Oksana Grishina entered the world of sports very early - at the age of seven. Mom gave the girl to gymnastics, fashionable at that time, so from a very early age she learned to overcome difficulties and temper character. At the very first competitions, Oksana received a prize third place. Even then, it was clear that the girl had great potential for professional sports.
The way of Oksana Grishina: from gymnast to fitness trainer
Despite the fact that Oksana’s first serious success was related to gymnastics, she is currently one of the most famous trainers in Russia and abroad. After the first successful competition, the parents of Oksana Grishina decided to move to Kaliningrad.
At the age of 16, Oksana fulfilled the standards for receiving the rank of master of sports. After leaving school, the girl did not give up the sport and decided to devote her whole life to him. After school, she successfully graduated from university, having received a specialty related to sports and physical education. However, rhythmic gymnastics can be practiced only up to a certain age, which Oksana Grishina perfectly understood. The biography of the athlete tells that she, like a real fighter, did not give up. After light and air gymnastics, from which she had to leave due to age, Oksana began to do fitness. Fighting, strong character came in handy here. In a short time, the girl became a recognizable figure in the world of bodybuilding and fitness.
Oksana Grishina: steel character and willpower
In order to stay in the world of sports, you need not only excellent physical data, but also a fighting personality, and Oksana has these qualities in abundance. In just 4 years, from 2002 to 2006, Oksana Grishina was able to become the world champion in fitness, working in one of the famous fitness clubs. This is an incredible success for a person who did gymnastics and could not think that one day he could become a bodybuilder. Oksana is currently the owner of the international card of the Federation of Fitness and Bodybuilding. After the victory, the athlete decides to move to the United States to continue her sports career and begins to live in California. Now photos of Oksana Grishina can be seen on the covers of the most popular American fitness magazines.
"Parents helped me temper character"
Oksana Grishina repeatedly emphasized that it was the atmosphere in the family that helped her develop the qualities necessary for victory.
According to the girl, her parents were cheerful and positive people. They taught her to look at difficulties as something surmountable and never give up. The family constantly moved, so Oskan Grishin from a very early age was used to being in motion and going through life with a smile. This lifestyle of the family prepared the future champion for the life that she lives at the moment. According to her, she does not regret anything, because since childhood she knows how to combine different things and is not afraid of changing her place of residence.
Moving Overseas: A Whim or A Need
Many fans of the athlete condemned her for moving to the United States, accusing her of betraying her homeland. But Oksana herself says that the reason is completely different. After winning the 2006 World Championships in Fitness, the girl received an IFBB card from the International Federation of Fitness and Bodybuilding and wanted to try herself in the arena of professional sports. The USA is the world capital of fitness, and it is here that all significant tournaments and competitions are held. It was the broadest opportunities for further professional growth that prompted the athlete to move.
Currently, Grishina lives in California and says that it was the climate that reminded her of her native Kaliningrad that caused her to move to California.
Champion's life: not a day without sports
Now Oksana Grishina is focused on her sports career, conducting three workouts a day, two of which are the so-called cardio. The main training of the athlete falls in the middle of the day. Even on the weekend, Oksana conducts 2 workouts. In addition, she trains clients online, daily checks their progress, makes corrections and adjusts the program.
Despite being busy, the athlete tries to communicate with fans, sending them autographs and answering questions. Oksana is an active blogger who spends quite a lot of time working with sponsorship companies. Photos of Oksana Grishina regularly appear on her pages in social media. The main organizational work falls on the shoulders of the manager, allowing the girl to pay more attention to sports, rather than PR.
Coach and choreographer
Oksana Grishina not only maintains herself in shape, but also teaches others. In particular, in addition to online customer education, she works with children as a choreographer. The girl admits that she loves to share her experience and is very happy about the success of her clients.
According to her, in order to play sports, a person must have composure and patience, because in fitness there are no easy ways. According to Oksana, she is always happy if, in addition to sports successes, her clients begin to change their lifestyle to a more correct one and feel better thanks to training.