Alpine Skier Petra Vlhova In Workout Gear Walks On Treadmill After Knee Injury

Slovakian Alpine skier Petra Vlhova is taking her time recovering from a knee injury that knocked her out of competing for the rest of the season. Vlhova, 28, shared a video of herself wearing shorts and a black shirt, walking slowly and steadily on a treadmill, wearing socks but no shoes. “You will slowly move on...☺️,” she captioned the post. “The queen is back 🔥❤️‍🩹👑,” a fan commented. Here’s what Vlhova training and wellness regimen looks like, both in season and out.

1. Intense Training

Vlhova doesn’t really have any down time—when she’s not competing, she’s training. “The whole summer is one big preparation,” she told Pravda Sport. “I'm still just training. If I ski in the morning, I have heavy fitness training in the afternoon and I'm done in the evening. However, the most difficult are probably the runs, when my heart rate is high... I reached the bottom of my strength when I completed the motocross race in Žaškov and on the same day in the evening I ran the Night Run in Liptovský Mikuláš. The next morning it was very difficult… However, I realize that I have to pass it if I want to be good and rule the winter on skis. It's part of skiing life. And it was never easy.”

2. Krav Maga and Speed Skating

Vlhova’s unorthodox training methods include speed skating, tennis, kayaking, and Krav Maga. "Skiing is an outdoor sport and I think it’s not good to confine yourself to those four walls,” her Italian coach Livio Magoni told Olympic Channel. “A top skier needs to adjust to the different situations they face. When I work on her fitness I often come up with new exercises which are functional for her and her weaknesses, it’s a constant work in progress."

3. Motocross Fan

Vlhova loves motocross riding. “A lot of people think I'm just going for a ride,” she told Pravda Sport. “It is not true. I practice balance, coordination, I strengthen my stomach, legs and arms, and of course, it's also about courage. It's a good workout and I'm glad I can do something I enjoy in preparation. I'm not the only one. Austrian Marcel Hirscher and Henrik Kristoffersen also ride. Some may argue that it is dangerous, but I can also break my leg by stumbling. At least that's how I see it."

4. Love For Mikaela Shiffrin

Vlhova has deep respect for her competitor Mikaela Shiffrin, who hugged her after she made a mistake during a race in Maribor, Slovenia. “I have a big respect for Mikaela because for me she is a true champion: she won a lot of races and now she's the best skier in the World Cup,” she told Olympic Channel. “It was a nice hug: I just finished fifth, I made a mistake and I was really sad. She came and she gave me a hug and it was nice because sometimes you need it...We have a good battle all the time when we race so it was a nice gesture.”

5. Stronger With Age

Vlhova feels herself getting stronger with age. “After the season, we told each other in the team that I have to work on strengthening the upper part of the body, and that is what is happening,” she told Pravda Sport. “Every year I feel stronger, also because I am developing and getting older. It comes with age, I realize that I need to be stronger and stronger. After the holiday I have another week of hard training and then I will just maintain myself until the start of the season.”

Lindsey Vonn is getting her sweat on – and flaunting her fit figure. In a new social media post the skier shows off her amazing body in a two-piece workout look while executing a workout at the gym. “Back on my @redbull grind and man, it feels good! Getting as strong as I can… think I might have a plan for the knee, but first I need to get,” she captioned the Instagram Reel. What exercises are helping her get strong and what other health habits does she practice? Here is everything you need to know.

1. Here Is Her Latest Workout

According to Kendra Gamble, HIT Fitness Training, Huntingdon Valley, PA, NPTI Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritional Consultant, Lindsey’s workout includes:

• Single leg hip thrust
• Standing abduction machine (can be done with a band)
• Lying hamstring curl
• Inverted row
• *Back extension
• *Side plank hip adduction
• TRX push up

2. She’s Training to Be “Lean and Fit” with Weight Training

Lindsey admits she has gotten "a lot leaner" after retiring from skiing. "I used to do things that were so sport specific, so I had to be bigger," she told New York Post's Alexa magazine. "But everyone is like, 'Oh my God, you're in the best shape of your life.' It's like — yes and no. I'm not training for my sport anymore, I am training to be lean and fit,” she said. She has dramatically decreased her body fat with the help of trainer Gunnar Peterson. "Different training. Different diet. Crazy!" Her workouts are no joke, and she trains three to four times a week. "Whatever you like doing is what you should be doing," she told Women’s Health. Her workouts are a combo of strength and weight training, using a lot of weighted balls, battle ropes, lifts, squats. You can check out another one of her workouts here

3. She Also Does Two Cardio Workouts a Week

Lindsey supplements her weight and strength training with two cardio workouts a week, but you won’t find her running on the treadmill. "I have a doctor's note that says I should never run again in my life, and I'm okay with that," she says. Instead she cycles or surfs.

4. She Also Walks After Dinner

"I have to go outside and walk the glucose off with my dog," Lindsey says about her post-dinner strolls. According to science, you should too. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

5. Her Diet Is “Clean”

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Lindsey no longer follows her “ski season” diet of “a lot of protein and carbs,” she told People. Phil Goglia revamped her diet when she retired, and it now involves a lot of water, eating clean food, and timing her meals. “I try not to eat too much in the morning before I work out,” she told Women’s Health. Post-workout Lindsey eats “egg white omelets with broccoli, chicken, and pepper, and stuff like that.” For lunch, she might have chicken or salmon with kale or cabbage. For dinner, her plate is filled with a mix of protein and veggies – like chicken salad with avocado or a zucchini pasta with bolognese meat sauce. Almonds, kiwis, and blueberries are go-to snacks. Overall she tries to eat a lot of plant-based foods. “Listen, the kitchen can be intimidating to anyone. But I’m here to tell you: You can do it. And with the new year, let’s do it better, together. I’ve got 14 places to help you start eating more plant-based foods,” she captioned a recent post, suggesting the Just Egg cookbook to her followers.

Katerina Stefanidi is a world-class pole vaulter with an impressive resume that includes gold at the 2016 Olympics, multiple medals from the European Athletics Championships, and the title of 2017 European Indoor Champion. A three-time Olympian, Stefanidi has proven herself to be a dominant force in her sport. Off the field, she maintains her fitness with a variety of outdoor and gym activities. Recently, she shared photos from a hike on Instagram, captioning the post, “I ♥️ 🌳 And those were some really large and really old trees 😍.” From hiking to strength training, here’s how she stays in peak condition.

1. She Hikes

As you can see from her Instagram post, Stefanidi likes to go for hikes. Harvard Health states that hiking is very beneficial. “Navigating a winding, wooded trail can help your body build endurance, strength, and coordination, says Dr. Edward Phillips, assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School. Hiking over uneven terrain requires more energy than walking on a level surface, so it burns more calories. If you are hiking uphill, your body has to work even harder, he says. A rigorous hike may offer many of the same physical benefits as interval training, which alternates low- and high-intensity exercise to increase cardiovascular fitness. During a hike, your heart rate goes up as you move up an incline and drops when you head downhill.”

2. She Skis

Stefanidi likes to go skiing to keep herself in shape. She shared this post on Instagram of herself skiing in the Rocky Mountains. Stefanidi captioned the post, “First day out in 20 years 😅 a little tight and very scared 😂 with @adidasterrex supporting my extracurricular activities!” According to The University Of Rochester, skiing has a lot of benefits. “Skiing and snowboarding are thrilling activities and great workouts. Both sports are excellent cardiovascular exercises that strengthen the heart. They are also weight-bearing exercises. So hey strengthen your bones as they tone your muscles.”

3. She Bikes

Stefanidi likes to bike ride to keep herself in shape. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself on a ride. Stefanidi shared these videos and one photo of herself biking in the woods of Colorado. She captioned it, “Me pretending fall training doesn’t start next week 🫠” Stefanidi also shared this video of herself biking on her account. She captioned that post, “Some trails feel like I barely escaped death while others feel like I was accidentally transported into a fairy tale 🧚”

4. She Runs

Another thing that Stefanidi does to keep herself in shape is going for runs. She shared this video on Instagram of herself running. Stefanidi captioned the post, “Discipline - the practice of doing what you know you need to do even when you don’t want to do it.” FloTrack states that running has a lot of benefits. “Running has proved to increase your bone mass and prevent age-related bone loss. This exercise helps build up your bones and joints. While the repeated contact between the ground can be harder on some people’s knees, running has been proved to assist in knee strength as well.”

5. She Strength Trains

Stefanidi does a lot of strength training to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself working out in the gym. In it, she is seen using a weighted ball and a circle weight. Stedanidi captioned the post, “The people that know me know there are two Katerinas. The Katerina that gives everything she has and more, and the Katerina that needs to rest and sleep for a week afterwards 🤣”

Karolina Pliskova is a successful tennis player who even has her own tennis academy. Pliskova recently appeared in an Instagram advertisement for the academy. In it, she is seen on the court. The academy captioned the post, “@karolinapliskova in a full swing at Pliskova Tennis Academy 💣☄️🔥💥Do you also want to achieve excellence? Join us on court!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Karolina Pliskova stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Plays Tennis

Pliskova plays tennis to keep herself in shape. Better Health reports that the sport has a lot of benefits. “Tennis can be a great workout and lots of fun. Playing tennis has many health benefits including: increasing aerobic capacities, lowering resting heart rate and blood pressure, improving metabolic function, increasing bone density, lowering body fat.”

2. She Strength Trains

Pliskova shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. She does a lot of strength training. In this video, she is seen using weights and dragging a cart. The Mayo Clinic reports, “Strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Strength training can also protect your joints from injury. Building muscle also can contribute to better balance and may reduce your risk of falls. This can help you maintain independence as you age.”

3. She Does Squats

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Pliskova likes to do squats. In the previous video, she is seen doing them at two gym machines. Allina Health states that squats are very effective. “The squat is one of the all-around best exercises to do for your lower body. It strengthens and tones muscles in your thighs, butt and calves and improves posture, balance, flexibility and inner core strength. Squatting also improves bone mineral density to keep your bones strong.”

4. She Runs

Pliskova does a lot of running on the court. She also runs on the treadmill in her previous Instagram video. Pliskova is also seen doing running drills in this video. She captioned the post, “Loved my stay here,thanks for all the hours of work💪❣️ @equeliteferrero @albertolledoquiles @ma.trainsmarter @bigsascha.”

5. She Hikes

Pliskova enjoys hiking. She shared these photos on Instagram of herself hiking in La Concha. Piedmont reports that hiking has a lot of benefits. “Hiking can help you manage your weight. It is a joint-friendly form of exercise that can keep arthritis sufferers more limber and mobile. Being outside in the sunshine provides the body with vitamin D.”

Katrin Davidsdottir was the “The Fittest Woman on Earth” in both 2015 and 2016. She is getting back into exercise after having surgery. Davidsdottir shared a video on Instagram of herself running on the treadmill. She captioned it, “LOOK WHO’S JOGGING AGAIN 😭🫶🏼 Tomorrow marks the 4 week date since my fusion surgery & I am so thankful for how well my recovery has been going! The first two weeks were BY FAR the most challenging, but these past two weeks have felt like I have taken so many steps forward!”

1. She Runs

As you could tell from her post, Davidsdottir likes to run to stay in shape. She revealed her process of getting back into running in the caption. “BEFORE anybody starts worrying: I got cleared by my surgeon to start exercising, including jogging! That actually really surprised me. The first two times I tried jogging it didn’t feel good, so I left it at that. I am really not wanting to push my body to do anything it is not ready to do. But yesterday: IT FELT GOOD ❤️☺️⚡️ It was only for 200m at a time & at a zone 2 pace but I am so proud & so happy about this improvement!”

2. She Stretches

After having surgery, Davidsdottir is doing a lot of stretching. She shared her favorites in this Instagram video. She captioned it, My training might look a little different these days, but my morning @gowod_mobilityfirst has stayed the same ✨💚This is my pre bike interval session hip opener & it feels so GOOD: - Knight to Hamstring stretch. - Pigeon stretch. - Roll quads. - Roll adductors. - Roll glutes.”

3. She Uses A Stationary Bike

Davidsdottir likes to use a stationary bike to stay in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and a friend using them together. Davidsdottir captioned the post, Training partners make good workouts become GREAT ones! ✨😎🤝 10 years in & we are still pushing each other to become BETTER everyday! Fueled by @bpnsupps ⚡️G.1.M.⚡️(the perfect mixture of carbs & salts to replenish during long, sweaty bike intervals!)”

4. She Hikes

Davidsdottir likes to go hiking to stay fit. She shared these highlights on Instagram of herself and her boyfriend hiking in Iceland. Davidsdottir captioned the post, “My Canadian boyfriend showing me all around Iceland ❤️🌋This was my first time getting to join a @worldplayground experience! My plan was to join much more of the trip, but since I was still only 2 weeks out from my surgery & I wasn’t ready to do hard, long hikes .. BUT this one was relatively light & only 3.2 km each way & I didn’t want to miss out on this experience & holy smokes it didn’t disappoint (also I was so proud of my back 🥹 it was a big step in my recovery & showing myself what I can do!!!)”

5. She Lifts Weights

Davidsdottir also likes to strength train. Specifically, she likes to lift weights. Davidsdottir shared these photos on Instagram of herself in the gym. In the first one, she is seen lifting a barbell over her head. She captioned the post, “A little bit of snatches, a lot of bit of burpees 🫐💚🦋” She also shared this video of herself lifting a barbell.