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Aahana Kumra Shares Swimsuit Photo on "Sunny Sunday"

Here's how she stays fit.

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Indian actress Aahana Kumra is enjoying a beautiful vacation at Khuk Khak Beach, Thailand. Kumra, 38, shared a picture from her trip where she’s posing in a bright pink swimsuit next to a sparkling blue swimming pool, looking serene and blissful. “Because the sun’s out or should I say Sunny Paaji is here!! 🌞🌞#sunnysunday,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kumra stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. Running Four Times a Week

Kumra is a big fan of running outside in the fresh air, and keeps it up wherever she happens to be traveling around the world. “Post lockdown, I started running 5 km, which changed to 8 km, 10 km, 12 km and now it’s 15 km,” she says. “Yes, I can conveniently run 15 km in a go. My sister and I try not to miss our Sunday run on the Juhu beach, and I run at least 3-4 times a week!”

2. Whole Foods Diet

Kumra refuses to diet, and recommends eating real whole foods. “My sister and I discuss the way young girls and boys aren’t eating food these days, how will they live till 40?” she says. “And after 40 is when the real test begins, when your body will start giving up. Slowly, the back will go, followed by the knees, shoulders, so on and so forth… After the age of 25 or 30, take supplements for whatever is required by your body and what it cannot produce on its own. But it doesn’t mean you leave food and depend on supplements. We are big advocates of food!”

3. Home Cooking

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Kumra prefers home cooking over restaurant meals. "I don't eat anything from outside,” she says. “Apart from that I eat everything that is cooked at home. I don't really follow a diet program. I always stick to roti [flatbreads], dal [lentils], sabzi [spinach], chawal [rice], healthy homemade food. I have badam [almonds] and walnuts in the morning and after that I take a glass full of water."

4. Routine To the Day

Kumra has learned to love having a routine to her day. “I had a wonderful routine during the lockdown which I never had before in my life,” she says. “We are nomads as actors. We pick our suitcase and move from one hotel room to another, go to set, come back at night, eat our food and go to sleep. During the lockdown, I was like ‘I can wake up, I can workout, cook my own meal, had time for an afternoon nap, wake up, meditate and play with my nephew. I was like ‘Wow, I can achieve so much just being home and having a routine’. The lockdown was incredibly different for me.”

5. Supporting Mental Health

Kumra developed anxiety during the pandemic lockdowns, and now has a better appreciation for supporting mental health. “Loneliness, anxiety, depression and mental health are very important conversations that rose during the lockdown,” she says. “I’ve personally never lived alone in my life and the only time I was living alone was when I was isolated when I had Covid-19. In those days, I realized I had developed anxiety.”

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Indian actress Aahana Kumra is enjoying a beautiful vacation at Khuk Khak Beach, Thailand. Kumra, 38, shared a picture from her trip where she’s posing in a bright pink swimsuit next to a sparkling blue swimming pool, looking serene and blissful. “Because the sun’s out or should I say Sunny Paaji is here!! 🌞🌞#sunnysunday,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kumra stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. Running Four Times a Week

Kumra is a big fan of running outside in the fresh air, and keeps it up wherever she happens to be traveling around the world. “Post lockdown, I started running 5 km, which changed to 8 km, 10 km, 12 km and now it’s 15 km,” she says. “Yes, I can conveniently run 15 km in a go. My sister and I try not to miss our Sunday run on the Juhu beach, and I run at least 3-4 times a week!”

2. Whole Foods Diet

Kumra refuses to diet, and recommends eating real whole foods. “My sister and I discuss the way young girls and boys aren’t eating food these days, how will they live till 40?” she says. “And after 40 is when the real test begins, when your body will start giving up. Slowly, the back will go, followed by the knees, shoulders, so on and so forth… After the age of 25 or 30, take supplements for whatever is required by your body and what it cannot produce on its own. But it doesn’t mean you leave food and depend on supplements. We are big advocates of food!”

3. Home Cooking

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Kumra prefers home cooking over restaurant meals. "I don't eat anything from outside,” she says. “Apart from that I eat everything that is cooked at home. I don't really follow a diet program. I always stick to roti [flatbreads], dal [lentils], sabzi [spinach], chawal [rice], healthy homemade food. I have badam [almonds] and walnuts in the morning and after that I take a glass full of water."

4. Routine To the Day

Kumra has learned to love having a routine to her day. “I had a wonderful routine during the lockdown which I never had before in my life,” she says. “We are nomads as actors. We pick our suitcase and move from one hotel room to another, go to set, come back at night, eat our food and go to sleep. During the lockdown, I was like ‘I can wake up, I can workout, cook my own meal, had time for an afternoon nap, wake up, meditate and play with my nephew. I was like ‘Wow, I can achieve so much just being home and having a routine’. The lockdown was incredibly different for me.”

5. Supporting Mental Health

Kumra developed anxiety during the pandemic lockdowns, and now has a better appreciation for supporting mental health. “Loneliness, anxiety, depression and mental health are very important conversations that rose during the lockdown,” she says. “I’ve personally never lived alone in my life and the only time I was living alone was when I was isolated when I had Covid-19. In those days, I realized I had developed anxiety.”

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Surbhi Chandna is an actress, known for her role in Naagin 5. She also recently enjoyed a beach vacation. Chandna posted a new video from her trip on Instagram. In it, she walked on the beach enjoying an ice cream cone. She wore a black swimsuit, looking stunning. She captioned the post, “Cazh beach walks. Coconut ice cream. Holiday mood. Adventure calling.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Surbhi Chandna 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!


1. She Transformed For A Role

When Chandna signed on to appear in Naagin 5, she had to get in shape. She shared her process to Times Of India. "I had to say bye-bye to all the happy weight and bring a transformation because my character needed that,” she explained. “If you are playing a naagin you need to look sexy, fit and someone who can easily do the stunts. The previous seasons' actresses, who played naagins, had already set a bar so high, that it was important to look different and set a new trend."

2. She Did Her Own Stunts

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In Naagin 5, Chandna did a lot of her own stunts. "When I signed up for the show, I did not have time to go to the gym, because we were shooting for 12-13 hours,” she tells Times Of India. “Naagin is not a show that requires you to be at one place throughout the day. The show had a fast pace, we had to run around a lot because of outdoor scenes and do a lot of stunts and action scenes. This helped me burn my calories, so I was burning good calories on the sets, shooting for 12-13 hours."

3. She Believes In Balance

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Chandna opened up about her diet to Times Of India. She says that she believes in eating a balanced diet. "I used to eat bhakhri, rice, veggies, chicken and fish. I also consumed jowar bhakhris. I kept away from junk food but I had my 'cheat' days when I used to go out and eat pav bhaji and pizza. The idea was to be physically active and run around a lot, eat in small proportions than totally deprive yourself."

4. She Stays Consistent

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When Chandna isn’t on set doing stunts, she still makes time to workout. She shared some of her favorite exercises to Times Of India. "I am thankful that I achieved my fitness goals playing a Naagin,” she says. “I have time on hand. I will again go back to doing my zumba and pilates to maintain my fitness levels."

5. She Swims

Chandna spends a lot of time in the water. She likes to swim to keep herself in shape, and shares a lot of photos of herself doing this on Instagram. Chandna shared this set of photos of herself enjoying a pool day, including shots of herself in the water. She captioned the post, “Island Girl. Day 1 in Koh Samui.” She also shared this set of pool photos, captioning them, “The ultimate water baby.”

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Actress Raai Laxmi, star of films like Officer Arjun Singh IPS Batch 2000, is spending time by the beach. She’s also posting several new photos on Instagram of herself enjoying the sun and fun. Laxmi posted two photos of herself posing on the beach in a yellow and gold swimsuit. She captioned one photo with three sun emojis, and the other by writing, “Witnessing your own growth is a beautiful sight.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Raai Laxmi 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!


1. She Goes Scuba Diving

Laxmi loves to go to the beach. One thing that she loves to do when she’s there is go scuba diving. Laxmi posted this reel on Instagram of herself going for a dive. She dove off a boat and swam amongst the fish and other sea creatures. She captioned the reel, “If I could live here.”

2. She Strength Trains

One way Laxmi likes to stay in shape is by doing strength training workouts. She posts several photos and videos on Instagram of herself doing different strength based exercises at the gym. She posted this reel of herself lifting a weight, captioning it, “It’s a slow process, but quitting won’t speed it up! Back to functional training after long, but getting there with the help of my trainer.” She also posted this photo of herself about to lift a barbell, captioning it, “There is no shortcut, it takes time to build a better, stronger version of yourself.”

3. She Rides ATVs

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Laxmi is a big fan of riding ATVs. She posted this series of photos on Instagram of herself going for a ride in the sand. Laxmi did this activity on New Year’s Eve, as she captioned the post, “Riding into 2022. What a way to end 2021. Made enough memories. Perfect way to say goodbye 2021.”

4. She Wants To Show Different Sides Of Herself

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Laxmi wants her fans to see her play different roles. In 2019, she took on the role of a woman on the run in the film Mirugaa, and she told The Hindu that she wanted people to see her play more serious roles. “I just thought people have seen me do a lot of commercial films, and so playing a role like this. I wanted to make people think that I can pull off these serious roles. Clearly, I’m experimenting, just doing things where people will get to see a different me.”

5. She’s A Feminist

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Laxmi is a proud feminist, and is outspoke about sexism faced in the film and acting world. She tells The Hindu, “I wouldn’t mind seeing a female cinematographer. But if the director is a man, there are a lot of restrictions to the way he would talk on the set, especially if he has a female senior technician on the floor. These are some reasons people don’t take a chance [with women]. It is not a great reason but people in the industry are way more casual and they always want to be in their comfort space. When a woman enters the picture, the guy thinks he cannot control it and then the work space becomes diplomatic.”

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Ananya Panday is a gorgeous woman with a very fit figure. And she is not afraid to show it off on social media. Panday posts several swimsuit photos on Instagram. Her newest set of photos is of her posing in a cabana in a gray strapless bathing suit and an orange floral cover up. She captioned the post, “When continuity pictures aren’t so bad, throwback to Gehraiyaan dayzzz.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ananya Panday 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!


1. She Has Her Own Fitness Program

In addition to being an actress, Panday is also a fitness maven. She even has her own fitness program. Panday wanted to create a program that people could do in the comfort of her own home. She wrote on her Instagram announcement, “I have SO many workouts for exercising at home with no equipment or at the gym, and they are going to make working out together so much fun!”

2. She Incorporates Immunity Into Her Diet

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Panday opened up about her wellness routine in an interview with Vogue. She says that when it comes to her diet, she eats pretty healthy. She also tries to incorporate foods that will give her immunity into her diet. “In terms of my diet, I’m working more on the immunity side of things. So I’ll start my day with an apple, beetroot, carrot juice and incorporate haldi, fruits and vitamin C throughout the rest of the day.”

3. She Washes Her Face Multiple Times A Day

Panday has amazing skin, and she tells Vogue that she doesn’t have a too intricate routine. She says that she doesn’t use fancy products on her skin, she just makes sure to wash her face with products a couple of times a day. “I use a normal face- wash and spray rose water onto my face at least twice or thrice a day. It energises me and wakes me up.”

4. She Always Remembers Sunscreen

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Another part of Panday’s skincare routine is protecting her skin from the sun. Panday tells Vogue that she wears sunscreen every day, no matter what she’s doing. Panday says her mother gave her this secret. “My mum emphasises the importance of sunscreen. Even if I’m sitting at home, she tells me to put it on.”

5. She’s Happy With Feeling Healthy

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Panday tells Vogue that one of the biggest secrets to her wellness routine is enjoying how she feels when she’s healthy. “I am the happiest with my body when it’s well-fed, well-rested and well-exercised. More than trying to hit a target body weight or size, I am looking more for happiness by simply being kind to my body. That’s how you attain self-love—when you listen to your body and respect it, because it does so much for you. It’s there for you more than anything else in the world.”

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Avneet Kaur, the actress (Chandra Nandini), YouTuber, and TikTok star, loves putting herself out there. She just posted a new set of photos on Instagram of herself posing in a beach house. In them, Kaur posed in a deep blue bathing suit top, blue patterned bottom, and a blue floral cover up. She captioned the post, “She sells seashells on the sea shore.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Avneet Kaur 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!


1. She Dances

Kaur is a major presence on TikTok. A lot of the videos she posts are dance videos. She posted this video of herself advertising a new contest and dance challenge on TikTok. She captioned it, “The whole nation is taking up the #ZuZuZupeeDance Challenge, GET SET & put on your dancing shoes.”

2. She Swims

Kaur loves to spend time by the beach, and in the water. She recently took a trip to gorgeous Phuket, Thailand, and made sure to go to the city’s local beaches. Kaur posted this series of photos and videos on Instagram of herself swimming. She captioned it, “What a beautiful experience was this! In the middle of the sea. And the sun setting right in front of me.”

3. She Runs

One way Kaur likes to stay in shape is by running. She posted this reel on Instagram of herself running on a treadmill in her home. She captioned the reel, “I’m working on a new me.” Kaur also revealed in this video from her YouTube channel that she goes running every morning.

4. She Does Yoga

In the same YouTube video, Kaur says that she loves to practice yoga each day. She says that she likes to do so every morning, as it helps manage her stress. “Honestly, I can never skip my yoga even if I have 10 minutes in my hand,” she says. “Early morning is the best time for me to just calm myself.”

5. She Keeps Her Workouts Small, But Effective

Since Kaur is so busy, she doesn’t have time to do long sessions at the gym. However, she says in her YouTube video that she makes sure to do small workouts on a consistent basis. “Honestly speaking, I don’t do much considering my hectic schedule,” she says. “But I make sure that I do little, but I remain consistent.”

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Sharvari's Beach Workout is Hardcore Tire Training in Black Outfit

Discover how rising star Sharvari dominates the fitness game with strength training, yoga, padel, boxing, and running.

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Sharvari isn’t just making waves in the film industry—she’s dominating the fitness game too. Known for her roles in Munjya, Maharaj, and Vedaa, the rising star proves that strength and discipline extend far beyond the big screen.
In her latest Instagram post, Sharvari showcased her grit with a hardcore beach workout, flipping a massive tire in the sand. Dressed in a sleek black workout set, she didn’t just make the workout look effortless—she made it look empowering. Adding a playful pun to her caption, she wrote, “Never tyre’d of a good beach workout.”
So, how does she stay in such incredible shape? From strength training to boxing, here’s a look at her go-to fitness moves.

She Strength Trains

In her Instagram post, Sharvari is seen doing a strength training exercise. The Mayo Clinic says that strength training has a lot of benefits. “Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories. Strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Strength training can also protect your joints from injury. Building muscle also can contribute to better balance and may reduce your risk of falls. This can help you maintain independence as you age.”

She Does Yoga

Sharvari shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is yoga. Sharvari posted this video of herself doing poses on her page. John Hopkins Medicine states that yoga is very beneficial. “Regular yoga practice may reduce levels of stress and body-wide inflammation, contributing to healthier hearts. Several of the factors contributing to heart disease, including high blood pressure and excess weight, can also be addressed through yoga.”

She Plays Padel

Sharvari likes to play padel to keep herself in shape. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself on the court. Playing padel has a lot of health benefits. Everybody Health & Leisure says, “It improves cardiovascular fitness, helps to build strength and endurance, enhances coordination and promotes overall physical and mental well-being. Not to mention, it’s a fantastic way to burn calories.”

She Boxes

Another thing that Sharvari does to keep herself in shape is box. She first picked this up when training for the film, Vedaa. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself punching a bag. Sharvari captioned the post, “BEAST MODE on for Vedaa! ⚠️☠️🥊 Took up boxing to become Vedaa... Now I am ready to pack a punch or be strong enough to take a brutal beating 💪#Vedaa coming to a theatre near you on August 15th.”

She Runs

Sharvari likes to run to keep herself in shape. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself running on the beach. She captioned the post, “Decided to seas the day!” Better Health says that running is very beneficial. “Regular running or jogging offers many health benefits. Running can: help to build strong bones, as it is a weight bearing exercise, strengthen muscles, improve cardiovascular fitness, burn plenty of kilojoules, help maintain a healthy weight.”

Natasa Stankovic in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Wednesday Challenge"

Stankovic shares her go-to workout moves, from squats to lunges, cardio, Pilates, and strength training.

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Natasa Stankovic isn’t just a content creator—she’s a fitness inspiration. Known for sharing intense workout sessions on Instagram, she keeps her followers motivated with creative exercise challenges and dynamic routines.

In her latest post, Stankovic teamed up with Aleksandar Illic for a lower body blast, pushing through variations of squats and lunges. Dressed in a sleek two-piece workout set, she captioned the session, “Wednesday challenge,” proving that fitness is all about consistency and fun.

So, how does she maintain her lean, strong physique? From strength training to Pilates, here’s a look at Stankovic’s go-to workout moves.

She Does Squats

Stankovic does squats to keep herself in shape, as you can see in her Instagram video. Piedmont says that this exercise has a lot of health benefits. “Whether you’re hoping to tone your muscles, strengthen your core or just improve overall health, squats are one of the best exercises you can do. Although the movements appear relatively simple, squats can take time to master. Joel Hardwick, ACSM EP-C, EIM2, an exercise physiologist at Piedmont Atlanta Fitness Center, says practice will pay off…Hardwick explains that squats are a compound, multi-joint movement, which means they exercise several muscle groups. When you perform a squat, you work your calves, quads, hamstrings, glutes, core and part of your back.”

She Does Lunges

Stankovic is also seen doing lunges in her Instagram video. The Mayo Clinic reports that lunges are very beneficial to do. “The lunge is a body resistance exercise that works the leg muscles. Specifically, the lunge targets the quadriceps and the hamstring muscles in the thigh, the gluteal muscles in the buttock, and to a lesser extent, the lower leg muscles. The lunge is a great conditioning exercise for many sports, especially those that involve lunging movements, such as tennis, basketball or soccer.”

She Does Cardio

Stankovic likes to do cardio workouts to keep herself in shape. She shared this video of herself doing fast box jumps in different directions on Instagram. Stankovic captioned it, “Morning cardio challenge.” Cardio exercises have a lot of benefits. The Cleveland Clinic says, “When you work your heart and other muscles of your body during cardio exercise, this increases oxygen supply to your whole body, allowing all muscles to work harder and more efficiently. Over time, regular cardio exercise allows your muscles to adapt to an increased workload, making regular activities seem easier.”

She Does Pilates

Stankovic shares a lot of her favorite workouts in an Instagram story highlight. In some of the stories, she is seen doing Pilates exercises on a reformer. Pilates is very beneficial. The Cleveland Clinic says, “One of the reasons Pilates is such a good workout is that it specifically focuses on building core strength.”

She Strength Trains

Stankovic likes to strength train to keep herself in shape. She shared this Instagram story of herself using dumbbells. ACE Fitness says that strength training and using weights has a lot of health benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

Kim French in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Real Results" Workout

Learn how she sculpts her powerhouse physique with deadlifts, lunges, squats, and more.

Kim French is more than just a personal trainer—she’s a fitness coach who empowers thousands through her Believe App and Instagram workouts. Known for her structured, effective home training plans, she proves that you don’t need a gym full of heavy weights to build serious strength.

In a recent Instagram post, French shared a glimpse of her at-home training, reminding followers that smart training delivers "REAL results." Rocking a sleek two-piece workout set, she showcased some of her go-to exercises, emphasizing that with the right strategy, anyone can see progress.

So what’s in her routine? From deadlifts to hip thrusts, here’s how French sculpts her powerhouse physique.

She Does Deadlifts

French is seen doing deadlifts in her Instagram post. This exercise has a lot of benefits. NASM says, “A Romanian deadlift is a hip-hinge pattern that works the hamstrings and glutes. It is a form of deadlift with noticeably less bend in the knee, leading to greater hamstring engagement than traditional deadlifts. The move was introduced to the masses in the 90s by Romanian weightlifter Nicu Vlad (an Olympic and World Weightlifting champion) and his coach Dragomir Cioroslan. The two invented the move to help Nicu strengthen his back for the clean and jerk. Today, RDLs are commonly used to strengthen the posterior chain, using the core muscles to stabilize and the hamstrings and glutes to drive the movement.”

She Does Lunges

Another exercise that French is seen doing in her Instagram post is lunges. NASM says that they are very beneficial. “The lunge is a versatile, simple and effective movement for lower body training. Various positions, planes of motion and speeds can all yield different training adaptations for the exerciser. Lunges are the gift that keeps on giving!”

She Does Squats

French is seen doing squats in her Instagram video. According to The Cleveland Clinic, squats are very beneficial. “Here’s a quick look at the many benefits of squats, also known as bodyweight squats or air squats: Works major muscle groups. Burns calories. Strengthens your core. Improves lower body strength. Enhances stability and balance. Betters your posture.”

She Does Hamstring Curls

French is seen doing hamstring curls in her Instagram post. According to The Mayo Clinic, hamstring curls are very beneficial. “The seated hamstring curl is an exercise you can do with a weight machine to work the muscles in the back of the thigh. As the name implies, the seated hamstring curl targets the hamstring muscles here in the back of the thigh. Strong hamstring muscles help to protect your ligaments in the knee.”

She Does Hip Thrusts

French shared this video on Instagram of herself doing hip thrusts. She captioned it, “Hip Thrusts are no doubt one of the best exercises for building your Glutes but of course with any exercise, the form has to be correct for you to see the maximum benefits…✖️ Feet too far forwards will engage your hamstrings more ✖️ Feet too close to you will engage your quads more ✔️ Feet placed so your calves are vertical will engage your glutes more.”