Aimee Teegarden in Workout Gear Has "Summer Adventures"

Aimee Teegarden is a very successful actress. She first became known for her role on Friday Night Lights. She is currently known for her work in several Hallmark movies, including Heart of The Matter, My Christmas Family Tree, Christmas Class Reunion, and A New Year’s Resolution. Last summer, Teegarden shared a video on Instagram of herself swimming in a waterfall. She captioned the post, “Summer adventures.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Aimee Teegarden stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Weight Trains

Teegarden shared some of her favorite workouts with Us Weekly. One thing she likes to do is strength train. The American Cancer Society states, “As you gain muscle, your body begins to burn calories more easily, making it easier to control your weight. Strengthening exercises can increase flexibility and balance as people age, reducing falls and injuries.”

2. She Does Plyometric Training

Teegarden tells Us Weekly that she likes to do plyometric training. NASM states that plyometric training has a lot of benefits. “Of the many benefits of plyometric training, some of the more recognized are: increased vertical jump height, increased long jump distance. Increased strength, improved running speed, agility, and quickness, injury reduction, improved throwing, hitting, striking velocity.”

3. She Surfs

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Teegarden revealed to Us Weekly that she likes to surf. Surfing England states that the sport has a lot of benefits. “Firstly, learning to surf is a great way to improve your cardiovascular health. Pushing your way out through the waves, and then paddling with an explosion of power to catch them, and then repeating this over and over requires a lot of energy, endurance, and persistence. Regular surfing can help to strengthen your heart and lungs, leading to improved overall fitness. Now, combine that with the fact that surfing is a low-impact exercise (when you are just starting out anyway) meaning that it is gentle on your joints and can be a great way to stay active without putting too much strain on your body.”

4. She Does Cardio

Teegarden tells Us Weekly that she makes sure to do cardio exercises. The Cleveland Clinic states that this has a lot of benefits. “‘When part of an overall heart-healthy lifestyle, not only can regular cardio exercise lead to a decrease in your resting blood pressure and heart rate, but these basic changes can also mean your heart doesn’t have to work unnecessarily hard all of the time, says clinical exercise physiologist Erik Van Iterson, PhD, MS.’ Maintaining a good cardio routine also helps improve good cholesterol levels while lowering blood fats.”

She Swims

As you can see from her Instagram post, Teegarden loves to swim to stay fit. Better Health states that swimming is a great way to stay in shape. “Swimming is a good all-round activity because it: keeps your heart rate up but takes some of the impact stress off your body, builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness, helps you maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart and lungs, tones muscles and builds strength, provides an all-over body workout, as nearly all of your muscles are used during swimming.”

Aimee Teegarden is honoring the ocean – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the Friday Night Lights turned Hallmark Channel star shows off her impressive physique in exercise clothes as she poses on the beach. “Today is #WorldOceansDay and I’m proud to continue working with @Oceana and its over 300 victories around the world that aim to protect ocean animals and marine habitats, combat climate change, and put a stop to overfishing,” she wrote in the Instagram caption. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Surfing

Aimee is a surfer girl. “I surf in California,” she added to Us. According to the Australian government’s Better Health, surfing provides many health benefits including cardiovascular fitness from paddling, shoulder and back strength, which also strengthens from the paddling, and leg and core strength. “Once you’re standing up on the board, strong legs and a strong core will keep you up,” they say.

2. Strength Training and Cardio

"I'm a pretty healthy person. I hit the gym probably five days a week if I have the time," she told Us Weekly. "I do weights,” she said. “I do cardio.” According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

• Develop strong bones
• Manage your weight
• Enhance your quality of life
• Manage chronic conditions
• Sharpen your thinking skills

3. Plyometrics

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Another workout she loves? “I do plyometrics,” she told Us. According to NASM, plyometric training has a lot of benefits. "Of the many benefits of plyometric training, some of the more recognized are: increased vertical jump height, increased long jump distance. Increased strength, improved running speed, agility, and quickness, injury reduction, improved throwing, hitting, striking velocity."

4. Kayaking

Aimee kayaks when she is on vacation. “Take me back to 🇳🇴 🛶⛰🌅 #getoutside #adventure,” she captioned a post from the water. Kayaking is a great workout. Not only is it great for building upper body strength and helps reduce stress, but can burn up to 400 calories per hour, translating to 1,600 calories in four hours of paddling.

5. Walking

One of Aimee’s main forms of cardio? Walking. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer in terms of exercise, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

Anna Kendrick, the talented actress and singer best known for her roles in Pitch Perfect and Up In The Air, recently gave her fans a glimpse of her summer fun through an Instagram post captioned, “A summer drop before summer drops me.” While she's busy with work, Kendrick makes time for self-care and wellness, focusing on finding joy and balance in her life. From hiking to staying flexible and strong, Kendrick's approach to health is all about improving her quality of life while still having fun. Here's a closer look at how she stays fit and healthy.

1. She Has Fun

Kendrick shared some of her wellness secrets with Shape. She says that she aims to find a work-life balance in her life. "I'm trying to have a sense of play," she says. "A lot of my life over the last decade has been work, recover, work, recover. That doesn't leave much room for anything else. That's the mindset and the reality for a lot of people. You work and then recover so you can work some more. Putting some fun and silliness into my life is one of my goals."

2. She Hikes

Kendrick shared her go-to workout with Shape. "Right now I'm in a hiking phase,” she revealed. “I live in a funky hilly area of L.A., and I realized I had to commit to going on a hike because I get my best ideas then. Actually, it's more like mental clarity. Sometimes I'm in my head too much, and I overanalyze things. When I'm walking, I can work through whatever it is."

3. She Focuses On Strength & Flexibility

Kendrick revealed in her Shape interview that she had to change her approach to fitness. "For a long time, working out meant that the only goal was to change the shape of your body. But now it's about the strength and flexibility aspects, rather than appearance. I definitely had to shift my thinking about it, from doing something to punish myself to doing something to make my quality of life better."

4. She Loves Ginger

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Kendrick likes to drink ginger to stay healthy. "I keep wellness shots of ginger, lemon, and cayenne from Pressed Juicery in my fridge,” she said to Shape. “If I'm traveling and I can't have ginger, I'll feel sick. There was a time when I was in Germany for three months and I couldn't find a crushed-juice place. So I bought a juicer and a bunch of ginger to make it myself because I was positive it was the only thing keeping me alive."

5. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

Kendrick shared some of her favorite workouts with The Los Angeles Times. She says that she does a variety of things to stay in shape. “I’ve been taking Pure Barre, and I live in a part of L.A. where I can take a hike straight out my front door. If I’m on set and there’s no other option, I get on a treadmill, but that’s my most hated thing. I used to exercise an hour every day — no excuses. I live in absolutes: I either exercise every day or I let myself off the hook. I’m trying to find that balance of working out three or four days a week and sticking to it. I never have used a trainer. I’m slightly intimidated by the idea of somebody in my face.”