An up-and-coming Hungarian CrossFit athlete, Laura Horvath comes from a family who is into sports. Young and full of promise, she is expected to figure prominently in upcoming CrossFit competitions. Want to know more about Laura? Then, continue reading and find out more about her.
CrossFit athlete Laura Horvath
An Introduction to Laura Horvath, CrossFit Athlete
Let’s get to all the details you need to know about this popular female CrossFit athlete.
Life Before CrossFit
Laura Horvath is the first Hungarian athlete to join the CrossFit Games. But before she was introduced to the sport, she already had a passion for competitive activities. With a professional athlete father and PE teacher mother, sports was already a part of her even before she was born. While she was exposed to all types of sports as a child, Laura found her groove in wall-climbing. It allowed her to develop her upper-body strength, which later worked to her advantage when she started CrossFit.
Laura joined and won several wall-climbing competitions as a teenager. Her older brother Kristof may have played a role in her competitive nature since he was also a sportsman. Being a CrossFit athlete, he introduced Laura to the sport.
Introduction to CrossFit
Laura took to CrossFit like fish to water. The sport also allowed her to bond with her older brother as the siblings challenged each other while training.
Moreover, Laura thought the sport allowed her to improve her climbing skills. Kris supported and encouraged his younger sibling. He later signed her up for her first CrossFit competition in 2014, the Central Europe Throwdown. Being injured, Kristof could not join the competition. The competition proved to be the spark that ignited a fiery passion in Laura for the sport her brother was a part of. At the end of the competition, she finished fourth overall.
Laura Horvath’s Stats
Height: 5’6”
Weight: 152 lbs.
Country: Hungary
Born: 1997
Benchmark Stats
Want to know the best results of Laura Horvath in some popular CrossFit exercises? Check it out below:
Back Squat: 286 lbs.
Clean + Jerk: 242 lbs.
Snatch: 187 lbs.
Deadlift: 368 lbs.
Training for the CrossFit Games with Laura Horvath
CrossFit Games Results
2019: 14th
2018: 2nd
Laura Horvath placed fourth overall at the Central Europe Throwdown in 2014. This encouraged her to work harder and joined many other competitions. After finishing 23rd during the European Open season in 2016, Laura got the chance to compete against the best CrossFit athletes at the Meridian Regional where she copped 7th place.
In 2017, she finished 10th overall in the Open division in Europe and 11th overall at the Meridian Regional. She also came in 2nd place at the Dubai Fitness Championship.
Her best performance so far was placing 2nd in the CrossFit Games in 2018. This podium finish made her the Second Fittest Woman on Earth second only to Tia Clair Toomey. The young athlete showed a lot of potential and people started to notice her as well as her passion for the sport.
Laura Horvath
CrossFit Tips from Laura Horvath
Even though she is still a young athlete, you can still get some tips you can get from what Laura Horvath experienced. Check out these tips you can use if you are planning to take up CrossFit as your fitness regimen.
#1: It Is Important To Adapt
While Laura has no love lost with handstand push-ups, she understands that she still needs to work on it. She admitted that this was her weakness. This was highlighted in a competition where the event affected her standing on the leaderboard. So, she worked on this skill and prepared for it. Laura adapted and was prepared for it. When handstand push-ups will come up again, she will be better prepared since she adapted.
#2: Control Your Training Volume And Intensity
It is important to know the limits of your body. While people normally increase their training volume and intensity at the beginning of the year, they should listen to their bodies and avoid overdoing it. They should not go beyond their limits to avoid injuries. Laura trains the whole year round and increases her training volume and intensity in increments. She also checks for light pain and fatigue. These signs should be managed before they go out of hand.
#3: Maintain A Good Diet
Training requires proper nutrition so you will see improvements in your performance. While it may be challenging with all your commitments, you should still maintain a good diet. Focus on the basics and avoid getting overwhelmed by articles highlighting strict diets for your training. A good amount of protein is advisable in the morning. You should also ensure you are well-hydrated during training. Protein bars can also help you get the necessary nutrients you need.
#4: Work On Your Recovery
Aside from a good diet, it is also important for you to allow your body to recover after training. Training hard, especially for competition, will have an effect on your body. Due to this, you should include a good sleeping routine in your schedule. Try to sleep at least seven hours each night. This will allow your body to recover from the rigours of your training.
Laura Horvath’s Diet
CrossFit athletes need to have suitable nutrition to compete. She eats what is necessary for her training. A big breakfast is something that Laura believes in. She thinks it is beneficial for her. She also has around two or three more meals during the day. But she avoids eating after 8:00 PM. While Laura also has a lot of yogurt and milk, she avoids eating bread.
A Day in the Life of Laura Horvath
How does a day in the life of Laura Horvath look like? Well, click on the video below and find out.
Laura Horvath’s Instagram
After becoming the Second Fittest Woman in the World, Laura Horvath became one of the most popular CrossFit athletes in the world. Despite her simple Instagram handle, “Laura Horvath,” Hungary’s Fittest Woman has around 198,000 followers. Check out her account here:
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