Who is Anna Virmajoki?
From a high school cheerleader to the first ever Finnish bikini pro competitor and 2012 World Bikini Champion.
With her commitment to fitness, Anna Virmajoki has set high standards for competitors throughout the world and has motivated a large following.
Short Career of Anna Virmajoki
When Anna Virmajoki was a teenager, she first developed an interest in weightlifting because she saw magazines with attractive cover models and desired to have their bodies. She later started competing after falling in love with the sport at that point.
She has now gained not just international recognition as a fitness star and inspiration for people everywhere.
Body Measurements of Anna Virmajoki
| Full Name: | Anna Virmajoki |
| WEIGHT: | 125 – 135lbs (56.7 – 61.2kg) |
| ERA: | 2010 |
| PROFESSION: | IFBB Bikini Professional and Fitness Model |
| NATIONALITY: | Finnish |
| HEIGHT: | 5’8″ (172.5cm) |
Accomplishments
Competitions
- 2011 Finnish Bikini Champion
- 2012 Arnold Amateur 3rd place
- 2012 European Bikini Champion
- 2012 Finnish Bikini Champion
- 2012 World Bikini Champion
- 2012 Earned the IFBB Pro card
- 2012 Prague Pro, 2nd Place
- Got an invite to compete at the 2013 Bikini International in Arnold Classic
“I like setting goals. Having a goal motivates me to work out harder and I always follow my workout and nutrition plans 100%.”
Biography
Young Years
Anna Virmajoki, who was born in Finland in 1989, has always been a busy kid. She used to run and play hockey with pals a lot as a child. Anna’s love of athletics was evident from an early age.
Anna developed a greater interest in various pursuits as she grew older, including cheerleading and fitness. She began her career as a cheerleader for a high school squad, where she distinguished herself with her accomplished performances.
Later, Anna developed a desire to further enhance her physique, so she began browsing different fitness magazines.
Anna claimed that she was astounded by the physiques she saw on the front covers and that she knew she’d desire to have a similar physique someday.
The instant Anna became intrigued by all the cover girls, she began learning more about fitness. She initially found it challenging because she had to purchase fitness publications that were written in an unfamiliar language—English—because there weren’t many instructive ones available in Finland at the time.
Exercise Programs and Aerobics
Ana began taking aerobics courses in her final year of high school with the hope that they would help her resemble one of the magazine covers she had been reading.
However, Anna later discovered that working out at the gym and lifting weights was the greatest approach to achieving a great-looking physique. She was initially hesitant and worried that she would end up looking “bulky,” but she eventually gained the confidence to enter the weight room and begin performing proper exercises.
Anna’s new training regimen paid off right away; she instantly noticed improvements in her body tone and shape, which inspired her to adopt even stricter diet and exercise regimens.
First-place Awards
It didn’t take Anna long to develop an excellent physique, and finally one of the trainers at her neighborhood gym approached her after noticing her dedication to her workouts and her awesome-looking physique.
The fitness instructor suggested Anna enter a bikini display at this moment.
Anna began researching the subject of competing, and after a while of thinking about it, the ambitious model decided she would take the stage. She relocated to Canada during her preparations and was looking for regional shows.
2008 was the start of her first competition following a year of tough training and tight diets. She won first place at her first show, proving that her diligence paid off.
Following her victory in the competition, Anna continued to train for additional performances over the following three years, competing in other local and regional contests and taking home numerous victories.
Bikini Champion from Finland
Anna had a lot of competition and weightlifting experience by the time she was 22 and was prepared to take on more difficult tasks.
She left Canada in 2011 and began preparing for the forthcoming championship in her native country. Anna won the prize and was crowned the Finnish Bikini Champion when she took the stage after arriving from Canada.
Achievement in the Industry
Anna took a full year off the stage to rehabilitate physically and mentally. She returned in 2012, competing in the Arnold Amateur where she finished third, and went on to defend her title as the Finnish Bikini Champion that year.
Anna, who had faith in her skills, persisted in her rigorous training for several months before competing in the 2012 World Bikini Championships.
When Anna unexpectedly took home the prize, she remarked, “Winning this title must have been the pinnacle of my amateur career.”
In the same year that she won the World Bikini Championships, she also received her professional card. Anna also achieved her goal of being a well-known icon in the profession by becoming the first Finnish bikini Pro ever.
Anna established herself as a legend in her home country and a well-known fitness icon all over the world as she continued to rack up spectacular results in numerous competitions.
“I bust my to kick yours,”
Training
Favorite Workouts
Anna listed her three favorite exercises as squats, box jumps, and the military shoulder press.
She attributes the majority of the muscular mass and physical shape in her lower body to squats, which are by far her favorite workout. Squats, according to her, are the only exercise that can match them in terms of developing the glutes and legs.
Anna enjoys performing box jumps because they combine cardio and strength training for her. She thinks box jumps are great for overall fitness since they tighten her legs and glutes while also working the heart.
The military shoulder press is her favorite exercise because of the pump it gives her and because, in her opinion, it is the best for developing the entire shoulder.
Cardio
Anna prefers to work out with cardio in brief, intensive sessions rather than the conventional way. This entails High-Intensity Interval Training for Anna, which primarily entails cycling or sprinting.
However, Anna occasionally engages in some form of cardio, particularly when she is getting ready for a competition and has to quickly remove additional body fat.
Workout Split
- Monday: Legs
- 5 x 15 leg extensions (Superset 1)
- 5 x 20 shoulder width leg press (Superset 1)
- 5 x 15 switch (jump) lunges
- 4 x 15 narrow stance squats (Superset 2)
- 4 x 10 each leg walking lunges (Superset 2)
- Tuesday: Shoulders/Triceps
- 4 x 10 shoulder press (Superset 1)
- 4 x 10 wg barbell raise over your head (Superset 1)
- 4 x 10 rear lateral raise
- 3 x 8 arnold press (Superset 2)
- 3 x 8 each arm lateral raise (Superset 2)
- 3 x 15 rope pushdowns (Superset 3)
- 3 x 10 DB nose crushers (Superset 3)
- 3 x 15 DB kickbacks
- Wednesday: Back/Biceps
- 6 x 8 wg pull downs (Superset 1)
- 6 x 8 cm seated cable row (Superset 1)
- 4 x 12 rug barbell row (Superset 2)
- 4 x 12 one arm pull down (Superset 2)
- 5 x 15 hyperextensions (Superset 3)
- 5 x 15 supermans (Superset 3)
- 4 x 8 preacher curls (Superset 4)
- 4 x 12 seated DB curl (Superset 4)
- 4 x 15 incline DB curls (Superset 4)
- Thursday: Legs
- 5 x 15 leg curls (Superset 1)
- 5 x 12 weighted step up on the bench (Superset 1)
- 5 x 12 seated leg curls (Superset 2)
- 5 x 12 stiff legs (Superset 2)
- Friday: Chest/Shoulder/Butt
- 5 x 12 pullovers (Superset 1)
- 5 x 12 incline cheer press (Superset 1)
- 8 x 8 side lateral raise
- 5 x 15 one leg leg press (Superset 2)
- 5 x 12 each leg walking pump lunges (Superset 2)
- 5 x 15 cable squats
- 4 x 20 hyperextensions (Superset 3)
- 4 x 15 butt machine (Superset 3)
Nutrition
Dieting
Anna Virmajoki regularly consumes the necessary calories to build muscle and tone her body. She thinks that eating should be enjoyable and that dieting should never involve starvation.
Everyone who wants to be in shape should eat well and acquire the calories and nutrients their bodies need, especially after intense exercise sessions, according to Anna’s recommendations.
She added that her daily calorie intake ranges between 1400 and 2200 kcal depending on whether she is training for a show. Her macronutrient breakdown is as follows: 40% protein, 30% carbohydrates, and 30% fat.
In response to the question of what foods are in her refrigerator, Anna listed: “Spinach, dark green salads, sweet potatoes, egg whites, carrots, apples, pineapple, grapefruit, fresh berries, chicken, lean beef, turkey, protein pancakes, salmon, various fishes, and fresh vegetables.”
Meal Plan
- Meal 1: 4 Egg Whites, 1 cup of Spinach Leaves, 1/2 cup of Oatmeal
- Meal 2: 3 oz. Tilapia, 2 oz. Cottage Cheese & 1 Rice Cake
- Meal 3: Whey Protein, 2 cups of Spinach Leaves with 1 tsp. of Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar & 1/4 cup of chopped Broccoli.
- Meal 4: 3 oz. Chicken Breast, 1 slice Ezekiel Bread
- 1/3 slice Cucumber & 2 thin slices of Tomato soaked in Balsamic Vinegar
- Meal 5: 3 oz. Chicken & ¼ Grapefruit, 1/3 cup of Peas, 3 oz. Sweet Potato
- Meal 6: 3 oz. Turkey Breast, 1/4 cup of Green Beans & 3 oz. Squash
Anna’s Supplements
- Glutamine
- Whey Protein
- BCAA
- Multivitamins
- Omega 3
- Probiotics
- MSM Powder for the joints
- CLA and Fat Burners
Influences and Idols
The team that helped Anna Virmajoki win numerous renowned prizes is largely responsible for her success, according to Anna, who also credits them with pushing her through challenging situations and inspiring her to keep going.