Irina Shayk in Bathing Suit is at "Coachella With the Best Crew"
Irina Shayk, the Russian model and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover star, is having a blast at the biggest musical festival of the month. "Coachella bb .. with the best crew … 🖤," she captioned some photos, including some swimsuit shots. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Irina Shayk stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!
She Does Barre
Irina sometimes does barre moves. "These lengthening exercises also help to stretch me out and help clear any water retention, which I tend to get after long-haul flights. Grabbing workout time whenever I can means constantly carrying my kit around with me, so I've totally embraced athleisure – if I can turn up to a shoot in the same chic clothes I can wear to exercise, it saves me so much time and effort!" she told Women's Health.
She Has Said This About Food
Irina has said she can eat whatever she wants due to her metabolism—burgers, cake, etc. "But in the name of balance, I got up the next morning, did 30 minutes of barre in my room and ate steamed fish and grilled vegetables for dinner. I'm from Russia, so I've been brought up on hearty food like meat and dumplings and potato stews in big warming portions, but if I'm preparing for a shoot or show, I'll eat particularly clean – salads and soups – to ensure a flat stomach," she told Women's Health.
She's Done Some Jiu Jitsu
"I work out a lot. I do boxing, I do a little jiu jitsu which I am obsessed with," she told People. "Exercise also offers numerous health benefits, including boosting your mood, strengthening your cardiovascular system and reducing your blood pressure. Exercise can also help in maintaining weight loss. Studies show that people who maintain their weight loss over the long term get regular physical activity," says the Mayo Clinic.
She Loves Home Cooking
"When I was growing up in Russia my grandmothers would cook the best pancakes in the world: the best meatballs, the best dumplings," she has told People. "So I really, really love food. And I don't understand how people don't eat. I do eat everything." She added: "Well, I have good genes [so] I thank my family. But I work out a lot. I do boxing, I do a little jiu jitsu which I am obsessed with. It is so much fun [and] I have the best trainer. You have to find the best workout for your body. You have to balance between eating and working out."
Boxing Has Many Benefits
Boxing or any cardio is great for you. "Scientific data has consistently shown that aerobic or cardio style exercise improves not just the circulation within your heart, but the circulation throughout your entire cardiovascular system," Cardiac rehabilitation expert Erik Van Iterson, PhD, MS tells the Cleveland Clinic. "That generally means the ability to circulate blood in an effective and efficient way and typically leads to reductions in cardiovascular risk."
