After two back-to-back negative experiences and setbacks from rhabdomyolysis in 2015 and a herniated disk in 2016, Emily was mentally and physically ready to throw in the towel.
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When Emily Bridgers started CrossFit, she never expected her new fitness method would turn into a full-time job with a sea of people that look up to her.
In this episode, Emily Bridgers shows us how she trains for her 5th and last appearance at the CrossFit Games. She’s working to improve all areas of her training so she can come out on top!
Watch how 4x CrossFit Games Athlete and WAG member Emily Bridgers trains and balances her nutrition.
Preparing for a CrossFit competition is more physically and mentally demanding than exclusively training just for fitness. Don’t let that deter you, if you participate in CrossFit we encourage you to do a competition at least once in your lifetime!
Excited/Nervous/Anxious — the emotions and adrenaline rush of competing are what make it such a worthwhile experience. It is the reason that once you compete, you’ll want to do it again and again.
Taking the leap to sign up for your first competition whether it's a CrossFit comp, a 5km run, powerlifting, weightlifting, or ping pong is nerve-wracking, but don’t wait until you feel “ready”, that may never come!