How To Become A Crossfit World Champion At The Age Of 43 Ameer Rosic July 7th 2014
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Whoever said people in their 40’s are “over the hill” obviously never met Amanda Allen!
Allen talks candidly about her struggles to harness her addictive personality into something positive and what it takes to be a successful female athlete of all types including: her diet regimen, the menstruation effect, and why she has four coaches. Amanda is a true Bulletproof badass. Take a listen! Amanda Allen is the 2013 Crossfit Games Masters Champion (40-44) and an all around mega-athlete. She found Crossfit when trying to make Worlds in canoeing and after someone told her it would help supplement her abs workout! Before kicking ass at Crossfit, Amanda was a professional Triathlete and
Track Cyclist with state, national and world titles in both and even tried her hand at firefighting. She is a Personal Trainer and Lifestyle Coach in Adelaide, Australia, and her dog’s name is Pep.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
How to become a crossfit world champion
Depression and alcohol abuse as an athlete
Why you should never give up on your dreams
Why sugar is the worst poison for an athlete
Eating a high nutrient dense diet and performance
The importance of eating red meat for performance
Dangers of eating Gluten
Biohacking your stress
Why you need carbs for crossfit training
Why you must trust your body and listen to it
Is crossfit dangerous?
The importance of recovery
Using HRV every morning
Why Sleep is King for Training
Optimal Resources Mentioned:
Heart Math 6400 Inner Balance Sensor for iOS
About The Guest Amanda Allen
Amanda is a Level 1 Crossfit Coach, Cert IV Master Trainer, CHEK Exercise & Lifestyle Coach Level 2, Sports Coach Level 2, has cert IV in Wholistic Psychology, Level 1 Hatha Yoga, Level 1 Reiki and a Diploma of Massage. She spent a period as a Firefighter with the SAMFS – only the 4th woman in South Australian history at the time of qualification. She has a Degree in Marketing, and Operations and Logistics, and is an experienced Event Manager. Amanda has toured Australia speaking to hundreds of Crossfitters on her ‘Freedom Through Discipline’ tour, she has presented seminars for Santos, Nova, Lululemon Athletica, Little Hero’s Foundation, Operation Flinders, Clemenger Advertising, Rachel’s Model Agency, Joggers World, 2XU, Breast Screen
SA, Transport SA, State Swim, The Dolphin Research Foundation and many other private, government and community groups over the past 15 years. Amanda writes regularly for various web-based and print publications on subjects including wellbeing, fitness, mental preparation, nutrition, recovery, peak performance and women’s health; and is currently writing her first book! Regularly featured in the media – Crossfit Games site, Channel 10’s Totally Wild, Today Tonight, ABC Radio National, The Sunday Mail, The Advertiser, Ultra-Fit Magazine, Shape Magazine, Women’s Health & Fitness, Oxygen Magazine, Inside Sport – Amanda’s profile continues to grow in line with her athletic achievements.
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