Growing Up Strong-Lauren Fisher

With three older brothers, Lauren Fisher quickly learned how to play with the boys.
"She would just never back down," says Fisher's mom, Linda.
At 12 years old, Fisher started training at CrossFit 209 Sport in Stockton, Calif. As with other athletes who start CrossFit early in life, Fisher improved quickly and reached a high level of fitness at a young age. Last year, at 17, she competed at the 2012 NorCal Regional and finished 12th. This year, she went to the CrossFit Games as a member of the CrossFit Invictus team, which finished seventh.
"One of the things that we did right from the get-go is we train at 7 a.m. on Saturdays, knowing that last year she was a freshman in college. I was interested to see how that would play out," says C.J. Martin, owner of CrossFit Invictus. "She never missed a training session."
Fisher's dedication and attitude have garnered admiration even from more experienced CrossFit competitors and coaches.
Miranda Oldroyd is a member of CrossFit's Level 1 Seminar Staff, as well as a coach at NorCal CrossFit alongside Fisher's brother Garret, who finished fifth at this year's Games. Oldroyd says she's "super jealous" of the 19-year-old.
"She has realized so early on in her life not to care what anybody else thinks," Oldroyd explains. "She has learned so early in her life what she can get just by working hard and having goals and what it means to work hard. They're so much more mature ... when they find CrossFit earlier in their life."
Video by Jay Vera.
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[@CaitHodges]

I wish crossfit would make more videos focusing on the younger teenage athletes. As a teenager doing crossfit, I absolutely love this video and have to admit I watch this pretty much every day - truly inspiring.

[@YonasANDbuddies]

you make videos

[@zackattack528]

not just an inspiration to women, but men as well, across the world! such a positive vibe!

[@outtanuttin]

I am a yoga type guy, and I don't really like all the ego in cross fit. But I gotta say, wow, the results really speak for themselves. The sport v no sport debate is entirely semantic and useless. This girl is beautiful, does what she loves, is passionate. How can you be opposed to it? Seems really ignorant to be so dogmatic.

[@RRtoiPPiotRR]

Joseph Ott pff dogmatic? my biceps r fuly automatic but they are my dawgs tho take that you hippie

[@Ouwkackemann]

Joseph Ott Hi Joseph, haters gonna hate, that´s it.

[@uni000ver000sal]

Joseph Ott Come clean, you watch lots of porn!

[@alexnadon6999]

I love all the people bashing her, and saying crossfit is shit. I bet most of you are overweight, sitting on you're asses eating twinkies, and doughnuts. At least she is doing something that she loves.

[@alex-my8hp]

the people who hate crossfit are mainly bodybuilders and powerlifters.

[@ChurchNewCreation]

shes so pretty and beautiful :)

[@carterfogelman4613]

I know, right! Good genes. Evolution works.

[@paddymurphy765]

they mean the same fucking thing dumbass

[@beefyisleafy5668]

It's the thought that counts bro

[@nguinguingui]

I wish I was 10 years younger when I started CrossFit... so lucky

[@marisaJ]

She shops in my store; never knew she was a cross fit goddess.

[@letisoler9868]

I admire her determination, strength & dedication sooo much. I'm 14 years old and have been lifting for about a year.. I hope to be like her one day.

[@gemmaculling8147]

One of my biggest role models in life.. I only just found Crossfit at 16 but I love going to the gym and being treated as an equal. I hope that one day I can be as good as Lauren and Garret but until then they will continue to be my inspiration to train hard, ignore the haters and follow the path I want in life!! Amazing Vid (:

[@Nelly447]

Study, lift, go home, eat, study, sleep, lift, and study definitely story of my life and loving it!!

[@jeremysimmons9368]

THE PULLUPS haha wtf...I love watching these videos before I go to the gym. Motivates to keep proper form and technique lol.

[@herewego-pt8lf]

the pull ups are actually in perfect form. and you want to talk about her form? she just won the JR national weightlifting championship

[@navsquid32]

They're not pull-ups. They're kipping pull-ups. It's a kinetic chain movement instead of a pure strength movement. Now don't you feel stupid?

[@navsquid32]

***** Said the person with "chocolate" in their name.

[@navsquid32]

Just saying that if my name was something like "CheeseBurgerMan," then I wouldn't be ripping on people's choice of fitness activities.

[@navsquid32]

I love you.

[@Genghiskhong]

Yeah maybe crossfitters use shitty form on some movements but atleast they are doing something not sitting around hating on the keyboard . Lmao cyber pussies nowadays

[@OGSkillByJC]

Crossfit is like a sport for professional non-athletes. Many people behind a keyboard can still be fit people. Please do not speak poorly of them as to make their opinions seem lesser.

[@mikewatson1079]

As a father with 3 daughters this was inspirational. Looking forward to seeing her compete.

[@VictorHerbilla85]

Much respect. She, and other women like her (young and older) will change the way men look at women, and how women look at women. Aesthetic beauty is the cherry on top. Strength and performance is the goal. And man, she handled that 185 squat clean like a boss!

[@deem3749]

How can anyone dislike this video!! It's inspirational!!

[@sattiecruz]

This is awesome! As a fellow crossfitter, it's so good to see and hear these things! Strong is the new skinny!

[@coookieeex27]

she is such an inspiration, honestly look up to her and hope to be half as good as she is one day

[@olorii]

Hoping I look like her after 2-3 years of hard work at CrossFit :) Feels weird aspiring after and looking up to someone nearly 10 years younger than me, but she is impressive and truly an inspiration. Going to be thinking of her from now on when a workout gets tough.

[@charley1seven]

No better videos on Crossfit than Jay Vera's. Always produced to the max. Good job Jay, and keep pushing it Lauren. I remember seeing this high school girl lifting atlas stones in the parking lot at 209 and being amazed. Sky's the limit and CF209 is always rooting for you and Garrett! Great story.

[@mixanikos2]

Awesome interview. She is really incredible and i like the idea she do what she love. Her facial expression says it all... Go Lauren!!!

[@kymfarquhar4873]

An inspiration, blown away... Go hard Lauren!

[@Selena19G]

ABSOLUTLY LOVE THIS

[@913NUPE]

This young woman is remarkable! Bravo to you and bravo to your parents!

[@BigD751]

this is 100% the type of woman who deserves me. I'd love to meet her.

[@JustinDBroughton]

lol not sure if srs or if intentionally sounding like a stuck up derp

[@BigD751]

Very serious. She'd probably have no problem getting a man like me.

[@JustinDBroughton]

;lol stuck up jackass

[@AgentZ3R0.]

TheDannyAdventures Forget these beta's hating on you brotha! Thats the attitude! Don't ever sell yourself short!

[@JustinDBroughton]

im a beta, but at least im pretty sure that makes this dude a gamma LOL

[@katiepolakowski7087]

Beautiful! I love how more and more girls are motivated to lift starting at a young age. I've been doing Olympic lifting since I was 8 and have seen nothing but benefits because of it. Can't wait to see what this girl does in her future!

[@skipskops]

Americans seem to have such extreme ass gyms. We never have anything like this, at least not where I live in the UK. It'd be awesome to have a big group of family like people to workout with an take advice from. She's inspiring for sure, was going to skip gym today as it's a Sunday, but screw it. I'm gooooooooooooneeeeeeee!

[@kearnsmark]

croosfit gyms are all over the uk now. look them up

[@skipskops]

Holy crap cakes I actually think there's one where I live! I just googled it! The website isn't working though so I've got a feeling they've closed down :( I'll have to check! It's a shame it's a bit far from where I'm going to be moving to......but I can make it stretch potentially! I'm so stoked! I am checking this out, thanks, I actually didn't think it existed lol.

[@jeremysimmons9368]

Mark Kearns Thats good, sick and tired of crossfitters bringing their bad form/technique to the REAL gym and giving poor advice

[@creedzhang]

cf makes you capable of doing lots of things you never can imagine

[@arielstewart2693]

my idol! i love lauren, shes such a role-model and an elite athlete.

[@wildebeestproject]

This is beautifully motivational!

[@963hz]

this is just beautiful.... sport... passion... power... life!!!!!!!

[@NickgAnagnost]

Fantastic story and a good lesson for everyone interested in or skeptical about Crossfit. Everyone gets something different out of the same sport and this is a great example of what dedication can bring to anything. Props to her.

[@Lycian]

Damn impressive. Nothing but respect.

[@kaliraglin5393]

She's awesome, such an inspiration

[@DenisaCap]

Absolute Inspiration! Always motivates me to work harder for the dreams that I look to achieve in the future! Beautiful

[@liamhopkins29]

So inspiring. Keep it up Lauren!

[@TropicalJuiceRules]

Genuinely inspirational to watch. And 'skinny' girls don't tend to survive in the real world because most of them are physically and mentally underdeveloped. You are now in a position to change the hearts and minds of many young women, I hope you keep making the right choices!

[@phyrisl2]

Wish more girls were into lifting, so we could have more hotties out there

[@lancepayne7309]

Very inspiring young woman...

[@freerrr]

She is so beautiful

[@spideyjuano]

wow, i wish i had started crossfit this young, awesome girl, she's gonna be a beast in the future thats for sure

[@aristolochene]

So she gave up basketball, an actual sport, to get better at the sport of "getting fit". CrossFit is form of training, i'm not sold on whether it's an actual sport.

[@greggiraerts5952]

Doesn't matter what it is bro. If she has more fun competing in crossfit that's good for her. As for it being a sport, it consists of olympic lifting, running, climbing, sweating your ass off. If Golf can be a "sport" than I don't see why this can't be

[@carterfogelman4613]

The world poker tournament is on ESPN right now. If *that's* a fucking sport, crossfit can be one.

[@greggiraerts5952]

Carter Fogelman Amen to that lol. They wear glasses inside, ya kidding me?

[@walterwood3229]

You're calling basketball an actual sport. Actually a totally artificial sport made up by a man named Naismith in White Plains, N.Y., for their YMCA, to keep soccer and Rugby players in shape during the winter. If CrossFit is not a real sport, basketball certainly never will be.

[@co1urzz]

Carter Fogelman whoa man, do not compare a display of mathematical, sociological, and psychological mastery to the degenerate cousin of olympic lifting that became addicted to crack.

[@KristinFuller990]

Amazing! such talent and drive!

[@brvaldez1981]

She is amazing!

[@algonsheriff]

DAMN! she just motivated me.

[@baileydanielle5]

I just love this video so much.

[@angusdines8804]

Inspiring to the core. Will definitely be watching this space :)

[@williewilliams1010]

Great to recall.. Revive... What can it be.. Passs present.. Joy... Album heart

[@muscleinnovations]

That's awesome! a MuscleInnovations tips. Our main mission is to innovate your body and musle like this inspiring one

[@evakuchinsky6700]

Your my absolute idol

[@msmithdax]

Its so funny seeing comments from people on things the just personally don't care for. Its a matter of taste. I know people who think country music sucks it has millions of fans. Its called personal preferences. If you don't think crossfit is for you ,I am cool with it. I personally don't care anything about distance running,cycling or iron man competitions but I respect those who do it. It beats being a couch potato ,now that's a waste of talent.

[@lastsupernova]

inspirational, great video

[@IRISHLAXER77]

i started at 16 and im so happy i did

[@elomeli71]

inspiring story,thank you for sharing

[@Fleax1973]

Healthy and athletic = beautiful! Way to go Lauren.

[@kev5920]

Very Motivating

[@H3cTicBenj45]

She's a great role model for both women and men.

[@dalviavdhut]

WITH THAT, GOOD LUCK LAUREN!!

[@linettelow]

She's awesome :) A great motivator & feat to follow.

[@rodro6973]

Respect!!!. Lauren!!…. you will win the games sooner than what you think. Keep up with the hard work.

[@drakedanrod7]

As an 18 year old crossfitter how can I not crush on this girl?

[@q8ieng]

Beautiful.

[@iheartjezus]

this girl is awesome

[@MrPH3N0M23]

This vid is amazing

[@Casualchelseafan]

I love Lauren

[@bookloverlori]

You are my new role model keep going

[@myaquarture341]

Omg my basketball team has to do crossfit and I love it and nobody goes to my games and I also kinda want to continue in crossfit too. This is hard considering I've done basketball my whole life.

[@myaquarture341]

And I'm the same age as her when she did this

[@vayne_2379]

Mya Quarture just go for what you love

[@hypervenom1665]

+Mya Quarture bro crossfit = kipping and with kipping u won't make any progress, better do calisthenics pull ups and dips

[@aferro44]

You're so beautiful Lauren! Keep up the good work and don't let anyone bring you down!

[@ramosuperman1475]

well hi i am 16 i was a plwerlifter for a year and i saw crossfit videos like a week ago so i said i would give it a try and it was awsome i lkked it alot and i am going to do it every sunday so wich you luck ps i am also stubborn and where i live i am the youngest guy who trains so wish me luck

[@jcanimus6700]

I don't get why she's saying that at 5:20, she's skinny, strong and fine as hell so what guy is telling her no I only like skinny girls?

[@TTWalt]

I don't think that what she said, or at least not what she ment. The society thinks "It's all about the skinny girls" but she knows better.

[@jcanimus6700]

Walt Hester That's another thing, does society really think that? I think the media is all about that and because of it people automatically add in society. This girl is amazing looking. I'm willing to bet a TON of guys like fit and strong girls. It's pretty well known that a ton of guy like girls with bodies (T&A)

[@shaneconcepcion5252]

She has a great future ahead of her. She's one of my biggest inspirations, and we're the same age. Lol.

[@dcavalierproduction]

Perfect title

[@yuliet22]

That girl is a beast!!!

[@valerietabor5710]

loved it!

[@steppingtoe]

Inspirational.....don't forget to reach back and mentor another young person who doesn't have the opportunity to me inspired by a supportive family.. I did and you can see in front of your eyes the metamorphous and pay off!! Continued good luck and congratulations..

[@bicimotoworld4115]

crossfit is super humble! No one will ever notice that you are fit unless you post about on facebook it or shoot a video :D

[@mathewmesser7608]

Amazing young woman

[@Cookies205]

Impressive! Keep busting it and kicking ass!

[@geeimjo3]

Respect!

[@sorry09]

crossfit pull ups are a joke , all that swinging that is put on that .. just hilarious . she's amazing though, not only fit as fuck but cute too , would bang her mom though

[@herewego-pt8lf]

ive never seen a swinging pull up in crossfit. ive seen plenty of people kip which is actually very controlled. never seen swinging though

[@sorry09]

CF Ryno" I've never seen a swinging pull up in cross fit" … Said no one ever..

[@MichaelMattheakis]

CF Ryno 5:55 lol

[@herewego-pt8lf]

Michael Mattheakis looks like a controlled kip to me

[@spurgunisti8294]

CF Ryno Isn't a kip basically an easier version of a pull up? I think that's what these guys are trying to imply by saying "swinging pull up".

[@jeremym3732]

And now she's back at the games as an individual

[@adaptivetrainingfitnessand2990]

Strong woman!

[@anaskhan-xj7yd]

evey one can do it but should have strong desire..with hard work.

[@Michael-Jara]

That point when she realizes she has to do steroids to get to the next level. The top girls in crossfit are unnaturally big.

[@MrKAHutch]

Cool profile and a even cooler family.

[@Ms2cents]

She's pretty cool

[@allstrongfitness]

Those pull-ups are called Kipping pull-ups and are 100% legal in any crossfit competition unless stated to do "strict" pullups

[@diegodantas7916]

Além de bela ,,,,, e show!!!!!

[@3nc0unt3r]

i wish more girls are like this

[@moyshirow]

What diet do you guys take?

[@keithfine8020]

Awesome story

[@Dirkaid]

realy awsome girl :) keep up

[@alexnadon6999]

To be honest people. Crossfit is actually pretty tough. Of course your not gonna get the results of Kai Greene or or Jay Cutler. And that's only cause they are two different styles. I agree Kipping is not effective as a strict pull up. But for as the rest of crossfit. I think it's great. My strength has gone way up since hiring a personal trainer. Who is the head crossfit coach at my gym. I went from benching 165 to 205 in like two months. And dead lifting 200 to 325 squats at 225. So I'm pretty Damn happy with my results.

[@camillatriana6084]

Yeah Buddy!

[@justrione]

good hard work daily. Jason K.

[@liljohnnotbigjohn]

Woo! Go Lauren :D

[@MyzticFriend]

I'm in love

[@XEvolutionMR]

shes right we like strong fit girls

[@user-zx3eu9ne1s]

i started when i was 10 and now im 15

[@roylifter100]

So much ignorance and negative thoughts, are you so insecure you can only put other people down in order to make yourself feel better. Get real, Crossfit is a great sport because it enables so many people who know they will never be world class to compete and enjoy so many different skills they would never experience normally. It also enables those same people to feel good about the skills they do obtain, so get off your ass and go and have a look how they train and interact and show us any other sport that does the same. Good luck to any of you who are involved in sport, please ignore bullies and small minded people, enjoy what you do, whatever it is.

[@THEHANNABROS]

crossfit girls are beautiful, nice work lauren.