transform. At Rick’s Gym, my goal is to help others experience that same strength, resilience, and hope