Our mission at ForzaFit is not only coaching triathlons; it is transforming the lives of those we train by making them stronger and healthier both physically and mentally.

More specifically, ForzaFit programs are tailored to fit specific fitness/health goals for any level athlete. We have advanced understanding of anatomy, physiology, bio mechanics, injury prevention/treatment, exercise prescription and teaching. Most importantly, we offer creation and tailoring of individualized programs.

We aim to help each and every athlete believe in their abilities and achieve their goals. We strive to lay a foundation for each of our clients to become the most knowledgeable and well-balanced athlete possible.

About Rosa Laura, Head Coach

QUALIFICATIONS

• USAT Level I certified coach

• IRONMAN Certified Coach

• RRCA Certified Run Coach

• AFAA Certified Personal Trainer

• AFAA Certified Pilates Instructor

• Bodypump Certified Instructor

• Mad Dogg Certified Spinning

• Fitness Instructor

• Spinning & Spin/Flex Instructor

• TRX Certified Coach

• Insanity Certified Coach

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 2010-present: Triathlon, Swimming & Running Coach @ ForzaFit

• 2010-present: Spinning, BodyPump, Insanity, Fitness Instructor, TRX, Personal Trainer @ Northwest YMCA Tampa & LaFitness Tampa

EDUCATION

• Diploma Business and Economy, Luigi Einaudi, Napoli, Italy, 1992

• Diploma Magistrale (Italian teacher certification), Cristo Re, Napoli, Italy, 1995

• British School Certificate (English language certification), Napoli, Italy, 1999

• Spinning Instructor Certification

• Spin-Flex Instructor Certification

• Bodypump Instructor

• AFAA Personal Trainer

• AFAA Pilates Instructor

• USAT Coaching Certification

• IRONMAN University

• TRX Trainer

LANGUAGES

• Italian and English; capable to communicate in Spanish and Arabic

ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS

• IRONMAN 70.3 World CHAMPIONSHIP New Zealand Taupo, 2024

• 1st place OVERALL Crystal River USAT Sprint, 2024

• 2nd Place AG IRONMAN 70.3 Panama’, 2024

• 3rd Place AG IRONMAN 70.3 Florida, 2023

• IRONMAN 70.3 World CHAMPIONSHIP Finland, 2023

• IRONMAN 70.3 World CHAMPIONSHIP Utah St George, 2021

• 5th place AG IRONMAN 70.3 Gulfcoast 2020

• 5th Place AG IRONMAN 70.3 NORTH CAROLINA, 2019

  • Qualified for WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP in NEW ZEALAND, 2020

• ITU World Championchips in Pontevedra Spain May, 2019

• IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP South Africa, 2018

• 7nd place Age Group Ironman 70.3 Gulfocoast 2018

  • Qualified for WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP in South Africa, 2018

• 3rd Place Over All Escape From Ft Desoto, 2018

• 3th Overall and 1nd AG at Gran Fondo FL (100 miles), 2018

• 4th Overall and 2nd AG at Gran Fondo FL (100 miles), 2017

• 27/450 AG IronMan 144.6 Chattanooga 2016

• 1st Master Dunedin Sprint Triathlon, 2016

• 1st Master Top Gun Sprint Ft De Soto, 2016

• IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AUSTRIA, 2015

• 3rd Place Over All TriRock Clearwater Olympic, 2015

• 2nd place Age Group Ironman 70.3 Captain Morgan Sy Croix IV, 2015

  • Qualified for WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP in AUSTRIA, 2015

• 3rd Place Elite Mazda Lycra & Lace Triathlon, 2014

• 1st Over All Siesta Key sprint, 2014

• 1st Over All Longboat Key sprint, 2014

• 3rd place Overall female winner Longboat Sprint triathlon, 2013

• 1st place Age Group award winner Siesta Key sprint triathlon, 2012