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 up and make a comeback after an injury?
Ms. Aino-Kaisa Saarinen:
I have been quite successful on my comebacks after injuries. 2010-2011 before the season I injured my shoulder and was able to do comeback for that season and get 3 medals from 2011 World championships. The worst injury I experience was broken fifth metatarsal on my foot when preparing for 2014-2015 season.
The first feeling is huge disappointment of course, but as soon as possible, you must plan how you come back the best. Being injured, is tough, because it does not mean athlete will rest. Actually during injury, athlete will practice a lot and do a lot of rehab exercises. Getting back from injury needs patience and also really hard work together. That is the main thing to understand.
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. Aino-Kaisa Saarinen:
It feels many different ways. It feels very good, but also I feel like it comes with a responsibility as well. Whereever I go, I always remember that I represent myself, my country and my sport.
One of the most touching example is when I heard the story of a kid with down syndrome who was motivated by my 30K Olympic medal so much, that he wanted always to do 30 K on exercise bicycle after that. My performance gave extra energy and helped that kid to exercise more than before. That was really strengthening to hear the story for myself as well.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What do you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and message for our visitors?
Ms. Aino-Kaisa Saarinen:
I would like to give few tips for getting active.
Go outdoors and enjoy the nature. You always move naturally when you go outside to fresh air and enjoying the nature is good for you as well.
Get yourself good equipment. For outdoors, if you have good clothing, no matter of the weather, you can always enjoy. Happy colors also help to refresh mind.
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