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From Office Job to Strongwoman Champion
11 Oct
Summary
- Viv Taylor transitioned from office work to personal training.
- She discovered strongman training through a fitness coach.
- Taylor now holds a new competition record in strongman.
Viv Taylor, now 43 and based in York, found a surprising new path in strongman competitions after years in office work and personal training. Initially, her personal trainer suggested she try strength training, which opened her eyes to a different side of fitness beyond her CrossFit routines.
Around 15 years prior to her strongman success, Taylor qualified as a personal trainer after facing redundancy. After her daughter was born in 2018, she returned to personal training. A collaboration with fitness coaches introduced her to the world of strongman training, a sport that has since become a significant part of her life.
Within three years of starting strongman, Taylor has appeared in three world championships and set a new competition record. She highlighted the sport's exceptionally supportive community, where competitors actively encourage each other, even rivals, to achieve their best during competitions.
