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Alex Anderson

Alex Anderson Age

[display_age_from_date birthdate="1990-04-25"]

Alex Anderson Height

70 in

Alex Anderson Weight

205 lb

Alex Anderson Country

United States

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Early Life and Background of Alex Anderson

Born on March 29, 1990, Alex Anderson was raised in Dunwoody, Georgia. Growing up, he was actively involved in a variety of sports including football, baseball, and wrestling. Eventually, he focused solely on football, playing the sport throughout college and serving as the team captain in his senior year in 2011.

Alex Anderson’s CrossFit Journey

Alex Anderson’s transition from team sports to CrossFit began in 2012, marking the start of an impressive career in this demanding fitness discipline. He first competed in CrossFit at the Central East Regionals in 2012, initially as part of a team. After the 2013 Central East Regionals, Alex shifted his focus to individual CrossFit competitions. His CrossFit Games debut was in 2014, where he finished 13th. By 2016, Alex had improved his ranking, securing the 11th position at the Reebok CrossFit Games.

Competitive Achievements of Alex Anderson

Alex Anderson’s competitive history is marked by consistent improvement and dedication. Some of his notable achievements in the CrossFit Games include finishing 13th in 2015 and 11th in 2016 in the individual men’s category. Additionally, he was part of the 2016 Team Series, securing the 6th position with Team Kill Cliff. However, Alex announced his retirement from competitive CrossFit in October 2019, focusing on the next chapter of his life.

Personal Life of Alex Anderson

Apart from his CrossFit career, Alex Anderson enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, and hiking. As part of a family deeply involved in CrossFit, Alex’s inspiration came from his father, Steve Anderson, and his brothers, all of whom have competed in the CrossFit Games. Alex’s approach to life and competition emphasizes hard work, consistent training, and a balanced approach to nutrition and recovery.

Training Philosophy and Nutrition of Alex Anderson

Alex Anderson’s training regimen is diverse, encompassing weight training, physical conditioning, endurance, gymnastics, and stretching. He maintains a consistent training volume throughout the year, focusing on steady improvement rather than peaking specifically for competitions. Nutrition-wise, Alex opts for a consistent diet of healthy foods like chicken, broccoli, olive oil, berries, sweet potatoes, and avocados, avoiding drastic dietary changes before competitions.

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Alex Anderson stats

CompetitionRankPercentileEntrantsDivision
Open 201916799%195562Men
Games 20181367%40Men
Central 2018295%40Men
Open 20186199%227562Men
Games 2017879%39Men
Central 2017490%40Men
Open 20174599%214519Men
Games 20161172%40Men
Central 2016392%40Men
Open 20165099%178510Men
Games 20151367%40Men
Central 2015392%40Men
Open 2015899%153272Men
Central East 2014881%44Men
Open 20142599%80284Men
Open 201331399%52169Men
Open 201290296%25027Men

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