1) Who is Lindsey Valenzuela? (where are you from, what do you do, a bit about yourself (hobbies, etc)
So Cal born and raised, co-owner of Autumo CrossFit, Masters Degree in Kineseology (Pedigogy), workout a holic, mom, wife, sister, aunt, daughter. When in not in the gym love to cook!
2) How many years have you been training?
Found crossfit in 2008, competing in crossfit since 2009. Sooo 10 years?
3) Whats been the most challenging/hardest part of your journey so far? and how have you overcome them (set backs, rejections, injuries, basically anything difficult that you have had to overcome)
Coming back after having my son was the most challenging by far. I overcome all of the above with the one quality that has never failed me, hard work.
4) What does your typical workout/diet routine look like?
2-3 hours of skill, metcon, strength.
Diet is a macro approach with a focus on fuel to keep the engine running.
5) What new knowledge have you learned over this past year regarding training, lifestyle and nutrition?
Balance. Balance is everything. As I've gotten older, I've also learned sometimes less is more.
6) Whats your favourite cheat/Treat meal?
Pizza, donuts, ice cream!
7) Whats one supplement that you could not live without?
2010 Labs Pre Workout. Theee best!
8) If you had to start your Journey from scratch with your health & physique what would you do differently and why?
Avoid overtraining. Start with the basics, and master them. Never be ashamed of the body you are given.
9) Who do you look upto in the fitness industry and why?
Greg Glassman. For sparking a fitness revolution that has gone global and changed so many people's lives.
10) If you had to give one bit of advice to people starting out what would that be?
Work hard, give 100% effort, trust the process.
11) What new goals do you have on the horizon?
Return to the CrossFit Games
12) Where can people find you? (website, social media accounts)
@liftlikelindsey on Instagram and twitter
Lindsey Valenzuela on Facebook
