EPISODE 13 - A Conversation with Masters CrossFit Competitor, Claudia Ragsdale

In this conversation, I speak with 55-year old Masters CrossFit Competitor, Claudia Ragsdale about...

• From Equestrian to CrossFit:  A New Challenge
• Claudia Started Her CrossFit Journey in Her Early 40s
• The Competitive Spirit:  First Steps in CrossFit
• Team Competitions and Community
• The Mental Game of Competition
• Claudia Recently Competed in the CrossFit Games and The Legends Championship
• Adrenaline and Performance in Competitions
• Form vs. Function:  The Competition Dilemma
• The Thrill of Competition
• Strategies for Success in Competition
• Training Adaptations and Skill Development
• Balancing Training and Life
• The Importance of the Warmup and Injury Prevention
• Dealing with Sciatica and Mobility Work
• Nutrition and Aging:  A Focus on Nutrition
• Body Composition and Long-Term Health
• Navigating Body Composition and Energy Levels
• Understanding Menopause and Its Impact on Fitness
• The Importance of Nutrition and Protein Intake
• Preparing for Menopause:  Strategies For Women
• Stress Management and Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
• Overcoming Fears of Lifting Weights
• Changing the Narrative Around Women’s Fitness

 

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