About Amar Pep
Author, music composer, and poet — where discipline meets creativity, building stronger bodies and minds.
Consistency and perseverance turned my pain into power — and they can do the same for you.
Founder of MUIR — Movement Unleashes Inner Resilience
Amar Pep
My Journey
Inspired by the 1976 film Rocky, I started working out as a child — doing push-ups, throwing punches, and chasing strength with whatever knowledge I had.
My fitness journey took a new direction years later when my older brother, a dedicated weightlifter, introduced me to training. Injuries pushed me toward calisthenics, where I found my lane.
In 2002, I entered the 5B’s (Beautiful Body Built by the Bar) Pull-Up Jam and won first place in pull-ups and dips. Over the years, I continued competing, eventually posting a video of myself completing 40 strict pull-ups in one minute. That video became a symbol of discipline, perseverance, and what’s possible when you refuse to quit.
Beyond competition, I’ve dedicated my life to showing how movement can transform lives — not just bodies. Each pull-up, push-up, and dip became a way to build resilience, discipline, and focus. Whether it’s overcoming addiction, improving mental health, or simply staying consistent, I believe that movement is medicine. That belief inspired
Poeticise — a collection of 36 poems designed to move you, challenge, and remind you that every rep is a step toward becoming your strongest self.
