Your Fitness Crew Determines Your Future

"Show me your friends, and I'll show you your future."
My dad, Dale Frankum Sr., said that to me, constantly. When I say on repeat, I mean weekly.

At the time, it felt like just another one of those dad sayings. But looking back, it's one of the truest lessons I've ever learned. The people you surround yourself with will either sharpen you or soften you. They'll either push you toward purpose or pull you off course.

He impacted my life in more ways than I can count, but that phrase stuck, and it continues to shape how I live, lead, and build community today.

Who you train with matters more than you think.

You can have the best program, the cleanest diet, and all the motivation in the world, but if you're surrounded by people who don't push, don't care, or don't show up, your progress will always hit a ceiling.

Your fitness tribe shapes your standard.

Environment Drives Effort

When you walk into a gym where people are locked in, working hard, and encouraging each other, it changes something inside you. You rise to the level of the room.
That's not about competition, it's about connection.

You can't help but push harder when the person next to you refuses to quit.
You can't help but grow when the people around you expect more from themselves, and from you.

That's the quiet power of environment. It's contagious.

Energy Is Everything

Your energy reflects who you spend time with.
If your circle normalizes excuses, comfort, and inconsistency, that's what you'll start to accept for yourself.
But if your circle values effort, ownership, and discipline, you'll begin to embody that too.

The truth is, you don't need more motivation,
you need better surroundings,
you need people who make it impossible to settle.

Accountability and Belief

Real accountability isn't someone checking your attendance, it's being part of a community that believes in your potential more than your excuses.
At Vital, that's the standard. We train together, struggle together, and grow together.

It's not about being perfect, it's about never going alone.

Choose Your Tribe Wisely

Your tribe can either pull you forward or hold you back.
So take a look around, who's in your corner?
Do they challenge you?
Do they inspire you to be stronger, sharper, and more disciplined?

Because in the end, your fitness tribe doesn't just shape your workouts, it shapes your mindset, your habits, and ultimately, your future.

Surround yourself with people who want more out of life,
then match their energy.

That's where transformation really begins.