• Olympic ice dancers Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik rode in the Men’s Health MH Muscle Car ahead of Milano‑Cortina 2026.
  • They emphasize leg and core strength (Nordics, situps, pullups) as essential for ice dance.
  • Favorite Olympic Village protein: mozzarella; gloves over mittens for on‑ice warmth.
  • Quick insights on music, sponsorship wish lists, and how they stay ready in competition.

H2: Inside the MH Muscle Car

Olympic ice dance partners Emilea Zingas (23) and Vadym Kolesnik (24) hopped into the Men’s Health Muscle Car to talk training, routines, and life on the road as they chase gold at the Milano‑Cortina 2026 Winter Games. The team, together since 2022, recently won the ISU Four Continents Championship and used the ride to explain the sport and their daily habits.

H3: What is ice dancing?

Zingas broke down the discipline for new fans: ice dancing focuses on connection, artistry, edge quality, and storytelling rather than big jumps. Their free dance is Romeo and Juliet, performed through choreo‑assisted jumps, lifts, spins, and step sequences.

H3: Training priorities — legs, core, and power

Kolesnik says strong quads are nonnegotiable: “Without that leg strength, you can’t pick up the girl, you can’t skate, you can’t do anything.” Both athletes highlighted core work. Zingas singles out Nordic hamstring exercises, while Kolesnik favors situps and pullups. They balance strength and cardio, with playful disagreement over which matters more — Kolesnik prefers strength and running, Zingas leans toward cardio but hates long runs.

H3: Gym moves and recovery

Their offseason and competition prep include bench presses, triceps work, pullups, and specific leg routines to maintain speed and lift power. They emphasized short, focused sessions to protect skating technique and avoid letting sweat freeze during cold practices by layering clothing on the ice.

H3: Nutrition and life in the Olympic Village

Both named protein as their top macronutrient pick. In the Olympic Village, mozzarella earned praise as the best available protein — a light, practical pick between travels and training. They also shared small comforts: Zingas drinks cappuccinos or quad‑shot lattes at home; Kolesnik keeps it classic with espresso.

H3: Quickfire questions

  • Music to get hyped: Zingas — “My Way” by Frank Sinatra; Kolesnik — Eminem.
  • Gloves or mittens: both pick gloves for comfort and control on the ice.
  • Sponsorship wishlist: Zingas names Alo and Delta; Kolesnik jokes about Delta and Costco.

H4: Follow them

Stay updated on their journey to Milano‑Cortina: Emilea Zingas — https://www.instagram.com/emileazingas/; Vadym Kolesnik — https://www.instagram.com/vadym____kolesnik/.

H4: Bottom line

Zingas and Kolesnik combined sport‑specific training with clear tastes and routines that keep them competition‑ready. Their MH Muscle Car chat offers an inside look at the mix of power, artistry, and small comforts that fuel elite ice dancers.

Image Referance: https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a70288985/olympic-ice-dancers-emilea-zingas-vadym-kolesnik-mh-muscle-car/