Bridgerton Star Bessie Carter in Workout Gear Shares Photos From Portugal

Bessie Carter is breaking a sweat in Portugal. In a social media post the Bridgerton star shows off her amazing body in workout clothes while enjoying the European country. “Pretending to be someone who uses the word Holibobs,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does the star approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Tennis

Bassie enjoys playing tennis. “Playa playa,” she captioned a post from the court. According to ACE Fitness it blends together cardio and aerobic exercise, as there is a lot of running around, and hand-eye coordination. "While tennis provides numerous health benefits—improved aerobic fitness and anaerobic endurance, muscular fitness (grip strength and endurance), flexibility, multiple skill parameters (balance, speed, agility and quickness), reactivity, and power—it also is psychologically demanding," they say.

2. Dance

Bessie is a trained dancer. She studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, RADA Youth Company and National Youth Theatre. Dancing is a great workout for many reasons. Not only does it build strength and promote flexibility, but helps you lose weight and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop heart disease or die from it than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues.

3. Sobriety

Bessie recently opened up about her sobriety. “In a world that obsessively promotes wellness, health and nutrition...the irony that we then drink something several times a week that decreases our motivation, causes sleep deprivation, provokes mood swings, depression and anxiety, increases the risk of seven types of cancer and causes long term damage to our skin and brain... well that just does not make sense,” she wrote in an essay for Jomo Club. “It was suddenly incredibly easy to stop. Not through doing Dry January (a system that is actually endorsed by the alcohol industry as it ensures you only avoid alcohol for one month of the year... clever.) Not by avoiding pubs or parties or weddings, not AA...but actually reading books on the terrifying impact alcohol has on us as individuals and as a society. And now I am finally angry at the right people. After removing alcohol from my life everything fell into place.”

4. EDMR Therapy

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Bessie made some other changes after quitting drinking. "I started EDMR [Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing] therapy to work through my low self-worth problems which alcohol only intensified,” she wrote in the essay. “And let me tell you... I have never been happier. Finally, I was rediscovering the authentic, funny, creative, powerful person I was before societal 'norms' ambushed me with a drug that should be illegal.”

5. Healthy Food

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After she quit drinking, Bessie changed her diet. “I craved healthy food again. I stopped smoking,” she said.

6. Reading

Bessie also started reading. “I read more books,” she wrote. One Harvard study published in Social Science & Medicine found that people who read books regularly had a 20% lower risk of dying over the next 12 years compared with people who weren't readers or who read periodicals.

Kate Ferdinand, wifoe of football legend Rio, is enjoying a summer day. And she has quite a unique outfit. Ferdinand posted a new photo of it on Instagram. She wore a green bikini top, multicolored wrap skirt, and pale orange button down. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kate Ferdinand stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Takes Days Off

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2. She Works Out Multiple Times A Week

Ferdinand tells The Daily Star that she works out multiple times each week. “I work out four or five times a week, doing a mixture of ­high-intensity interval training and weights ­depending on how I am feeling. I do squats and lunges and I feel my bum is getting there – it’s a work in progress.

3. She Works Out Her Abs

Ferdinand has amazing abs, which means she does a lot of ab workouts. She tells The Daily Star that she does an ab workout at the end of each session. “At the end of every workout, I do an ab ­finisher, which has five ab exercises – 20 of each so 100 in total. I think the best one is the bicycle crunch, which is good for the ­obliques on the side of your body.”

4. She’s Motivated By Herself

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Everyone has different motivations. What is Ferdinand motivated by? Herself. “I know it sounds crazy but I’ll look at old ­pictures of myself and be my own motivation rather than striving to be like someone else,” she told The Daily Star.

5. She Combines Pilates And Weight Training

Ferdinand tells The Sun that she does a combination of two different workouts. “I’ve been doing Pilates and some weight training,” she says. “My mind feels so much better for it. For me the gym is like therapy; it really does help me stay calm and less anxious.”

Viktoria Varga, wife of ex-Southampton striker Graziano Pelle, is currently in Saadiyat Island, and is making sure to spend time at the beach. She shared a new set of photos from the trip this week, where she wore a pale yellow bathing suit. She captioned the post, “The beach is not always a place, sometimes it’s a feeling.” Read on to see 5 ways Viktória Varga stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Works Out On Vacation

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Varga does a lot of traveling. And she makes sure to stay in shape when she’s on the road. She shared this video on Instagram of herself working out on vacation. In it, she is seen doing lunge squats and curls with weights. She captioned it, “A vacation is meant to be enjoyed – so I eat whatever I want. But to make sure I stay in shape I do a bit of activity every day. For example: swimming, kayaking, beach tennis or simply a nice walk on the beach and a few exercises afterward.”

2. She Uses A Resistance Band

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Varga uses different pieces of workout equipment to stay in shape. One thing she enjoys using is a resistance band. In this video, she is seen doing opposite arm and leg extensions, and bridge raises with butterflies with the band. In this video, Varga does standing back leg lifts and pulses, and donkey kicks with the band.

3. She Works Out Her Legs

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Varga makes sure to workout her legs. She shares a lot of lower body exercises on Instagram. Varga posted this set of videos of herself doing lower body exercises at home. In them, she is seen doing lunge squats, lunge squat pulses with her foot balanced on a chair, bridge raises with a knee cross, and squats while bending forward. She captioned the post, “Home workout. Glutes/legs.”

4. She Circuit Trains

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Varga likes to circuit train to stay in shape. She shared this at-home circuit on Instagram. In it, Varga is seen doing step-out squats, butterflies in a squat, knee lifts in a bridge, and scissor kicks. She captioned the post, “Simple yet effective home workouts. 4 rounds of 30” per exercise with 20” recovery. Simple but effective exercises to do at home. Complete 4 rounds 30 sec. work, 20 sec. rest.”

5. She Does Couples Workouts

Varga and her husband, Graziano Pelle, like to workout together. Sometimes they will do couple’s exercises. While in quarantine, they tried out some couple’s exercise challenges on social media. Varga shared this video on Instagram of them doing a bicycle exercise with her on top of him. She captioned it, “Found some fun videos of those good old lockdown days. I miss my quarantine buddy.”

Sabrina Bartlett is an actress. She is known for her roles on Bridgerton and The Larkins. She recently enjoyed a trip to Norway, and shared highlights on Instagram. In them, she and some friends hiked up a mountain and went on a picnic. Bartlett captioned the post, “Fell in love with Norway and it’s wild and majestic beauty. Memories for life hiking across the Fjords with @norway_mountain_guides who made our experience so special.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sabrina Bartlett stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Takes Care Of Her Skin

Bartlett has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She shared her routine in her Country and Townhouse interview. “I tend to stick to a really simple routine to keep my skin clean and I don’t use multiple products. I actually had dermatitis this year and had to really strip back everything I was using to the bare minimum. Luckily, my skin is behaving itself these days!”

2. She Exfoliates

Bartlett shared some of her skincare secrets in another interview with Country and Townhouse. She says that she makes sure to keep her skin exfoliated. “I like a simple yet effective skin care routine and skin care products. At the moment I’m using Temple Spa IN THE BEGINNING – which is a gentle exfoliating cleansing balm that gets all my make off after filming and leaves my skin super soft.”

3. She Practices Yoga

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Bartlett is a big fan of practicing yoga. She tells Country and Townhouse that she likes to take virtual classes. “I discovered the most amazing yoga teacher, Emily Hughes, during the first lockdown, who has completely transformed my strength and tone. Emily has an online platform where people can come and take live classes and time out for themselves. I religiously attend her sessions. I’d highly recommend checking her out.”

4. She Swims

Bartlett tells Country and Townhouse that she likes to go swimming to stay in shape. “I am a big fan of wild swimming,” she says. “Whatever the weather or time of year I just love the experience of plunging into the water. It’s the best remedy for any mood.”

5. She Goes Outside

Bartlett shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Country and Townhouse. She says that she loves to spend time outside. “I try to be outside as much as I can – fresh air and switching off my phone are key. Even if it’s windy or cold I love escaping to the mud and the green for a bit.”

Binky Felstead, aka Alexandra Felstead, the TV personality, is on vacation in gorgeous Ibiza. She’s making sure to get some stunning photos for her Instagram followers. Felstead posted a new set of photos of herself perching on an infinity pool, in the sun. She wore a white one piece swimsuit, looking gorgeous. Felstead captioned the post, “Day 3. The generic pool shot.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Binky Felstead stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Lives An Active Life

After having her daughter, India, Felstead wasn’t as focused on losing weight. However, she told The Sun that she found herself working out a lot more by just living her life. “At first, fitness and getting in shape is the last thing on your mind. All you care about is this wonderful baby and you’re so exhausted everything is a bit of a blur. But without realizing it, you’re picking up prams and cots and you’re constantly on the move.”

2. She Works Out In The Morning

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When it comes to working out, for Felstead, the earlier, the better. Felstead tells The Sun that she likes to work out first thing in the morning.“Going to the gym in the morning really calms my mind, and sets me up for the rest of the day.”

3. She Doesn’t Want To Set A Bad Example

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After Felstead lost the baby weight, she was naturally asked how she did it. However, she tells The Sun that she doesn’t want other women to feel pressure to look like her. “So many mums say to me, ‘How did you get into shape so quickly?’. It’s so important for me to stress that I absolutely didn’t. Aside from the fact that it’s dangerous, it’s also not what being a new mum is all about. It’s a time to enjoy being a mum without any pressure of ‘getting back in shape’.”

4. She Works Out With A Personal Trainer

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Felstead, like many, works out with a personal trainer. She tells The Sun that this has helped her work out a lot more consistently. “I wanted to feel better and had no idea where to start by myself. Everyone said ‘you’re going to get the fitness bug’, and I thought that’s NEVER going to be me, I just tolerate it. But after a few months of training once or twice a week, I found myself looking forward to the sessions. I noticed a new confidence.”

5. She Mixes Up Her Workouts

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Felstead tells HealthWellBeing.com that she and her personal trainer like to do a lot of different exercises. “I do high intensity bodyweight workouts nearly every day with Tyrone,” she says. “He got me back to where I am after having India. We mix it up with strength and high intensity because I like getting a sweat on. Tyrone does yoga and Pilates too, but I’m more of a ‘go for it’ girl.”