An Cosantóir February 2017 www.dfmagazine.ie
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by CPL LEE COYLE
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Tone and Figure
F
itness is an important
part of being a member
of the Defence Forces,
and in the last two decades
there has been a major surge
of new and impressive ways
of keeping fit, from cross-fit to
kettle-bells. but bodybuilding,
which is now classed as an 'old-
ie', has become one of the most
popular ways of keeping fit.
We recently met up with Pte
Elvina Vizbaraite, 7 Inf Bn RDF, a
dedicated bodybuilder, to talk to
her about her recent wins in the
Tone and Figure class.
Elvina, got started in body-
building at 15 when she joined
her local gym in Lithuania. It
didn't take long for her to be-
come addicted and she began
competing at junior events
when she was only 16.
Over eight years ago, at 19,
Elvina moved to Ireland with
her mother and father. Initially
she found the move difficult as
she didn't know much English
or have many friends, but the
gym was always there and was
a good way of meeting new
people and making friends
that shared her interests.
She is currently living in
Maynooth, Co Kildare, and
after studying fitness in Por-
