As a certified personal trainer, artist, fitness model, calendar girl, WBFF bodybuilding competitor and bikini pageant winner, the only way is up for SHAYNA HOLT…
Fabulous photo shoot, Shayna. Give us a little more background about yourself.
When I was 15 I fell in love with fitness and modelling, and promised myself that one day I would be a fitness model. With years of hard work and dedication, I made the move to California and am now a certified personal trainer, Monster Energy Girl, Hooters Calendar girl, bikini pageant winner and am hoping to add MAXIM model to this. I used to have MAXIM posters on my bedroom walls when I was young, so to have this opportunity is a dream come true.
Nice! What would people be most surprised to know about you?
I’m an artist! I used to win art competitions in grade school and it is something I still do today to express myself. Also, I am a huge hockey fan.
What is your best asset?
I think it’s my eyes. They seem to be what I get complimented on the most and I believe they are the windows to the soul. Other than my eyes, I have a huge heart and am very empathetic.
When do you feel sexy?
I feel my sexiest when I’m confident. Confidence is something I work on every day and I believe it is key – it can make anyone look sexy!
What do you look for in a man?
I look for someone who is a go-getter like me, who is hardworking and has big dreams, polite to everyone they meet, kind-hearted and supports me in my life goals. And, of course, they have to love animals.
What have you learned about men over the years?
They act super tough in public, but behind closed doors they’re big babies who like to be cuddled and loved on.
What’s one thing men should always know about women?
The way to a woman’s heart is through our brain. Compliment us, ask questions, be attentive and excite us with your intelligence.
Who is your girl crush?
I have so many amazing women I look up to, but Ana Cheri is a huge role model of mine and I give a lot of the success I have had so far in my career to her. She really helped me get to where I am today. Also Marilyn Monroe, Lindsey Pelas, Emily Sears and Yaslen Clemente are all amazing women that I aspire to be like.
Describe your ideal date.
My ideal date would be meeting at a coffee shop then going for a pretty stroll somewhere. Sounds basic but I want the opportunity for us to talk and really get to know each other – plus, I get to see how you like your coffee and that’s super important.
Where would you like to be in five years?
In five years I see myself with my own successful workout clothing line for women, booking modeling jobs all around the world and constantly travelling, finishing my college degree and just overall being the happiest version of myself.
What’s next for you?
I am currently on prep for my first WBFF bodybuilding competition and I am working on a new fitness project that I hope to release by the end of summer. Stay tuned! ■
STATUS UPDATE
NAME: Shayna Holt
BORN: October 8, 1999
HOME TOWN: Colorado Springs, Colorado USA
FIVE-WORD SELF DESCIPTION: “Caring, driven, passionate, confident and creative.”
GO-TO DRINK: “Definitely vodka and soda, with a splash of cranberry.”
LIFE MOTTO: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky
TWITTER: @ShaynaHoltXtra
INSTAGRAM: @shaynaholt
Photography by DREW DAILEY
Interview by PARIS RAINE
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