The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy are set to be one of the most exciting editions of the Games in recent memory. From February 6–22, elite athletes from across winter sports will compete in 116 events across venues in Milan and the Italian Alps with new disciplines like ski mountaineering taking center stage alongside speed skating, ice hockey, and alpine events.
At MOVATI Athletic, we believe your best performance, whether you’re training for sport, life, or just a stronger you, comes from purposeful movement, strength training, and conditioning that builds resilience and power. Drawing inspiration from Olympian-level training routines, here’s how you can bring that elite intensity into your workouts today.
Why Olympic-Inspired Training Works
Olympians train with intention: every session has a purpose — strength, power, endurance, mobility, or recovery. That’s the same approach we use in MOVATI’s strength and group training offerings, from TRX HIIT to Power Barbell and MOVATI Sculpt.
By integrating Olympic-inspired exercises into your routine, you tap into full-body performance, not just isolated muscle gains, while building the durability athletes need to thrive under pressure.
MOVATI’s Winter Olympic Training Blueprint
Below is a balanced weekly structure adapted from traditional Olympic sport demands strength, power, explosive movement, core stability, and endurance — and grounded in classes and workouts you can do at MOVATI.
Day 1: Strength Foundation — Lower Body Power
Focus: Explosive strength and stability (key for skiers, bobsledders, and skaters)
Exercises
- Barbell Front or Back Squat — powerful legs and hips
- Bulgarian Split Squats — balance and unilateral strength
- Romanian Deadlifts — posterior chain power
- Glute-Ham Raises — hamstring strength and injury prevention
MOVATI Class Ideas
- Power Barbell or a customized strength session with a trainer
Olympic Inspiration: Alpine skiing and sliding sports emphasize lower body and posterior chain strength.
Day 2: Explosive Speed & Conditioning
Focus: Fast twitch recruitment and anaerobic capacity (think speed skating or short track events)
Work
- Prowler Sled Pushes or Treadmill Sprints
- Bounds and Plyometrics
- HIIT Intervals
- Agility ladder drills
MOVATI Class Ideas
- TRX HIIT
- VIBE studio high-intensity sessions
Olympic Inspiration: Quick feet and burst power are hallmarks of speed skating and ice hockey conditioning.
Day 3: Functional Full Body Strength
Focus: Train the body as a unit — critical for all sports and everyday performance
Exercises
- Barbell Bench Press or Push-Ups
- Weighted Pull-Ups or Chin-Ups
- Cable Woodchoppers / TRX Body Saws
- Farmer’s Carries
MOVATI Class Ideas
- MOVATI Sculpt
- 20-20-20 Strength + Core
Olympic Inspiration: Upper body and core strength supports power transfers in sports like bobsled, figure skating lifts, and snowboarding.
Day 4: Recovery & Mobility Flow
Focus: Flexibility, injury prevention, and joint health
Activities
- Full-body mobility flows
- Stretching circuits
- Light cardio (e.g., spin or Nordic skiing simulation)
MOVATI Class Ideas
- MOVE Studio Mobility Classes
- TRX for dynamic stretching and posture
Olympic Inspiration: Olympic athletes prioritize recovery work to maintain consistent peak performance and reduce injury risk.
Day 5: Endurance Finish
Focus: Steady-state and aerobic conditioning for stamina
**Work
- Spin or treadmill intervals
- Longer paced cardio
- Ski-erg or rowing intervals
MOVATI Class Ideas
- Cardio & Flow
- Cycling classes
This mimics the endurance foundation needed in cross-country skiing and sprint competition alike.
How MOVATI Supports Your Olympic Mindset
At MOVATI Athletic, your fitness journey is supported with:
- Expert coaches to tailor workouts to your goals
- Diverse class formats from anti-gravity cardio to strength circuits
- A community that pushes, motivates, and celebrates every milestone
Use the spirit of the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics not only to improve your athleticism but also to elevate your everyday fitness. Whether you’re chasing PRs or mastering movement fundamentals, this Olympic inspiration can help you train smarter, train harder, and train with purpose.
Start today: Challenge yourself with Olympic-inspired training and share your progress with the MOVATI community because every rep brings you closer to your own gold-standard fitness.
Story Credit: Milad Emadi Director, Performance Coaching
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*MOVATI’s trainers and/or consultants are not health care providers, and do not provide any medical diagnosis, treatment or advice, and any trainer and/or consultant tips are not intended to replace the advice of a health care professional.
