Brooke Shields in Workout Gear "Tried Boxing for the First Time"

Brooke Shields is exploring new workouts. In a new social media post shared by her trainer, Ngo Okafor, the legendary actress shows off her amazing body in exercise clothes while packing some punches. “Brooke is an incredible woman, she’s never afraid of trying new things. Today, she took on a new challenge and tried boxing for the first time!” he wrote in the caption. “Step into new workout activity , unleash your inner strength, and discover a new level of fitness and confidence.” He also went on to explain why boxing is such a great workout. Why should you consider boxing and what other things does she do to stay in shape? Here is everything you need to know about her diet and fitness routine.

1. Boxing Is Great for Your Physical Health

“Boxing isn’t just about throwing punches - it’s a powerful tool that offers incredible benefits for women’s physical health,” explains Okafor in the post. “Boxing is a full-body workout that engages muscles you never knew you had. It improves cardiovascular health, strength, agility, and coordination. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to boost your metabolism and burn calories effectively.”

2. Boxing Helps Build Mental Strength

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Boxing is also good for mental strength. “Boxing is not just about physical prowess; it also builds mental resilience,” he says. “The focus, determination, and discipline required in boxing can help women develop confidence, reduce stress, and enhance their overall mental well-being.”

3. Strength Training

During a recent interview with Celebwell, Okafor revealed that consistency is a key part of the star’s approach. “Brooke and I would usually train for one hour, three to four days a week. Our sessions are results driven,” the Iconoclast Fitness gym owner said. Her sessions usually consist of strength training circuits and abs, with cardio bursts mixed in, with a goal to keep Brooke’s heart rate elevated while she lifts weights, “which will enable her to burn more calories than lifting alone,” Ngo told Celebwell. “I would have Brooke do lighter weights, with high repetitions. This makes the exercises more cardiovascular in nature, which burns more calories. The goal is always to burn 10 calories per minute.”

4. Cardio

Brooke also does 30 minutes of cardio on her own. “The other two days would be cardio and stretching days,” he says. “She would do an hour of low impact cardio (to ensure that she didn’t get injured), abs and stretching.”

5. No Drastic Diets

"We’ve been taught, 'Deny yourself pleasure.' But moderation is harder because it requires really committing to balance," Brooke told Health about her approach to eating. "I find that if I say, 'I’m not gonna eat ice cream' or 'I’m not gonna drink,' all I want to do is drink and eat ice cream. It’s some kind of psychological battle."

6. Sleep and Hydration

Brooke feels the healthiest “when I get enough sleep and drink enough water," she told Healthy Living Magazine. "I don’t think there’s a trick to being healthy; I think we all know what our limitations are."

7. Meditation

Meditation is instrumental in getting Brooke to exercise, she claims, explaining that signing up for meditation led by Deepak Chopra and it was a game changer. “Before that, I'd never focused on the spiritual element of exercise or the idea of honoring your body and soul. Those were just words before; they didn't feel realistic. Working out has never been Zen for me,” she told InStyle. “When you meditate, you may clear away the information overload that builds up every day and contributes to your stress,” says the Mayo Clinic. Benefits include:

• Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations
• Building skills to manage your stress
• Increasing self-awareness
• Focusing on the present
• Reducing negative emotions
• Increasing imagination and creativity
• Increasing patience and tolerance
• Lowering resting heart rate
• Lowering resting blood pressure
• Improving sleep quality

She said on Instagram, “you ain’t gotta like it, long as God love it! Can’t match my energy.” As she radiates joy and confidence while dancing, it’s clear to see why Shields is a fitness inspiration. The professional MMA fighter and boxer with world championships on her resume of wins, is an inspiration in every way. She prioritizes her health and wellness, putting fitness at the forefront and having a great attitude about it. Here’s what she does to maintain her mental and physical strength.

1. She’s extremely athletic

I guess they shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, but as a world champion, she’s quite athletic when it comes to MMA and boxing. “It’s important for me to be recognized as a two-sport athlete because I want to show that I can do both,” she said. “After all my boxing accolades, there’s still a rule in which boxers don’t go to MMA. I want to change that — and show that I am the GWOAT of combat sports because I can do both.”

2. She strength trains

She focuses on strength training. “My boxing routine requires strength and conditioning workouts in the morning. Then I’ll train again with another two- to three-hour boxing session. I’ll hit the bag or pads with my coach and work on certain combinations. Then it’s working on the game plan and watching film. All that is about three hours.”

3. She does wrestling drills

She makes time for wrestling drills. “I’ll work on wrestling drills for about 45 minutes, then learn how to fight off the cage and against it, also learn how to take somebody down when they’re trying to resist.” According to FloWrestling, “if I were to explain it to a parent looking to put their son or daughter on the mat, there are five things I’d pinpoint as some of the biggest benefits of wrestling; discipline, mental toughness, confidence, physical fitness, and camaraderie.”

4. She does kickboxing

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She enjoys kickboxing and jiu-jitsu specifically as part of her workout. “Two hours later, I have kickboxing, then it’s jiu jitsu. That’s a full day for me every day — unless I break the routine and say, “You know what? I’m gonna give myself a rest.”” According to the Cleveland Clinic, “when you’re feeling tense and frustrated, a good workout can help. Fitness boxing, which is a form of exercise that has roots in traditional boxing, offers a safe outlet for your emotions — not to mention an awesome workout.”

5. She takes a break if she needs to

She prioritizes taking a break if her body needs it. “Having a routine is a great thing for any athlete, but sometimes adding something new to a routine or just giving yourself a break is necessary. If you’re training several times a day all week, by Friday, your body will wear down. I think that messes with some people when they’re unable to finish out the week. When my body says, “Hey, chill out, Claressa,” I’m more than willing to chill out and give my body a rest or cut a workout short.”

Ellie Goulding is packing a punch – in her workout ensemble. In a new social media post the singer shows off her incredible body – and impressive strength – during a grueling boxing workout session. “No cap,” she captioned the Instagram video, tagging her trainer, Ruth London. What do you need to know about the Lights singer’s go-to workout and everything else she does to stay fit? Celebwell has the answers.

1. Ellie Has Been Boxing for Many Years

Goulding has been boxing for years. “I start my day training at the gym,” she told People. “Somehow I’m a natural at boxing. Who knew? I feel like constantly sweating is good for getting toxins out. I like to drink and do things that a lot of women do, and that helps counteract that.”

2. She Feels Empowered

The singer explains that the workout also empowers her. “I hit hard,” Goulding added. “The idea of being physically strong and capable of defending myself gives me a real sense of empowerment, which is so different from the profound vulnerability I have when I’m by myself writing music.” She makes sure to hydrate during her grueling sessions. “I sweat like crazy,” she said.

3. Boxing Is a Great Workout for Several Reason

Why is boxing a good workout? Harvard Health maintains that boxing is a great way to build strength, improve balance, posture, hand-eye coordination, boost mood and endurance, and helps increase alertness. "This kind of boxing has many health benefits because it constantly requires you to think, change your position, and change your posture," physical therapist Linda Arslanian, director of rehabilitation services at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital says."You're swinging your arms, moving the muscles of your arms and shoulders, increasing your upper-body strength. And when you're in the boxer crouch with a wide stance, with your knees slightly bent, you're strengthening your core muscles, back, and legs.”

4. Ellie Also Does HIIT Workouts

Ellie is a fan of high-intensity interval training (HIIT). “I’ll run to Faisal’s class (at Barry’s Bootcamp) in the morning. It’s only about 25 minutes from home and it gets my heart rate up enough to go in and be ready because it’s quite tough,” she told Women’s Health UK. “I’m more of a burst girl than sustained. I like it when the treadmills on dynamic and I do sprints. I prefer using my own body as weight, so press-ups, mountain climbers and burpees.”

5. She Fasts, Eats Mostly Plant-Based, and Avoids Most Carbs

Ellie is all about fasting. “I built my way up to 40-hour fasts over time (started with 12),” Ellie told The Mirror. “It helps blood sugar control and helps fight inflammation – the mother of ALL health problems.” She says she does it “very safely by having a purposefully nutritious food day the day before and after,” she added. “On the fast day, I drink high-grade electrolytes and a LOT of water,” plus tea and coffee. “Fasting is safe and beneficial unless you are diabetic or have serious health issues,” she continued. It gives her “digestive system a break,” she says. She also avoids most animal products. "I eat a lot of things for their nutritional value. The things I love for my taste are sweet things," she told Jessie Ware on her Table Manners podcast.. While she does consume some dairy now, she still doesn’t eat red meat. "I'm all about dairy….I'm not mad about coconut yogurt and all those dairy-free alternatives,” she added. "In the morning, I'll have a messy bowl which is yogurt with lots of goji berries and nuts and I love prunes and dates."

Ebanie Bridges, also known as “The Blonde Bomber,” has achieved incredible success in the boxing world, including her reign as the IBF bantamweight world champion. Recently, Bridges shared a video on Instagram showcasing her fiery determination in the ring, captioning it, “Talked the talk. Walked the walk. Fight mode on. 🥊 Miss smashing face, can’t wait to fight again.” From her disciplined background in bodybuilding to her dedication as a boxer, Bridges exemplifies grit, focus, and a passion for empowering others. Here’s how she balances intense training, personal growth, and her desire to inspire the next generation.

1. She Boxes

Since Bridges is a boxer, this means she’s getting a lot of benefits from the sport. The Cleveland Clinic states that boxing is a great way to burn calories. “The calories you burn during boxing can help you maintain or achieve a healthy weight. One study compared boxing training versus moderate-intensity walking in people with a body mass index (BMI) of greater than 25 (which is considered having overweight/obesity). The researchers noted reductions in BMI, waist circumference and body fat percentage in the boxing group, while the walking group showed no changes.”

2. She Jumps Rope

Bridges shared this video of herself at training camp. In it, she is seen jumping rope. ACE Fitness states that jumping rope has a lot of benefits. “Jump rope workouts help the stability muscles in your lower extremity to support your joints. If you don’t include a lot of impact in your current workout, you can gradually incorporate more impact by starting with light little jumps, landing softly on your feet. When jumping rope, the upper body also gets a workout—it’s just not as strenuous, making it ideal for upper-body workout days. Be sure to keep your arms close to your body and elbows slightly bent. Also remember to remain in an athletic stance, with your shoulders back and chest lifted.”

3. She’s Disciplined

Before boxing, Bridges was a professional bodybuilder. She revealed to TalkSport that this helped with her discipline. “Bodybuilding has to be the most disciplined sport in the world. I was insane, I was crying during leg workouts because I couldn't quit, I'd be crying pushing through doing walking lunges and then squats and it was really intense. But, that mentality I had in bodybuilding with fatigue not being an option and no quit, all this kind of stuff, I took that same mindset and discipline into boxing and that's why I've risen so fast and learned so fast because I didn't make any excuses and I've given it my all.”

4. She Wants To Be A Role Model

Bridges wants to be a role model for young people. She revealed to TalkSport that she decided to become a teacher for this reason. “I also wanted to spot problem children and see kids who were at high risk to problems at home or drugs and alcohol and be able to get them while they're young and influence them into being better adults and changing their lives. That's where it stemmed from, wanting to give back. I would see their attitudes change in the classroom towards themselves and towards their lives, because of the things I taught such as positivity and self-belief in a very safe and positive environment, which is full of support.”

5. She Works With A Trainer

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In her training camp video, Bridges is seen working with a trainer. According to ACE Fitness, working with a trainer can help improve your fitness level. “Most of us work harder in the presence of others. Having a trainer by your side can provide the encouragement, energy and motivation you need to jumpstart your routine. A trainer can also help you set goals, create a plan to accomplish them and celebrate the day you reach them.”