To those who don’t know me,

My name is Emil Paolucci, a United States Marine Corps veteran. I served my country honorably and proudly from 1989 to 1993 during The Operation Desert Storm.

After returning home I struggled with life for several of years. I couldn’t understand who I was or let alone who I was destined to be. I suffered from PTSD at the age of 21. Early 20s…the years where we begin to find ourselves. Unfortunately for me, I couldn’t relate to the civilian lifestyle as I once did. I once made every excuse, pointed plenty of fingers at everyone else for all MY mistakes. It was hard to take-accountability for my own actions.

Then on October 1, 1999 my life changed forever! I became a father to a son, Dante. Not only did this young man save my life but he also lead me to my purpose. After this moment, I knew there was so much more life had to offer, so much more that I had to offer. I knew I had to be a leader in order to raise my son properly. I wanted nothing more but to be a positive influence in his life. I wanted to make sure that I raised him to be a good, respectful, and loving young man.

Shortly after I began my fitness journey,

Now my purpose was not only to raise my son to best of my capability but also to inspire others around me, to find themselves. To make them their own strongest believers, their own strongest solider! I incorporate my military training into my own training. I want to prepare others both mentally and physically. My number one goal as a trainer, is always to share my life lessons.

If I did, YOU can too.

I've learned as a Marine the true meaning of leadership, sacrifice, discipline, and effort that you just can't get anywhere else!

My motivation and your dedication is a win, win combination at Freedom Gym.

So let me help YOU win this battle called life!