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Annie
From: Turlock, CA
Age: 25 years old
Weight: 136 pounds
32-25-36
Diet & Workout of Athlete Annie
Fitness is a way of life, not just an obligatory trip to the gym. I
spent too much time just existing and not taking care of my body and I found
myself discontent. A few years ago I became really serious about my sport
and began training harder for the pole vault. I threw myself into training
and I found that I was more energetic, and well balanced. It became my
addiction! Training hard is necessary but it has to be balanced out with a
fun active lifestyle. In my down time, I boulder, hike, swim, anything that
gets my blood pumping in the outdoors puts a smile on my face. You have to
enjoy it or you'll never stick with it!
As an athlete (pole vaulter) I have to
keep a strong core. Being able to invert yourself in the air and hold that
position is key to the vault and requires a super strong midsection. I use
floor exercises with a med ball as well as high bar work such as levers,
wipers, and a pole vault specific drill called Bubkas, to keep my abs strong
and defined. Being fit is key for athletics but as far as tone goes I always
keep in mind, abs truly are "made in the kitchen." I journal my meals and
balance my nutrients to keep myself on track for all that my body requires.
Pole vaulting is a mixture of events. I have to be able to train to have the
speed of a sprinter, the power of a jumper with the strength of an olympic
lifter and the body awareness of a gymnast. Ab work is important but I am
also constantly training my full body for optimal performance.
My
Training Split
I train four times weekly with
gym work, here's my routine
Monday: Legs
Tuesday: Chest and Arms
Thursday: Shoulders
Friday: Back
My track sessions provide all the cardio I need with plenty
of sprinting three times weekly. I owe much of my leaness to
my diet.
My Diet:
It's important for me to watch what I eat as an athlete. I
need optimal levels of fitness to compete at my best,
therefore, what I put in my body is crucial. Here's a
typical days intake:
6.30am - Oats with skimmed milk and one serving of whey
protein with udo's oil
10.00am - An apple with protein bar
12.30pm - Chicken Breast with salad and couscous
3.00pm - Whey Protein Shake with fruit
6.00pm - Similar to lunch but with either fish or other lean
meat and maybe potatoes or rice
9.00pm - Slow release casein protein
Hope this gives you a little insight into how I maintain my
physique, good luck in your quest for great abs!
Annie
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