Sarah Michelle Gellar in Bathing Suit Has "The Most Fun"
Buffy has gone from killing vampires to killing it in the gym. The Emmy award winning actress and producer is known for her healthy and fit lifestyle, often inspiring fans to do the same. And she showed it off today in a bathing suit. "Weekend me is more fun… weekend me away from home… the most fun," she captioned the shot. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see how Sarah Michelle Gellar stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!
She Doesn't Like the Scale
"You can't live your life by the scale," she said. "We don't even have one in our house. I've never believed in them, because your weight fluctuates. It's more about how my clothing fits than a number. Besides, if you deny yourself everything because you're so focused on the mirror or the scale, then when do you get to enjoy life?" She recognizes that it's unhealthy to check the scale every two seconds and beat yourself up. Seeing that number fluctuate might knock you off track and really it's just bound to happen.
She Was Her Own Stunt Woman
When Buffy the Vampire Slayer was still running, she loved performing her own action stunts and would often train doing workouts like gymnastics, kickboxing, and martial arts. She still enjoys an intense cardio and strength training workout today, but now she goes for TRX, dance, Pilates, and yoga currently.
She Loves Aerial Yoga
Aerial yoga may look graceful and easy, but don't be fooled. It is a challenging workout and those positions while in the silks are difficult. According to Aerial Yoga Academy, there are various physical, fitness, and mental health benefits. Aerial yoga has been said to improve blood circulation, help with digestion, and spine decompression. It can improve balance, improve focus, and strengthen and tone core muscles among other benefits.
She Gets Fit With Friends
Sarah Michelle Gellar uses the buddy system, occasionally working out with friends like Shannen Doherty. They choose workouts like dance to break a sweat. "I think I killed her," joked Doherty as she panned over Sarah laying on the floor in a video after their workout. "You don't necessarily have to always get to the gym," Danielle Johnson, a wellness physical therapist with the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program. tells the Mayo Clinic. "The one thing I always like to really tell my busy executives, busy moms, busy dads … that every little bit counts," Johnson says. "So don't ever tell yourself, well, I only have 10 minutes. Ten minutes is great…Taking a walk with a friend for a meeting can be a wonderful thing."
She Pushes Herself to Not Be Lazy
It's so important to make time for health and wellness, even if you're not in the mood. No one ever regrets working out after they've done it. Just push yourself to develop these healthy habits. "I do whatever I can whenever I can, but if I'm tired, it's okay to just be tired," she said. "You know what's really annoying, though? How much better I feel when I do wake up early enough to work out!"
