Figure skater Alena Kostornaia stays in peak condition with creative and engaging workouts, both on and off the ice. Recently, she shared a video on Instagram of herself surfing on a simulated wave ramp, captioning, “Learning how to surf 🏄♀️🌊.” With a focus on training, gratitude, and positivity, Alena demonstrates her dedication to achieving her health and fitness goals while balancing her passion for skating.
1. She trains
Alena Kostornaia trains for her routine with her partner to strengthen her body and prepare herself to handle the choreography on the ice. “Main workers we are with @georgy_kunitsa13,” she said on a video on Instagram of her going through the motions, translated to english.
2. She travels
She spends time soaking in the sun, enjoying her vacation. “Few more pics now on vacation,” she said on a slideshow of photos on Instagram, translated to english. According to Allina Health, “studies have shown that taking time away from the job and everyday stress can have physical and mental health benefits. Vacations are linked to lower stress, less risk of heart disease, better outlook on life, [and] more motivation to achieve goals.”
3. She's grateful
She’s thankful for what she has accomplished. “I loved figure skating and will love it, I was always loyal and grateful to my fans,” she said on Instagram, translated to english.
4. She warms up
She does warm ups to prep her body for workouts. “Warm up 🔝,” she said on a video of her and her partner training, translated to english. According to heart.org, “a warm-up before moderate- or vigorous-intensity aerobic activity allows a gradual increase in heart rate and breathing at the start of the activity.”
5. She’s positive
She remains positive, even while recovering. “I am rehabilitating and restoring my health under the supervision of doctors who have cleared certain loads and ice time 🙏. Thank you for your support and belief in Gosha and I. We look forward to meeting you at the competitions and showing our programs to its full potential,” she said on Instagram, translated to english.
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