Getting her start as a soloist in church at the age of 5 , Ann Michal started participating in local pageantry , theater , television , and modeling / acting agencies by the age of 10 . With her background , it ’ s no surprise Ann is also now a successful bikini competitor and model . Fitness has played a vital role in her success not only for vanity ’ s sake , but also for the improvement of her vocal ability . Ann says , “ Diaphragmatic breathing is integral to success - period ! As a vocalist , diaphragmatic breathing is what gives you the support to sing better , louder , and longer notes , and also gives longevity in your career . As an athlete , breathing is just as important . Learning to breathe properly is going to be able to allow you the endurance to push through any workout . Sometimes I sing when I do cardio to train my breath control to always be in tip top shape on and off the stage . But there are way more benefits than just delivering oxygen ! To name a few : it keeps you in good posture ( which puts less tension and stress on your shoulders and neck and gives you awesome abs ); it actually helps you digest your food better , which facilitates weight loss ; it helps you sleep better ( this is how we naturally sleep but we ’ ve developed bad habits along the way ); and it is not only a stress reducer , but a serotonin delivery system ! The list can go on and on , but if you are into fitness , who wouldn ' t want to focus on this on a daily basis ? As a performer , appearance also plays a factor . I want to make sure I make my audience happy by always sounding AND looking my best !”
Ann Michal is no stranger to hard work . She has developed her own businesses , performs , volunteers in her community , and still finds time to make fitness a priority . When asked about her daily life she said , “ My days consist of training , preparing , and marketing . I go to the gym daily . I rehearse for my performances . I spend time in the studio for vocal health management , recording , and currently learning the guitar for fun . Other activities are booking and managing my performance schedule , going to meetings in my hometown , and volunteering my abilities and time to help be a part of my community ' s revitalization by being the town ' s pageant director . I also started another company , selling clothing . I use poshmark as a marketplace to sell my stage and photo shoot costuming . I also sell new items under my new boutique . Oh , and I sing on stage a lot … anywhere between 2-8 shows a week . My favorite part of the day ? Cuddling with my dachshund , Daisy .”
When it comes to training and diet , Ann finds a combo of cardio and weight training is best . She is an avid kick boxing fan , and she weight trains three times per week . As for her diet , she keeps it pretty simple . “ Holistic health is key ,” she believes . “ I try to avoid eating dairy and bad carbs . I believe in probiotics , digestive enzymes , and juicing on a daily basis . But once a week , it ’ s okay to treat yourself to something that you are craving . Life is too short not to enjoy ! But I would rather enjoy my life , overall , being healthy .”
Ann is currently working in children ’ s theater performances at the Vault in Berlin dressing up and singing as children ' s favorite characters . In the future , Ann hopes to continue as an entertainer , but be more focused on managing the many varieties of her brand . Her goal is to become one of the best artist development companies as well as becoming politically involved in making a difference !
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