Everything you’ll ever need to know about Joe Stankowski…

Yes, the tiger is very real - all 450lbs of her.
Her name is Brazil; she’s declawed, but not de-fanged.
My teeth also remain fully intact and cavity-free.
Born: 7 Feb 1972 (9lb 15oz)
Hometown: Hammond, Indiana
Current Residence: Grand Rapids, MI
Shoe Size: 14EE
I shave with a straight razor and badger hair brush.
I own a pocket watch.
Even though I have perfect (20/15) vision, I’m in the market for an antique monocle.
Rabid Iron Maiden fan/collector (Up the Irons!) and closet guitarist.
Training advisor and regular contributor to Men’s Fitness magazine
Co-Author of “The Power of Champions“
IDEA Master Trainer
I take what I do very seriously. Myself, not so much.
CFO (chief fitness officer) of SMART WAY ENTERPRISES, LLC
(SMART is an acronym for Stability - Mobility - Agility - Repeat - Take Control!)
Other Websites:
GrandRapidsPersonalTrainer.com - Grand Rapids/West Michigan FREE personal training e-program.
HomeExerciseResources.com - Free 14 page home gym guide written by yours truly. PDF format.
And you could always go to JoeStankowski.com - it’s kind of a ‘hub’ for my other sites, social networking pages, etc.
As far as I’m concerned, that’s about all anyone really needs to know. If there’s anything you think I may have missed, please leave your comments below and I’ll carefully consider all suggestions.


Wow! What a great site with some very fun stories. I don’t know how you have time for it all…ahh…the caffeine. Gotta love it.
Nice pet kitty too!
Cool site !
Why is the tigerrrrrrrrrrr named Brazil?
Just asking because I really NEED to know.
Hey man, you have a terrific blog site! Seriously humorous. Keep the good work up! Thanks!
Is Barack Obama half black or half white? Why is he depicted only black? Or better yet why isn’t he not just a man running for president. Race desegregation has an awful long way to go.
Tim Russert, Has changed the future of mankind and me. Tim Russert represents the high water mark for a good grounded character we all would like to become. Tim Russert showed the power home training, the learning from the good side and the flip side. It’s not the event but what did you learn to repeat or what did you learn not to repeat. Tim Russert stayed is the moment taking all things as a path to better things. Most important, Tim Russert teaches all of us to repress how you feel to people you love every chance you get. Tim Russert is a sign to us all with this election, we as a country to set our legacy by getting involve and make a difference. I will miss him.
Randy, Church 2000