Oona Kivelä is International Pole Champion 2012, Pole Art Champion 2012 and Pole World Cup Champion 2011. She is in conversation with Namita Nayyar President Women Fitness
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You started doing gymnastics at the age of 9 years and continued until the age of 24. In 2008 you visited New York and read an article about pole dancing, this was the catalyst that made you reach the pinnacle of success in pole dancing where you stood 1st at International Pole Championship 2011. What factors do you consider that were responsible that made you achieve this?
Ms. Oona Kivelä:
My gymnastics background had a huge impact for my pole career and made it possible for me to learn different elements on pole. The pole itself was a huge motivation also to get moving again and use my gymnastics skills in a new way. I was very determined from the first spin. I had a feeling that I could really rock this sport :). I learned to train properly at an older age and pleased that I didn’t have to do so when I was a young gymnast.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You with choreographer Marko Keränen has innovated your own mesmerizing style of pole dancing. Elaborate on this concept ?
Ms. Oona Kivelä:
We work together with my pieces that crave more artistry and it’s easy to work with Marko. We like the way “less is more” and I feel like doing my best under his eyes. Hi is a former dancer of Finland’s Dancing with the Stars and he is always filled with cool ideas.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you shall like to share?
Ms. Oona Kivelä:
My favorite new training method is Training for Warriors, since I am a true training warrior :). We have a brand new TFW gym in Helsinki and I train there 2 times a week (60 min). Pole training I have 1-4 times a week depending on the competition season. Ballet class on Tuesdays and Yin yoga every Friday evening. Always eager to try new things!
It’s very important to find out where your comfort zone ends. I pretty much hate my ballet classes :). I hate the silence in the class and the fact that I cannot push my knees together even if I really try hard. On the other hand I see the results. I work hard for my body so that it can meet my needs on pole.
I basically take the best out of different sports – it’s important to plan your training so that it’s helping you achieve your goals. Setting goals is one thing – understanding what it takes to reach those goals in another.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Ms. Oona Kivelä:
I mainly follow the paleo diet – my stomach is the judge and this diet fits my needs at the moment. Nothing too extreme though – if I have a craving for something I will eat it :).
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