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

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’s Death & 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 Ever 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