Ep35 | RPE CF Games Athlete: Nate Ackermann - World's Fittest Teen 2021

This week on Total Rally Nation, I am joined by legendary CrossFit athletes Nate and Julie Ackermans. Nate is the CrossFit champion for boys ages 16-17, and Julie is a 2x masters games competitor in the women's division. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the life of a multi-talented athlete. We discuss the drawbacks that come with training from a prepubescent age to plans that are in the work post-high school with an added note of advice for aspiring athletes and parents that have worked for them both as a team. Timestamps:[01:06] Introduction to Nate and Julie Ackerman’s[02:50] Favorite and least favorite workout [04:25] Getting started in CrossFit[07:38] How Julie helped Nate progress[11:34] What does it feel like being the most fit in the world?[15:45] Plans post high school[18:00] Scouting in CrossFit[19:33] Advice for aspiring athletes [23:01] Knowing when to rest[26:02] Advice for parents with athletic kids [29:10] Keeping promises you made to yourself