Namita Nayyar:
You often talk about “freedom through movement.” What does that phrase mean to you personally?
Aurelia Agel:
“Freedom through movement” means expressing who I am without limits — movement is my language, my therapy, my power.
Namita Nayyar:
Your message heavily features resilience. How do you apply the resilience you’ve built in the stunt gym to challenges in everyday life?
Aurelia Agel:
Resilience in stunts translates to life: when you fall, you get back up — and you get stronger, smarter, and calmer.
Namita Nayyar:
As a role model, what is the most common piece of advice you give to women who are just beginning their fitness or self-defense journey?
Aurelia Agel:
My advice to women starting out: start small, be consistent, and don’t compare yourself to others. Strength grows from patience. Make your dreams come true.
Namita Nayyar:
How does the discipline and confidence gained from martial arts and intense physical training translate into other areas of life—creativity, business, and personal relationships?
Aurelia Agel:
The mindset from training spills into everything — business, relationships, creativity. I used to be very shy when i was younger but Martials arts helped me a lot to build my confidence. It teaches you discipline and trust in your process.
Namita Nayyar:
Could you break down a typical week of training for us? How do you balance stunt-specific skills (fight choreography, wire work), strength and conditioning, and recovery?
Aurelia Agel:
Depending on my work schedule, I try to train every day and mix different types of workouts. Some days it’s fitness or cardio, other day’s martial arts or stunt-specific training — anything that keeps me strong, agile, and ready. I’m always trying to learn new skills to be as complete as possible.
Namita Nayyar:
How do you balance training for pure strength (like lifting) with the agility, flexibility, and endurance needed for your job?
Aurelia Agel:
I combine lifting for strength with mobility, agility, and endurance work. You need to be powerful, but also fluid. I also focus on staying as lean as possible, because when I’m doubling actresses, if I’m too muscular or big, the difference shows on camera
Namita Nayyar:
What does “stunt-specific” conditioning involve? Are you practicing falls, high-speed driving, or weaponry regularly outside of film projects?
Aurelia Agel:
Stunt conditioning includes fight drills, falls, wire work, and weapon practice — even when I’m not filming. I’m a physical stuntwoman, so I don’t do vehicle stunts at the moment, but it’s definitely something I’d like to learn. Depending on the project, I’ll focus my training on the specific skills I’ll need for my next role or stunt double.
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