15 Amazing Bodies of The Young and the Restless Stars

Here we uncover the secrets behind the amazing bodies of these talented actors and actresses from The Young and the Restless. From their workout routines to dietary preferences, each cast member shares their unique approach to staying fit and healthy. Whether it's insights into mental health advocacy, rock climbing workouts, swimming, or maintaining a balanced diet, get ready to be inspired by the wisdom and dedication of these soap opera sensations. Join us as we delve into the health and lifestyles of Melissa Claire Egan, Camryn Grimes, Hayley Erin, and more.

1. Melissa Claire Egan

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Melissa Claire Egan plays Chelsea Lawson. In an interview with Soap Central, she talked about her character’s storyline of struggling with mental health, and why she wants soaps to use more storylines. “It's massively important. And I think you can tell just from the fan reaction. People want to see themselves in these characters. And I think you can have a mix of both. It's very fun to have some love in the afternoon, it's fun to watch people with their scandalous love affairs and, you know, cheating on their husbands with his brother [laughs] and all of this stuff that we love to do that is very fun, good, juicy soap goodness. You can have that, but you can also have relatable stories of stuff that people are really struggling with in their real life. I think it's so important to have a balance of them both.”

2. Camryn Grimes

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Camryn Grimes plays Mariah Copeland, and previously played Cassie Newman. She shared one of her favorite workouts in an interview. “I used to work as a rock-climbing instructor … really connected me to my body for the first time in my life,” Grimes said. “It’s such physical work, but it’s also a puzzle. You’re scaling it physically and it’s mentally stimulating. Everything fades away when you’re on a wall. All you can do is solve the next problem [in front of you]. It may not sound peaceful, but it is.”

3. Hayley Erin

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Hayley Erin currently plays Claire Grace, and previously played Abby Newman. Erin loves to swim to keep herself in shape. She shares a bunch of posts on Instagram of herself in the water. In this set of photos, Erin is seen floating on her back. She captioned the post, “8/13 - Shalom Tulum.”

4. Amelia Heinle

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Amelia Heinle has played Victoria Newman since 2005. She loves to swim to stay in shape. Heinle shared this video on Instagram of herself going for a dip. She captioned the post, “Thanks so much to all the fans and TF1 and the television festival for allowing me to swim in the Mediterranean again!!”

5. Courtney Hope

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Courtney Hope plays Sally Spectra on the show. She shared her diet secrets in an interview with Soap Opera Digest. “Right now, it’s about moderation in food and a healthy lifestyle. I’m in touch with my body, so when I eat something that makes me feel sluggish or tired or bloated, I know to avoid it. That’s an easy guideline for anyone to follow. I also have a few allergies, like to gluten and dairy, so I shy away from those, and I stick to whole foods as best I can, which includes veggies, fruits and proteins. And of course, I drink lots of water.”

6. Christel Khalil

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Christel Khalil has played Lily Winters since 2002. She notably took a social media break in 2021, and shared why on Instagram. “I have to be honest, I had to take a break from the ‘Gram because I was feeling overwhelmed with feeling like I always had to say something, post something, or ‘use my platform’ for specific reasons and it became everything I am not about. I found myself scrolling aimlessly, feeling badly about myself from seeing what other people were doing and everything I wasn’t doing.”

7. Melissa Ordway

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Melissa Ordway has played Abby Newman-Abbott-Chancellor since 2013. She talked about her diet in an interview with Food Republic. “I tried going on diets, or saying, I'm only gonna eat healthy this week and eat salads, or I'm gonna go on a juice cleanse, and I last like half a day. I find it important to eat what I want and then go to the gym and run on the treadmill. I'm lucky that I can do that so I don't have to do some crazy diet. I just try and do outdoorsy things and keep active.”

8. Brytni Sarpy

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Brytni Sarpy has played Elena Dawson since 2019. She shared her approach to diet and exercise with ConnectWithLife.com. “Basically my motto is to work out so I can eat what I want,” she says. “With that said, I am nutritionally aware, I am a pescetarian (seafood and fish diet). I shop organically for the most part and try to eat mostly things that come from the earth.”

9. Zuleyka Silver

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Zuleyka Silver has played Audra Charles since last year. She shared her fitness secrets with Soap Opera Digest. “I like to change up my workout because I get bored easily. I used to always do Pilates, which is still great, but I got bored. For cardio I either take a spin class or walk for an hour on an uphill-climb treadmill because I think it’s really important to get the blood flowing. I also get in a little bit of weight-lifting and strength training. I’m also trying to get outdoors more by hiking.”

10. Cait Fairbanks

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Cait Fairbanks has played the recurring role of Tessa Porter since 2017. She revealed to Soap Hub that she loves to cook. “Food is the enemy and your best friend,” she said. “I’ve been trying to cook [at home] a lot more…I always feel better when I cook at home. I don’t do intermittent fasting. I can’t wait that long! You know what’s going into [your food] ‘Oh, there’s a lot of salt here!’ You decide what goes into your food.”

11. Elizabeth Hendrickson

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Elizabeth Hendrickson plays the recurring role of Chloe Mitchell. She is a soap opera veteran, and is very appreciative of all the support she’s received. “I learned early on from ALL MY CHILDREN that we really do owe everything to the fans,” she said to Soap Opera Digest. “They are so invested; sometimes they hate you, sometimes they love you, but they really stick by your side through thick and thin. Y&R has been on the air for 50 years and counting and I will never, ever take any of that for granted. I’m always so incredibly thankful for our fans. I’ve been in soaps for 20 years and besides my own business, I haven’t had another job. It’s not easy when people tell you that acting is not a way to survive and you can’t do it, but you know in your heart that you can. It’s the cheesiest thing, but follow your dreams because they do come true.”

12. Mishael Morgan

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Mishael Morgan plays the recurring role of Amanda Sinclair, and previously played the recurring role of Hilary Curtis. She opened up about her decision to take a brief break from the show to the Soap Opera Digest podcast. “I wanted to tell more cutting-edge stories just in light of Black Lives Matter and just see what else is out there that I can be connected to because I love Y&R and I love the soaps but there’s so much going on right now,” she said. “There’s so much on all different platforms that I just wanted to have this opportunity to go out there and see if there is another story that I can tell or that I can be an impactful part of.”

13. Leigh Ann Rose

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Leigh Ann Rose plays the recurring role of Imani Benedict. She talked about how she approached auditioning to Soap Opera Digest. “I don’t know why, but I was really excited about it,” she said. “I guess it was all in the timing. I knew I was going to learn a lot because L.A. is so concentrated in entertainment. I also told myself that I didn’t have to get it right as soon as I arrived. It was just important to get here and see how I liked it. With that attitude, I wasn’t putting a lot of pressure on myself and it felt very positive.”

14. Michael Mealor

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Michael Mealor has played Kyle Abbott since 2018. He talked about his diet to Soap Opera Digest. “I wake up and have a [vitamin-rich] green powder drink every morning as I’m making my coffee, and I drink black coffee every day. That keeps me going until noon or 1 p.m., but I don’t follow any specific diet. My only two rules are moderation, so I don’t gorge myself, and I don’t eat anything that I know will make me feel terrible. With those two rules, I eat whatever I’m in the mood for.”

15. Joshua Morrow

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Joshua Morrow, who plays Nicholas Newman, shared his workout secrets with Soap Opera Digest. “I simply rotate body parts. Some days are more designed for strength-building with a heavy lift, others with a high rep for toning and more of a high heart rate-based focus. So, I lift heavy for chest and back on Mondays, it’s heavy on legs on Tuesdays, followed by abs and attack bike, shoulders on Wednesday, followed by agility circuit, then arms on Thursday, followed with an ab circuit. Then it’s high rep legs again on Friday, and high rep chest and back on Saturday.”

Want to see some of your favorite Full House stars? You got it, dude. From Candace Cameron Bure's dynamic workouts to Jodie Sweetin's hydration revelation and John Stamos's serene meditation habits, these beloved stars from the iconic show and its spinoff have fascinating fitness journeys. Their stories, filled with personal insights and routines, are not just about staying in shape but also about finding balance and joy in their lives. Read it or you're in big trouble, mister.

1. Candace Cameron Bure

Candace Cameron Bure played DJ Tanner on the original series and spinoff. She shared some of her diet and workout secrets in an interview with Cosmopolitan. Bure says that she works with trainer, Kira Stokes, to help her stay fit. “When I work out with Kira, sessions can run up to two hours. She always incorporates a unique combination of functional movements, resistance training, and cardiovascular conditioning, using free weights, body weight, gliders, and portable equipment like jump rope, resistance bands, BOSU, and weighted balls.”

2. Jodie Sweetin

Jodie Sweetin played Stephanie Tanner on the original series and spinoff. She revealed some of her wellness secrets in an interview with New Beauty. “I started really being observant of how much water I drink, because I love coffee,” she says. “That’s pretty much what I drink…but I finally said: ‘You know, maybe I should start drinking more water.’ My skin cleared up! Which is huge, because I was having crazy-weird cystic acne, all this stuff. But just with drinking water, with taking probiotics, with taking vitamins, I’ve noticed such a difference! I have to laugh because it’s so basic to drink more water, but it’s also game-changing.”

3. John Stamos

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John Stamos played Jesse Katsopolis on the original series and spinoff. He revealed in an interview with Men’s Health that he got into meditation. “When I joined The Beach Boys, or started hanging out with them, they were all meditating. Mike Love, all of them were in India with Maharishi, and so they made me take a [Transcendental Meditation] course. I don’t do it enough, but that always helps.”

4. Marla Sokoloff

Marla Sokoloff played Gia Mahan on the original series and spinoff. She opened up about wanting to set a healthy example for her kids in an essay for Momtastic. “I also don’t obsess over hours at the gym anymore. I would rather hang out with my family at the zoo on a Saturday morning than hit up a spin class. I truly don’t have the time to care like I used to and I’m 100 percent okay with that! I’m also proud to say that my daughters do not even know the D word exists. We never speak of diets or dieting or DEPRIVING for that matter. What they do know is that their parents love to eat healthy, they love to exercise, and they also love to break all of the rules sometimes and make ‘smores way past bedtime.”

5. Ashley Olsen

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Ashley Olsen played Michelle Tanner on the original series. She does a lot of Pilates workouts to keep herself in shape. Olsen’s trainer, Jessica Schatz, shared her secrets with People. "We do a lot of planks and variations of planks, like reverse planks, and side body core and leg work. We [also] do solid floor work—whether it be from the classical Pilates mat series or my own methodology—[focusing on] full body strength, functional movement, core strength, core stability, and core control. I also combine my expertise in yoga and biomechanics to keep things tailored to her specific body."

6. Mary-Kate Olsen

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Mary-Kate Olsen also played Michelle Tanner. She and her twin sister, Ashley, have become known for their lines of beauty products and fashion. Olsen talked about how they created their Nirvana fragrances to ELLE. “We really started the initial thought process focusing on Nirvana Black, actually. It was about the scents that we loved: sandalwood, musks, something sensual, and something that felt nostalgic in a way. And the more we started thinking about our brand, we recognized there's such a duality to Elizabeth and James, and we felt it was really only appropriate if we did two scents and gave a choice. So then we started down a floral path, but we still wanted that same sensuality, so we focused on peony. Nirvana White had to feel like it came from the same place, from the same intention. They're just two different types. We wanted them to feel like oils.”

7. Andrea Barber

Andrea Barber played Kimmy Gibbler on the series and spinoff. She revealed to Women’s Running that she started getting into running after doing a race with friends. “It was meant to be a fun run, it wasn’t meant to be serious at all. But something happened out there around the middle of the race…I felt that runner’s high. I crossed the finish line and I was changed forever. What started out as a fun run ended up changing my life completely.”

Get ready to be amazed by the incredible bodies of General Hospital stars. These talented actors not only light up the screen with their performances but also maintain impressive fitness and wellness routines. From their diet secrets to workout preferences, skincare tips to mindfulness practices, they all have their unique ways of staying in top shape. Discover how Tanisha Harper maintains portion control, Brook Kerr finds balance through yoga, Rebecca Herbst prioritizes skincare, and Laura Wright undergoes a transformation after her divorce.

1. Tanisha Harper

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Tanisha Harper has played Jordan Ashford since last year. She opened up about her diet to Soap Opera Digest earlier this year. “I eat rather healthy. Don’t get me wrong — I love a sweet treat! — but I’m all about portion control. I don’t ever eat a giant plate of food; I’ll have small portions of whatever I’m eating just to maintain some sort of control and balance and so that I don’t overeat.”

2. Brook Kerr

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Brook Kerr plays Portia Robinson, and previously played Priscilla Johnson. She revealed her go-to workout to Soap Opera Digest. “I really like yoga and hiking and anything that incorporates flexibility. You just feel, on a deeper level, like you’re actually doing something good for your body. I’d done yoga before, but I just got back into it about six months ago and I really do like the stretch and the sweat and it makes me feel more grounded.”

3. Rebecca Herbst

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Rebecca Herbst played both Elizabeth Webber-Baldwin and Jessie Brewer. In an interview with Soap Opera Spy, she revealed her skincare secrets. “Moisturizing your skin- day or night- really protects it from the elements. I also cut back from exfoliating because it tends to dry out my skin in harsh weather. And, drinking lots of water is always the best way to keep your skin nice and hydrated.”

4. Laura Wright

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Laura Wright has played both Carly and Lara Spencer, as well as Beatrice Ekhert. She talked about making wellness changes after her divorce to Soap Opera Digest. Wright worked with a coach from Beachbody. “I walk different. I stand different. I sleep different. I love how amazing my body feels.”

5. Amanda Setton

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Amanda Setton plays Brook Lynn Quartermaine. She revealed to Soap Hub that she makes time for self-care, no matter how busy she gets.“I’ve learned over and over that self-care is number one. I have three children. It’s a lot, [so] I make a conscious effort to practice self-care. I eat well, I work out, and I stay hydrated. If you don’t do that first, then I won’t be able to be present for my family — my husband and children. My motto is to stay strong and healthy!

6. Cynthia Watros

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Cynthia Watros plays both Nina Reeves and Virginia Benson. She tells Soap Opera Digest that she does a variety of things to stay in shape. “Yoga has been with me for 15 years, off and on, not only because it makes me stronger, but what it does to ease the thinking,” she explained. “I have a very overactive mind. But one of my favorite things to do is hike. I hike in places that I’m really familiar with because I find that I can connect not only with nature, but with myself. That’s right up there for me with yoga. I used to do the whole thing with the gym and spinning classes and I loved it, but with [Covid], I can’t go to the gym, so I’m really back in love with yoga, which I do from home, and hiking. When I was going to the gym, I’d do a bit of everything so I didn’t get bored — weight-lifting classes, Zumba, Pilates. It’s probably four days a week that I’m doing something to move my body, even if it’s just a walk.”

7. Kate Mansi

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Kate Mansi played Kristina Davis this year. She tells Muscle and Fitness that she loves to do outdoor workouts, specifically hiking. “I’ve climbed Mount Whitney, I love being in nature,” she says. “We were shooting Casa Grande in Petaluma and it was beautiful out, no one was around, so on my off days, or off hours, I would do a lot of hiking and saw some incredible trails while I was there. I’m a sucker for new adventurous things. Ice climbing just adds that layer of intensity, which I love. Ice climbing is a real practice in being mindful, and being present.”

8. Risa Dorken

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Risa Dorken plays the recurring role of Amy Driscoll. She isn’t afraid to stand up for herself. After being body-shamed, Dorken responded back on Instagram. “I am learning to fall in love with my body,” she wrote. “I work out 5 days a week, I watch what I eat, and the truth is… I’m healthy.”

9. Haley Pullos

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Haley Pullos has played the recurring role of Molly Lansing since 2009. She revealed that she likes to eat vegetarian and pescatarian food to Soap Opera Digest. “I get whatever the vegetarian option is, and Tajh and I have lunch together. If we still have scenes to do, we’ll go over them while we eat and then we go back up and finish. The commissary isn’t open anymore, so since Covid happened, GH provides boxed lunches on stage and we grab them from a table. There are usually two meat options and a vegetarian option, or a meat option, a pescatarian option and a vegetarian option. If there’s a pescatarian option, I will almost always grab that, but today, it was vegetarian. Usually, it’s a sandwich or a rice/salad type of bowl. They taste a lot better than they look most of the time! I always sneak up early because the vegetarian option is the first one snapped up, and if I’m still on set taping and won’t be able to get to the food on time, I ask somebody to grab a vegetarian box for me and put it to the side.”

10. Carly Hughes

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Carly Hughes plays the recurring role of Elise Vance. She shared her fitness secrets with Reflect Beauty. “I have found a few workout regimens that really resonate with me and make me feel good, which is important, because if you don’t feel good, you won’t go! So I workout about 5 days a week- not always consecutively – and I allow myself to miss days/ sleep in when the mood strikes. I’m not a fitness fanatic, but I always feel amazing after a great workout. And that makes me happy.”

In the glamorous world of "Days of Our Lives," the stars not only captivate us with their acting skills but also inspire us with their amazing bodies. In this revealing glimpse into the fitness routines and wellness secrets of some of your favorite soap opera actors, you'll discover how they maintain their enviable physique. From healthy eating habits to diverse workout routines, these stars share their tips and tricks for staying in top shape. Join us as we explore the lifestyles of Raven Bowens, Lauren Koslow, Camila Banus, and many more, and get ready to be motivated and inspired by the dedication and discipline of these "Days of Our Lives" icons.

1. Raven Bowens

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Raven Bowens plays the character Chanel Dupree. She talked about her wellness secrets with Soap Opera Digest. Bowens revealed her typical diet, and she eats pretty healthy. “I’ll have a green tea in the morning. When I’m working, I’m usually rushing, so I’ll have a spinach, egg white, feta and sun-dried tomato wrap that I get at Starbucks. For lunch, when I’m working, I’ll go to the Whole Foods across the street. I’ll usually have chicken and broccoli — that’s the vegetable that I love — and probably potatoes, too. I’ll either have that or a turkey bacon avocado sandwich on ciabatta. A typical dinner on a good day is chicken, rice and vegetables, or salmon, rice and vegetables. For snacks, I like Tosi SuperBites; the cashew coconut ones. They sell them at Whole Foods. I also always have almonds in my dressing room and mixed nuts with cranberries.”

2. Lauren Koslow

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Lauren Koslow plays the role of Kate Roberts. She and her co-stars shared their diet and exercise tips with Soap Opera Digest. “In terms of exercise and diet, I find it helps to think in terms of health and wellness and not necessarily in terms of weight,” Koslow said. “Make it a decision to be in the most healthy condition that you can be in. Some of the tips along that line, especially if you’re thinking about a plant-based or more healthy diet, is when you’re at the supermarket, read labels. Also, try to shop the outside aisles of the market, where they have fruits and vegetables, and stay away from processed foods. Try to shop organic, when you can, or sustainable or local.”

3. Camila Banus

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Camila Banus plays Gabi Hernandez. She also shared her fitness secrets with Soap Opera Digest. “I’ve noticed my workouts are far more effective, if I write out a list. For some, it may be on their phone. For some, it may be on their tablet. I personally like to have a paper written out with little boxes I can check off as soon as I get that exercise done. I feel super-complete and super-rewarded that I finished my workout for the day.”

4. Jessica Serfaty

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Jessica Sefaty plays Sloan Petersen. She talked about her workout secrets with Soap Opera Digest. “I have a trainer, and I love doing Pilates and hot yoga; I like taking dance, boxing and spin classes. I’m in and out of the gym in an hour. It’s an easy goal. You can do almost anything with resistance bands. Ankle weights are also good. That’s all you need if you’re going to do something at your house.”

5. Carson Boatman

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Carson Boatman plays Johnny DiMera on the show. He talked about his fitness routine with Soap Opera Digest. “I used to go to the gym six days a week and was working one-to-two muscle groups a day, lifting [weights] pretty heavy and intensely. I’m trying to lean down a bit, lose a little bit of mass. So I’m working out four days a week, maybe five, and instead of isolating muscle groups, every workout is more full body mixed with a little HIIT cardio. It stands for high intensity interval training.”

6. Aketra Sevillian

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Aketra Sevillian plays Talia Hunter on the show. She shared her secrets for working out on a consistent basis with Soap Opera Digest. “It helps to set goals and start off small. Try to do 30 minutes a day in the gym, or go three times a week. Don’t try to go every day and stay for an hour. That’s not going to make it fun. Try to make the gym fun, because if you make it fun, you’ll want to go back. I try to keep it simple. If I can’t get to see my trainer, I have a gym at my apartment. I’ll go down for a few minutes, get on the treadmill and listen to a podcast or an audio book. I also have a dog, Zola. She helps keep me active for sure. I have to take her on walks every day. Make exercise fun and set two realistic goals for yourself a month, and try to help keep yourself accountable. Also, grab a partner. Grab a friend. Working out with somebody is always fun.”

7. Christopher Sean

Christopher Sean plays the role of Paul Narita, and returned to the series this year. He tells Soap Opera Digest that he likes to switch up his workouts. “Monday through Friday, I do different push-and-pull exercises. Yesterday I did shoulders and back. Today, I’ll be doing biceps and back. The reason I’m changing the exercises every week is because it’s something known as ‘muscle confusion’. The body adapts so quickly that the best transformations happen with the most uncomfortability. So you must continuously shock your body and keep it uncomfortable.”

8. Remington Hoffman

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Remington Hoffman plays the role of Li Shin. He tells Soap Opera Digest that swimming is one of his favorite exercises. “I swim laps for about 45 minutes to an hour once a week. When I’m doing really well, I do that two or three times a week. If anybody wants to do something that’s more simple to generally get into good shape, I would say that swimming is definitely number one. You get a sort of runner’s high, a rush of endorphins. Also, you’re less likely to get injured in a pool than doing any other sport, which is really important if you want to lose weight or be in shape long-term. It builds lean muscle. It burns fat. It’s also a cardiovascular activity that uses your full body.”

9. Brandon Beemer

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Brandon Beemer played Sean Douglas Brady on the show. He talked about his approach to diet and eating to Soap Opera Digest. “What you put into your body, you have to put out in energy and activity. That’s how I keep a balance. If I want to eat bad, I feel like I have to earn it before I decide to eat bad, instead of saying, ‘I need to work it off’ after I eat something [unhealthy]. So get ahead of it first and earn it.”

10. Galen Gering

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Galen Gering plays the role of Rafe Hernandez on the show. He shared his diet secrets with Soap Opera Digest. “One of the other main keys for me is not eating past 7:00 at night, and I’ll eat a light dinner. Then I’ll usually wake up hungry, which is great, and I’ll have a good breakfast. And you want to eat healthy, clean food, obviously. You don’t want to be putting fried or processed food in your body. It’s not only full of saturated fats, but it’s going to slow your machine down. We don’t want that. We want our metabolism to rev up. We want to put things that are natural into our body.”

11. Eric Martsoff

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Eric Martsoff plays the role of Brady Black. He shared some of his wellness secrets in an interview with Soap Opera Digest. “I don’t believe in diets,” Martsoff said. “I don’t believe in depriving yourself of anything. I’m a believer in moderation, which means I enjoy my cocktail at night, but I pay for it in the morning during my workout.”

12. Victoria Konefal

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Victoria Konefal played Ciara Brady on the show. She shared her workout secrets with Soap Opera Digest. “I go to the gym every day for at least an hour. I hate cardio, so my go-to for that is the Stairmaster, because it gets my cardio done very quickly. It also works out my quads and my glutes, so it’s two birds with one stone. When I get to the gym, I head to that machine first. Then I play around with free weights. It also depends on what I’m focusing on that day, whether it’s a leg day or arm day or ab day. I switch up the routine. For leg day, I do variations of squats and dead lifts. For arms, I’ll do kickboxing — that’s always good, or the rowing machine or pull-ups and push-ups. For abs, I do the Ab Ripper X, which is an online video for abs, specifically. It’s 15 minutes and over 300 different ab movements.”

13. Abigail Klein

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Abigail Klein is the latest actress to play Stephanie Johnson. She talked about her workout secrets with Soap Opera Digest. “I love doing at-home Pilates. I subscribe to this Pilates instructor, Tasha Franken. I try to do a Pilates video three or four times a week. If I have a lot of energy, I’ll do a 40-minute one. If I’m waiting for dinner to cook and just have a little energy, I’ll do a 10-minute ab routine. I find that so much less daunting than going to a gym and figuring out what all the equipment is. Also, every day I like to do a long walk. I also just bought one of those little mini stair steppers. Now that it’s colder and the sun is setting earlier, on days when I’m getting home from work late, I can throw on my TV and do a little [stairstepping workout].”

14. Linsey Godfrey

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Linsey Godfrey is the most recent actress to play Sarah Horton. Godfrey is open about her mental health and having bipolar disorder. In a video, she said that she wanted to reduce the stigma around bipolar and other mental health disorders. “There is such a terrible stigma around those of us that may deal with mental health disorders. We aren’t broken, we aren’t unhinged, our brains just work differently. We aren’t any less capable of being anything that a person without these or any other disorders can be.”

15. Arianne Zucker

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Arianne Zucker has played Nicole Walker since 1998. She also has her own website and blog. In this post, Zucker talked about her fitness. “I will share this with you. I can't stand the gym. I will do anything else, but go to the gym. I did work out with an amazing trainer for 3 years, so that he taught me a lot. I bought my own weights for home, so I could at least work out my arms while watching a movie or listening to a great podcast like Everything From A to Z. Shameless plug. I also just recently started working out with a system called TAPfit. It's like these taps shoes that fit over your work out shoes and you can do a tap dance work out with it. I love tap dancing and I thought this was a fun way for me to do both.”

The cast of Riverdale not only brought to life the intriguing tales of the Archie Comics universe but also showcased enviable fitness, beauty, and wellness routines. They're more than just their on-screen personas; each actor has a unique approach to self-care and maintaining their picture-perfect appearance. This list unveils the secrets, tips, and tricks behind 20 amazing bodies of Riverdale's stars. From vigorous workout routines to embracing imperfections and from vegan diets to skincare essentials, these actors provide a glimpse into the discipline and care that goes into their off-screen lives. Dive in and discover what keeps Riverdale's finest looking so fabulous.

1. KJ Apa

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KJ Apa turned to trainer Alex Fine to get in shape for playing Archie Andrews Riverdale. Fine shared Apa’s workout routine to The New York Post, and he specifically did prison-style workouts with the actor. “With KJ, we did a lot of that, and weights with really high repetitions. We did a lot of chest and shoulders — with actors, you want to stick with chest and shoulders — since on-camera, it looks better.”

2. Lili Reinhart

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Lili Reinhart, who played Betty Cooper, talked about how she embraces acne in an interview with Byrdie. “It's just a matter of telling myself that the only person who's bothered by this is me. Once you can embrace that and accept that, it's easier to just let go of it. I also obsess and can't stop looking in the mirror at my breakout, so when I convince myself to put my phone away, stop looking at my reflection, stop looking at a mirror, you forget about it."

3. Camila Mendes

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Camila Mendes played Veronica Lodge on Riverdale. She shared some of her skincare tips in an interview with Glamour. Mendes says that she makes sure to remove all the makeup she wears on set. “I swear by Dr. Kay’s Wipe Away the Day Treatment Pads. They provide my skin with much needed exfoliation after a long day of wearing heavy makeup on set, and I’ll often follow that up with a soothing Loops mask like Night Shift. The Eminence Organics Stone Crop Hydrating Mist is also one of my recent favorites. I like to spray a few spritzes of that on a cotton pad and wipe my face with it after cleansing. Not only does it remove all the extra product residue on my skin, but it also smells incredible.”

4. Cole Sprouse

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Cole Sprouse, who played Jughead Jones, took fitness advice from his co-star, KJ Apa. “It’s good being on a show with people like KJ who are monsters,” he said to People. “He’s ripped, he’s been ripped since he was like 10, so it’s nice going to the gym with dudes like that because I just mimic what they are doing and by proxy I get an exercise I never thought I would be able to get, which is one of the perks of being on a teen drama!”

5. Madelaine Petsch

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Madelaine Petsch played fan-favorite character, Cheryl Blossom, on Riverdale. She broke down her diet and exercise routine to People. Petsch says that she has a vegan diet. “I’ve been plant-based my whole life. Being vegan keeps my body fueled and running smoothly.”

6. Ashleigh Murray

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Ashleigh Murray, who plays Josie McCoy, shared her skincare routine with POPSugar. “I'm not married to any serum. Whatever works. For my moisturizer, I sometimes use a combination of essential oils, like jojoba and coconut and a little bit of juniper sometimes, a little bit of lavender; definitely tea tree for that acne. And if not that, than just any yummy thing from Lush. I love Lush. And sunscreen from Murad. This is good for all the brown girls that don't want to get that horrible ghost face or anyone that doesn't want ghost face — it's called Murad Invisablur Perfecting Shield. It's a clear chemical sunscreen and it has mattifying properties too. It doubles as a primer. It's bomb.”

7. Charles Melton

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Charles Melton, who played Reggie Mantle, opened up about his wellness to GQ. “I’ve just finished three months of not eating any red meat, after I spoke to a nutritionist. The plan he put me on has been life-changing and improved my relationship with food. It sounds like it could be tedious but I take pictures of everything I eat, creating a food diary on my phone. I have yet to have any KBBQ, but when I do it has to be the best red meat.”

8. Vanessa Morgan

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Vanessa Morgan played Toni Topaz on Riverdale, and eventually became a larger character. She talked about her approach to skincare to WhoWhatWear. “It's key not to neglect your body. I always keep my face moist. The body moisturizer from Gold Bond is great for that because they have a lot of products that are good for dehydrated skin. So that's key when you're in the sun so even if I'm not the best with my sunscreen as long as my skin is moisturized, it doesn't flake or peel and I find I look young.”

9. Drew Ray Tanner

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In addition to playing Fangs Fogarty on Riverdale, Drew Ray Tanner starred in the film Work It. He shared his training process in an interview with Men’s Health. "We called it a 21-Day No Days Off program," says Tanner. "Essentially it was cardio in the morning, then in the afternoon it would be strength and conditioning training. If there was a day off, it would be like a 15 mile run. Then I got to have a no run day the next day–but still did strength and conditioning."

10. Madchen Amick

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In addition to playing Alice Cooper, Madchen Amick also has her own website. She opened up about her diet in this post. “I spend so much time and energy on eating clean. Organic, pesticide-free, non-GMO, non-hormone, etc. We have medial grade air-filters in our house to keep the air we breath as clean as possible. We not only filter our drinking water but also our bathing water. Carefully choose non-toxic and environmentally friendly cleaning products. Use alternative building products for our home, like toxic-free milk paint, wood stains and insulation. And the list goes on.”

11. Marisol Nichols

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Marisol Nichols played Hermione Lodge, Veronica’s mother, on Riverdale. She tells Women’s Health that when it comes to her diet, she has to enjoy the food she eats. “My food philosophy is this: You’re not going to stick with any lifestyle change unless it tastes good. Otherwise it’s torture. And why would you do that to yourself?”

12. Mark Consuelos

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Mark Consuelos played Hiram Lodge, Veronica’s criminal mastermind father on Riverdale. One thing he likes to do to keep himself in shape is swim. He shares a bunch of posts on Instagram of himself in the water. In this photo, Consuelos is seen diving into the ocean. He captioned the post, “Headfirst.. Back to work. See you all tomorrow.”

13. Skeet Ulrich

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Skeet Ulrich played FP Jones on Riverdale. He did a “25 Things You Don’t Know About Me” interview with Us Weekly. In it, Ulrich shared some of his diet secrets. “I’m almost a vegan. My daughter is wisely vegan, and I’m trying hard to join her… I love to cook. My favorite meal to cook is vegan lasagna with sweet potatoes and mushrooms.”

14. Molly Ringwald

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Molly Ringwald, who played Mary Andrews, wrote an essay in Marie Claire about her beauty mark and what it taught her. “I like to imagine you were teaching me a lesson: Here is beauty, but don't get too attached. And that goes for all of it. One day, the same breasts whose arrival is first heralded with bewilderment, shyness, and excitement will grow and then shrink after babies. They'll become something else. Not bad, just different. Everything that's big will become smaller, and what we want to remain small will grow bigger. Even our ears will grow. Fingers will begin to become crooked from multiple injuries, and the arches in our feet will fall. Everything that we ever found beautiful about ourselves in the mirror, no matter how long we manage to delay it, will eventually go under the category of a ‘different kind of beauty.’ Every day I practice being OK with that.”

15. Robin Givens

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Robin Givens talked about playing Sierra McCoy in an interview with TooFab. "I think it is unbelievably important that people who look like me are represented on television," Givens said. "I used to be competitive in academics and there wasn't really division, but [racial division] is considered to be okay in this industry and I think it's important that everyone feels they are included and represented. I'm very proud to be a part of a show that represents diversity and America in every way."