A hard training session followed by six beers at the bar is stupid. Serious professional athletes don’t drink excessively, don’t smoke, and don鈥檛 chew. They wear their seat belts, don’t text while driving, take vitamins and supplements, and go to bed early. They are as professional and thoughtful about their personal habits as they are about their sport and fitness. 鈥擟oach Shaul
ATHLETE: Jessica Baker, professional skier and mountain guide
MA TRAINING: 4 years
Success Story: North American & World Tour big mountain freeskiing champion; founder and owner of ; Alaska heli-ski guide; Exum mountain guide; Jackson Hole alpine guide; PSIA Intermountain Demo Team member.
My specialty has always been alpine skiing, but I came to Rob to get strong for climbing. When I started at MA, I was in my second year working for Exum Mountain Guides, and I knew I needed to be strong to guide in the mountains day in and day out without getting injured or tired. Rob put me on a relentless cycle of strength, work capacity, and stamina climbing workouts. By week six, I started feeling the results. I was able to hold onto small edges with ease, and relax on moves that used to pump me out immediately.
Real athletes can鈥檛 party all night and still perform well in the morning, and in the mountains, where small missteps can have dire consequences, an off day is not on option. Being fit and healthy is just part of my job: I often work all day guiding in the mountains, and then head to MA for training later the same day.