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We Want More! Can you give me some workout tips for our readers? How do you stay so fit? "I do a lot of different types of workouts: cardio, Pilates. I have to be strong for wrestling. I do a lot of Olympic weightlifting. To tone up, I hit the elliptical four times a week for 45 minutes. Weightlifting will make you strong." Who is someone you look up to? "I would definitely say my parents. I grew up as a minority in Russia, I was the only American. I had to prove to myself that I deserved to be at that ballet school and get those grades. Throughout all the hardships, my dad says, 'Shoot for the stars, you'll at least hit the moon.'" What is one item you always must have on the road with you? "I would say concealer, because you can cover everything with a little bit of concealer. And the number one rule is to never board a plane without your wrestling gear." What is your favorite drink? "Guinness beer and fireball. It depends on how much I will fire-up that night." How do you juggle it all? "I am very ADHD, super hyper, and I am full of energy —that part works for me. I like to juggle things at once. Sometimes my husband doesn't see me for weeks. Relationships get compromised. He wants a baby, and I can't wrestle and get pregnant. But it's all about compromising and balancing."