Fitness, Endurance and Strength: Anna Faltová's Life Journey

Anna Faltová is a fitness trainer, bikini competitor and influencer who inspires thousands of people not only with her results, but also with her honest and friendly attitude. Her story is full of determination, discipline and courage. In this interview, you'll learn what brought Anna to sport, how she deals with stress and what she sees as the key to success – not only in fitness, but in life.

Anna, you're an influencer, a fitness trainer and a bikini competitor. You've even published two recipe books – is that right?

“Yes, and I also work as a posing coach for fitness competitions. I started with fitness nine years ago and today I focus on creating educational content for fitness enthusiasts and competitors. On various platforms I share not only my own experiences, but also useful advice and inspiration for others. I also have my own podcast called 4 deadlifts,” explains Anna, modestly adding that she wouldn't exactly call herself an influencer. “I work with a few companies, but social media definitely isn't everything.”

She is also the author of two cookery e-books, born out of her love for simple and quick recipes.

“I love quick and easy meals, so both e-books focus on recipes with no more than five ingredients,” she explains. “I don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen, so the recipes are really simple and include both sweet and savoury options,” she says with a smile.

From horses to the gym. How did it all start?

Looking at Anna, you might not guess that her sporting career started with horses. When she was young, she competed in equestrian sport.

“Riding was my passion from childhood – I competed in show jumping for over ten years and represented clubs and my school at selection camps. That taught me discipline.”

With her final school exams approaching, she had to focus more on studying, so she stepped away from horses for a while.

“Exercise was my way of taking a break from the books. I started working out on my own at home. I passed my exams and was drawn to training more and more. I started going to the gym and did both sports for a while, before fitness took over most of my free time.”

Being a bikini fitness competitor must be quite demanding. What do you do when you're stressed? Do you have any techniques that help you calm down?

“Deep, long breaths in and out help me the most. Being able to really stop and be present. In those moments I try to remind myself that worries and stress are often exaggerated and that it's important to look at the problem from a distance. Favourite songs help too – mostly soundtracks from my childhood – or talking to the people I love.”

“When I'm having a really tough day, I sometimes turn to my own fitness routine and posing practice. That calms me down and brings me back to myself.”

Do you get to travel abroad for competitions?

“I travel a few times a year – usually one holiday, and the rest are competitions, either my own or my posing clients'. I've got used to Skinners being my travel buddy, because they offer the perfect combination of comfort and practicality. So my Comforts always come with me – they're packable and light. On my last holiday, the sock shoes were especially great for walks on the hot beach.”

“Barefoot shoes make every step feel completely different. I also strengthen the small muscles in my feet, which are often completely restricted in conventional shoes.”

Anna also loves barefoot shoes for her daily workouts, where stability and natural foot movement matter.

“When I have a more dynamic workout ahead, I reach for sock shoes with a higher cut, the Compression 2.0. They hold firmly and feel supportive. Better contact with the ground, which is key for some exercises.”

“From Skinners I also have the Moonwalker in white. I wear them for training with clients or in my free time when I go out. They go with everything, so I don't waste time choosing shoes.”

Thanks to my mum, I've improved my workouts.

Anna discovered barefoot shoes thanks to her mum, who bought her first pair. “I was immediately intrigued by the whole barefoot concept. I started noticing how conventional shoes affect our feet. When I swapped them for barefoot shoes, I felt the difference in training straight away.”

“With barefoot shoes I can spread my toes properly, which gives me better stability when exercising. I wouldn't go back now.”

What are you working on now?

“At the moment I'm creating a lot of content for Patreon, mainly for fitness enthusiasts – hobby athletes and competitors. I focus on training details and exercise tips, and I cover common mistakes and how to avoid them. I simply share everything I would have loved to know at the start – it would have saved me a lot of time,” explains Anna, adding that she still creates content for YouTube, Instagram and her podcast.

What's your universal advice for girls who want to get started?

“I'd say that if a sport draws you in, try it. You never know where it might lead. Nine years ago I wouldn't have believed I'd be a bikini competitor either,” she says with a smile.

“But the most important thing is choosing the right coach, one who works with clients individually. A good one can take you a long way. A bad one can harm you – hormonally and mentally.”

She also recommends taking responsibility for yourself and learning, so that you know exactly what your body needs.

Anna is an inspiration to anyone who wants to live a healthy lifestyle and isn't afraid to step out of their comfort zone. Her story shows that the path to contentment and success leads through courage, determination and, above all, discipline and a healthy approach to life.

When we ask Anna whether she could imagine doing anything else, she answers honestly:

“Right now, definitely not. I wouldn't change where I am or anything I do. It completely fulfils me. If I could choose any job in the world, I'd choose mine,” she says with gratitude. “And I really appreciate being able to say that. I'm lucky.”

Cover photo: Pavel Horák