ONE MORNING

Inspiring young generations, she is challenging herself in new fields: synchro swimming, golf, and as a sport TV host. Anastasia Maksimova talks in an exclusive interview for KASAA COVER STORY about her lifestyle, life goals, champ meal plan, beauty secrets, and much more.

Read a full interview with renowned athlete Anastasia Maksimova in our KASAA COVER STORY spring issue.

Photography ALEXANDRA CHERNAVSKAYA / MUAH VALERIYA LAZUCHENKOVA

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KASAA LIFE: Anastasia, please tell us how you usually start your day?

ANASTASIA MAKSIMOVA: I clean my face, have breakfast, and then I head out to run and exercise. This happens every day, regardless of how early I wake up.

KASAA LIFE: With our previous heroines we were discussing the secrets of their meal plan and routine in general. Tell us, what does the world-famous Rhythmic Gymnast eat for breakfast? Is it true that gymnasts eat practically nothing?

ANASTASIA MAKSIMOVA: Many gymnasts restrict themselves by keeping a very close eye on their weight. I eat anything, constantly, and everywhere. I just adhere to intuitive nutrition and eat when my body requests it. Pancakes are my go-to morning food. Two eggs, salt, sugar, and milk - very simple and delicious! (Smiles).

KASAA LIFE: What about your daily sports and beauty rituals?

ANASTASIA MAKSIMOVA: There aren't any significant rituals; if it's about beauty, I stick to whatever will have the least negative influence. I wash naturally with foam or gel, tonic is not always necessary, and I also use serum. I create my own masks always different every three days. Even when there is laziness, there isn't enough time, etc., this is a ritual is a discipline. Same in sports life.

KL: Why gymnastics and why did you choose it? Do you remember your very first competitions and first gold medals.

AM: My mother took me to the rhythmic gymnastics department when I was 5 years old after she saw an advertisement in the newspaper. I continued going because I liked it. My mother has a record of the first competition. Of course, it was hilarious. particularly if you look right now. (Laughs). My mom made my black shoes, which wore during my first tournaments. Obtaining the necessary supplies and equipment for gymnastics used to be a challenge. Also, my mother made my own shoes and leotards. A simple rope from a store served as my very first jump rope. (Smiling).

KL: What is Anastasia Maksimova formula for the successful day?

AM: Good, tasty, and dense to eat. This is for me. (Laughs).

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KL: What color of a gymnastic leotard for performances can be called "champion"?

AM: White color Olympic leotard.

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KL: How long do pre-competition training sessions last?

AM: It lasts from 8 to 10 hours, of course, it all depends on the organizers, who provide the carpet before the performance. We begin to warm up 4 hours before the competition.

KL: How do you relieve leg tension?

AM: Massage relieves any tension, and swim as much as possible.

KL: What music do you like?

AM: Depends on my mood. (Smiles). I like Zivert.

KL: Tell us about the signs exists in Rhythmic Gymnastics or your own?

AM: There are none. I don't bother myself with it too much. But probably the only one I practice is to leave order everywhere when I leave for competitions - on the bed, in the room, and in the bag, everything is in order.

KL: Your formula for effective weekends...

AM: At home with the family - walking, maybe going to the cinema, or going to a restaurant. I can spend whole day at the SPA.

KL: What is the happiest memory of Anastasia Maksimova's childhood?

AM: My happiest memories is all about my family and nature - fishing with my grandpa, mushroom picking with grandma, sauna with parents at the countryside estate, harvesting with the family, digging potatoes, picking raspberries.

KL: Anastasia Maksimova favourite books and movies list...

AM: One of my favourite film "The Dawns Here Are Quiet" was shot not far from the place where my grandmother's countryside house is in Katali and another movie is "The invisible guest".

One of my favourite books is "Atlas Shrugged" and Asadov's poems.