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Lindsey Vonn struck the message loud and clear that fitness remains dearly close to her heart this Fourth of July; communication went out to the world in the form of a picture capturing a stark image of her workout in an almost empty gym, with the caption stating: “Best part of holidays… empty gyms 💪🏻 Happy 4th!! 🇺🇸” Vonn was rocking a cropped workout top and exercise leggings, firm, and slick, insinuating that the competitive spirit may stay forever within such a retired athlete.
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The sporty 39-year-old was bombarded by comments ranging from supportive to completely weird. One user wrote, “If you had a child, we’d really be impressed,” leaving others confused about how parenting was brought up in response to someone doing fitness. Then there was another one that just baffled everyone: “You are so hot. Too bad I’m not black.”
More power to the people: Fellow athlete support poured in, praising Vonn for her dedication: “Showing what it takes to be a champion again. Happy 4th, dear,” and another stated, “Legends don’t ever miss gym workouts!” Further compliments flooded in about the sculpted bodies of the retired athlete: “Good grief. What a body!”, “Those abs take effort.”
One takeaway from this: Some just don’t like Vonn’s holiday workout. “Yes because people have a life of family, fun, parades, BBQs and good FOOD. Enjoy the solitude lol no thanks,” boredly sniped one commenter, missing the point that people like Vonn don’t train according to holiday schedules.
Ever since retiring in 2019, the former World Cup alpine ski racer has been active in the fitness circles and endorsing many workout videos and do-it-yourself gym selfies on social media that aspiring athletes and any number of casual followers look up to for inspiration. Now the retired athlete carries on without a day off in true style, with a hint of American independence.
Next came the chuckles. “Go to gym during holidays….Noted!!” another offered, laughter emojis following; a fellow Canadian teased, “As a Canadiens fan, favorite July 4th pic ever,” throwing a tease across American holidays.
Clearly, Vonn’s work ethic strikes a chord with many, yet the variety of responses ranging from motivational to almost offensive circumvents public figures through unpredictable online waters. The skiing diva maintained her usual composure by refraining from direct engagement with any reply, letting the telling workout image do the talking.
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This post reminds people that Vonn and her ilk never made it to the top only by sheer talent but by the grueling hard work of persistent effort with no holidays included. Whether training for a competition or even now just to be in shape, this blessed’s Olympic medalist in her retirement keeps setting an example for thousands and pulls the internet masses on occasion into truly head-scratching responses.