George Gregory Plitt Jr. better known as Greg Plitt was a world famous fitness model and a charismatic personal trainer. His year-round shredded physique often set the precedent most fitness models wanted to set. He made his greatest impression with his oft-repeated impassioned words, constantly urging people to break through their fears to live a fitter, and therefore more fulfilling, life.

The website, Gregplitt.com has over 10,000 subscribers offering; Workout plans, meal prep and motivational videos that have helped all his followers develop a deep sense of attachment to him. The former American Army Ranger, who has collaborated with the best in the fitness industry in over 250 magazines, was a high school wrestler, a recognized skydiver, a certified diver, an avid golfer and guitarist, a veteran furniture maker, and a rock climber, horse rider and Hollywood stunt man. So it’s not surprising that almost everyone who knew him denounced him as the man with the superhero personality.

On January 17, 2015, while filming an energy drink promotional video, one of Greg’s stunts to overtake an arriving train on the Burbank, California railroad tracks went horribly wrong. He stumbled in front of the oncoming train and was unable to recover in time to save himself.

His sudden, unexpected death has left the entire fitness industry and its fans around the world in deep shock. The internet has since been awash with tribute videos and articles resonating with his famous words.

According to one of Greg’s close friends, JoeDonnelly: “Greg was a man who really embodied everything he said in his videos. He lived it. Most of us try to live what we say. He was the only 100% authentic you will ever find. “

The now poignant theme of the last series of his motivational videos asked the viewer, “Will you be remembered?” Greg’s peers and fans claim that in his short 37-year lifespan he created a much greater legacy than most people could ever create in much longer lifetimes. He truly lived a fearless life with no regrets. Below are some of Greg Plitt’s most popular quotes and motivational videos.

“Today it starts. It will continue tomorrow. And it never ends until you reach your goal and cross the finish line. “

Plitt often urged people to stop dragging their feet through life in reluctance and lethargy and start living with excitement and energy the way he lived himself, every day of his life. A physical transformation in the form of a physical makeover therefore only follows a previous much deeper transformation of mind and emotion. The older you get, the harder it is for them to transform. However, transformation is possible at any age and once you achieve it, you are a different person. Caring for the best version of you only gets easier with time. The hardest part comes right at the beginning when your body isn’t changing. However, you’ll have to show up at the gym and train yourself for months to figure out the details,

“You have a life to live. Why wait until tomorrow to start it? “

“Life is not about where you start or where you end. It’s all about the distance you travel. Second, you lose the opportunity to become who you want to be. When will you stop making excuses and take control of your damn life? “

People kept asking for tips on getting abs like Greg Plitt’s. He made one thing very clear. There is no substitute for consistent hard work, dedication and sacrifice. It is also clear where your fitness stands. A person just beginning their fitness journey should focus on hitting the gym at least four times a week, while an advanced lifter may have very different goals.It’s important to train with confidenceUnderstand how your body responds to different exercises. This happens when you stop speaking between sentences. The goal is to perform every move with perfect form and then focus on post-workout nutrition and recovery.

“ Success knows nothing about being cold, early or tired. It only knows if you showed up or not. “

Greg thought the gym was a metaphor for life because there is nothing subjective about this place. When you put in the effort, you’ll see clear, visual results that fill any man or woman with pride and confidence. When people persevere to push their limits and thereby overcome barriers to get where they want their bodies, they build strong character. This makes them a person of integrity who always honors their commitments, is not afraid to take the path less traveled, and from there begins a life worthy of remembering long after the person has ceased to exist.