Hi, I'm Lina.
And I believe mountain adventures are better when your legs know what they're doing.
I'm Dr. Lina Kreivėnaitė - sports scientist, fitness coach, alpine ski instructor and, above all, someone who genuinely loves the mountains.
I'm also the person behind ENJOYOURTRAINING.
My relationship with sport started long before I ever thought about becoming a coach. I spent my early years competing in cross-country skiing and biathlon, representing Lithuania in national and international competitions. Years of training, racing and pushing physical limits taught me something that stayed with me long after my competitive career ended: preparation changes everything.
But my relationship with alpine skiing has been a little different.
I wasn't someone who grew up alpine skiing professionally or spent every winter on the slopes. Like many recreational skiers, I learned, explored, struggled, fell and gradually improved. In fact, some of my biggest improvements in skiing technique happened in my 30s.
And I'm still learning. Still working on my technique, exploring new challenges and finding ways to become a better skier.
Because that's one of the things I love about skiing: there's always room to improve, no matter when you start.
So, where does science come into all of this?
My curiosity about the human body didn't stop with my athletic career.
I spent more than a decade studying physical education, sports science and the human body, eventually earning a PhD in Biomedical Sciences (Physiology). I wanted to understand not just how the body moves, but why it responds the way it does.
Over time, I realised how much this knowledge could help recreational skiers too. You don't need to be an athlete to benefit from good preparation. You just need a body that can handle the demands of skiing and with technique tips and tricks you can really improve faster than you think.
Whether it's building enough leg endurance to make it through the day without burning thighs, improving stability to feel more in control, taking some pressure off your knees or simply having the confidence to try that slightly steeper run - preparation can make a real difference.
Why I created this space
Let's be honest. Most of us don't go skiing to become professional athletes.
We go for the mountains, the fresh air, the excitement, the time with friends and family, and that feeling you get when you make a really good run.
But sometimes the reality looks a little different. Tired legs before lunchtime, sore knees, aching muscles, a little too much fear on steeper slopes or simply running out of energy halfway through the day.
And your ski holiday is too short to spend half of it in pain or recovering.
That's why I created this space: to bring together my background in sports science, fitness coaching and ski instruction to help everyday skiers feel more prepared, comfortable and confident on the mountain.
Here you'll find practical training, equipment advice and guidance to help you know what to expect before hitting the slopes.
No professional athlete standards. No unnecessary pressure to perform. Just useful knowledge, realistic preparation and a little more confidence for your next mountain adventure.
Because you don't have to be the fastest skier on the mountain. You don't need perfect technique. And you certainly don't need to spend every winter skiing to enjoy it.
You just deserve to feel good, stay safe and make the most of the time you have on the slopes.
It would be my joy to know that ENJOYOURTRAINING helps you enjoy a few more runs, experience fewer burning-leg moments and feel a little more confident along the way.
SEE YOU ON THE SLOPES!
by Dr. Lina Kreivėnaitė
Email: dr.linakreivenaite@gmail.com