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26 || FITNESS MAGAZINE || AUGUST 2015when Keanu walked into the make-up trailer. He was my high school crush, and I had posters of him in my bedroom. FMM: On Father%u2019s Day, you stated that your Father %u201cworked so hard to give us a better future%u201d. As a Father, I know the challenges that are faced, and greatly respect men who set good examples for others. What can you tell us about your Father and the sacrifices he made for your family, and what fine examples he set for you and the rest of us?AS: My dad would say that he was never a smart man, but someone who works really hard. His family was torn apart during the communist revolution, and they fled to Taiwan with nothing but the shirts off their back. He always saw education as key to upward mobility so he studied, studied, studied, and he chose a profession where he could foresee a bright future. He was offered a student visa and scholarship to the US to finish his PhD in Electrical Engineering and was the first Chinese person to receive his doctorate from Santa Clara University. It was because of him, that both my mom%u2019s side and dad%u2019s side of the family were able to immigrate to the US later on. They scrimped and saved and came from nothing. He always instilled a strong work ethic in all of us kids and taught us the value of a dollar. He became a Christian later in life, and his example as a leader in the workplace and at church during his battle with cancer really affected many friends and family profoundly. He taught me to never give up, work hard and be gracious, thank God in everything, and be responsible with money and the things you have. Invest in people, and you will get a much greater return, for all the wealth in the world does not make one richer. FMM: What is your favorite personal training exercises and why?AS: My favorite exercises are: Kneel on a ball for balance to engage your core, use weights to work biceps, triceps, and shoulder raises etc. The key is using a ball to make it full body. It is a bit like being on a paddleboard when you don%u2019t get the chance to get out on the water. Box Jumps: I like to challenge myself and trying to clear a higher box is a great goal. You really have to use your full body, and I%u2019ll usually do it in a circuit and about 3 sets of 20. Kettlebell Swings: They really do work your core and lower back, and sets the foundation for all your other exercisesSandbell/ball Slams: When you are really mad or want to get out some frustration, it%u2019s always good to imagine whatever it is onto the ball/sandbell and take it out on that. It works your obliques and core too-double win!Airport Cardio Sprints: This is usually done as I am running through LAX to catch a flight since I am a procrastinator and like the thrill of trying to get to the gate without having to wait around to board.