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Kenny Santucci, born in Newark, New Jersey in 1983, grew up in an Italian family where fitness was not a topic of discussion. Feeling uncomfortable and unhappy with his weight as a child, Kenny turned to the fitness icons he admired, such as Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, for inspiration. He would steal muscle magazines from a deli near his high school and mimic the workouts of his favorite celebrities.
On this episode, he takes us on an incredible journey, starting from his initial foray into reality TV to becoming a competitive force on various shows, all while maintaining his dedication to fitness. Kenny's story is one of resilience, determination, and the pursuit of personal success. Join us as we delve into Kenny's experiences, his mindset, and his drive to build a thriving fitness career.
Beyond his own personal achievements, Kenny is dedicated to helping others succeed. Inspired by a lack of fitness events in New York City, he took matters into his own hands and created Strong New York, a collaborative fitness expo focused on building brands and networking within the industry. Kenny's commitment to supporting local businesses and fostering meaningful connections has earned him recognition from the most major brands in the industry.
In this episode, Kenny also opens up about the importance of empathy and personal experience in understanding and helping others. He shares his own journey of dealing with severe back pain and the choices he made to prioritize a natural approach to treatment over surgery. With a profound focus on physical well-being, Kenny believes that starting the day feeling good sets the tone for success in all aspects of life.
With over a decade of experience, Kenny Santucci has made himself a known as one of New York City’s top trainers and a thought leader in the health and wellness industry. Brand ambassador for Michelob ULTRA and Fitaid, Barebells. host of the Fitaid Morning Show, Michelob ULTRA MOVEMENT Fitness Festival, and more, Santucci has established himself as a force within the fitness space. He has collaborated with industry titans across the health, wellness, and lifestyle space such as Reebok, Under Armour, Adidas, ASICS, Melin, Cellucor, CrossFit, the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Precision Nutrition, Truecoach and more.
Kenny is the creator of Strong New York, NYC's biggest health and fitness festival, an immersive day of workshops, panel discussions, workouts and inspiring conversations with the best in class wellness professionals, industry leaders, and change makers.
You can find Kenny at The Strength Club, his premiere private and group training facility in the heart of Manhattan located on 28th and 5th Ave in New York City. Follow him at @kennysantucci @Strong New York @thestrengthclubnyc
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