Jordan Chiles is a gymnast. She made waves at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, winning a silver medal. Chiles is also going to compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, alongside Suni Lee, Simone Biles, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera. A few weeks ago, she shared photos from the Olympic trials on Instagram. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jordan Chiles stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.
Gymnastics is the main way Chiles stays in shape. Gymnastics Victoria states that the sport has a lot of benefits. “A large amount of time is spent on improving flexibility in gymnastics training. For competitive gymnasts this means improving leaps and jumps. For recreational and adult gymnasts this is about improving the flexibility of muscle groups in order to prevent injury. The more flexible a person’s muscles are, the less likely they are to strain or tear a muscle completing everyday tasks.”
Chiles opened up about her struggles with food and finding a balance with People. “Early on in my gymnastics career, I was shamed into thinking I wasn’t fit enough and that I should just consume clear-based soups,” Chiles reveals. “At that time, I had no body fat and abs for days. When I moved away from that toxic encouragement and ate what I wanted, my body responded more. My body needed fuel. We train 34 hours a week so our bodies can do insane things, and we need food to keep our bodies moving.”
For the 2024 Olympics, Chiles tells People that she isn’t putting too much pressure on herself. “Heading into Paris, I feel good knowing that I don’t have anything to prove to anyone. Last time, I was trying to prove I was capable and now I know that I am. I can’t control the outcome, but I know I have more to give so I am heading into this Olympic year wanting to see what I look like at 100%.”
Chiles opened up about the support she’s received from her parents with People. “My mom has been my biggest supporter from the beginning, and she has helped me become the person I am today,” says Chiles. “She helped me to remember that my dream was mine and mine alone. It was up to me to give the power to people who would fuel my journey or to change directions and walk away on my own terms. She taught me that no one had the power to just take it away. She is my rock.”
Chiles opened up about what motivates her in an interview with People. “Keeping that grind, keeping that motivation, keeping that dedication, is something that’s always stuck with me, because I have big goals and I want to accomplish them. I love being challenged in a way, so I’m going to do anything very challenging and see where it takes me. That’s what I’ve been doing with my sport — I’m going to challenge myself 24/7 and just see how everything turns out.”