Southern Muscle Guide

Marilyn “Mama Rayz” Spatola met 1st time NPC Classic Physique competitor, Duane Allen, at a recent bodybuilding show and knew his fitness journey was a perfect fit for a Liquid Sun Rayz Inspirational Story. Duane’s personal fitness journey deeply shaped his career as a personal trainer. After overcoming significant health challenges, including obesity and CTE symptoms from football, he transformed his life through consistent gym attendance, clean eating, and discipline. His 10-year transformation from 300 pounds to a bodybuilder inspired him to help others. Duane now uses his personal experiences to coach clients, emphasizing the importance of showing up consistently, even on difficult days, and teaching that fitness could enhance one’s lifestyle, not just be a temporary fix. His struggles and ultimate success have become his primary motivation for becoming a personal trainer, allowing him to help others overcome their own health and fitness obstacles. Duane’s journey was transformative mentally as well, crediting natural stem cell therapy, which he has used for over 12 years, for significant improvements in his cognitive function, memory, and mood. He emphasizes the importance of personal development and helping others overcome similar challenges. Duane’s future aspirations include opening a sports science facility for children, becoming a motivational speaker, and writing a book to inspire others.