'I pride myself on not living life about money, having a big, flashy gym, and nice things. I would rather give back and help out in the community where I can.'
Jack Singer For the Arizona Daily star For Tucsonan powerlifter Gary Panttila, giving back to others is the only way.
Panttila was 17 years old when he was introduced to the sport by a YMCA trainer. Panttila didn't have money to train with bodylifters and powerlifters, so he cut a deal with gym owners. He would clean the gym — and its bathrooms — in exchange for a free membership. He owns and operates the Panttila Power and Performance Gym in Tucson. There, his powerlifting team trains free of cost for statewide, nationwide, and international competitions. Earlier this year, he coached a group of Tucson kids to a Teen World Powerlifting Team Championship.
Panttila was moved by the tandem's recent triumph, saying"coaching all these years was worth seeing the happiness in these people." Just as he doesn’t plan to stop chasing that feeling of fulfillment, the Patricks don't plan on slowing down their competition schedule. There's another world championships looming in the spring.
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