Life is the ultimate workout. It tests your strength, pushes your limits, and demands everything you’ve got. In My Life’s Ride, Rick Valente—former Mr. Los Angeles and host of ESPN’s BodyShaping—shares his story of turning challenges into fuel for growth and building a life rooted in strength, resilience, and positivity.

In this memoir, Rick takes you through his rise in bodybuilding, his success as a fitness model, and his time shaping lives on TV. But this isn’t just a highlight reel—it’s a raw and honest account of the adversity that tested his mental and physical endurance, including the devastating losses of so many loved ones along the way.

Through it all, Rick discovered that the most important muscle to strengthen is the mind. The principles of fitness—discipline, consistency, and the ability to push through the pain—apply just as much to life as they do to the gym.

Whether you’re chasing your next PR, navigating personal setbacks, or striving to build a stronger mindset, My Life’s Ride will inspire you to stay focused, stay positive, and never stop moving forward.

Rick’s powerful story calls for its readers to embrace life’s challenges, be grateful every day, and always be committed to being the best version of yourself. Are you ready to ride?