Shanina Shaik is sharing some new photos with her followers. In a social media post the supermodel looks flawless and flat-abbed, wearing a black bathing suit. “new digitals 📸,” she captioned the series of Instagram photos. How does the Australian model keep herself so fit and what can you learn from her routine? Here are her top diet and fitness tips.
1. Do Pilates
“I have a few favorite trainers whom I’ve enjoyed following over some time now, including Melissa Wood, Megan Roup of Sculpt Society, and Shannon Nadj of Hot Pilates. It’s extremely motivating to follow their workouts, even from the comfort of home. I usually gravitate toward workouts that incorporate a lot of Pilates,” Shanina revealed to Hum Nutrition. “My favorite moves are making small circles and stretching your legs with ankle bands. Lastly, I like to use a resistance band, pointing your feet and pulsing up and down; it’s great for the inner and outer thighs.”
2. Eat Right for Your Blood Type
Shanina is a big fan of the blood type diet. She is blood type (O) and abides by the diet book Eat Right for Your Type by naturopathic physician Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo. “I'm a meat eater and it’s really important that I get a lot of protein and vegetables… so I get all my energy just from that, and I find it’s working,” she dished to Vogue about her diet. “Obviously I like to indulge. I have a huge sweet tooth… Chocolate and ice cream,” she said. “I like to eat in moderation, I find if you deprive yourself of things, when it gets to that moment that’s breaking point you overindulge. Eat in moderation and it’ll all work out.”
3. Take a Hike
“To stay positive, do things that make you happiest,” encourages Shanina. “Whenever possible, I go for long-distance hikes with my dogs,” she told Hum. Why should you get outside for hike? “Hiking is one of the best ways to get exercise. Some of the physical benefits of hiking include building stronger muscles and bones, improving your sense of balance, improving your heart health, and decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems. It also offers many mental health benefits, according to a Stanford University study.
4. Work Out More Often Than Not
Shaik works out more often than not. She hits the gym four to five times a week. “I work out consistently for my job and I always feel really energized and happy when I do,” she told Vogue.
5. Do Yoga
“I never used to like yoga that much but I’ve found a new love for it,” she said. Shaik goes to classes at Y7 Studio in New York. “It’s not deep yoga, it’s got hip hop music while you go through the flows and you get a really good sweat too so it’s fun,” she told Vogue. Why should you try yoga? “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” says Harvard Health. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”
