Vitaliya Dmitrieva: bodyfitness and the goal

Vitaliya Dmitrieva is a name in Estonian bodyfitness, whose story begins in an athletic childhood and leads to the competition stage. In this interview, Vitaliya talks about training, diet, motivation and why a goal gives you the most strength.

Vitaliya Dmitrieva and the road to bodyfitness

Vitaliya Dmitrieva did bodyfitness and had been involved in fitness for about 5 years. Competing came later: two years ago Vitaliya began taking part in the bodyfitness category.

Sport didn’t come into Vitaliya’s life out of nowhere. As a child, Vitaliya went to ballet classes, but a serious injury forced them to give it up. Swimming became the way to recover. It’s a good example of how one path can close while movement itself remains.

Five years ago Vitaliya started training at Coral Club. There Vitaliya met Valeri Tshoban, who introduced Vitaliya to bodyfitness. Vitaliya’s current coach was Natalia Nazarenko-Kiivikas.

Vitaliya considered the biggest athletic achievement to be second place in the Absolute category at the 2010 Estonian Bodybuilding and Fitness Union competition. That is no small thing. Competition shape demands patience, discipline and quite a lot of quiet work that the audience on stage never sees.

What does Vitaliya Dmitrieva do to get into competition shape?

On pre-contest shape, Vitaliya was direct: the effort is huge. A woman’s body is complex, and getting into shape doesn’t just mean going to workouts and eating less. In Vitaliya’s case, a strict diet, developed together with Natalia, was key.

Second, intense training sessions were needed. Third, the right aerobic training load had to fit in alongside all of this. It’s exactly this combination that makes bodyfitness hard: no part can limp. If nutrition is off, you feel it. Without recovery, strength drops away.

The goal for the future was clear and short: the 2011 World Championships. A target like that also explains the motivation. Once the goal is set, the strength comes from it. A simple truth: a goal won’t do your workout for you, but it helps you get to training even when staying home would be more comfortable.

Was bodyfitness work or a hobby? A hobby, of course, was Vitaliya’s answer. At first it was just a hobby, but later it became a favorite activity. Vitaliya said they do it with the greatest pleasure.

Nutrition, supplements and daily rhythm

Vitaliya’s daily menu was simple and followed a fixed rhythm. For breakfast Vitaliya had porridge with one spoonful of Hera80, plus yogurt and coffee. A vitamin and mineral complex was also part of the day: 1 tablet.

• Mid-morning snack: cottage cheese.
• Lunch: noodles, chicken fillet and vegetable salad.
• An hour before training: Malto 6 and an arginine shake.
• During training: dissolvable BCAA.
• After training: Mass 2 shake, 5 grams of creatine and 20 grams of Hera80.
• Dinner: an omelet and 2 slices of bread with cheese.
• The day also included 1 tablet of BCAA.

A menu like this shows well that competitive sport doesn’t run on chance. Everything is planned: mealtimes, energy before training, support during training and recovery afterwards. To a beginner it may seem strict, but when it comes to competition shape, consistency really is half the work.

Vitaliya Dmitrieva’s motivation and advice for beginners

Vitaliya found motivation in self-set goals. Once a target was set, Vitaliya did everything to achieve it. The same attitude showed in the answer about the level of Estonian bodyfitness. Vitaliya said that over the past couple of years quite a few new girls have joined the competitions in bodyfitness, and the sport’s popularity is growing.

Honestly, this sport is deceptive when you watch from the outside. On stage you see shape, a smile and confidence. Behind it are diet, fatigue, aerobic work, strength training and the ability not to give up.

Asked about the worst habit, Vitaliya said they don’t know how to relax and are therefore often overtired. It’s a trap familiar to athletes: when the goal matters, you want to keep adding more. Sometimes it’s smarter to recover instead.

As a child, Vitaliya wanted to become a ballerina. In school physical education Vitaliya always got a “5”, ranked among the top in results and represented the school successfully at competitions. As an ideal of physical shape, Vitaliya earlier named the German fitness athlete Regina De Silva, but the focus later shifted more to training Vitaliya’s own body.

To a young beginner, Vitaliya advised listening to an experienced coach and following the coach’s advice. Take your training seriously. Nothing comes for free; everything takes effort.

To the fans, Vitaliya said a big thank-you for their support and trust. The photo shoot brought only positive emotions. Vitaliya enjoyed working with Kaspar and expected the collaboration to continue in the future.

Check out the latest gallery of Vitaliya too!

FAQ

What sport did Vitaliya Dmitrieva do?

Vitaliya did bodyfitness and had been involved in fitness for about 5 years. Vitaliya started competing in the bodyfitness category.

Who was Vitaliya Dmitrieva’s coach?

Vitaliya’s coach was Natalia Nazarenko-Kiivikas. Valeri Tshoban had earlier helped Vitaliya get into bodyfitness.

What did Vitaliya advise a beginner athlete?

Vitaliya advised listening to an experienced coach, following the advice and taking training seriously. Results come only with work.

Author: Turg.Fitness.ee

Source: WHO – physical activity.

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