EP: 55 Emily Abbot- The bigger picture

Episode 55 – Emily Abbott Elite level CrossFit Games athlete, Emily Abbott, joins us on the show today. Emily is from Calgary, Canada and trains at CrossFit Sunalta. She is an avid traveler and enjoys travelling to competitions all over the world. She is a three time CrossFit Games athlete and was named 8th fittest woman in the world in 2015. She also works with supplement company Blonyx in her spare time. Today we talk about Emily’s career thus far as well as training tactics and tips. Be sure to listen and take notes on Emily’s advice! Remember if you enjoy the show head over to our website and sign up for our mailing list. Each month we are giving away a free T Shirt if you are registered! In this Interview: A day in the lift of Emily Abbott How to balance training with demands of life How to find a coach you can trust What a clean eating day looks like for Emily How to measure volume and be sure not to over train Plus: How to make CrossFit a career The benefits of a hands on coach Supplements and Emily’s work with Blonyx   About Emily Abbott:   Emily Abbot grew up in Calgary, Canada on a rural farm. She was heavily involved in sports at an early age and even snagged a basketball scholarship to the University of Windsor. After graduating college and touring around Europe, Emily gained a new perspective on fitness and decided to go all in on CrossFit. Since bursting onto the scene, Emily has become a three times game athlete and was named 8th fittest woman in the world in 2015. Apart from CrossFit Emily works with Blonyx, a supplement company based out of Canada.       Timeline: 0:28 – Emily Abbot Introduction 1:41 – A typical day for Emily Abbot 4:26 – Making CrossFit a career 6:56 – Balancing training with life and other activities 10:46 – How to handle burnout and stay motivated 16:24 – The process of finding your limit 17:53 – Ways to find a coach you can trust 21:18 – The benefits of a hands on coach 23:37 – Finding your own balance and what works for you 25:55 – Measuring volume and not over training 27:28 – Emily’s opinion on dieting 31:21 – What is a clean eating day for Emily 34:05 – Emily’s plan for upcoming competition 35:00 – Will not making the CrossFit Games be disappointing 37:18 – The right approach to CrossFit and life 37:51 – Supplements and the Blonyx Company   Contact Emily: https://www.instagram.com/abbott.the.red/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/emabbott439/?ref=page_internal https://twitter.com/abbottski439?lang=en https://blonyx.com/