When I was working like waitress, I was always reading some fitness magazines on my breaks. Admiring Fitness women. I was interesting what they were eating, about their training and life stories how they started with Fitness.
I am so happy. I managed to be first time in Fitness magazine as well with 6 pages interview.
Here is short translation from Greek to English.
FITNESS HOLIDAY WITH SIMONA!!!
Simona is the live (and very beautiful) proof that beyond all difficulties, small or big, human will can make dreams come true! Simona accomplished with hard work what she always wanted! To be a fitness trainer. She travelled from her country, Czech Republic, to Ireland, Australia, and UK to end up with the love of her life and fulfill in Halkidiki another one of her dreams! Fitness Boot Camp Holidays according to the ancient Greek saying ‘’healthy mind in a healthy body’’!
Greece is very lucky that was chosen by Simona! You will understand why while you read her interview!
Simona, where did you grow up?
In a small town of Czech Republic called Vitkov. There wasn’t any gym or swimming pool.
Were you athletic type as child?
I did horse riding for 4 years with jumps and competed 4 times. When I was a child horses were my life. This sport was not very competitive.
Which were the results of horse riding competitions?
One time I won, but the funny thing is that there were only two competitors! The most important thing was that I did clear jumps and had a fantastic time! As I said young children weren’t much into horse riding as older children. I was around 12 years old. Usually we were never more than 4 children younger than 15 years old.
In school were you involved in athletics?
I did only what I was obliged to do and didn’t like it! Later all my school mates were shocked! I did academic athletics in Australia and I run 21 Km marathon. When we did a reunion meeting everybody was talking about me! They were shocked of how my life has changed.
Why did you leave from Czech Republic?
As I told you I am from a small town called Vitkov. It is very difficult to earn money in Czech Republic. Most people are relocating in Ireland, England... I am from divorced family and we didn’t have money. So I went in Ireland and started working as waitress. I was training in gym. In Ireland I didn’t like weather. My dream was to become a Fitness trainer. So we decided to go to study Fitness to Australia. Australia is great country for fitness enthusiasts! Everybody was saying to me that I was training hard and I was an inspiration for them.
Did you work in Sydney?
Yes, during my studying in the Fitness academy I was working in restaurant and in coffee shop. However, I stayed focused on my dreams!
What did you do when you completed your studies?
I returned in Europe in CZ. I rest a bit. My plan was to go in the UK and work as fitness trainer.
So you continued your life in the UK as fitness trainer?
I was there only 10 days and then I met my boyfriend on internet. He invited me here in Greece.
So, this time you came in Greece..
Yes, after 10 days in London I came in Greece for short vacations. However, with my boyfriend we realised we are perfect couple. We are both in to fitness and healthy eating beyond everything else. So, I returned in London to get my things and I came in Greece. It was a big risk. I knew it would be difficult since I didn’t speak Greek, but I wanted to work as fitness instructor! Of course employment in Greece is really difficult..
Are you currently employed?
I had an idea about fitness holidays in Greece and I worked on it.
Tell me more about your project in Halkidiki. What should your prospective clients know?
Clients will come for vacations that are focused in fitness. Will be more ‘’fit’’, will lose weight, will meet new friends, and have a good time. We are preparing new extra activities as diving, speed boat trip, jet ski, horse riding, and also MMA training with a 4 times world champion in Kick Boxing. We want to offer self defence courses for women because crime is high. Moreover, in case you don’t wish to train, you can come with your friends to support you and they will have very good prices for accommodation and meals. So a fitness enthusiast could come and train with his wife and kids. We also have horse riding for children. Greece and especially Halkidiki is magnificent! We believe we are going to attract people from other countries and we are working hard on this. Fitness holidays are popular everywhere but not yet in Greece.
Please give us some diet tips that make you keep in this excellent condition!
Eat frequently but not late at night. Don’t eat junk food and chocolate. Take care of your body and follow a balanced diet. Eat a lot of fresh vegetables, rice, chicken, fruits. Never avoid breakfast! Don’t have drinks with a lot of calories! Drink water with lemon and your favourite drink in moderation! My favourite food, oats with cocoa help me with my chocolate cravings!
Is there any ‘’prohibited’’ meal that you allow yourself some times?
Yes, chocolate nuts and generally chocolate! I have a shirt that says ‘’I will work for chocolate!’’
Please describe to our readers your typical training week.
In the past I was doing Yoga, Pilates, running, weights.. Now I combine all together. I go to gym 5 times per week. I warm up, I do high intensity training, stretching, and weights. I don’t run much anymore just joking and power walking. Because I was running a lot, I was burning my muscles and damaged my knees. With my current training program I see better results. I had problems with my lower body, but now I see results! In the past I was doing too much cardio but that was not good. We, women, should workout with weights. Moreover, I love body weight training! My goal is to do handstand push ups in 2011. I am very close to this goal. We have to set new goals often! Not only in fitness but also in our personal and professional life! Because when you meet your goals, the feeling is amazing!
Behind every good man, is a good woman. I found a nice article about Spartan wife
