[By Request] I'm Scott, the guy with Cerebral Palsy who works out like a badass. AMA.

I just want to say you are an amazing person and a huge inspiration to me. This video really changed me and my outlook on life, thank you so much and keep being a badass!

Scott says: Thank you for watching my movie!

I agree, I shared your video with my sister when she told me that her day was horrible and she just wanted to get away from everything. I showed her this video and with a cheekish smile she looked at me and said "Thanks".

So thank you for having such a positive outlook on life despite your disability.

He says thank you and you need a new name.

My 11 year old nephew was diagnosed with CP when he was born (severely premature). He has broken all the rules, just like you have.

I will be sharing your story with him this weekend, and I know it will bring a sense of pride to him, as well as helping his desire to do more for himself.

Thank you for just being yourself, and also for posting such uplifting information for people with CP.

Tell him don't give up, keep trying new things. If you stop trying, you lose.

Your words in the video were very inspiring. I couldn't help but marvel at the technology that let you communicate with all of us; if that tech didn't exist, we might not have received your gift. Thank you.

My question is this: what is the name of the device you use to speak with us, and what other assistive technology do you use? How important is that technology to you?

The speaking device is called Vantage. I also used a motorized chair and sometimes a cane. These are of the utmost importance to me. I need them to live.

How do you use the internet (if at all)?

How do you communicate remotely (phone, text, email, something else)?

I don't use the internet much. Friends help me with it sometimes.

For remote communication, I text or sometimes Facebook. I don't email. I sometimes talk on the phone with my Vantage.

Ha, I am the opposite. I am an Internet addict especially on Reddit. I also have communication problems, but thanks God for the Internet (also BBSes) that I can still do stuff online without physical stuff. However, I am a lazy bum in terms of exercising. :P

(I'm typing for Scott because it is hard for him to type.)

Hey Scott, you are awesome! Where are you from? What do you like to do for fun besides working out?

I am from Glendale, Arizona. I like to go out to eat, go to the movies, sometimes I go out drinking with my friends. I also play video games.

Edit: he added "try to meet girls" :)

Darn, I thought you live in Glendale, CA. :P

Which video games? Computers?

PS3. I like first-person shooters.

You have a great attitude and I enjoyed watching your video. You seem to be incredibly motivated. What keeps you going?

Scott says: I don't forget how hard I work, and why I want to be the best person I can be, and I want everybody to know my name :)

I would totally party with you.

What type of movies do you like?

What's your favorite food?

What's your favorite sport?

Food: pasta or Mexican food.

Movies: Action movies (Note: I don't think he has a button for "action." He said "a lot things going on." I said "action movies?" He smiled and nodded)

Sport: MMA. Favorite athlete: Chuck Liddell.

Have you been to any MMA events? Do you dream you could kick butt as a MMA fighter? ;)

I've never been to one. Sometimes I do dream that I am a fighter.

You. You are an amazing person. Please for the sake of all of humanity, keep on doing what you're doing. I can only see you as being an inspiration to all. My two questions are:

1. What sort of diet do you maintain with your workouts?

2. And what are the three most difficult parts of your day?

1. I eat whatever I want (then he laughed).

2. (He didn't know how to answer this. His day is normal to him so the question sort of took him off guard.)

I have very mild CP myself. So mild I don't like to mention it because I think it does a disservice to people like you.

You truly are an inspiration and thank you for your video and the AMA.

He says you shouldn't hide it. It's part of what makes you who you are.

I'm not going to ask about your disability or anything, just about your workout. What's your favorite exercise? Are you currently doing any program? What's your max bench? :)

Keep killin it in the gym. That's awesome

Favorite exercise is smith machine squats, no current program. Max bench is 185lbs.

(Scott weighs 120lbs.)

Personal trainer here. I am very impressed you have figured out a way to incorporate squats into your routine. The smith machine sounds like a perfect way to do so.

Have you ever tried a leg press?

Have you ever tried inverted rows?

Keep on kicking ass, Scott. You have my utmost respect and admiration.

I have done leg press and inverted rows. I like squats better than leg press.

Thanks for taking your time and doing AMA. All I want to ask is what is the most challenging stuff for you to overcome in your daily schedule?

It's hard to say, because to me that's just how I have to do it.

(Note: I'm typing for Scott. What he's saying here is that he doesn't know any different-- he's always had to do things this way).

Hey Scott, I've never been more motivated to hit the gym since your video. How did you manage to get yourself to get up and add fitness to your lifestyle? Some redditors might need your advice.

It helps a lot with my disability. It makes my disability a little better. I can move more and have a lot more freedom since I started working out. I can walk by myself. I could not do that before.

When did you start working out?

High school.

You are currently single, right? You mention in the video its hard to meet girls.

Yes, I am single.

Need a wing man, pm me.

Cool. Any time is ok for me :)

Well...not to be too prying...can you have sex?

He says hell yes.

I have the same problem. I am almost 40 and have multiple disabilities (can't communicate well in person). :(

Scott wants to know why you can't communicate well in person.

Who are your heroes?

My dad. My uncles. And my mom.

Why?

They are there for me and one of my uncles was in the army for 20 years. He was in Afghanistan and the Gulf War. I would be in the army if I could.

Have you always been in a wheelchair?

Yes. As long as I can remember. Maybe 4 years old?

Sup man, just wanted to say you are a real inspiration! I just started working out a few months ago but I have a long way to go.

Couple of questions:

1) What's goal are you working on the most right now? (for fitness)

2) Does working out make you feel better, day to day?

Thanks man, keep training hard!

1. I am working on my walking.

2. Yes.

Scotty too hotty!! I got that same set of wrist wraps you're wearing..or at least the one on your right hand. lotsa respect for a bro like you who throws that kind of weight around in the gym.

Thank you.

Wow. Thank you so much for doing this AMA. You are a huge inspiration; not just for people with disabilities, but for people that are too lazy to work out.

Couple of questions though:

1) how often do you work out?

2) what else do you like to do in your free time?

3) one thing on your bucket list?

For my bucket list, I would like to move somewhere else. I have lived in Arizona my whole life.

Do you keep track of the latest advancements in medicine for your problem and follow through or are you content living your life the way you are living now?

I do not keep track. I am content.

Do you have a job?

Not right now but I might have a job offer from this documentary.

I seriously just want to thank you for being such an inspiration. I shared your video with all my friends who are too lazy or make excuses not to accomplish their goals. You are amazing and I hope you remain the happy person you are, because frankly, you deserve all the happiness in the world. You truly are a badass. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

Thank you and thank you for sharing.

What's something you really wish you could do but cannot?

Go into the Army.

Incredible video!

Do you ever plan to compete in bodybuilding (or powerlifting)?

I want to but I don't know how to get into something like that.

How fast did you have that treadmill set at?

2.5mph

Scott you've done made me an animal in the gym today. What's the next challenge for you man? Rock climbing? Kayaking? Strongman competition? I know someone with your heart isn't gonna settle at weight training!

Thank you. I would like to try wrestling or fighting.

Thank you. Your video gave me a much needed motivation boost. What I wanted to ask was: How often do you workout and how long do your sessions usually last?

I go to the gym 4 times a week and I work out for 2 hours each time.

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I took weight training class in high school and my friends lifted so I started.

EDIT: He goes on to say: people pushed me around. (He had to defend himself).

What was your high school experience like? Were you in general ed or special ed classes?

I took mostly regular classes but some for people with disabilities. In general, I hated high school. I got into a lot of fights. People would start fights with me or make fun of my disability or my friends' disabilities.

It is shocking that people would do that. What advice would you give to school administrators who want to make school a more positive experience for students with disabilities? If you were in charge of the school, what would you have done?

(He gets a little frustrated trying to give a complex answer to a complex question, because his device limits his vocabulary. Finally he says:) Look into what starts it.

We need a device that does not limit his vocabulary! I'm talking to you science!

(He shrugs)

Sounds like my past life. I hated HS too. I did love my small junior/middle school. College and elementary weren't bad too. Did you go to college?

I have not been but I want to go. I would maybe like to learn video design or work for myself.

What is your favorite exercise to do?

Smith machine squats. Because I do a lot.

It seems kind of...unsafe to not use a spotter? Do you just not have a reliable partner?

I use the stopper (the safety bars). Plus, people like to help too much. (Not meaning offer too much help, but meaning they lift up too much when spotting).

Is your CP a condition that is going to get worse? Is it static? Is the

It will stay about the same.

Edit: He goes on to say it got better when he started working out.

Dude, I can't explain how emotional your video made. Really gave me a new outlook on life and for that I thank you. That being said, I have a question for you. Is there anything that you used to take for granted as a kid but as an adult really cherish and what are one of your biggest motivations?

Best of luck with all your future goals man :)

For your first question: just having carefree fun and the friends I had.

Second question: One of my biggest motivations to work out is to get better at everything I do (lifting, walking-- everything).

One last question before I stop bugging you. What's you're favorite food item?

Mexican food.

You are absolutely inspiring, its amazing what you have achieved.

When did you decided to start working out?

What is your least favorite exercise?

You are an amazing person and thank you for making that video and doing this AMA!

Thank you. I started working out in high school. My least favorite exercise is running.

You are insane. Seriously. Just awesome.

I saw from another comment that you don't currently have a job. What do you want to work as?

Another question: Have you been able to do more things than before thanks to working out?

Porn star. (He's joking). Maybe something athletic. I am looking into my options. I would also like to work with abused animals.

Edit: Forgot to answer your second question. I could not walk before working out. Now I can a little bit.

thanks for doing the AMA- it was an inspiring video. hi from London

Thank you too.

Scott, you are an awesome person. I wanted to ask if you ve had people treat you differently at the gym? I used to be a bit on the chubby side, and always felt unwelcome. How did you overcome that, also in life in general.

Peoples whos hand i would like to shake once in my life: Scott and Nelson Mandela

A few will say things you don't like, but you have to just do what makes you happy. That's what makes you who you are.

Can we be facebook friends?

Are you a girl? (Joking. He doesn't use Facebook a lot).

What short term/long term goals are you working on? Big, small, whatever.

Walking better.

do you like bacon?

(He laughs) Yeah.

Is there any particular movie that motivates you?

I like movies but can't think of one that motivates me.

Do you like to listen to music when you lift? If so what do you listen to?

I do if I remember to bring my music. I like hard rock and rap and blues a lot.

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Tell them to do whatever makes them happy. Don't let the disability stop them.

How does it feel to be a badass?

He says he is surprised so many people have watched the documentary. He never thought this many people would like it.

Can you draw me something on microsoft paint? That would be sick.

I used to draw with pencil and paper. (He doesn't have a computer)

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(I'm typing for Scott) I don't think he gets the reference/joke.

have you considered juicing

you could be a beast, you have the determination

No. I don't want the side effects.