Sophia Flörsch, a professional racing driver and member of the Alpine 1 team, is as dedicated to fitness as she is to dominating the track. Recently named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, Flörsch invited her followers to join her on a three-week fitness challenge. In an Instagram post, she shared, “Let’s start on the 24.11. and train together, daily for three weeks. Running, cycling, or just normal training—whatever you want to do.” From running and biking to swimming and strength training, Flörsch’s well-rounded approach to fitness ensures she stays in peak condition for the demands of racing.
She Runs
Flörsch shared this post on Instagram of herself doing different workouts. One thing she is seen doing in it is going for a run. Flörsch captioned the post, “Awww what a cardio week I had 🏃🏽♀️➡️🚴🏼♀️Not been home a lot but still managed to get some nice sessions in 💪🏽 Running, cycling and even hiking ⛰️Which by the way was the nicest thing… 🤍”
She Bikes
Sophia Flörsch/Instagram
In the previous Instagram post, Flörsch is seen on a bike ride. Biking has a lot of health benefits. A Healthier Michigan states, “Biking strengthens your muscles. This one, you can feel. When you’re pedaling, you can feel it working your calves, your quads and your glutes. These are all big muscles and working these out regularly can have big benefits not only for calorie counting, but also for stronger, leaner legs.”
She Hikes
Sophia Flörsch/Instagram
Flörsch is also seen hiking in the previous Instagram post. According to Harvard Health, hiking has a lot of benefits. “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.”
She Swims
Flörsch likes to swim to keep herself in shape. She shared this set of photos and a video on Instagram of herself in a pool. Flörsch captioned the post, “Throwback to some days in the mountains some weeks ago💨 I have to honestly say that I usually never use zoom in on pictures, but the zoom now is so badass!”
She Does Pullups
Flörsch is seen doing pull-ups in this Instagram post. Asphalt Green states that pull-ups have a lot of benefits. “Pull-ups are a fantastic way to improve upper-body strength. This exercise primarily targets your back and biceps, but involves many stabilizing muscles in your core, arms, and shoulders. Depending on the way you grip the bar, you can even work your chest. Plus, you don’t need any fancy equipment to do a pull-up. Tree branches, scaffolding, and even door frames are all places people can do pull-ups.”
