Alexandra Breckenridge In Workout Gear Says “Your Vote Matters”

1. Reformer Pilates

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Breckenridge loves Pilates and hates one very specific exercise. “I was a competitive gymnast till the age of 10,” she told Us Weekly. “I wasn’t that great, but I loved it. My favorite workout is on the Pilates reformer. My least favorite is a burpee — I refuse to do them… I got my scuba diving license because I’m terrified of drowning and I wanted to prove I could overcome my fear.”

2. Work-Life Balance

Breckenridge is realistic about having a work-life balance. “I think when you work as much as I do, things inevitably get neglected—like my free time or spending enough time with my husband,” she told New Beauty. “I can either do all of that, and spend all my time with my family as much as I possibly can, but then I didn’t study for work the next day. I try to keep that balance, but there’s only so many hours in a day. It gets overwhelming. I think the trick is not to beat yourself up over all of the little things and just try to improve on what you can, right?”

3. Virgin River Redhead

Breckenridge admits her beautiful hair on Virgin River is hard work to maintain. “Typically, I get hair extensions and we keep doing the color over the season to get the right tone,” she told New Beauty. “It’s not easy. Sometimes, it just looks different even after post-production—the contrast is different, the root color can look heavy and dark. We’ve been working hard to dial that in as we get along. It’s funny how hair changes ever so slightly every now and then. I used Oribe products for styling and we use L’Oreal for my color. We use L’Oreal Professional between 9 and 9.3, which is strawberry blonde for my hair.”

4. Essential Oils

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Breckenridge tries to carve out time in the day for some self-care. “No matter how hectic my day might be, I try to find a little bit of ‘me time,’ even if it's only for a couple minutes after my little one goes to bed,” she told Good Housekeeping. “I'm obsessed with essential oils and they're scattered throughout my house. Not only are they lifesavers when I'm feeling sick (I swear by them as the ultimate cold remedy!), but they're amazing when I need to decompress.”

5. 40s Beauty Routine

Breckenridge is more careful about her skincare routine in her 40s. “I am definitely doing a lot more now though to try to keep up with my skin, my fine lines and everything else—nothing crazy, but I want to keep my skin looking healthy and whatnot,” she told New Beauty. “I use the NuFace at home and I use it a lot while I’m working. I also have one of those LED lamps. I try to use that more frequently now. I’m basically just trying to take better care of my skin. I’m also very interested in lasers. I guess I’m looking forward to the point where I am not as concerned about aging, and I just kind of embrace it. I’m getting there; I don’t I have any other choice!”

1. Sweating For Good Headspace

Greene previously talked about her love for Rise Nation workouts in Los Angeles. “Mentally, for me, it’s so important. It really keeps me kind of sharp and focused,” she told Women’s Health. “I kind of alternate between doing the Versa classes and strength training and I’m waiting for the day that I can do them both in one day! It’s always that thing where, even when I don’t go to the gym, if I’m just sweating and being active – even if it’s not an intense session – I always feel so much better and things are much more organized in my head.”

2. Fueling Her Workouts

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Greene eats to fuel her workouts. “I used to have to have breakfast, but it was, like, yogurt,” she told Women’s Health. “Now I have to have two pieces of wholegrain toast and almond butter, honey and bananas on top. That would bother some people because it’s got a decent amount of fat, but you have to recognise that it’s fuel; it doesn’t matter if I’m putting calories and fat into my body – I need it to do the type of strength training that I like to do.”

3. Postpartum Fitness

Greene was careful about jumping back into her workout routine after welcoming daughter Kingsley Rainn in September 2022. "I wanted to feel fully back into my body… I really wanted to focus on making sure that I gave myself enough rest for everything to go back into place, and made sure that I wasn't trying to jump back into where I was and hurting myself," she told PEOPLE. "I feel like there's this idea that you are cleared after eight weeks and you can just jump back in, and that is so far from the case. I think it's really damaging to a lot of people.”

4. Learning Self-Confidence

Greene has learned to become comfortable and confident in her own skin. “I don't know that I've ever met someone who hasn't had some type of insecure moment or stage,” she told HuffPost. “You're growing and you're learning, and some days are good and some are bad. I'm definitely the most comfortable in my skin than I've ever been. I understand that a lot of things aren't the end of the world.”

5. Gym Owner

Greene and husband Paul Khory opened their own gym NexGen Fitness in Sherman Oaks, CA, and she is thrilled her daughter will grow up being familiar with the place. “She was just running around this place that holds so much importance to all of us,” she told PEOPLE. “She’ll grow up understanding and have such a toolbox for mental health and physical fitness and reproductive rights, and that’s such a cool thing to be able to give all that to your daughter. It’s much more fulfilling to put your name and your face behind something that you truly care about."

Lindsey Vonn is one of the most successful skiers of all time. She has won two gold medals and one bronze in the Olympics. She has also won four World Cup championships. Vonn recently had surgery, and is starting her rehab process. Vonn shared a video on Instagram of herself doing workouts like squat lunges and using weights. She captioned the post, “First step on the trip… find the gym!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lindsey Vonn stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Surfs

Vonn loves to surf, and she shared this video on Instagram of herself doing so. She captioned the post, “BIG DAY!!! Got back to doing something I love, wake-surfing! I’ve been building up to this since surgery and I know it’s only been a few weeks but I DID IT!! I got up on my FIRST try!! Took me a minute to get my balance… but I got it in the end!! Things like this is why I had surgery, I want to enjoy life and have adventures and I’m SO thankful I can do that!”

2. She Strength Trains

Vonn does a lot of strength training to stay in shape. In her Instagram video, she is seen using dumbbells. In this video, Vonn is seen using dumbbells, kettlebells, and dual pulley rows. She captioned the post, “Always try to combat jet-lag with workouts… have to say this trip was a lot harder than normal. Flew to Austria 🇦🇹 for less than 48 hours and then to Hong Kong 🇭🇰. Got off a 12 hour flight (18 hr total trip) and straight into a work dinner… I was all kinds of messed up😵‍💫. Woke up without an alarm early every morning and worked out for about an hour…which got my day off to a good start and definitely helped, but it was not the easiest. It was an amazing trip but needless to say, I can’t wait to go home and get back to normal.”

3. She Does Core Workouts

Vonn likes to do core workouts to stay in shape. In her Instagram video, she is seen doing hanging crunches. The Mayo Clinic states that core workouts are very effective. “Strong core muscles make it easier to do many activities. When your core muscles are strong, it's easier to swing a golf club, get a glass from the top shelf and bend down to tie your shoes. Strong core muscles help athletes, such as runners. That's because weak core muscles can lead to more fatigue, less endurance and injuries.”

4. She Plays Tennis

Vonn likes to play tennis to stay fit. She recently posted this video on Instagram of herself on the court. Vonn captioned the post, “Inspired to get back out on the court after watching some incredible tennis at @rolandgarros. It’s the first time playing since having surgery but I hadn’t actually picked up a racket since November. Not horrible but still need some lessons… 😬 mainly happy my knee felt great!!”

5. She’s Consistent

Vonn makes sure to stay consistent with her exercise. She talked about this in the caption of this workout video on Instagram. “The long weekend is over and it’s back to work we go! No matter what you do, the most important thing about going to the gym is continuing to show up. Get in a habit of moving and it will pay off 💪🏻 This workout I focused on glut and posterior chain work with some core. Did an incline weight vest treadmill walk at the end. Slow and steady wins the race of life.”

Candace Cameron Bure is an actress, best known for her role as DJ Tanner on Full House and the spin-off, Fuller House. She has also appeared in Hallmark movies and Great American Family movies. Bure wished her trainer, Kira Stokes, a happy birthday on Instagram recently. She captioned the post, “Taking a moment to wish my very good friend and trainer extrodinare @kirastokesfit a VERY HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY!! 🎂🎉🎈🥳In honor of her birthday I worked out this morning and did Kira’s new Muscle Up and Shred series on her app, and it’s SOOOO GOOD!! Kira— you are a genius.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Candace Cameron Bure stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Prioritizes Exercise

Bure tells The Salvation Army that she makes working out a priority in her life. "Just sweating that out and all those endorphins really help me a lot. I notice a huge difference when I don’t exercise, how much it can affect me mentally and kind of deal with depression. That's why I keep going. There are a lot of benefits I get. My mind is most important, and exercise definitely helps that."

2. She Jumps Rope

Bure likes to jump rope. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing it, captioning it, “First, whips hurt. Second, this is the first time doing 12 double-unders in a row. Whoo Hoo! Does a jump in between still make it count? Just say YES 👍🏼! I’m learning 😜. #jumprope - P.S. some people have said my rope is too long, however I ordered a rope for exactly my height. When I stand on it, it comes just underneath my armpit- which is where it should land. Still think it’s too long?”

3. She Does Push-Ups

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Bure shared some of her favorite exercises with Parade. She says that there’s one exercise that she goe to a lot. "I swear by push-ups,” Bure revealed. “Wide grip, tricep, dolphin, inclined, declined, you name it. My arms, shoulders, and back have really changed from constantly doing them.”

4. She Eats Healthy

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Bure makes sure to eat healthy. She opened up about her diet in an interview with People. “I eat a very plant and grain-based diet,” she said. “I follow a more Mediterranean diet, so I eat lots of fresh vegetables and whole grains and fish. I don’t eat dairy very often, and I’ve cut most of the sugar out of my diet — I see the biggest effect from not eating as much sugar.”

5. She Works With A Trainer

As you can see from her post, Bure works with a trainer. According to ACE Fitness, training has a lot of benefits. “Working with a trainer allows you to become confident with how to perform exercises, use machines and navigate the facility. After a few sessions, you will feel ready to tackle the weight room on your own. Even better, an ego boost during exercise can promote stronger self-confidence and self-efficacy, which can help you stick with your exercise program over the long term.”

Elizabeth Marks is a former army sergeant. She is also a swimmer who competes in the Paralympics. Marks will be competing in Paris, and shared a set of photos from the trials on Instagram. She captioned it, “Late to announcement post (as usual), but for a reason. Paris 2024 ♥️. Incredibly grateful to be named to my 3rd Paralympic Team. Today feels strange. I’m grateful, excited and sad. To my teammates that won’t physically be in Paris I will do my best to make you proud. Thank you for pushing me and supporting me everyday. I’m so fortunate to have y’all in my life. Congratulations to the 2024 Paris team, excited to see all of you thrive.”

1. She Hikes

Marks likes to go for hikes. She shared these photos on Instagram of herself and her friends hiking in Alaska. Harvard Health states that being outside has a lot of mental benefits. “A number of small studies hint that spending time in green space — nature preserves, woodlands, and even urban parks — may ease people's stress levels. Giving the growing consensus that stress contributes to high blood pressure and heart disease risk, anything you can do to mitigate stress is likely helpful. In that realm, the benefits of hiking remain anecdotal, but outdoor enthusiasts tend to agree.”

2. She Trains With Others

When Marks trains, she likes to have a partner with her. Marks shared these photos on Instagram of herself swimming with a friend. Iowa State reveals that group exercise has a lot of benefits. “Exercising with others can also satisfy some basic psychological needs. Any kind of exercise can help someone feel in control of their choices, but the social support from a group can reinforce a sense of autonomy. Similarly, group exercise can increase feelings of mastery – thanks to growing competence, for example, at spinning or step aerobics. And it will certainly increase your connectedness with others. People naturally choose to keep up fulfilling behaviors in the long term and they promote mental health – a win-win.”

3. She Works Her Upper Body

Marks shared this video on Instagram of herself doing an upper body workout. “Go to @usarmywcap for nutrition tips and workouts provided by our awesome team at WCAP 🖤 credit: @usarmywcap... 2 minute warm up - Skier. 4x6-12 Chest press /super set with pull ups. 4x6-12 Incline press /super set with rows. 4x6-12 Flys /super set with high row. 4x6-12 Bicep curl /super set with overhead tricep extensions.

4. She Strength Trains

As you can see in the previous Instagram post, Marks is seen using weights. ACE Fitness states that this has a lot of benefits. “Lifting heavy weights elevates levels of anabolic hormones—specifically testosterone, growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1)—which are used to repair muscle fibers damaged during exercise. This helps the muscle fibers to become thicker and capable of generating higher levels of force.”

5. She Swims, Naturally

"Swimming is one of the most effective ways to burn calories. A gentle swim can burn over 200 calories in just half an hour, more than double that of walking. And a faster swim would see that chocolate bar gone quicker than if you went running or cycling," says Swimming.org. "As well as being a great form of cardiovascular exercise, swimming just 30 minutes a week can help to guard against heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes."