MY FIT LIFE

What habits make a Team GB Winter Olympics hopeful tick? The 26-yearold Kent-born snowboarder shares her must-dos

Winter Olympics hopeful Aimee Fuller shares her wellness tips

SWEAT

Snowboarders need explosive strength to deal with the impact of landing jumps, so I focus on big compound lifts like squats and deadlifts in my twice-weekly strength sessions. I work on endurance, too, so when I’m back home in Northern Ireland, I run five miles along the beautiful deserted beaches with my mum once a week.

EAT

When I’m training, every day starts with a bowl of porridge. So when I’m back in the UK, I celebrate by going all out on brunch. In Belfast, it’s coconut pancakes at Tony and Jen’s on the Lisburn Road. And The Good Life Eatery’s chestnut and almond waffles are the best in London.

CHILL

When I’m competing or training in the mountains, I stay with the team or friends. While I love it, I need daily alone time, so I end every day with a 20-minute walk before bed. It helps me process what’s happened during the day so I go to sleep grateful and ready to do it all again the next day.

READ

I read [Olympic champion] Laura Trott’s autobiography, which was a real education in how intense elite cycling is. At points, she couldn’t walk to the shop in case it compromised her performance. I reached the end feeling both inspired by her commitment and grateful for the freedom that snowboarders have.

LISTEN

I heard All I Do Is Win by DJ Khaled at a spin class and now it’s my go-to tune to motivate myself each morning or if I need a boost after a less-than-perfect day on the slopes. It’s more hip-hop than the 80s and 90s dance tunes I usually listen to and it never fails to transport me to a place where I’m ready to give 100%.

RECOVER

My body craves yoga when I’m snowboarding. I create my own sequences based on moves I’ve picked up at the Core Collective classes I go to when I’m back in London. Stretching my body into postures is the best mind-balancing form of active recovery.

DRINK

I’ve cut out alcohol in the run-up to the Winter Olympics [which start on 9 February in South Korea] – though I always give myself three free passes. That way, if I need a release, I can go out dancing and not beat myself up over having a few vodka tonics. There’s nothing better than letting your hair down after a successful event, though, so fingers crossed I’ll have a good reason to celebrate soon!

WEAR

I’m never without my Tag Heuer Connected watch. Keeping time is everything in my sport; there are no second chances. If you miss being ready at the start gate for your first run, that’s your shot, gone. I’m partial to some loud Lycra, too, so when I’m off the slopes, I live in bright, rowdy yoga leggings by Roxy.

GO

After the Olympics, I’m travelling to Japan – which I’ve been determined to do for years. I can’t wait to snowboard down wild runs covered in powdery snow. There will be no jumps, no competition, no expectations – just an opportunity for me to ride for myself. Oh, and eat a lot of sushi.

DO

When I get rare days off in London, I love treating the city like a tourist. I’ll have a lie-in, then my boyfriend and I jump on our bikes and go on a mission. Checking out a new exhibition at the Tate isn’t exactly my usual vibe – but getting away from what I ordinarily do is the best way to switch off.

TREAT

I’m determined to take better care of my bleached hair, so I’ve started using Olaplex strengthening treatment (£26.99, Tesco). But the last time I was home, I made my own mask with eggs, honey, mayonnaise and coconut oil. After leaving it on for 20 minutes, my hair felt almost as soft.

FOCUS

Setting short and long-term goals is essential for me. Right now, I’m set on being prepped and ready for the Winter Olympics. But before that, I want to land my biggest trick at the Big Air Freestyle Festival in Mönchengladbach, Germany. Going upside down makes even the biggest rollercoaster seem boring.

Aimee Fuller is an ambassador for Tag Heuer watches