A Quick Note on My Name: Ceglie

Hey, it’s Matthew E. Ceglie from Strongist! My last name, Ceglie, hails from Ceglie Messapica—a hilltop town near Bari in Puglia, Italy, steeped in Messapi grit and famed for zero-mile eats like biscotto cegliese (almond-honey cookies). It’s spelled C-E-G-L-I-E. I say it “CHEY-lee” (like “church” and “Lee”—think Bruce Lee) for ease, but real Italians hit it as “CHEY-lyea,” with a slick “lyea” flick—imagine “lee” with a soft, quick “yeh” tail. It’s bold, unique, and rooted in strength, just like the training I bring you. Call me “Chey-lee” or crush a Strongist workout—I’m here to power your goals!

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