Namita Nayyar:
You have an incredibly fit and healthy body. Share with our viewers, the workout routine that comprise your fitness regime on a daily basis?
Kristina Rihanoff:
I always looked after myself. I think to us dancers it comes naturally because we put ourselves through so much. I was always into healthy eating and recently turned vegan. I absolutely love being vegan and it gave me so much energy for my tour! I was worried before I wouldn’t be able to perform well being vegan but actually it has the opposite effect.
I’m also a big yoga fan. I have been doing it since I moved to the USA in 2001. My body always responded well to it and it was always part of my training during competitive years and during Strictly. After I had Mila I went back to yoga to get back in shape and strengthen my core. I even finished a training course and became a qualified yoga instructor. Now I put together my own courses which is a combination of yoga and dance specifically designed for women after pregnancy and for those with weak core and lower back. I want to help everyone who feel insecure just how I felt after having a baby so I’m so happy that my classes can give that confidence back. You can check out my yoga classes at bespokeballroom.com
Namita Nayyar:
In an interview you said that going vegan helped you shed the last of your baby weight. Tell us more about how turning vegan can help change one’s body and life? 5 favourite vegan foods on the move?
Kristina Rihanoff:
I was vegetarian a long time ago when I was in my 20s. But it was a hard diet to maintain as I was competing all over the world and at that time there wasn’t that many options on the go. I went back to eating fish and poultry however I always loved loads of fruit and veggies.
About a year ago, my partner Ben Cohen got a glandular fever and sepsis. It was totally awful as he was so unwell. One of our friends suggested to go on vegan diet to help body to recover and cleanse. I decided to do it together with Ben and never looked back! Ben loved it too and stayed vegan for 6 months. He instantly felt better and believes it helped him to recover quicker.
I just feel very light and full of energy on vegan food. I lost my baby weight being vegan without starving myself so I totally love this diet. I also feel I’m doing my bit toward environmental protection of our planet.
5 vegan foods on the move
- Hummus and carrots
- Mixed nuts
- Falafel
- Fruit snack or dried fruit
- Coconut based shake or yogurt
Namita Nayyar:
You possess a glowing skin and beautiful hair – Share with us your skincare and hair morning & night routine? One must have skin product in your bag?
Kristina Rihanoff:
I believe my healthy diet which is rich in natural protein and complex carbs definitely helps me with over all look. I also love Forever living Aloe Vera products. Their natural skin care is amazing and I use it all year around. My must have is Aloe Vera gel which I take every morning on empty stomach with glass of water. It gives my body a great kick start for the day. I have being doing this for many years and totally believe it helps me with cleansing my body.
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