Training with children and pets
Athletes around the world, along with their families and those close to them, continue to demonstrate by their own example how important it is to keep fit in self-isolation. They record motivating videos and share them with subscribers on social networks. However, far from always everything goes according to plan.
The girl of Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo Georgina Rodriguez tried to record one of her workouts on camera, but she was interrupted by her two-year-old daughter. At first, Alana-Martina calmly sat in the corner and tried to put on makeup, but then decided to walk around the room and hit the camera, forcing her mother to interrupt the lesson.
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Publication by Georgina Rodríguez (@georginagio) Apr 27, 2020 at 2:46 am PDT
Currently, Ronaldo with his family is in Portugal. In early May, the Portuguese was supposed to return to Italy and resume training with Juventus teammates, but a statement by the Italian government to extend the ban on group classes until May 18 is likely to force him to stay at home.
Tennis player Anastasia Potapova managed to complete her exercise without any intervention. She performed a press exercise for speed, and then set the bar, advising subscribers to end the week in exactly this way. “And wine,” the Australian Nick Kirios, now meeting with another Russian woman Anna Kalinsky, instantly reacted to the post of the 84th racket of the world.
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During quarantine, athletes were forced to conduct training in the most unexpected places: from their own balcony to the underground garage. However, all doubled the Olympic champion Svetlana Khorkina. The ex-athlete published a photo in which she works with a shovel in a greenhouse, and then there she shows an excellent stretch, which even some active gymnasts might envy.
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Pets help many athletes survive self-isolation. Moreover, animals actively participate in classes, preventing the owners from losing their skills in the absence of competitive practice. The goalkeeper of Lokomotiv and the Russian national team Marinato Guillerme introduced their new partner to the fans. In the comments, some subscribers noticed an external similarity between the owner and the puppy nicknamed Zhora.
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Publication by Marinato Guilherme (@ marinatog1) Apr 27, 2020 at 3:00 PDT
But sometimes pets do not help, but, on the contrary, interfere with their owners. Football referee Anastasia Pustovoitova tried to lunges and push-ups. Her dog clearly did not appreciate the efforts of the hostess, as she wanted to play.
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Publication from Women's Football of Russia (@teamrussia_women) Apr 28, 2020 at 4:21 PDT
Family time
A new pet appeared in the house of gymnasts Nikita Nagorny and Daria Spiridonova. The athlete posted the “appeal” on behalf of the dog, who, according to her, became a friend of the Simon spaniel.
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After the quarantine, Port Lé striker can safely open his own grooming salon. The footballer showed how to sharpen his claws with a file to his French bulldog. Judging by the fact that the dog is sitting quietly on his lap, the procedure does not cause any inconvenience to her. Moreover, in the process, the wife of the football player Ales feeds her.
Another former Spartak striker Ari, now playing for Krasnodar, quarantines in the company of his own “clones”. The footballer followed in the footsteps of Stan Wawrinka and made a collage in which he appeared in three different roles - talking on the phone, picking up a mobile phone and sitting at a laptop.
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Publication by Ari (@ ari_gol1000) Apr 27, 2020 at 3:33 am PDT
The coach of the youth national team of Russia on football, Alexander Kerzhakov, continues to delight fans with parodies of the covers of legendary music albums. This time he brought a new meaning to Wish you were here of the British rock band Pink Floyd. “The distance is 1.5 m and no handshakes,” signed the picture Kerzhakov.
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And Vyacheslav Malafeev decided to recall his childhood. He showed his children the charms of camping life by building a hut on the sand. According to his wife Catherine, self-isolation only rallied the family. At the same time, she admitted that sometimes she wants to change the atmosphere and meet with friends.
“In fact, it’s a sin to complain. We do not eat each other and calmly transfer the schedule 24/7 together. If controversial issues arise, then we solve them with a simple conversation. Our family was somehow united by this difficult time, ”wrote Malafeeva.
Everyone dreamed about his hut ⛺️ Fry bread on a fire 🔥 ride a bungee 🤟🏼 pic.twitter.com/r0fTXVOriG
- Vyacheslav Malafeev (@ malafeev16) April 26, 2020Reflections and Adventures
Meanwhile, the ex-first racket of the world, Rafael Nadal, said that he lacked meetings with loved ones, travel and parties. According to him, it will take some time to search for new solutions and behaviors.
In turn, two-time Olympic champion in synchronized swimming, Alla Shishkina admitted that she misses work, a tight schedule and communication with colleagues.
“But most of all lacks the usual, unhurried walk. So that you can fully breathe fresh air and squint your eyes from the warm spring sun. Do not hide your face behind the mask and do not be afraid to touch the door handles and elevator buttons, even if you are wearing gloves, ”Shishkina wrote.
But the Belgian tennis player Kirsten Flipkens, apparently so tired of sitting at home that she went on a bike ride. However, a short trip ended with a fine of € 250. According to the athlete, she chose a random route on the navigator and herself did not notice how she crossed the border with the Netherlands. When she realized the mistake, she began to look for a way back, but she was stopped by local police.
“They were visible for a kilometer, they turned on the sirens and pressed me to the side of the road, as if I were a criminal. They didn’t give me an explanation and immediately wrote a fine, although they could have limited themselves to a warning. Very unpleasant, ”Flipkens quotes Het Laatste Nieuws.
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Posted by Kirsten Flipkens (@kirstenflipkens) Apr 24, 2020 at 2:04 am PDT
In order not to be in such an unpleasant situation, it is still better to stay at home and entertain yourself with challenges. Athlete Daria Klishina offered a flash mob for the beautiful half of humanity called # StopTrenikiChallenge. Its participants need to wear something smart and make up, thereby diversifying the home routine. “For all the girls who are tired of elongated T-shirts and pajamas. Join us, ”Klishina urged.
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Publication by The official Darya Klishina (@dariaklishina) Apr 26, 2020 at 6:01 PDT
More severe flash mob organized by MMA fighter Sergei Kharitonov.
“We are launching a new challenge“ wash away the coronavirus with ice water ”. It lies in the fact that everyone poured a basin of ice water on himself or dipped in a cold reservoir. After holding his crown series and shouting out the motto “Forward and not a step back,” Kharitonov announced.
The athlete himself demonstrated how to complete the task, plunging into a mountain river.