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

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July 2, 2025 • 77 mins

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 & 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 Replace CrossFit? (37:18) Shopify Ad (38:22) WHOOP Ad (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? (01:14:14) Fiverr Ad Follow us here: www.instagram.com/scienceandsoul www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes/ www.instagram.com/anniethorisdottir Sponsored by: Shopify - http://SHOPIFY.CO.UK/KRISTEN WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/SCIENCE/ Fiverr - https://fvrr.co/kristen and use code KRISTEN for 10% SYNCH ID: MB01OSYJJULRAMV MB010APS9ZI8QRW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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