My Wife got pregnant with our 3rd. AndI didn't want to stay home and vegitate and get fat. Previously I gained 60 pounds on our 2nd child where as it took me a long time to lose (no excersize - just strict diet)

I like seeing the progress on my body. But mostly it is my own sense of meditation. As a former smoker (quit November 18th 2007)it is very difficult to keep aggravation from overtaking me. I leave the gym in a better mood and a better person