2x CrossFit Champ Annie Thorisdottir: I’m Not Willing to Die for This Sport!

Описание: CrossFit legend, Annie Thorisdottir has been one of the Fittest Women on Earth for the last 14 years. In this inspiring episode, she sits down with Dr. Kristen Holmes to share her full CrossFit journey– revealing why she first fell in love with the sport, her difficult decision to boycott the 2025 CrossFit Games, how she’s stayed elite through injuries & kids, and her future in CrossFit. Whether you're an athlete, a parent, or just trying to get stronger, Annie’s journey will leave you motivated to keep pushing.

00:00 Intro
01:30 How Annie Thorisdottir Turned CrossFit Into a Career
05:36 Finding Purpose in CrossFit
09:01 The Impact of the CrossFit Community
09:59 What CrossFit Taught Annie Thorisdottir About Herself
12:38 Overcoming Injuries Throughout Her Career
15:19 Rethinking Training and Recovery
18:22 Using Data to Optimize Her Performance
20:22 The 3 Keys Behind Annie Thorisdottir's Success
22:49 Annie Thorisdottir's Worst CrossFit Games Experience
27:38 Lazar Dukic’s Death & Why Annie Boycotted CrossFit Games 2025
30:03 CrossFit Athletes Deserve Better Safety
32:57 Annie Thorisdottir's Future in CrossFit
35:37 Will Hyrox Ever Replace CrossFit?
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39:23 Becoming a Mom as a Professional Athlete
40:15 Annie Thorisdottir's Birth Story
44:41 Battling Postpartum Depression
48:09 Rebuilding Fitness After Giving Birth
50:43 Finding the Dark Place and Pushing Your Limits
54:48 Returning to CrossFit After Motherhood
55:26 Advice for Other Women With Postpartum Struggles
59:11 The Fitness Exercises Every Woman Needs
01:03:17 Women Need to Train Differently Than Men
01:07:40 Breaking Down Barriers in Menopause
01:13:32 What Does it Mean to Be Human?
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