Grete Eliassen is women skier of the decade and women’s hip jump world record holder. She is in conversation with Namita Nayyar President Women Fitness.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You started skiing at a very young age of two years. You reached the pinnacle of success by winning six medals at the Winter X Games in slopestyle and halfpipe events including back to back gold medals in 2005 and 2006. What factors you consider were responsible that made you achieve that?
Ms. Grete Eliassen:
Before women were allowed in the X Games we only had the US Open and that was the most prestigious event in freeskiing and winning that event was the starting point for my ski career. The first four years we were allowed in X Games we only had halfpipe event and in order to get slope we had to prove ourselves there. It was kind of weird how that all worked, but we ended up getting it in the end. I am still waiting for women’s big air though.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you shall like to share?
Ms. Grete Eliassen:
I try to participate in all different types of activities. I love to water-ski and wakeboard in the summer, because it’s similar to skiing, but just with water. And I did a lot of hiking this Fall to get my legs ready for winter. I just love my workouts to be as fun as possible because then it does not feel like work.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Ms. Grete Eliassen:
I try to eat 3-4 meals a day which include protein, fats and carbohydrates. And I snack in between.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding freestyle skiing girls who all are your fans, they shall like to know from you, what they should do for their climb to ladder of success in field of freestyle skiing ?
Ms. Grete Eliassen:
A lot of times during my career courses were not up to par and the women received the worst practice and competition times. Therefore, it’s important to know everyone has the right to express their opinions on conditions and scheduling. And if you don’t speak up nothing will ever change.
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