Chess player Bibisara Asaubaeva shared her favorite sports.

Chess player Bibisara Asaubaeva shared her views on stretching.

Bibisara Asaubaeva discussed the benefits of sports for chess players.

The two-time world blitz champion, Bibisara Asaubaeva, talked about her favorite sports that she engages in to maintain her physical fitness, as reported by Caravan.kz.

In her Instagram stories, Bibisara mentioned that sports have always been a part of her life alongside chess.

“I don’t like routine sports. For example, I find running for an hour boring, even though I used to enjoy it. I prefer variety—dancing, tennis, skating—and I try to do some strength training occasionally,” Bibisara Asaubaeva stated.

She also spoke about her impressive stretching routines that she occasionally showcases to her followers.

“As for yoga, I’ve tried it, but so far it hasn’t clicked for me, even though I’m quite flexible. Considering I quit gymnastics 10 years ago, I can still manage some stretches, although I don’t stretch every day and sometimes take a month off,” the chess player noted.

The athlete emphasized that it would be quite challenging for chess players to stay fit without engaging in other sports.

“Besides the benefits for my career, participating in sports (editor's note: engaging in sports) provides a great mood and energy,” Bibisara Asaubaeva concluded.

As a reminder, the 2024 World Blitz Championship concluded in New York on December 31, 2024, where Bibisara Asaubaeva finished without any medals.