Pro swimmer Rex Tullius
Rex Tullius, 25, Student/Swimmer and Co-Founder of PeerFit, Gainesville, Florida
Why do you swim? I love racing, and I love swimming.
How long have you been competing in swimming? 11 years.
Tell us about that. I compete for myself and the USA worldwide
Most challenging aspect of swimming: The grueling training that comes with the love for my sport.
Most fun aspect of swimming: The racing and outlasting my opponents in the pool.
Most rewarding aspect of swimming: The most rewarding aspect of swimming is when you touch the wall before all of the competition and you are crowned champion!
Who/what inspires you when you’re feeling weak? My competitors inspire me when I feel weak.
Advice for others who’d like to get started: To keep showing up and to give it you’re all.
Your must-have equipment for group fitness: Just a Speedo and some goggles!
Favorite training song: I have too many training songs to count!
Favorite healthy food: Fresh fruit!
Favorite not-so-healthy food: A delicious chicken tender sub from Publix.
Funniest /weirdest/most awkward experience you’ve had swimming: Getting drug tested for the first few times. It’s very awkward!
