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Luann de Lesseps is a Real Housewife and keeps it very real when it comes to her fitness. The 57-year-old looks years younger thanks to a focus on health and wellness. (It also helps her stamina at work, starring in “Countess and Friends.”) How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Luann de Lesseps 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 Does Yoga

Luann is one of the countless celebs who does yoga and for good reason. Try “Ashtanga. This type is highly structured, with specific poses taught in six rounds with increasing difficulty. It is a vigorous and faster paced yoga with one pose flowing into the next, and may include a spiritual component. Music is not typically used and a class can last from 90 minutes to two hours. Students are encouraged to move at their own pace but to also challenge themselves,” says Harvard Health.

2. She Works Out Her "Arms, Leg Lifts and Abs”

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Abs are a key ingredient of any workout. “Your core — which includes back, side, pelvic, and buttock muscles — forms a sturdy central link between your upper and lower body. Much like the trunk of a tree, core muscles need to be strong, yet flexible. A weak or inflexible core impairs how well your arms and legs function, draining power from many of the moves you make. For these reasons, core fitness should be part of every exercise program,” says Harvard Health.

3. She Uses a Treadmill

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Luann uses a treadmill for cardio or to warm up before a workout. “Money can’t buy you abs. Working out and staying healthy! 🏃🏻‍♀️,” she captioned a post while jogging on one. “Everybody’s always asking about my workout routine. I start with running for about 15 minutes to get the blood flow going,” she said.

4. She Had Tried the Mediterranean Diet

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“Switch from whatever fats you use now to extra virgin olive oil. Start by using olive oil in cooking, and then try some new salad dressings with olive oil as the base. Finally, use olive oil in place of butter on your crusty bread,” says Harvard Health. “Choose lean poultry in moderate, 3- to 4-ounce portions. Save red meat for occasional consumption or use meat as a condiment, accompanied by lots of vegetables, as in stews, stir-fries, and soups. Eat more fish, aiming for two to three servings a week. Both canned and fresh fish are fine.”

5. She Once Gave Up Drinking

Luann once went dry. “First of all, I’m happy. Second of all, I’m not drinking so that makes me even happier and keeps the weight off, I gotta say.” She said she was “[j]ust being healthy and taking care of myself.” “If you don't drink alcohol, don't start because of potential health benefits. However, if you drink a light to moderate amount and you're healthy, you can probably continue as long as you drink responsibly. Be sure to check with your doctor about what's right for your health and safety,” says the Mayo Clinic.

Abbey Clancy, the presenter of Britain's Next Top Model, onetime contestant on the show itself and mother of four kids (with her husband, onetime footballer Peter Crouch), seems too busy to slip in workouts and have fun. But that’s just what she’s doing, as she shared photos from a vacation in Dubai. “Surfboard, surfboard,” she captioned two photos of her in a swimsuit, next to boards that say "Life is better at the beach." How does she stay so fit while keeping so busy? Read on to see 5 ways Abbey Clancy 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 Drinks Green Juices

A smoothie made with kale or spinach can be full of belly-filling nutrients. When researchers at Columbia University crunched the numbers on six separate studies following dieters on either a smoothie-based plan (one or two smoothies a day) or a reduced-calorie plan, they found that both sets lost weight, but those on the smoothie-based plan experienced “significantly greater weight loss” at both the 3-month and 1-year marks. Just as important, after a year on the various plans, those who used the smoothie option had a significantly lower dropout rate.

2. She Works Her Core

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Clancy works her core hard. To work your core, try a Side Plank: 30 seconds each side. Lie on your left side resting your left forearm on the floor for support. Raise your hips up so your body forms a straight line and brace your abs—your weight should be on your left forearm and the edge of your left foot. Hold this position for 30 seconds, then lower your body and repeat on the right side. Focus on not only pressing up with the side of our obliques that are closest to the floor, but also draw your navel into your spine. If 30 seconds is too long, go until exhaustion and then switch sides; you will be able to increase your time with each workout as you get stronger at these.

3. She Does Pilates

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The Cleveland Clinic spoke with lead yoga therapist Judi Bar who says: “Everything’s attached." “Pilates focuses more on muscle tone than building muscles and it specifically focuses on your core. While most people might consider just your abdomen to be the core of your body, Bar points out, it extends well beyond that,” says the Clinic. "With the core, besides the stomach area, you’re also talking about your sides, your back and your hips. What happens in your core affects the rest of your body.”

4. She Works Out to Get a Charge

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"I like to workout when I feel tired or sluggish because it's not a weight maintenance thing as I'm lucky genetically,” she once told Radio One. There is science behind this. “Winded by grocery shopping or household chores? Regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your endurance,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Exercise delivers oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular system work more efficiently. And when your heart and lung health improve, you have more energy to tackle daily chores.”

5. She Believes in Moderation

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“I generally eat what I want to in moderation,” she has said. Consider moderating foods that your body tells you it doesn't want. “Many people experience bloating from dairy, and find that their stomachs become leaner after cutting down on the stuff,” says personal trainer Mark Langowski, in his book Eat This, Not That! For Abs. “While yogurt tends to be low in lactose, the natural sugar that causes bloating, milk and other non-fermented dairy products have higher levels. So consider eating dairy in moderation, focusing on the full-fat varieties.”

Reality TV star Gabby Allen is spending time in the snowy mountains. However, that doesn’t mean she’s bundled up all the time. Allen posted a new photo on Instagram of herself enjoying a cocktail in an outdoor pool. She posed in a black bathing suit, showing off her figure. Allen captioned the photo, “Crystal clear. This place is #nofilter. This place really is picture perfect.” Read on to see 5 ways Gabby Allen 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 Works As A Personal Trainer

When she’s not appearing on reality TV shows like Love Island, Celebrity Big Brother, and The Challenge, Allen works as a personal trainer. She even has her own 6 week fitness program, called Shape Up With Gabby. Allen also has an Instagram story highlight dedicated to her fitness sessions for her followers.

2. She Works Out Her Legs

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Allen has uploaded several of her workouts on Instagram. In this series of videos, she shared her go-to leg workout with her followers. Allen is seen using the leg press machine, doing kickbacks, Bulgarian split squats, RDLs, and extensions with a curl. She wrote in the caption, “You can’t beat a session full of simple classics, hitting all the spots, straight forward & straight up savage. Took me around 45 mins.”

3. She Circuit Trains & Does HIIT

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Several of Allen’s Instagram workout videos and fitness programs involve HIIT and circuit training. She posted this video on Instagram of herself doing her most intense and go-to HIIT workout, which she calls her “Hellish HIIT” workout. In the video, she is seen doing box jumps, burpees, kettlebell swings, and using battle ropes. She encouraged her followers, “Add this into your week if you dare.” In an interview with Women Fitness, Allen says of her typical workouts, “I try and vary with which style I do but it’s usually HIIT.”

4. She Eats Healthy On The Road

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While it can be difficult to eat healthy while traveling or on vacation, Allen says that she tries to do so. She shared some of her secrets on this Instagram post. She wrote, “Of course my nutrition and my training has to adapt when I go away for work or play, but I just know from experience that I feel so much better in myself if I try and keep on top of them both as best as I can.” Allen revealed in the post that she usually eats porridge, fruit, chicken, and seabass, usually from the hotel buffets and restaurants that she stays at.

5. She Eats Healthy To Keep Her Hair And Skin Healthy

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Allen has gorgeous skin and hair, and she believes that a healthy diet and lifestyle is why she has them. She tells Women Fitness, “There have been times where my skin and hair haven’t been in the best condition and I believe it’s lifestyle and diet that cause and can fix that! When my hair was damaged from travelling I made a conscious effort to eat better: more fruit and veg and more iron. I’m lucky I’ve always had good skin but I preach that at least 2 liters of water a day will help to nourish your skin and hair. And I minimise dairy products and refined sugar. I also try and have as many red skinned fruits and veg in my diet as I believe it helps with healthy skin tone!”