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Professional athletes put a lot of work into their gym routine and one particular athlete always goes the extra mile with her workout. Alpine Skiing is a sport that requires a lot of athleticism and 2x Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin is always determined and focused on maintaining her peak physical condition. This is evident through her posts on social media platforms. Her commitment to these intense exercises is a testament to her unwavering drive toward excellence.

A few days back, she posted an intense workout reel comparing herself to Michael B. Jordan’s character Adonis Creed in the global-hit movie franchise Creed. Now the world champion has again left her 1.3 million followers in awe of her latest workout regimen.

Mikaela Shiffrin’s balanced fitness routine

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The current world record holder for most world cup alpine series victories definitely knows a lot when it comes to curating the perfect workout. Mikaela starts her workout by dominating the treadmill with her intense speed. Her cardio session highlights her exceptional stamina and endurance, two important things needed in the sport of Alpine Skiing. She also reveals her strength and balance by performing the Bulgarian split squats that help her lower body strength and adds to her skiing prowess. Shiffrin performs each squat with controlled repetition that speaks volumes about her commitment to her craft.

Another important body part is the upper body. Mikaela Shiffrin showcases her ability and conquers the pull-up exercise with much ease. An exercise that demands physical and mental fitness from the person performing it. Mikaela’s fitness is one of the reasons that has made her one of the most successful skiers in history. Her constant drive to push herself beyond her physical abilities throws light on her hard work and perseverance. Mikaela’s fans were quick to support their idol by commenting on their hero’s post.

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Mikaela Shiffrin’s fans shower support in the comment section

Fans of the Olympic champion skier made their thoughts known in the comment section of her workout post. The official account of the Olympics commented, “#LetsMove” followed by a flame emoji. One informed user wrote, “Bulgarian split squats with that weight is no joke.” Another fan was motivated by Shiffrin and thanked her by writing, “Thank you sooo much for sharing. I am doing a lot of sports … but your videos always motivating.” and ended his comment with a heart emoji. An energetic fan commented, “Oh my goodness. Beast mode.” One fan couldn’t handle her intense workout and wrote, “Good grief. I’m worn out after watching this. Guess I’ll go back to bed. UR AMAZING.”

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Mikaela Shiffrin is no stranger to hard work. If anybody were to glance at her Instagram feed, they will see countless posts of her workout sessions. These workout routines are the foundation stones that have led her to Olympic success and other accolades over her career. Her physical fitness serves as a reminder to everyone that with consistent efforts and a steadfast work ethic, no mountain is too high, and no slope is too steep.

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