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Carys Gray is an influencer known for sharing her fitness, weight loss, and body positivity journey. Recently, she shared a body positive post on Instagram. Gray captioned the post, “Recent reality snippets 📷 I wouldn’t change it for the world, but sometimes social media can make me feel like I should try to get my act together more and be more picture perfect 😒summer is the peak time for perfect glowing posed pictures which I loveee to see BUT I also love to see the messy chaos and perfectly imperfect moments. Which there are far far far more of in my life than the picture perfect ones 🤣🥹 don’t you dare forget that this summer as you’re scrolling!!!! Your perfectly chaotic messy life is perfect just as it is.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Carys Gray stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Writes A Feel-Good List Each Day

Gray revealed in this Instagram post that she likes to write lists of what wellness practices she does each day. “FEEL GOOD FOR SUMMER WITH ME,” she wrote in the caption. “A little series/challenge I’m starting. Who’s joining me??🙋🏼‍♀️ all we have to do is write a daily feel good to do list which revolves around small steps you’d like to take towards a healthier, stronger, happier you 🧡 this is NOT about looks, weight or body shape, this is not about putting pressure on yourself or restricting yourself. This is not about strict routines or schedules. This is about LOVE, Self care, kindness, respect and trying our best for our bodies however that may look 🧡 I’ve included an example of one of my feel good to do lists in this post along with some other reminders we all need before starting our little series together. LET’S GO GUYS.”

2. She Enjoys Exercising

Gray shared this video on Instagram of herself working out. She revealed in the caption that she loves to exercise. “I still love working on celebrating my body shape at different stages of my life but how my body looks is no longer the reason I step foot in the gym🙅🏼‍♀️ it’s so much more than that now. Here’s some things I love about exercise that aren’t related to how my body looks: - Mental health benefits. - Getting stronger. - Feeling powerful and confident. - Releases endorphins. - Reduces anxiety levels. - Gives me a sense of accomplishment / challenges my body. - Improves my fitness so I can run around with Amber. - Easier to get to sleep. - More energy in the days/mornings. - Looking after myself / Self care 🤍”

3. She Lifts Weights

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In the previous Instagram post, Gray is seen doing RDLs with a weight. ACE Fitness states that lifting heavy weights is very beneficial. “Using heavy weights increases intramuscular coordination, the number of type II motor units and the amount of muscle fibers engaged within a specific muscle. Have you ever felt your muscles shaking while lifting heavy weights? This is because you are recruiting and activating the larger type II muscle fibers, which are only stimulated to work when a muscle is challenged with heavy resistance or working to fatigue.”

4. She Swims

Gray loves to swim to stay in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself in the pool. Gray captioned the post, “Spa day ✨ I remember when I first started gaining weight I put away all my bikinis and ordered 3 full body swimsuits from ASOS...🙄 I’ve come a long way since then but all I can say is, wear what you want and feel GOOD in it!!! You shine brightest when you’re just being YOU from the inside out ✨ ps: the water was SO much colder than I thought it was going to be.”

5. She’s Positive

Gray is all about positivity, and she talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “I doubt any of us would define ‘living life’ as tearing ourselves down 80% of the time??! So why do we do it!!!? Living life is showing up exactly AS WE ARE! Whatever stage we’re at, life keeps going and we gotta keep up! Constantly being our biggest critic is exhausting and a WASTE of time. Our ‘best self’ isn’t us at our ‘slimmest’ or ‘curviest’ or ‘in 2008...’ this is the NOW and this is YOU. You’re bloody fabulous!! Show up, exist, be you, accept, love, laugh, grow, and realise.. you are ENOUGH.”

Nia Jax is a superstar wrestler for the WWE. She recently shared a new reel on Instagram. In it, Jax modeled some new clothes. She wore workout gear and a black tank top and pants. She captioned the reel, “It’s a vibe @FashionNovaCurve. Vital Goddess Active Long Sleeve Infinity. Monte Blanc Sweatsuit. No Jealousy Pant Set.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Nia Jax stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Works Out With Others

Jax likes to train with other people. And sometimes they are her fellow wrestlers. She talked about this to Bill Apter. "I am training. I'll train over at D-Von Dudley's ring. He's great and then I go over to Nattie and TJ's [Natalya & TJ Wilson], so they run me through some drills and stuff like that and I have matches. I'll get in the ring every now and then with some of my friends like Charlotte [Flair] and her husband, Manny [Andrade El Idolo).”

2. She Does Pilates

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In her Bill Apter interview, Jax shared one of her go-to workouts. “I've kind of started being obsessed with Pilates." The Cleveland Clinic states that Pilates has a lot of benefits. “Pilates is a form of strength training, but it doesn’t look like some of the other strength training exercises you might be familiar with. Pilates focuses more on improving muscle tone than building muscles, but the result is similar: greater stability and endurance. Pilates isn’t going to bulk you up — if anything, it’s designed to cultivate a longer, leaner look. Still, it can lay a strong physical foundation for muscle-building activities — and may even reduce your likelihood of injury.

3. She Plays Pickleball

Jax is a big fan of playing pickleball to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself playing pickleball with some friends. She captioned the video, “Pickleball stereotypes #iykyk #pickleballislife #pickleball Having too much fun with @anghaskins @sonja_naomi.”

4. She Wants To Inspire Others

Jax wants to be a positive role model. She tells Refinery29 that this is why she started accepting herself. “Maybe a young girl seeing me and not feeling comfortable in her group can feel like, ‘Oh my gosh, look, she went out there and she’s different and I look like her and she’s kicking ass and she’s taking names. Maybe one day I can do that and I should just embrace who I am.’”

5. She’s Positive

Jax is all about self-love. She shared how she adopted this attitude with Metro. “Loving yourself and being happy and positive, that’s where true beauty comes from,” Jax explained. “I get styled and have pounds of make-up put on which is cool and all, but if I walk out with a bad attitude and have crappy negative ways, then nobody would think twice about me. I definitely feel that if somebody is struggling with themselves and how they look, they need to really channel the positivity within.”

Cydney Moreau is a fitness influencer and new mom who is easing back into her workout routine after giving birth. In a recent Instagram video, Moreau showed off her impressive kettlebell workout, wearing black spandex shorts and a cropped black tee, while sharing how she’s returning to her fitness regimen. Moreau has been open about staying active during and after pregnancy, incorporating pregnancy-safe workouts and Pilates into her routine. Now, she’s focusing on light weights and kettlebell exercises to regain her strength. As a busy mom, she’s mastered the art of multitasking, even squeezing in workouts in between daily tasks. Beyond the gym, Moreau loves outdoor activities like playing basketball, keeping her active lifestyle varied and engaging.

1. Kettlebell Workouts

Moreau is showing fans how she’s returning to her schedule after recently having a baby. Wearing black spandex workout shorts and a tight black cropped tee, the new mom showed off her kettlebell workout in an Instagram video with the caption, “Finally back to my regular workout routine. Kettlebell exercises can target many different muscles and be a full-body workout. “Kettlebell training provides a low-impact, full-body workout that strengthens muscles and improves cardiovascular health,” according to Shape.

2. She Uses Light Weights

Wearing a barely there red bikini, Moreau worked out using light weights and captioned her post, “Multitasking as a momma." According to Prevention, using light weights has the following benefits:

-Lowering body fat. “With consistent light lifting, your body will look leaner and more toned, and your clothes will fit better.”

-Preserving muscle mass. “Light lifting can slow the decline.”

-Improve bone density. “Using weights encourages cells to form new bone to offset age-related declines in bone mineral density.”

3. She Did Pregnancy Safe Workouts

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Throughout her pregnancy, the influencer did pregnancy-safe workouts and shared a video of them and a 21-day challenge she completed. “I am 39 weeks pregnant and using the @bodi app for my everyday workouts. The Bodi app is perfect because I can just open up my phone and do a work out wherever I am. I am able to modify the workouts and make sure I stay on track. Let me know if you guys try this work out!”

4. She Does Pilates

Wearing a cute pastel-colored dress with shorts underneath, Moreau showed off her Pilates skills. Pilates is a fitness trend that’s here to stay and one that should not be ignored. According to the Cleveland Clinic, Pilates has several health benefits, including improved muscle tone, flexibility and strength, pain relief, better posture, and balance and coordination. “The nearly century-old practice of Pilates provides a low-impact, full-body workout that could be a great addition to a well-balanced exercise program,” the site stated. “While the research on the health benefits of Pilates isn’t definitive, it suggests Pilates can positively impact your physical and mental health.”

5. She Plays Basketball

In addition to hitting the gym, Moreau enjoys being active outside and playing basketball. Over 450 million people worldwide play basketball, making it one of the most popular sports. Besides burning calories, it’s also a great cardio workout for your heart. According to StyleCraze, “Basketball is one of the best exercises for heart health! Because you keep moving, your heart rate increases. It also helps in building endurance, which is important when you want to make sure that your heart is healthy. It will help lower the risk of stroke and heart disease later in your life.”