Namita Nayyar:
Kite surfing is an extreme sport where the kiter uses wind power with a large power kite to be pulled on a water, land, or snow surface. It combines aspects of paragliding, surfing, windsurfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, and wakeboarding. You are one of the world-leading French kite surfers. What do you consider has been the catalyst to drive you from within, your competitive urge to move against all the odds to come out victorious and achieve such an accomplishment at the World platform?
Capucine Delannoy:
I’ve always been really competitive, when I was younger I used to live in the Alps and do a lot of ski competitions. I’ve always looked up to my big brother, Camille, and seeing him competing on the kite surfing World tour made me want to do the same as an evidence. I didn’t know what to except but as soon as the “game” started I was IN and never quit since then.
Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you may wish to share?
Capucine Delannoy:
I mostly do legs emasculation to prevent from injuries and mobility exercises to be better on the water. I usually train with kettle bells or body weight, and I go running 3 times per week. I try to work out every day, but sometimes after an enter day on the water it’s hard to find the motivation!
Namita Nayyar:
Do you take a special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Capucine Delannoy:
ARGH, this is one of the compromises I had to do! I love the Italian food; pizza, pasta, etc… But I’ve had to reduce it. I’m now eating more vegetables and fish; I also reduced my meat consumption.
Namita Nayyar:
You have glowing skin and gorgeous hair. Share with us your hair care and skincare routine, especially in the salty sea breeze.
Capucine Delannoy:
Thank you! My routine is simple; I only put sunscreen on my skin! But with high frequency. My hair get easily dehydrated with the sea salt, so I always use coconut oil before kiting and I do hair masks 3 times per week.
Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding Kite surfers, who all are your fans and shall like to know from you for their climb to the ladder of success in the field of Kite surfing?
Capucine Delannoy:
Always push your limits, listen to you and don’t forget that a woman is beautiful on a board no matter what is her level.
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