Figure Skater Anne Line Gjersem Shares Her Spectacular Journey To The Olympics

Namita Nayyar (WF Team)

6 years ago

Anne Line Gjersem

Anne Line Gjersem is a Norwegian figure skater. She is the 2015 Nordic silver medalist, the 2015 Denkova-Staviski Cup bronze medalist, and a three-time Norwegian national champion. She represented Norway at the 2014 Winter Olympics and has reached the free skate at six ISU Championships.

Lets read through the inspirational journey of the figure skater Anne Line Gjersem in a candid interview with Namita Nayyar, President Women Fitness.

Namita Nayyar:

You began skating at the young age of eight and reached the pinnacle of success by becoming the 2015 Nordic silver medalist, the 2015 Denkova-Staviski Cup bronze medalist and a three-time Norwegian national champion. Walk us through this spectacular journey and tell us how it all began?

Anne Line Gjersem:

I got introduced to figure skating after my mom saw an advertisement for skating school in the news paper. I was 8 years old when me and my twin sister started skating and it was so much fun. I fell in love with the sport right away. The first year I skated once a week. The following year our ambition got higher and the goal was to go to the World Championship. Therefore, I started training between two and four hours a day, six days a week. It was so much fun training and I started competing in national competition, and then smaller international competitions. When I was 12 years old, my goal was to go to the Olympic Games. I started training with a small group in the Olympic training center where the focus was on basic athletic training. On the ice I improved. When I was 17 years old I moved to Sweden alone to train with Ela Magnusson. After a few years of hard work I finally reach the goal of going to World Championship and the Olympic Games.

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Namita Nayyar:

Introduce us to a day in your life, preparing for the Olympics.

Anne Line Gjersem:

I start the day with practice on the ice at 8 o’clock in the morning. The first practice focuses mostly on skating skills, choreography and spins.
The second practice on ice in the afternoon focuses on jumps and program run throughs. After two sessions on ice, I have a fitness workout or ballet.
I have one day off during the week for restitution, where I like to spend time with my boyfriend or friends. In addition to my training I study to become a civil engineer in information and communication science. Since my skating is my first priority, I only study half time and the schedule for classes changes quite often.

Namita Nayyar:

What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine that you may like to share?

Anne Line Gjersem:

Strength training is very important part of my fitness regime. My favorite weight lifting exercises is squats, hip thruster, step up and calf raise.
Furthermore, I like to do core exercises. When I train with my twin I enjoy doing partner exercises.

Namita Nayyar:

Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?

Anne Line Gjersem:

Remaining a healthy diet is significant in order to have enough energy to train and be physically fit. In general I make sure to have a balanced diet with all the nutrients needed for my body to stay fit and healthy.

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Namita Nayyar:

At such a young age, you are out and making history. How are you able to balance your personal life and competing for figure skating?

Anne Line Gjersem:

Figure skating has been my lifestyle since I was 9 years old. Figure skating has always been my first priority and I’m fortunate to have a boyfriend, friends and family that understands and respect my wish to use so much time on training. On the other hand when I do have time for personal life it is extra special.

Namita Nayyar:

Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding figure skaters who all are your fans, they shall like to know from you, what they should do for their climb to ladder of success in this field?

Anne Line Gjersem:

Set a high goal
Work hard and strive for progress
Learn from failure
At last remember to enjoy the journey towards the goal.

Namita Nayyar:

How did you feel before and after participating at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, becoming the first Norwegian Olympian in figure skating since 1964?

Anne Line Gjersem:

Before the Sochi Olympics I was super excited and honored to be able to represent Norway at the 2014 Winter Olympics. For the first time I experienced a lot of attention from the Norwegian media and it was a new for me. It was a dream come true to qualify and when I realized I reached my goal after all the hard work it was such an incredible feeling. I was so proud. After the Olympics the focus was forward towards new goals.

Namita Nayyar:

Who has been your greatest influence and motivator in your success in the field of your career in figure skating?

Anne Line Gjersem:

My family. My parents have had great influence from the start. I was allowed to follow my dreams and go for my goals. My twin sister Camilla who is also a figure skater. From the beginning we have been competing against each other, striving to be a little better than the other. It has been very inspiring to train with her. She has participated in European Championship as well.

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Namita Nayyar:

Tell us about your preparations for the future Games and Championships.

Anne Line Gjersem:

In general it is about training hard, eating well, sleeping and repeat the next day. I prepare by doing the best I can in each practice working on improving all the aspect there is to figure skating.

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?

Anne Line Gjersem:

Injuries are common, and it’s necessary to take care of the injuries with exercises. If you get injured it is important to have patience and keep a positive mind. It’s very important, but it can be difficult. What has been working for me during difficult times is to find a few small achievement each day.

Namita Nayyar:

With a massive following who look up to you and follow you, how does it feel that you are able to influence and inspire the healthy lifestyle of so many individuals?

Anne Line Gjersem:

I feel very lucky to be able to influence and inspire people. I’m very grateful for all the things I have experienced through my lifestyle as a figure skater. I’m very happy that I can share my lifestyle and experience with my followers. Me and my twin sister have started giving seminars with inspirational speech and inspiration for workout routines.

Namita Nayyar:

What do you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and message for our visitors?

Anne Line Gjersem:

Thank you for all the years you have spent inspiring women for a healthy lifestyle and wish you all the best in future endeavors.

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