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Amanda Cerny in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says "This One Hurt"

Cerny shared a humorous video of herself getting mad at her BF for using the wrong towel.

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Amanda Cerny is a lot of things. She’s a model, best known for her work with Guess. She’s a social media personality, who first blew up on Vine. And she’s a fitness expert. In June, Cerny visited Toronto, and shared a highlights reel on Instagram of her first day there. Cerny also shared one of her trademark humorous videos of herself getting mad at her boyfriend for using the wrong towel. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Amanda Cerny stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Works Out In The Morning

Cerny shares some of her workout secrets in an interview with Cosmopolitan. She says that she likes to workout each morning. "[When I work out in the morning] I'm more energised throughout the rest of the day too. I’m more productive and I'm not drained. It actually increases my energy, clears my mind and de-stresses me too.”

2. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

Cerny tells Cosmopolitan that she likes to do a variety of workouts to stay in shape. She says that she designed her workout program that way to keep herself and others entertained. “With our programme there’s a bunch of different movements that are non-stop and keep you mentally stimulated throughout. With runs on a treadmill, for example, I get so bored."

3. She Dances

One thing Cerny does to stay in shape is dance. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself dancing. Cerny shared this video of herself freestyle dancing. She captioned the post, “We always do a quick freestyle video after Salsa dancing 😂🔥 💃🏻 🕺🏻” Cerny also shared this video on Instagram of herself dancing with a partner. She captioned the post, “You know… it’d be a lot cuter if I didn’t show up to dance dressed for a marathon.”

4. She Eats Healthy

Cerny makes sure to eat healthy. "I know we all kind of stick to our favourite dish or whatever it is we make every day," she said to Cosmopolitan. "But food is one of the most important things we can invest in. It's our health, it's our enjoyment. There are a million different recipes online that are healthy and simple too."

5. She’s Confident

Cerny is all about having confidence in herself. She talked about this in an interview with FEMAIL. “I made it a point to remind myself that I cannot compare my body to another person. We are so very different and beautiful in our own unique way. If we compare ourselves to others we are setting unrealistic goals for ourselves. The more I value and take care of my health, the more confidence and self-love I have.”

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Cerny shared a humorous video of herself getting mad at her BF for using the wrong towel.

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Amanda Cerny is a lot of things. She’s a model, best known for her work with Guess. She’s a social media personality, who first blew up on Vine. And she’s a fitness expert. In June, Cerny visited Toronto, and shared a highlights reel on Instagram of her first day there. Cerny also shared one of her trademark humorous videos of herself getting mad at her boyfriend for using the wrong towel. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Amanda Cerny stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Works Out In The Morning

Cerny shares some of her workout secrets in an interview with Cosmopolitan. She says that she likes to workout each morning. "[When I work out in the morning] I'm more energised throughout the rest of the day too. I’m more productive and I'm not drained. It actually increases my energy, clears my mind and de-stresses me too.”

2. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

Cerny tells Cosmopolitan that she likes to do a variety of workouts to stay in shape. She says that she designed her workout program that way to keep herself and others entertained. “With our programme there’s a bunch of different movements that are non-stop and keep you mentally stimulated throughout. With runs on a treadmill, for example, I get so bored."

3. She Dances

One thing Cerny does to stay in shape is dance. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself dancing. Cerny shared this video of herself freestyle dancing. She captioned the post, “We always do a quick freestyle video after Salsa dancing 😂🔥 💃🏻 🕺🏻” Cerny also shared this video on Instagram of herself dancing with a partner. She captioned the post, “You know… it’d be a lot cuter if I didn’t show up to dance dressed for a marathon.”

4. She Eats Healthy

Cerny makes sure to eat healthy. "I know we all kind of stick to our favourite dish or whatever it is we make every day," she said to Cosmopolitan. "But food is one of the most important things we can invest in. It's our health, it's our enjoyment. There are a million different recipes online that are healthy and simple too."

5. She’s Confident

Cerny is all about having confidence in herself. She talked about this in an interview with FEMAIL. “I made it a point to remind myself that I cannot compare my body to another person. We are so very different and beautiful in our own unique way. If we compare ourselves to others we are setting unrealistic goals for ourselves. The more I value and take care of my health, the more confidence and self-love I have.”

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Amanda Balionis "Does Pilates"

Discover Amanda Balionis' fitness routine, from Pilates to snowboarding.

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Amanda Balionis is doing Pilates – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post the CBS sports journalist does Pilates with Flexia, showing off her amazing body in a two-piece exercise set while she executes the reformer moves. “Beautiful and Extremely Sexy,” commented one of her followers. “Such beautiful control,” added another. And, in a recent Instagram Story, she also does yoga at the San Francisco airport. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

She Golfs

Amanda is an avid golfer. In golf, even if you’ve mastered the swing, you’ll never be satisfied if your mental game is weak, and vice versa. Golf is sneaky demanding of both physical and mental strength,” she told Golf. A comprehensive review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that golf's health benefits are extensive, including mind, body, and even lifespan. Benefits include improved longevity, decreased risk of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke, good mental health, and improved strength and balance.

She Takes Baths

Amanda enjoys hot water therapy in the form of baths. Why should you consider a soak? Baths have been linked to better sleep and even found helpful to minimize anxiety and depression. One recent study even found that they may even boast cardiovascular benefits.

She Snowboards

In the winter, you can find Amanda snowboarding. “Jackson is a Hole vibe (I’m sorry I’m this way 😂),” she captioned an Instagram post from the slopes. According to the University of Rochester, snowboarding, like skiing, is a great cardiovascular workout. “Because they are also weight-bearing exercises, they strengthen your bones as they tone your muscles,” they say. “Cardiovascular or aerobic exercises also work to reduce your risk for chronic diseases, and lower blood pressure. They also help you maintain a healthy body weight. Through regular aerobic exercise like skiing and snowboarding, you lower your risk of developing conditions like diabetes and heart disease, having a stroke, and perhaps even getting cancer.”

She Lifts Weights

Amanda also strength trains. 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

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Yoga

Amanda Balionis does a handstand during yoga.

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Amanda is a yogi. “Through controlled breath and meditative movements, practicing yoga has taught me how to stay calm during difficult situations. About three years after I discovered the practice, I became certified in Baptiste-style training. It was an intense 200-hour journey that transformed my mind because it forced me to sort through my own issues before having the capacity to teach others. I now teach whenever I can, and I continue to practice yoga at least a few times a week—the length of each session ranges from 10 to 90 minutes, depending on how stressed I am that day,” she told Golf. “I’ve reaped more mental benefits from yoga as I’ve become physically stronger, and that’s why golf and yoga are far more similar than people realize.” During her recent travels she even did yoga at the SFO airport.

Pilates

In her recent video Amanda does Pilates. Why is pilates a good workout? According to the Mayo Clinic there are lots of benefits to the workout, as it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, relief from stress and back pain, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

Influencer Amanda Lee in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "20-Minute Workout"
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Amanda Lee is sharing a new workout video – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post the influencer shows off her amazing body in a purple exercise set while demonstrating an anytime/anywhere workout. “A 20-minute workout is better than no workout,” she writes on the Instagram video. “Stay consistent.” How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Working Out “Completely Changed” Her Life

Amanda owes her life to exercise. "There's nothing wrong with being skinny, but I was really self-conscious about it — I didn't have my first boyfriend until I was 21," the certified personal trainer and Pilates instructor, told Cosmopolitan. "Working out completely changed my life and confidence."

Strength Training Over Cardio

Amanda is an advocate of strength training over cardio. "I don't do a lot of cardio because it's the most time-consuming," says Amanda. Instead she exercises 45 minutes four to five times a week, doing mostly strength training. "I'm obsessed with not losing weight. If I look at the scale and it goes up, I get excited I gained 2 pounds," she says. 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

Walking

Amanda likes to get her steps in while spending time outdoors. “Time in nature renews me,” she captioned a post. 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.

Engaging Muscles During Exercise

Amanda stresses the importance of engaging your muscles while exercising "So many people go through the motions and don't see results because they don't connect the mind and the body to really feel the exercise," she says. "You can't go through the motions — you really have to squeeze your butt and engage your abs to benefit."

TRX

Amanda is a fan of the TRX system in your home. “Complete total body TRX 💪,” she captioned a post. TRX workouts are efficient and can be done at home or at the gym. They involve simple straps that can be connected to the ceiling or a door, and are great for doing a variety of strength training moves, using your bodyweight as resistance.

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Amanda Elise Lee in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares Abs Workout

She also reveals her abs and glutes workout with her followers.

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Amanda Elise Lee is doing a workout in “two of her favorite” Fashion Nova exercise sets. In a new social media post the fitness influencer flaunts her amazing figure in workout clothes. She also reveals her abs and glutes workout with her followers. Here's how she approaches wellness.


1. Working Out “Changed” Her Life

Amanda maintains that exercise completely transformed her life and body. "There's nothing wrong with being skinny, but I was really self-conscious about it — I didn't have my first boyfriend until I was 21," the influencer, who now works as a certified personal trainer and Pilates instructor, told Cosmopolitan. "Working out completely changed my life and confidence."

2. Minimal Cardio

"I don't do a lot of cardio because it's the most time-consuming," says Amanda. She adds that she exercises 45 minutes four to five times a week, doing mostly strength training so she doesn’t lose weight. "I'm obsessed with not losing weight. If I look at the scale and it goes up, I get excited I gained 2 pounds," she says.

3. Variety

Amanda makes sure to switch it up. "Variety is even more important that working out regularly," she says. "Try to change it up every time you work out: Instead of doing a regular squat, do it while standing on a BOSU ball, or do a walking lunge, elevated lunge with one leg on step, or a side lunge."

4. Engaging Muscles

Amanda stresses the importance of connecting your mind and body during workouts to engage the right muscles. "So many people go through the motions and don't see results because they don't connect the mind and the body to really feel the exercise," Amanda says. "You can't go through the motions — you really have to squeeze your butt and engage your abs to benefit."

5. TRX

Amanda is a big fan of TRX workouts. “Complete total body TRX 💪,” she captioned a post. TRX workouts can be done at home or at the gym. They involve simple straps that can be connected to the ceiling or a door, and are great for doing a variety of strength training moves, using your bodyweight as resistance.

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Activewear Influencer Dani Bonnor Says "Got the Splits"

Bonner is a fitness influencer who prioritizes her health through Pilates, stretching, and nutritious smoothie bowls.

Dani Bonnor during a photoshoot.
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Dani Bonner is a very successful influencer. She is known for sharing a lot of fitness and wellness content on her Instagram. A few weeks ago, Bonner shared a set of photos of herself modeling some new workout clothes and doing a split. She captioned the post, “Today I got into the SPLITS yeowwww!!”

She Stretches

As you can see from her Instagram post, Bonnor likes to do stretches to keep herself in shape. According to Harvard Health, stretching is very important. “Stretching keeps the muscles flexible and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage. For example, sitting in a chair all day results in tight hamstrings in the back of the thigh. That can make it harder to extend your leg or straighten your knee all the way, which inhibits walking. Likewise, when tight muscles are suddenly called on for a strenuous activity that stretches them, such as playing tennis, they may become damaged from suddenly being stretched. Injured muscles may not be strong enough to support the joints, which can lead to joint injury.”

She Does Pilates

Bonnor likes to do Pilates to keep herself in shape. She specifically likes to use a reformer. Bonnor shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself doing Pilates. She shared these photos of herself using the reformer, captioning them, “Pre workout and Pilates!!! This is my time for me. Doing what I love and what I need. 🫶🏼”

She Wants To Be Healthy

For Bonnor, being healthy is a priority for her. She talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “Can't wait to get back into this body.... One that feels balanced, steady, strong. One that I can trust is healthy. One that I can stop worrying 24/7 about. One where I'm not waiting for a ‘symptom’ to pop up and take over my existence..I've been so patient. I've learnt the hard lessons.. I have never given up even if sometimes I felt it was easier to. Healing sure isn't linear, it really does show you that you are stronger than you think you are though!!”

She Loves Strawberries

Bonnor likes to make smoothie bowls. She shared this recipe for one on Instagram. In it, she uses strawberries. According to The Cleveland Clinic, strawberries have a lot of benefits. “For starters, strawberries are loaded with vitamin C. Eight medium strawberries contain 160% of your daily recommended amount — the amount that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends you eat every day. That’s more vitamin C than you get from an orange, the fruit famous for its vitamin C.”

She Loves Blueberries

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Bonnor is also seen using blueberries in her smoothie bowl recipe. Blueberries have a lot of benefits. The Mayo Clinic states, “A one-cup serving of blueberries contains 25% of the recommended daily value for vitamin C and 4 grams of dietary fiber, but only 80 calories. Plus, blueberries are juicy fruits, which means they contain mostly water. That high water content makes them great for weight loss or maintenance because they fill you up quickly without a lot of calories.”

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Alice De Bortoli Swears By These 5 Habits

From skincare routines to cooking with her grandmother, learn how this Instagram influencer stays healthy and fit.

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Alice De Bortoli doesn’t just light up Instagram with her stunning fashion and effortless style—she also shares the secrets behind her enviable beach-ready physique. The Italian influencer keeps her followers in the loop when it comes to fitness, beauty, and wellness, proving that looking and feeling great is all about consistency. From skincare rituals to core-sculpting workouts, De Bortoli’s daily habits make it clear that staying in shape is about more than just hitting the gym. Whether she’s cooking up homemade meals, breaking a sweat, or showing off a fresh new look, she’s all about feeling her best from the inside out. Here are five of her go-to habits for maintaining a strong, confident, and glowing presence all year long.

She Takes Care Of Her Skin

Alice De Bortoli doing her skincare

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De Bortoli has impressive skin. Naturally, she takes care of it on a regular basis. De Bortoli shared this video on Instagram sharing her skincare routine. She captioned it, “The secret to perfect skin? Here is my step by step routine! ✨💦🎀 What product can you absolutely not live without?”

She Changed Her Hair Color

Alice De Bortoli dyed her hair

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De Bortoli recently changed her hair color. She explained why in the caption of this Instagram post. “The good thing about this color is that it does not require frequent touch-ups and it easily adapts to natural hair growth, it is versatile and can enhance any body and face shape 🧡for those who are tired of blonde or brown, bronde is the solution to change harmony without distortion 🤍for those who have a fair complexion, the most golden tone is recommended 🤎 for the dark complexion, on the other hand, more ash brown ❤️ 🔥what can I say... For me the bronde conquered, and what do you think?”

She Cooks

Alice De Bortoli is seen cooking

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De Bortoli likes to cook, and she was taught to do so by her grandmother. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and her grandmother cooking together. De Bortoli captioned it, “Grandparents are wealth in society, my grandmother loves to cook and do it with her since I was a child. She has always inspired my creativity, patience, discipline and order but above all traditions, history, and the concreteness of nature's gifts. The greatest teaching my grandparents passed on to me is respect for people, the environment, animals and the kitchen... Today together we made Carnival Frittelle, an easy, quick dessert that adults and kids love. The ingredients are few and simple (but of high quality) and, trust me, the result is guaranteed: nice round but above all soft and tasty.”

She Works Her Abs

Alice De Bortoli doing ab exercises

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De Bortoli shared this video of herself working out on Instagram. In it, she is seen doing core exercises like sit-ups. Core exercises are extremely important. The Mayo Clinic says, “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.”

She Works Out With Others

Alice De Bortoli works out with a friend

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In the previous Instagram video, De Bortoli is seen working out with a friend. Better Health says that this has a lot of benefits. “You’re less likely to get bored when you have a workout buddy, especially a friend. While you’re catching up, having a laugh, encouraging each other, you’re also getting healthier. It’s a win-win. Chatting to a friend during exercise and breaks can help time pass quickly too. You’ll have more options as well, such as a game of tennis or squash.”

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Kristin Cavallari is a reality TV and fashion icon. Since she debuted on Laguna Beach, people have clamoured for her fashion and beauty secrets. Cavallari recently shared her eye makeup secrets on Instagram, after several people asked for them. She captioned the post, “This is for the girlies in my DMs asking about this eye every time I do it. Sorry the lighting is awful. I also don’t know why the audio isn’t in sync for half of it 🫣 but here ya go 💗”

She's Less Strict With Her Diet

Kristin shares a Zucchini Almond Butter Blondies recipe

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Cavallari has written several cookbooks, and they have changed as her diet has changed. While promoting her book, Truly Simple with EatingWell, she revealed that her diet is less strict. “I've gotten to a point in my life where not everything has to be so perfect anymore,” Cavallari said. “I used to be so strict about what I was putting in my body. I'm still very healthy and very conscious of it, but I've gotten a little bit more lax. True Roots and True Comfort had nothing ‘white’ in them: no white flour, no white sugar, no white salt. But in Truly Simple, I bend a little bit in a few of the recipes, which really reflects where I am in my life and my new way of eating. Everything is a little bit more relaxed around here now.’

She Loves Cauliflower

Roasted cauliflower

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Cavallari tells EatingWell that she loves making foods with cauliflower. “I love cauliflower because I think it's very versatile, and there's actually a Sweet Harissa Cauliflower recipe in Truly Simple that's my absolute favorite cauliflower recipe on the planet. If you've ever been to True Food Kitchen, their cauliflower was the inspiration behind it. There's this sweet harissa dressing that's on it, and there's little chopped-up dates in it, so it has that nice balance between sweet and savory. It's the absolute best.”

She Loves Salad

Chopped salad with beets, avocado, bacon, tomatoes, egg, romaine, cheese, chicken

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Cavallari likes to make salads. She shared one of her favorite recipes with EatingWell. “This salad has a few of my favorite things: salmon (which has omega-3s and is so, so good for you), bacon (no explanation needed), avocado (healthy fats), and spicy tomatillo ranch dressing (just yum). Together, they create culinary heaven. If you aren't familiar with tomatillos, they're similar to tomatoes but are slightly less sweet and are perfect when drenched in ranch.”

She Works With A Trainer

Cavallari tells Us Weekly that a lot of her gym sessions are with her personal trainer. “He kicks my ass,” she says. “He pushes me really hard. He has me actually lifting really heavy weight, the heaviest weight I’ve ever lifted in my entire life. I feel the best I ever have. I feel like I’m the strongest I’ve ever been.”

She Shared Her Eye Makeup Trick

Cavallari shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Us Weekly. She says that consistency is one of her biggest priorities. “My goal is sort of, right now, just to maintain the muscle that I have,” she says. “I’m really petite. I have no hips. I’m just small. And so if I don’t work out for like a week or two, I feel like all my muscle goes away. So it is about consistency for me.”

Rebeca Andrade shows off her winning medals at the Olympic Games Paris 2024
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Rebeca Andrade is an Olympic gymnast. She is the most decorated Olympic athlete from Brazil, having won two gold medals, three silvers, and a bronze. Andrade recently shared some highlights of her native Brazil on Instagram. In some of them, she posed in a swimsuit while wading. Andrade captioned the post, “SC-&-RS🏕️🌅❤️ Being free is a paradox. It's committing to the life you want, without running away from the work that it entails. It's building freedom every day, with conscious choices and, mainly, with the acceptance that freedom is not the absence of limits, but the autonomy to know which ones are worth it and which ones are not. Being free is being willing to carry the weight of your own life and still find it funny.”

She Swims

In her Instagram post, Andrade is seen swimming. The Cleveland Clinic says that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming takes much less of a toll on your body than, say, running or riding a bike. That’s because exercising in water lessens the impact of your body weight on your joints.”

She Does Gymnastics

Gymnastics is the main way Andrade stays in shape. British Gymnastics states that the sport has a lot of benefits. “When you take part in gymnastics, or any sport for that matter, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These also help to trigger a positive feeling in the body which can have a positive impact on your happiness and mental wellbeing. This can help to combat feelings of anxiety and depression.”

She Prioritizes Safety

Andrade talked about her training approach in an interview with the Olympics website. She says that she and her coach prioritize her safety, and that she will skip floor sessions if she isn’t able to do it. "I talk a lot with my coach and we trust in each other. We always try to be really safe, and do floor in the correct moments. He believes in me. I'm never going to lie to not do it. So, when I really tell him that I can't do it, it's because I cannot and he always respects that.”

She Sets Goals

In her Olympics website interview, Andrade talked about her commitment and goal setting. Specifically, she talked about her goal to make the Olympic team. “The other [goal], which is the main one, is for us to qualify as a team,” Andrade said. “I think it will be very important for me, for my team, and the focus is on that, whatever happens there, the result is a consequence of our work, of our commitment. But I really want to be there with my team and be happy and healthy.”

She Cooks

Andrade makes sure to eat healthy. She also likes to cook a lot of her own meals. She shared some of her favorite things to make in an interview with NPR. “There was one that was with potatoes and cheese, chicken. There’s cake. There’s cookies. A lot of things.”