Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Tell us about your preparations for the future Games and Championships.
Ms. Arianna Fontana:
The Olympic season is a particularly difficult season to prepare for because you have to be strong for Olympic qualifying events in the early part of the season as well as be at your peak in February for the Olympic games. We started training in April to get me back in the right mindset and work on flexibility, range of motion, and overall conditioning. It has been a long summer with lots of work in the gym and lots of time on my bike and skates. Throughout the summer gym as been a major influence. I am lifting more than I ever have and its important to get the work in now because building deep rooted strength isn’t something that you can easily do during the season. Now we’re getting close to the fun part. Training is still hard, going fast get more and more important the closer we get to the end of September, when the first Olympic qualifier is.
I will say the training that I have gone through has been a lot different than in years past and is much different than my teammates. We have structured my program specifically for the Olympic games while my teammates are focused on qualifying for the Olympics; we built my program around winning. There are of course some things that I would talk about in an interview after the Olympics so check back after and maybe we can have another chat. It’s like Area 51. No one knows for sure and everyone is trying to find out.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
While playing professional sports, athletes often face injuries and other difficulties, would you like to tell the audience about how to cope with and make a comeback after an injury?
Ms. Arianna Fontana:
For all athletes, it’s always hard to stop training after an injury, we all want to go back to training right away. But most of the time it’s better to take some days off, recover from the injury and come back stronger. A few years ago I hurt my knee two weeks before the World Championships, I didn’t skate or train for almost a week, I was so worried that I was not going to perform, but then I got to Moscow for the Worlds and I won the first race, finishing second overall. You gotta believe in the work that you already put in and trust yourself, if you’re ready, you know it!
For major injuries, it is even more important to take time to recover but rehabbing as quickly as the doctor advises is critical. NEVER let that scare tissue build up. Work as much as you can within reason and your recovery will move along nicely.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
With a massive following who look upto you and follow you, how does it feel that you are able to influence and inspire the healthy lifestyle of so many individuals?
Ms. Arianna Fontana:
When I began skating I never thought about how I might effect others around me. I was just interesting in going fast and winning. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I realized I could help athletes, parents, and fans understand more about sport, fitness, and health through my experiences. It has become one of the things I love about what I do. Being able to inspire kids and adults to be active and healthy inspires me. I love seeing other people set goals and go after them. I love seeing people happy and excited to chase after their passion while staying healthy.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What do you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and message for our visitors on our 18th Anniversary?
Ms. Arianna Fontana:
Congrats Womenfitness.net on 18 years of supporting women and their passion for fitness.
It isn’t easy to find ice to skate on and after all it is still summer, I propose celebrating 18 years by going outside and roller skating. It is perfect total body exercise and tones your legs and butt. It is cardio you can do with friends. But, remember to always be safe. Find a path where there are no cars and wear protection for your knees, elbows, and a helmet for your head. Do it with friends and you’ll love the results and easy inspiration you get from the people around you.
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