5 Northwest Olympic Hopefuls
Learn from the pros—here's how 5 Northwest Olympic hopefuls stay in tip-top shape.
THE POLE-VAULTER | Brad Walker
Age 26
Location Seattle
Olympic Trials June 27-July 6
How Brad Walker stays fit Works out four hours daily, pulling weight sleds and running up hills. Pole-vaulting is a sport for the upper and lower body and requires quick spurts of energy, so “you’ll never catch me going for a jog,” he explains. Favorite drill Start by holding a barbell at knees. In one explosive motion, lift to chin. Done correctly, it works core, hamstrings, butt, quadriceps. Walker’s listed at six foot two, 185 pounds, but lifts upwards of 300 pounds. “It really is a total body lift,” he says.
Diet Fish, chicken, beef, plenty of rice. No processed foods and he does a lot of his own grilling, sautéing, and stir-frying.
Sleep Ten hours a night.
Published: March 2008
