SECRETS TO DINA’S SUCCESS

Winning three golds in the European Championships doesn’t just happen…

MY GO-TO POWER MOVES

‘I don’t lift weights. There are lots of other ways to get power. It’s not about how much weight you can throw around, but how well you use the power that you have.’ Try these weights-free exercises:

Plank Dina does a plank with a difference. She’ll adopt the plank position. Then, one arm at a time, move into a press-up position, before returning, one arm at a time, to the starting position. Aim for five rotations in 60 seconds, trying to keep your hips level.

Bosu balance Dina does lots of single-leg stability work on a Bosu ball. Standing on a Bosu ball, attempt a single-leg squat. Aim for two sets of 10 reps on each leg.

THE SESSION I SWEAR BY...

Three sets of: 5x160m at race pace, with a 45-second break between reps. ‘ When it feels OK rather than deadly, you know you’re in good shape.’

WHAT’S ON MY PLATE...

Breakfast Scrambled eggs and spinach with a black coffee. ‘I need help in the morning.’ Lunch Salmon, rice and vegetables. ‘I really love carrots and sweetcorn.’ Dinner Chicken, salad and rice. ‘It’s fairly repetitive, which is hard for a foodie like me.’