MARKUS KEICHER - A Life History of Energy - Positivism - Determination

Markus was paralyzed from the waist down and slowly regained mobility after decades of struggle. Check out the amazing story of a 42-year-old who refused to fail!

WHY I DECIDED TO TRANSFORM: In 1995, at age 25, I sustained massive injuries in a motorcycle accident including two burst vertebrate, and a fractured right femur, hip, and pelvis. I was paralyzed from the waist down, spent years in a wheelchair, and two years on leg braces and crutches. I regained my mobility by age 39, but my injuries took their toll. My pain level was severe and I was seriously overweight and out of shape. If I didn't take control of my body, the remainder of my life would be frighteningly difficult, physically challenging, totally debilitating, and extremely painful. I was determined to turn 40 years old and feel better. My transformation affected my life profoundly on every level. I'm stronger physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. Bodybuilding grounds me and is the way to be the best me possible. I was 39 years old when I started my transformation—I felt 50—and am 42 years old now, but I feel young again. I could write for days about the long- and short-term benefits of bodybuilding or can sum it up as simply and proficiently as possible: Bodybuilding saved my life! I receive great admiration on my appearance and people generally respect my stature, physique, and presence. Before the transformation, my pain level was severe and debilitating. Today, I can unequivocally say as a direct result of bodybuilding/training, my pain level went from a steady 7-8 to almost non-existent. My life has been restored and renewed. I'm like a new man!

HOW I ACCOMPLISHED MY GOALS: For me, there was no option besides a full-body transformation. The quality and wellbeing of my life depended on it. I knew I was capable of rebuilding my body because I learned about bodybuilding during my youth and trained off and on throughout my adult life. My acquired knowledge was a major factor to accomplish my goals. I simplified my life as much as possible and removed all distractions that didn't serve my training, which provided extra energy and focus to stay on task. Quitting wasn't an option. Due to my extensive injuries, I lived in chronic pain. When I walk in the gym, I might be stiff, sore, or suffering from pain, but when I start training and the endorphins kick in, my pain becomes non-existent. I learned firsthand what a gift and divine blessing a fully functioning body is. I refuse to take my second lease on life for granted. I inspire myself to be the best I can be. Spending months in hospitals and rehabilitation clinics introduced me to less-fortunate people who will never have the chance to do what I can. I'm inspired by the gifts in my life. Your life is your message to the world. Make sure it's inspiring.