Josh Zitomar, a professional triathlete and accomplished ironman is no stranger to the health and fitness industry. Zitomar, created Physicalfix, an individually customized training program, after concerns that he would not be able to effectively train recording artist Alicia Keys while she travelled. Zitomar may seem like the perfectly focused and muscled triathlete but he does enjoy a slice of pizza every now and then.
How do you prepare for a triathlon?
You have to be perfect mentally! There comes a point in the race where its not physical anymore it becomes all mental. The death race took 3 months of training.
So what is your mentality like come race day?
In short races I have an aggressive mentality like 'don't talk to me' because this is intense and a fast race. In longer races I'm giddy and ready to go.
What motivates you to stay fit?
The fear of failure! I like winning. When I sign up for a race, I don't want to be beat, that's why I like the death race. (The death race is an obstacle race that includes running, mud runs, physical and mental challenges over 24 hours. A race that not everyone is capable of finishing)
What kind of diet do you follow when you are training?
It's not great, when I'm not training for a race, but I do eat well. When I am training my diet is perfect - I won't put anything in my mouth that won't make me faster.
What was the longest race you ever completed?
The triple ironman. I did it twice in 51 hours and 57 hours. From start to finish the clock does not stop. Some people will sleep but I don't. I can go 48 hours no problem then it becomes challenging.
Who inspires you and why?
Celebrities don't really inspire me. The person who is in a wheelchair and still playing sports, the pregnant woman running outside, real people inspire me.
Tell me a little bit about your company Physicalfix.
It started when I was training Alicia (Keys) She would travel and I would send her the workouts via email. After awhile it became a little bit ridiculous especially with all the technology today. So I began to video record all the workouts and send them to Alicia.
Visit physicalfix to get your own customized workout for less than a dollar a day at $25 per month. Start with your free 14 day trial and Josh will create a workout designed especially for you no matter what your requirements are.
