How do you go from personal trainer in Springfield, Missouri, to becoming an American Gladiator?
In this episode of the Dry Scoop Podcast, we sit down with Abby — better known as “Blaze” on American Gladiators — to talk about her journey from firefighter and personal trainer to competing on one of the most iconic athletic competition shows.
Abby shares how she was unexpectedly scouted through Instagram, what happened during the intense American Gladiators tryout process in Los Angeles, how she trained for the show, and what it was like filming in France alongside elite athletes and professional wrestlers.
We also dive into her career as a personal trainer, building Positive Body Training, strength and conditioning, discipline, overcoming injuries, and the mindset required to perform at a high level.
In this episode:
• How Abby was discovered for American Gladiators
• What the American Gladiators tryouts were really like
• Training for tackling, wrestling, strength and athleticism
• Behind the scenes of filming American Gladiators
• Becoming “Blaze”
• Building a career as a personal trainer
• Discipline, consistency and fitness
• Strength training and overcoming injuries
• Growing an online and in-person training business
If you're interested in American Gladiators, strength training, personal training, fitness, athletic performance, or what goes on behind the scenes of a major competition show, this episode is for you.
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