Samer Delgado: Breaking New Ground

In this conversation, Paul interviews Samer Delgado, owner of FitFam Fitness and a former American Ninja Warrior National finalist. We discuss Samer’s fitness journey, his upbringing in Venezuela, and his transition into calisthenics. Samer shares how he found his passion for fitness and the impact it had on his life. He also talks about his experience with BarStarzz and the calisthenics community. Throughout the conversation, Samer’s fearlessness and determination shine through as he pushes himself to overcome challenges and inspire others. Samer Delgado, owner of FitFam gym, shares his journey of overcoming adversity and building a successful fitness business. He discusses his struggles in school and how he felt misunderstood by teachers. Samer emphasizes the importance of self-belief and discipline in achieving goals. He talks about his approach to training clients, focusing on building a community and holding them accountable. Samer shares his vision for the future of FitFam, including expanding to new locations and creating an empire.


00:00 Introduction and Background

01:30 Samer's Vision for Himself in 2012

03:14 The Influence of Samer's Parents

05:08 Reconnecting with Sam's Father

07:00 Samer's Siblings and Family Dynamics

08:59 Samer's Transition to the United States

10:23 Adapting to Life in the United States

13:17 Samer's Transformation and Change in Mentality

14:41 Influences and Inspiration in Calisthenics

16:01 Overcoming Challenges and Changing Habits

19:05 Samer's Passion for Calisthenics and Creating New Moves

20:34 Taking Fitness to the Next Level

23:57 The Decline of Bar Stars and Shifting Priorities

25:23 Teaching Handstands and Inspiring Others

27:10 Samer's Fearlessness and Drive

29:04 Samer's Approach to Teaching Handstands

30:27 Pushing Past Comfort Zones and Overcoming Fears

32:36 Samer's Unwavering Determination

34:29 Overcoming Adversity and Feeling Misunderstood

36:24 The Power of Self-Belief and Discipline

37:48 Motivation and the Role of Discipline

39:35 Learning, Growing, and Leveling Up

48:57 Building a Fitness Empire and the Future of FitFam

You Can connect with Samer in the Following Ways
 
Website:

https://www.fitfamfitness.com/

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/DelgadoSamer

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