Fitness bikini performers are gladiators in swimsuits and stiletto heels, deliberately harming their health in order to win. We respect them for their sportive approach (one way or another, almost any high-performance sport is also not conducive to health), but we warn readers about the consequences.
Olga Putrova will turn 30 in a month; on her anniversary (last week – November 15, 2015, in Budapest), one of the most famous Russian fitness bikinis became the absolute world champion at the IFBB World Fitness Championship.
Olga won in the +172 category (fitness bikini height above 172 cm, Olga Putrova’s height is 173.5 cm), and also became the absolute champion.
Anthropometric data
• Name:
Olga Putrova •
Date of birth:
December 23, 1985 •
Hometown:
Moscow •
Model height:
173.5 cm •
Weight category:
60 kg •
Professional activity:
IFBB PRO fitness bikini model, blogger, coach, representative and face of GEON, nutritionist •
Coach:
Iveta Statsenko • Sports achievements: — Absolute champion of Olympia Amateur Bikini 2013 — Victory Arnold Classic2013 — Twice absolute champion of Russia (2013-2014) — Grand Prix Fitness House 2013 — European Champion 2014 — Multiple winner of Moscow and regional championships — Champion World 2015 IFBB World Fitness Championship
It is advisable to have dinner without television
— And what did you do after giving up filming?
— About six years ago I learned what social orphanhood is and what its scale is in our country. Created a charitable foundation. Whenever possible, I began to help solve the problems of foster families and orphans. In this area, it is impossible to get by with charity events or fundraising alone; it is necessary to cooperate with government agencies and officials. Let’s say my foundation aims to help someone, but if the official doesn’t want to communicate for some reason, I can’t change much. But a lot needs to change: develop the institution of schools for foster parents, support for foster families, create platforms for communication between future foster parents and children. For example, we, together with the portal “Usynovite.ru”, made 25 three-minute videos “Adopt, Moscow!” commissioned by the Moscow Department of Social Protection. This is a kind of educational program for those who want to become a foster parent. They also created an entire film program to help children in orphanages.
— Since November, you have been helping Matvey, a baby who received serious burns to his body due to the negligence of employees in the Tula maternity hospital...
— Now the baby is undergoing planned treatment in Moscow at the Speransky hospital, he finally has a mother
For almost a year there was no loved one next to Matvey, but after we drew public attention to the fate of the child, as many as three mothers appeared who fought for him in court. A lot of time and energy has been put into solving this problem and I'm glad it's finally resolved
— Do you still have time to read scripts and consider filming proposals?
— To be honest, I started many things, the story with Matvey took all my strength. But at the end of the year I had a “home” film festival. As an academician of the Golden Eagle Film Award, I have to watch all the nominated films and take part in choosing the best. I enjoyed watching the movie. It’s a wise decision that there are a lot of academicians - then you don’t worry so much that someone has to sign an “artistic verdict”.
Olga Budina hosted the program “About the Most Important Thing” with Dr. Sergei Agapkin. Photo: Rossiya Channel
— At the end of last year you revealed yourself as a musician. Together with my group they presented a musical program. Why do you need this?
— I called my group “The Color of Pomegranates.” We perform songs by Okudzhava, Vysotsky, Novella Matveeva, Veronica Dolina in different musical styles. This is an interesting, unusual and much loved experiment. My group consists of first-class musicians who work in the best musical theaters in Moscow and at rock concerts. For about two years we selected bard songs and came up with a new, modern musical cover for them. And all in order to extend the life of these songs - now for our children, who are brought up on different rhythms.
— Recently the series “Border. Taiga Romance,” which brought you popularity, celebrated its 15th anniversary. You were filming with pneumonia...
- As you can see, now I am alive and quite well-fed. And illnesses happen in any job; it’s just that in a situation with a tight filming schedule, it is sometimes impossible to find time for treatment. Then the whole process will come to a standstill, the schedules of other artists will fly, the rent for equipment will increase, and so on. Cinema is a cunningly and complexly constructed organism, and even with its own character. While we were getting ready to film in the sun, clouds rolled in. We wrote a script about a snowy winter - not a single snowflake fell. If you need rain, the sky will be clear, and vice versa. The picture is summer, so everything had to be filmed in 3 months of summer. And there are eight episodes, this is not a joke! Alexander Naumovich Mitta has been making movies all his life, not TV series. And everything should be exactly according to his plan, he is a great artist, a genius, and I could not let him down. All he could afford when I got sick was to give me a day and a half break. With no other options, I had to recover quickly. Our profession in this sense is a good health stimulant. Even if you are sick, you still deceive the body and convince it that you are healthy. There is no other way. For example, when they filmed “The Diary of His Wife,” there was absolutely no luck with the weather. In the shot we are all in summer clothes, and it’s 10 degrees outside! During the entire two months of filming, goosebumps and blue lips were covered with makeup. But on the set of “Zemsky Doctor” everything was the other way around. Sasha Lazarev and I filmed in 30-degree heat in a room where windows could not be opened, under lighting fixtures, and even under a blanket.
In “Zemsky Doctor”, among the actress’s patients was the hero Armen Dzhigarkhanyan. Still from the film
Biography of Olga Putrova
Love of sports is in the model’s blood
. From early childhood, Olga was coached by her father, who was a volleyball coach. She was fond of swimming and backcountry. In 2010, the fitness bikinist became a certified specialist in the field of “Theories and Methods of Physical Culture and Sports”, graduating from the Moscow Sports Academy.
Olga went to the gym for the first time in 2008. In 2012, Putrova held the position of coach at the Moscow club Marcus Aurelius.
Four years of work and preparation were not in vain and brought prizes at the championships in Moscow and the region.
About family life
Olga Putrova does not talk, preferring to keep the secret of personal relationships inviolable. It is known that the model is happily married, however, the couple is not yet raising their own children. At the moment, Olga is trying to reach maximum heights in her sports career and devotes all her time to preparing for competitions.
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Fitness Bikini Yana Kuznetsova - biography and photos
Activities of a fitness model
completely related to sports. In addition to participating in championships and competitions, Olga gives advice on individual training and nutrition programs, and gives seminars and training sessions on posing. The fitness model is running a joint project with Olga Blokhina Queen Club. Photos of Olga Putrova often appear in numerous projects of various photo artists and photographers.
On my birthday I hide
— Can you reveal your “rules of life”?
— I am quite scrupulous in everything I do. I don’t betray people I trust, I help when I can, and I try to remind myself that all our work is for the sake of life, and not life for the sake of work. Well, I categorically don’t do anything I don’t like.
— Is this realistic in the current crisis situation, the collapse of the ruble?
— The crisis, of course, affected me too. And if you understand that this is just the beginning, then you need to be patient and tell yourself that there is no point in being afraid of the inevitable. We need to treat people kinder, do our jobs better, spend more time with loved ones. And laugh even more, find sources of joy, share them with loved ones.
— How do you relieve stress?
— I am an experienced film buff. I can watch a movie several times in a row. Many people read the books this way and will understand what I mean. In the midst of the Tula court hearings, I really wanted to review Stanley Kramer’s “The Nuremberg Trials.” How amazing Marlene Dietrich is, how accurately the characters are drawn and the plot is structured! And what a serious message to the viewer: a big crime begins with a small betrayal. It would be nice if young people watched films like this.
— Have you become more demanding of the people around you?
— Over the years, the list of things you can do yourself increases. Of course, until you fall into feeble old age. Self-esteem increases, and as a result, someone’s nods of approval become almost unnecessary. I wouldn't call it pride, rather self-sufficiency. And in this sense, I want to see equally strong people next to me.
It is no longer necessary for “no matter who” to be nearby. On the contrary, it becomes very important who exactly is next to you
For filming the film “Stalin’s Wife,” Olga gained 15 kg. still from the film
- Is there a beloved man next to you now?
“What kind of boy’s mother will tell you that he is gone?!” (Laughs.) The question is different: how many of them are men... And this is already my secret.
- Are you happy?
- Rather yes than no.
— Your son entered Gnesinka four years ago to study flute. Now Naum is 11 years old. Is he tired of music?
— He has already grown up and now plays not the flute, but the saxophone. And recently his teacher suggested creating a family ensemble of students and their parents. I don’t know yet what kind of program we will have, but I’m already very interested.
—Are you a strict mother?
“Yes, I’m strict, but Naum knows how to twist ropes out of me.” He is as cunning as all children. But in fact, we are friends and I know that he will worry if something goes wrong with me, he is ready to fight for me. We talk a lot, and I can consult with him on almost all issues: from choosing clothes to planning our trips during his holidays. And we love to travel. We can take the St. Petersburg train in the evening, wander around the museums during the day, and go back in the evening.
— How did you celebrate your birthday?
— Lately, on my birthday, I disappear from view, I hide. I haven’t celebrated this holiday in a noisy company for a long time - I don’t see much point in it. For me, this is the day of summing up, resetting the cycle, so I want to be alone with myself.
— If you are given a goldfish that grants three wishes, what will you wish for?
— So that people stop mocking their planet. So that my loved ones are healthy and happy. And so that Matvey and all “nobody’s” children find loving parents. Don't know where to find such a goldfish? Very necessary!
Hair and makeup - Ksenia Rybakova, OblakaStudio beauty salon.
Private bussiness
Olga Budina was born on February 22 in Moscow. She studied at the humanitarian lyceum. At the Lyceum she was one of the founders of the school theater and sang in the choir. During my school years: I graduated from a music school in accordion class, the school of young philologists at Moscow State University, received the qualification of a tour guide and conducted excursions around the Pushkin village of Zakharovo. Graduate of the Higher Theater School named after. Shchukin. She gained fame by playing the main role in the TV series “Border. Taiga novel." She played in more than 40 films, including: “The Idiot”, “The Diary of His Wife”, “The Moscow Saga”, “Stalin’s Wife”. Academician of the National Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Divorced. Son of Naum.
Competitions
Olga received her first sporting successes and prizes at the Moscow and regional championships in 2012. In 2013, the Arnold Classic Europe competition brought the model victory and international recognition. In the same year, Putrova received the title of absolute champion at the Moscow Region Cup, took victory in the Bikini Olympia for amateurs, as well as at the Russian Championship and the Fitness House 2013 competition.
At the international championship Women's Bodybuilding and Fitness & Men's Fitness, Olga takes second place. In 2014, the fitness bikini became the European champion. In 2015, Putrova became the absolute world champion in the fitness bikini category.
Olga Putrova connects her numerous victories with fitness bikini to the fact that fitness is her favorite activity, which brings only pleasure. Participating in competitions also requires adherence to a training regimen, diet and quite a lot of financial investment.
Olga Putrova with a dumbbell. Photo source: bodybuildingillustrated.ru
Training mode
In the off-season, Olga works out in the gym for one and a half to two hours, and when the weather permits, she studies outside. During preparation for competitions, the number of training sessions reaches seven per week. An individual exercise and diet program is developed for each season. However, according to the fitness model, you need to listen to your body and, if necessary, take a day off.
To achieve good results in the bikini category, Olga says, you need a certain body type: wide hips and a narrow waist. Therefore, in the gym you definitely need to work on shapes and proportions.
Butt workout
1. Bent-overs with dumbbells – 3 sets of 12-15 approaches. 2. Leg bending while lying on the machine - 3 repetitions of 15 times. 3. Leg bending while standing on a machine - 3 sets of 15 times for each leg. 4. Leg raises in the simulator - 3 sets of 10 repetitions. 5. Supported gluteal bridge – 3 sets of 10-15 reps. 6. Swing with a straight leg back on a block - 3 sets of 12 approaches.
Shoulder and delt training
1. Arnold press – 4 sets of 12-15 reps. 2. Dumbbell lateral raises – 4 sets of 15 reps. 3. Barbell row to the chin – 4 sets of 12 repetitions. 4. Raise dumbbells to the sides on an inclined bench - 3 sets of 15-18 times. 5. Raising dumbbells in front of you – 4 sets of 12-15 reps.
Fat burning workout
A super set is performed without rest. The exercises are repeated in a circle 3-4 times. Rest between sets is no more than 2 minutes. Brief relaxation and high intensity exercise allow you to burn the maximum amount of calories and energy. 1. Lunges with dumbbells 4 sets of 15 times on each leg. 2. Romanian deadlift 15 reps. 3. Hyperextension 15 times. 4. Pull your legs back, 10 repetitions with each leg.
Abs workout
1. Fold 25 repetitions. 2. Bicycle 2 minutes. 3. Side crunches 2 minutes. 4. Scissors 2 minutes.
Personal life
Between numerous roles in films and participation in television programs, the actress found time to get married and give birth to a son, Nahum. The boy received his father's surname, and an interesting combination came out - Naum Naumov. Both events happened in 2004. Her husband, entrepreneur Alexander Naumov, was much older. The personal lives of Budina and Naumov somehow did not work out right away. The couple broke up after a couple of years, Alexander left for another woman in 2006.
With Alexander Naumov
Today Olga is raising her son Naum herself. The artist gets annoyed when someone tries to ask her about her personal life, whether her ex-husband Alexander Naumov is helping her, who bought her an expensive car, and so on. Budina owes everything she has only to herself.
With son
“I earned money for a car and an apartment myself. - says the star. “And I also pay for the British International School Atlantic at the University of Cambridge, where my son Naum studies. Just like all our travels and in general everything that we have now. I don't owe anyone anything. And I can say - it’s a very pleasant feeling to realize that you are such a “cool guy,” says the actress.
The actress is happy with everything in her life with her son, and she is not planning new marriages or children yet.
Diet features
Olga Putrova is a vegetarian. However, as the fitness bikinist noted, without animal protein it is impossible to achieve the necessary and desired shape for the world class. It is absolutely not necessary to calculate calories and grams of food consumed. It is important to be able to feel and listen to your body.
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The basis of the bikini model’s diet is buckwheat, quinoa and rice. It is necessary to drink a sufficient amount of clean water without gas or additives. The fitness model prefers soy and oat drinks. During the off-season, Olga allows herself sweets made with fructose or stevia. The bikinist supplements her diet with sports nutrition - glutamine, BCAAs, amino acids.
Childhood and youth
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrin_shok/
Ekaterina Shokhina is a native Muscovite. She was born in 1987. According to the eastern calendar, this was the year of the Fire Rabbit. Date of birth: July 20. According to the Western European horoscope, the zodiac sign of the famous fitness model is Cancer.
Her height and weight are 172 cm and 58 kg. During the competition, Ekaterina’s weight drops to 54 kg. Waist circumference - 64 cm.
Since childhood, Shokhina has been a sporty and active girl. The family in which the girl grew up was friendly. Her parents encouraged her passion for sports and dancing. The house was equipped with a wall bars with a horizontal bar and rings, so the girl and her brother could always practice. The girl studied in various sports sections and in a choreographic studio. But at first she did not think about a career as a fitness model and sports instructor.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrin_shok/
“The fitness bikinist recalls that her older brother first became interested in bodybuilding. Then she began to show interest in this sport. However, the classes were not regular and the only achievements I can name are abs in the abdominal area.”
After graduating from school, Shokhina entered the university to study psychology. During my studies, sports activities were not regular. It was also not always possible to adhere to proper nutrition.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrin_shok/
Katya got married early and quickly became the mother of two daughters. Therefore, she constantly had to postpone the dream of sports achievements.
Terms explained
Instagram trainers are girls who love sports and adhere to proper nutrition. In the blogger’s accounts they share with subscribers the secrets of being slim, dietary recipes and demonstrate how to perform exercises.
Fitness pages have advantages that are hard to argue with:
- It's free. All you need to do is download the application from Playmarket or ApStore and register in it.
- Professional trainers. “Fitonyashka” accounts are popular among followers (subscribers), the number of which exceeds several thousand. On the sports page you ask questions related to health, beauty, and exercise. It is very convenient to receive advice without leaving home.
- Visual demonstration. The trainers' pages are filled with videos that broadcast stretching, squats, and push-ups in accordance with all the rules.
Summer has not passed yet, which means it’s too early to forget about short shorts and open swimsuits, which fit perfectly on a thin and toned body. Let's consider the most popular bloggers who will help you achieve your goal.
Fitness pages on Instagram are a godsend for girls who dream of going to the gym, but for a number of reasons are postponing such a long-awaited visit.
Katya Grasova
An unusual fitness girl in every sense is Ekaterina Grasova. In addition to impeccable physical fitness, the athlete loves to apply tattoos to her body. The shoulders are decorated with bird wings, symbolizing freedom and flight.
Katya's fitness account has more than 50 thousand subscribers. The Instagram page is filled with photos and videos from training, which show the correct technique for performing exercises and give practical advice.
Little is known about the girl’s personal life, so we can only guess: is the slender beauty’s heart free or is it occupied by the gym and dumbbells.
Fitness Instagram by Ekaterina Grasova is suitable for beginners in the world of sports. The bikini model talks about the rules of losing weight, clothes and accessories, training at the club and morning exercises.
Yana Kuznetsova
By the age of 30, Yana has achieved a lot in her career as an athlete. She has won the Russian Bikini Championship and first place in EVLS Prague Pro. Today Yana helps young people find their training path by giving useful advice in their personal fitness profile.
Kuznetsova’s Instagram boasts almost 250 thousand followers. On her page, the bikini model demonstrates exercise techniques, talks about proper nutrition and teaches how to enjoy life.
Ekaterina Krasavina
Ekaterina Krasavina’s profile has 380 thousand active Instagram users. By the age of 30, the model and athlete achieved the title of champion of Russia and Eastern Europe. By profession, Ekaterina is a bikini model, personal trainer and representative of Geon, which specializes in healthy nutrition.
On Instagram, the girl posts not only personal training, but also the fitness programs of her students. In addition, Krasavina gives useful advice on choosing wardrobe items and nutrition.
Maria Kuzmina
The incredibly purposeful and beautiful Maria Kuzmina happily shares her secret of success with her fans on her Instagram page. By the way, the fitness bikini page has already gained more than 165 thousand subscribers.
During her sports career, Maria can boast of the title of Absolute Miss Universe NABBA and the title of world champion in body fitness. The girl admits that she cannot live for long without training, because she feels like her body is beginning to hibernate.
An Instagram blogger shows people her life, talks about useful habits and exercises. Maria is sure that a young body and a young soul are the result of physical activity in the gym.
What is IFBB?
The abbreviation IFBB stands for International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness, whose headquarters are located in Spain. The organization's activities are aimed at supervising major international competitions in the field of BB (BodyBuilding). By the way, Arnold Schwarzenegger is also a graduate of the federation.
The IFBB has its own code of honor, unique rules that participants and organizers of sports shows must adhere to. According to the Regulations, only National Federations that have the right to participate in the IFBB are allowed to compete. Based on the results of selection at the state level, the organization sends invitations to athletes to participate in international competitions.
Don’t be afraid to strive for new and great things, to open wide horizons for yourself. Play sports, lead a healthy lifestyle, follow the example of successful people, and who knows, maybe your name will be next on the list of IFBB nominees.
Elena Sanzharovskaya
The blogger TOP list continues with the scandalous fitness trainer, who is winning more and more new audiences. Sanzharovskaya’s Instagram profile has more than 1 million subscribers who are interested in proper nutrition, physical activity and psychological training.
In addition to her sports career, Elena also achieved success in her writing. Recently there was an autograph session and presentation of Sanzharovskaya’s new book “Life without fat, or eat after six!” The weight loss book has caused a great resonance; the fitness trainer’s Instagram is replete with reviews from satisfied readers.
It is noteworthy that the age of the instructor has already reached 55 years. Despite this, Elena is full of energy, goes to the gym and helps others achieve their dream figure.
Marina Vovchenko
Popular fitness bloggers on Instagram not only teach how to do exercises correctly, but also give advice for all occasions. One of the striking examples is yoga and psychology coach Marina Vovchenko. The girl does not like to talk about her personal life, but it is known that she is a mother of many children.
On her fitness account, which has more than a million subscribers, Marina actively promotes a healthy lifestyle, encouraging women to exercise. The Instagram page is filled with thematic photo and video materials that demonstrate the correct execution of stretching or yoga exercises.
Subscribers are attracted not only by the girl’s beautiful athletic body, but also by her non-standard appearance (haircut) and candid posts. Marina gives personal advice and intimate recommendations without embarrassment, and also does not hide the fact that she is a simple woman with ordinary “weaknesses.” Despite the fact that she actively maintains physical fitness and loves yoga, she does not deny herself small pleasures - a glass of red wine or a forbidden snack.
By the way, Vovchenko recently published a post in which she invites everyone to join her new online fitness club. The program includes sports, popular asanas, psychology training, and healthy eating.
If you want to join the club, subscribe to Marina’s profile and lose weight with her.
Svetlana Savicheva
The problem of excess weight is especially relevant for women on maternity leave, since during pregnancy the body is rebuilt, which is accompanied by weight gain. Svetlana is a great example of how you can change your figure after childbirth. By the way, 33 thousand followers of her Instagram want to know the woman’s secret.
The fitness trainer organized the project “ZhGI!”, which helps to get rid of fat and form an ideal body. The course includes:
- weekly training;
- nutrition programs for the period of classes;
- online support and consultations;
- motivational advice from mentors.
In addition, Svetlana is actively developing her YouTube channel with a sports focus.
Aliona Hilt
A burning brunette, winner of the title “Vice Mrs. Universe -2017”, loving mother and wife, Aliona Hilt is famous not only for her beautiful appearance, but also for her luxurious body. In an interview, the celebrity says that the incentive for sporting achievements was the results of compatriot Zuhal, who, being 10 years older, had excellent training.
Today, the fitness mom is actively promoting her account on Instagram, talking about training, proper nutrition and psychological attitude. By the way, in Aliona’s profile, “pregnant women” can find interesting information about sports.
In addition to video tutorials, on the brunette's page you will see many recipes, life stories and useful products for women. The user profile has a million followers.
