Olga Savelieva is an Estonian elite athlete who went from Thai boxing training to the bikini fitness competition stage. Below, Olga talks about the journey, training philosophy and nutrition — and shares three tips for anyone who wants to get into better shape.
Olga Savelieva’s path to the gym
Height 160 cm, weight 53 kg. Olga started training 5 years ago with Thai boxing, with pole acrobatics on the side as a hobby. Today the gym is Olga’s main training, and competing is part of everyday life.
There are several achievements. In 2015, Olga won first place at the Est Muay Thai Open. In 2019 came first place at the Spa and Sport Cup in the bikini fitness category. A number of other competitions fit in between, but those two are the ones that stuck.
What keeps Olga going? “My beautiful body and healthy mind,” is the simple answer. The move from Thai boxing and pole acrobatics to the gym was a natural one — body awareness, discipline and the ability to push through competitive pressure all came along.
Olga Savelieva‘s training philosophy
Olga’s workouts are hard and intense. “I like to give 100%,” Olga explains. The attitude is blunt: do it well or don’t do it at all.
That doesn’t mean you have to run yourself into the floor every day. It means that when you’re in the gym, you’re really there — phone aside, plan in your head, every exercise done properly to the end. Half an hour of dedicated work gives you more than an hour and a half of scrolling your phone between sets.
This mentality stands out most at peak competition condition, when every week counts. But it works for beginners too. During the first six months, a habit forms that carries you for years — and that’s exactly the time to favor quality over squeezing out volume.
Nutrition and supplements
The principle behind Olga’s nutrition is simple: balanced meals. Protein, carbohydrates and fat — all three macronutrients are on the daily menu. Olga drinks plenty of water.
“A good breakfast is the start of a beautiful day!” That’s the first rule. Skipping breakfast tends to lead to too much snacking in the afternoon and evening, which is why the morning meal is a fixed point in Olga’s routine.
Favorite food? Pavlova cake. Because balance doesn’t mean only chicken breast and broccoli — it means leaving room for treats once the foundation is in place.
Supplements in Olga’s routine
The daily routine includes the following supplements:
- Protein
- BCAA
- D3
- Omega
- Collagen
- Biotin
- Melatonin
These don’t replace nutrition but fill the gaps that inevitably appear during intense training periods and Estonia’s winter daylight deficit. In winter, D3 is part of the routine for nearly all athletes around here, and melatonin helps balance sleep during the stressful competition period.
Three tips for getting into better shape
If you ask Olga what to recommend to someone who is just starting out, the answer is clear:
- Good mood.
- A goal.
- Discipline.
The order is no accident. A good mood gets you to the gym. A goal keeps your direction. Discipline gets you there even on days when you have neither of the first two.
When it comes to role models, Olga doesn’t limit it to one person. “Hard question — many athletes, both women and men.” This open attitude is a useful outlook in itself: you can learn something from every athlete, and no path has to be your exact template.
FAQ about Olga Savelieva
Which sport did Olga start with?
Olga started 5 years ago with Thai boxing and also did pole acrobatics. Today the main discipline is gym training and bikini fitness.
What are Olga’s biggest achievements?
First place at the Est Muay Thai Open in 2015 and first place in bikini fitness at the Spa and Sport Cup in 2019. Plus many other competitions.
Where can you follow Olga’s activities?
Olga shares workouts and everyday life on Instagram: ol.yasavelyeva and the team account savelieva_team.
Author:Turg.Fitness.ee
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