Achievements of Kiira Korpi in figure skating
| Event | Year | Rank |
| GP Bompard | 2010-11 | 1st |
| Nebelhorn | 2010-11 | 1st |
| GP Rostelecom | 2012-13 | 1st |
| Finlandia | 2006-07 | 1st |
| Nordics | 2003-04 | 1st |
| JGP Germany | 2004-05 | 1st |
| Merano Cup | 2005-06 | 1st |
| Finnish Champ | 2003-04, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2013-14 | 1st |
Kiira Korpi is a Finnish three-time European medalist in figure skating. She is in conversation with Namita Nayyar President Women Fitness.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You started skating at the age of five years with your elder sister and latter reached the pinnacle of success on being three-time European medalist,Trophée Eric Bompard champion, Rostelecom Cup champion, a two-time Cup of China medalist and a four-time Finnish national champion in Figure Skating. What factors you consider were responsible that made you achieve that?
Ms. Kiira Korpi:
Skating has always been a big passion to me and since I was a little kid I enjoyed the daily training and learning new tricks on the ice. I’ve also had a good support from my coaches, family and friends, but skating and reaching to the top level was always my own decision. I love to skate and work hard and that’s why I think I succeed.
Kiira Korpi on WomenFitness: The website is so interesting with all the different articles and pages. If you are lacking motivation or information about something to do with healthy fitness, I’m 100% sure you can find it at the Womenfitness.net website!
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you shall like to share. Elaborate on your practice of Pilates and Ashtanga yoga?
Ms. Kiira Korpi:
My daily training consists of practicing on the ice for about three hours. But I also need to do a lot of different exercises off the ice that prepares me to perform better on the ice. These off ice practices takes time about three hours every day and includes a lot of balance and intramuscular training, dancing and working on my flexibility and mobility. On my free time I sometimes like to go to a Pilates or yoga class which are also good for the flexibility and core strength.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Ms. Kiira Korpi:
Actually I don’t have any particular diet or strict menu, but of course I try to eat healthy and fresh food and take care that I get enough proteins and good carbs. I use olive oil and eat nuts or seeds every day to also get some healthy fats. I like to have my plate always colorful and use different vegetables and fruit depending on their seasons. I can sometimes allow myself to eat some sweets or unhealthy food when the basic diet is most of the time super healthy and I check that my weight doesn’t go up.
Eating and trying different foods and tastes has always been a great enjoyment for me and it’s important to keep it like that. 🙂
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