Olympic silver medallist Luuka Jones utilises a different approach to training while in lockdown

To stay fit during the coronavirus lockdown, Olympic silver medallist Luuka Jones has implemented some lateral thinking to stay on top of training.

With food well stocked at Jones' house, the slalom canoer decided to repurpose some items from the kitchen.

"I was just getting a bit creative. Obviously I've got some time on my hands. I just came up with a few exercises that you can do with things from your pantry," she said.

For many New Zealanders, the lockdown presents a lonely four weeks ahead with everyone urged to stay in their bubble to stop the spread of Covid1-19.

Jones has found a way to combat the isolation by allowing some feathered friends to observe her workout.

“I actually initially had a rule of no chickens in the training area in case they soiled it but they actually come in and hang out and its quite nice to have the company," she said.

Jones has already qualified for the Tokyo games but with the Olympics postponed until next year, Jones has welcomed a recent decision from the IOC that allows athletes to retain their spots going into 2021.

“We’ve had some really uncertain times so to have that certainty that our spots are still there and that we won't have to do any reselection, that’s fantastic.”