George Pogatsia

Connect What fuels your passion for health and fitness?

Training is where I prove to myself—every single day—that I can endure discomfort, stay disciplined, and show up with purpose. Fitness keeps me sharp mentally and physically. It’s not about chasing aesthetics or numbers anymore; it’s about longevity, control, and respect for the body that carries me through life, work, and fatherhood. The gym is where I reset, where chaos becomes order, and where consistency compounds. That’s what fuels my passion.

What’s your favorite way to train or stay fit?

I received my first weight set at 6 years old. I love strength training, it’s part of who I am. I have adjusted my routine accordingly as i age. It’s a continuous learning process. Experimenting keeps it interesting. I log all of my food, strength train 3-4 times a week and take a hot yoga class with my wife every sunday morning. It’s all about being consistent and disciplined.

What would you do with $20,000?

My daughter is a Junior in High School. There’s another college tuition on the horizon for me. I also go pretty hard on most days. I’m up at 3-4 am, I try to make the most of each day. I could use a vacation but there’s gotta be a gym. Ill donate some money to pancreatic cancer research. I lost my mom to it in 2018. I’ve raised over 10k in her honor. Split the 20k 3 ways.