I encountered Attila Gyorfi a year and a half ago when he took on one of my fitness challenges. It was an opportunity for me to witness Attila’s dedication to his craft and to maintaining his health while on the road.
Recently Attila marked his two-decade milestone in driving, boasting over 2 million miles without any accidents. In addition to his driving expertise, Attila holds a degree in electrical and mechanical engineering.
Since May 20203 he has been operating with RSP Express Inc., based in Romulus, Michigan. On average, he covers about 3,000 miles each week.
Attila emphasizes that keeping fit on the road is crucial — because his career relies on it. He believes that by nurturing both his body and his mind, he can remain alert, safe and efficient.
“A healthy truck driver is a safe driver,” he said, noting that having good health enables him to continue driving for extended periods, providing for his family. While his truck puts in the miles, it’s his well-being that makes the journey achievable.
Clearly, he approaches his exercise and nutrition regimen with seriousness.
Attila says he values simplicity in his routines, emphasizing that consistency is vital.
His weekly program includes warm-ups, squats, bench presses, shoulder workouts, back exercises and bicep work, ending with core strengthening. On other days he opts for a brief, five- to 10-minute routine. He uses pushup bars or weights for support and primarily targets his core. He says it’s a great way to either kick off or conclude a workday!
“Don’t let your busy schedule disrupt your (fitness) habits while on the road,” he said.
On the nutritional side, Attila receives assistance from his wife, who prepares his meals for the week. His diet includes boiled eggs, chicken and beef, beans, beets, cottage cheese, tuna, sardines, Bulgarian yogurt (which is packed with probiotics), avocados, tomatoes, red onions, garlic and red peppers.
He augments his meals with fresh salads from Love’s, adding his own dressing — a blend of olive oil and apple cider vinegar. To stay hydrated, he makes sure to drink plenty of water.
Bob Perry is a regular contributor to The Trucker. He has spent nearly the past four decades on a mission to educate professional drivers and share life-changing products and services to help them live healthier lives while on the road. Recognized throughout the transportation industry, from bus drivers to over-the-road professional drivers, Perry has played an important role in creating a paradigm shift helping regulatory agencies, private and public sector entities, and consumers understand the current health challenges of the professional driver. He has participated as a wellness advocate in several roundtable discussions, large audience groups and small forums as well as going “curbside” through a national truck stop tour.
Bob’s articles have been featured in The Trucker and a number of other national transportation industry publications and is the host of a weekly wellness call produced by Rolling Strong. Bob has been a regular guest on RedEye Radio and Land-Line Radio, and is often an invited guest on Sirius radio shows. He has been featured in the New York Times, Men’s Health Magazine, Drug Store News, American Road Magazine, WSJ, NPR, ABC National Radio, as well as hundreds of daily newspapers. He has appeared on television news shows across the nation, including a featured TV segment on ABC NightLine News.
