Hello World…

My name is Anthony Tiller.  I am a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Owner of the personal training studio –  Underdog Fitness & Performance Training in Asheville, NC,  Bodybuilder, and  Father.  I am writing this blog to share with you a blend of all these components in my life while educating, inspiring, and motivating you in a special way.  Hopefully in the writings to come you’ll obtain a crystal clear understanding of what the name of my blog, “onefathersquietstrength” means.  My blog will provide a place for you to obtain scientifically sound information in all aspects of motivation, coaching, strength, conditioning, and nutrition. Honestly, that stuff is easy. I am an expert in this area…it’s easy…and it isn’t what will make this blog special. The meshing of “life stories” and “life lessons” with exercise science, coming from this “Quiet” – Strength Coach…Bodybulider…and Father will hopefully make a difference in your life. If you are one of my clients, you already know how I write, train, and speak….For those of you who do not know, I do not scream or get in people’s faces to motivate them… I do not wear string tank tops and grunt when I lift…and I do not have giant posters of myself in my gym…I do not believe perfecting a person’s outward appearance is my life purpose…I do not believe diet is deprivation or that a person should let eating patterns control their life…I do not believe the world will end if you miss a workout(and neither should you).  Sound crazy coming from a Strength Coach?  Let me explain how I arrived to this way of thinking…

I am an extremely blessed man.  My life and perspective on life was forever changed January 31, 2005.  Our twins were born three months early – Aleck Jeremiah weighing 1 lb 2 ounces, Emma Grace weighing 1 lb 11 ounces.  The ups and downs, the set backs and miracles during our three months in the NICU have made me the man, the father I am today.  Those three months were the toughest days of my life – yet I would not trade them for anything.  The strength, inspiration, and purpose the experience provided and continues to provide is simply immeasurable.  I learned that we truly don’t have control of anything —- and guess what? It’s ok.  I actually found peace in the fact that I don’t have control. I believe God has a plan for each of us.  I learned to realize the pain was and still is preparation for my destiny. Our experiences shape us for what God has planned.  We must simply have faith, discipline, and strength to stay on the path God has set for us.  When my wife Amy and I present our testimony or give talks,  she speaks of miracles, hope, and faith.  I talk about strength…..true strength – not how much you bench press, squat, or deadlift.  Sounds funny coming from a strength athlete, a strength coach, a man whose life is this stuff day in and day out huh?  I’ve bench pressed over 400 lbs, squatted 500 +, and deadlifted over 450lbs.  I’ve won bodybuilding competitions, qualified for Nationals, and trained many champions…….guess what that all means?…….NOTHING! That is not strength. Remember this — True strength comes when you realize your own limitations. True strength comes when you realize God is with you…and you are not alone.  So now you know where my quiet strength comes from…and why, to me, exercise is important, but not everything.  Exercise is only a piece of our responsibility to ourselves and to the world.  I have been witness to the true fragility of life with my own children as they fought for their lives in the NICU.  I have experienced the blessing of being able to discover strength through my own weakness which has shaped me into… One Father…with Quiet Strength.         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

 

 

9 thoughts on “Hello World…

  1. Amy Tiller says:

    I am so very proud of you for starting this new adventure. You have such wonderful stories, funny tidbits of wisdom from our children, and an insight that comes with true faith in God that will be a gift to anyone who reads your postings! You are definitely one quiet, strong father and a great example to our children 🙂 I love you!

  2. Jason Rhymer says:

    Big A!

    Great first post, brother! There is such great wisdom in your words. You are so right…true strength is seen in many places other than gyms – NICUs, rehab centers, church altars, and other areas where people learn who they really are and why they are here. Thanks for sharing all of your gifts and experience. I look forward to reading it regularly!

    Take care,
    Jason Rhymer

  3. Pat says:

    Good stuff ! looking forward to future posts,
    Pat

  4. Shawnna says:

    As expected…beautifully written. Look forward to your future posts!

    Shawnna

  5. Rosie says:

    Anthony- FOUND IT!! and I am so glad I did. Funny to read this because the more I work with you as a client at Underdog, the more I find myself looking for what else you can teach me…..those tid bits of info on the boards, all the times you say things like “Why not?” in that soft and unassuming voice, the next Newsletter-you are more than our strength-training coach, you are a real teacher.

  6. Debbie Adams says:

    What I would expect from you. Being the kind and
    good Man that you are. I don’t think I have ever
    seen sweeter pictures that these. Oh, plus the best
    trainer EVER!!

  7. Jill Hulsing says:

    Your words gave me chills and teary eyes. I am so thankful and grateful to have you in my life. Thank you for being such a positive role model to me and my boys.

  8. Lauren says:

    From Eugene Petterson’s “The Message”……”You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in he world. God is not a secret to be kept. We are going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If you make light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a stand~ SHINE!”….I read this at church and thought of your new venture. Anthony, I am so excited you have started this blog…and are not “hiding under the bucket” as said above. You have a gift and I am grateful you are sharing your wealth of knowledge…and your sense of humor :)…. with all who read. Thank you for all you do…

  9. Tina says:

    Bottom line????…..You are an incredible person Anthony Tiller!
    You have such an amazing God-given talent in life. Your time, dedication, patience, and love with all of us at UnderDog is so greatly appreciated! The funny thing is …a person usually feels that they know everything about thim or herself until they meet you, and get the experience of training under you. Through the sometimes painful, but oh-so-worthwhile journey of working out under your direction, you help and quide us all…. you teach us things about our own selves that may have been inside us all the time, but we could never reach deep enough to discover them on our own.
    Thank you for all your wisdom, knowledge, and patience with us all,….but most of all thank you for caring and fulfilling your dream of helping others discover their potential!!!!

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