‘It’s for dancers’: Former Strictly professional dancer Aljaz Skorjanec reveals dislocated shoulder in Daily Mail’s health quiz

Former strictly professional dancer Aljaz Skorjanec (33) takes our health quiz.

can you walk up the stairs

I can climb some stairs. I mainly rely on dance training to keep fit – I’m not touring at the moment so I haven’t been training but I’ll get back. I have my own workout routine that I do at home with a TRX set [suspension strap used to bear your own weight].

you get five a day

I try. I’m one of those people who likes to eat a lot of everything. I love fruit – bananas, berries, apples. I tried to slow down on red meat.

Have you ever been on a diet?

I have. After closures I had to get back into shape for Strictly but it took me about a month to get back to where I wanted to be. I am about 6 feet tall and usually weigh about 85 kg.

Any vices?

I am a very social type and enjoy drinking in company. But I’ll also stick to clear drinks like gin and a little tequila.

Family problems?

Psoriasis. I get it on my legs, feet, knees and elbows. It’s worse when I’m on tour. I think it’s the stress of moving. Then, during lockdown, when I was stressed about not being able to work, my psoriasis got a little worse.

Worst injury?

I sprained my ankles and dislocated my shoulders. It’s for dancers. But when you’re active, you recover faster from injuries.

swallow pills?

In the past I have tried maybe 50 different products to help with my psoriasis. Now I take capsules and a cream [with plant extracts used in traditional Chinese medicine], which made a huge difference. I also take a multivitamin and vitamin C.

Have you ever had plastic surgery?

Never say never, but I don’t see it anytime soon.

To handle pain well?

I’m pretty good, but as Janette [his wife, former Strictly dancer Janette Manrara, 39] pain, then I think I have as much pain as if it were my pain.

I can climb some stairs. I mainly rely on dance training to keep fit – I’m not touring at the moment so I haven’t been training but I’ll get back. I have my own workout routine that I do at home with a TRX set [suspension strap used to bear your own weight]

Trying alternative remedies?

I get acupuncture weekly when I’m on tour and I did when I was on Strictly. I use it mainly for my aches and pains. I also go to a chiropractor for neck pain.

Have you ever been depressed?

NO. Just the normal ups and downs of life.

hangover medicine?

Two large glasses of water before I go to bed and then some painkillers.

that keeps you awake

When I’m not at home, I often spend too much time on my cell phone.

Any phobias?

I am afraid of spiders and snakes. Janette turned.

do you want to live forever

Yes, provided all the people who are important to me do the same.

• Aljaz Skorjanec is an ambassador for Menovie, a natural skin care brand.