D'Andra Simmons in Workout Gear Is “Beyond Proud of Myself’

1. Dallas Beauty Standards

Simmons feels under pressure to match the beauty standards of Dallas. “All the women have to be glamorous and thin and basically look like they’re stepping out of a photo shoot every time they leave their house,” she told Page Six. “My mother has perfected the smokey eye at 8 a.m.! So she’s never been overweight a day in her life. She’s just this gorgeous, I mean statuesque woman and she always has been. And to keep up with all the beautiful women and what you’re supposed to be — you’re supposed to be glamorous. You’re supposed to be classy. You’re supposed to be thin. A size 2 would be preferable. I’m a size 6 so I’m a little bit over the limit!”

2. Beauty and Wellness

Simmons has been working in the beauty and wellness space for two decades with her brands Ultimate Living International, and Hard Night Good Morning skincare. “I enjoy helping sick people get well and seeing them get their lives back to a somewhat normal rhythm with my nutrition products, and I love seeing women recapture the fountain of youth with my skincare line,” she told Adventures of Frugal Mom. “The testimonials I receive make me so very happy and warm my heart each and every day.”

3. World Travel

Simmons is inspired by traveling the world with her husband. “Being married to a photojournalist helps a lot!” she told Adventures of Frugal Mom. “When we travel to different parts of the world, I find out what plants are indigenous to that area, and we will find a local tribe for example, that uses these plants as part of their culture. I interview the women and have them teach me how they use a plant for a beauty secret or a healing tonic.”

4. Advice For Entrepreneurs

Simmons has good advice for anyone who wants to launch their own beauty company. “Make sure you have a story that resonates with people if you are going to compete (yes, I said that) in the nutrition or beauty industry,” she told Adventures of Frugal Mom. “This is a VERY competitive space that is oversaturated as it is, and the more you can differentiate yourself, the more successful you will be.”

5. Strength Training

Simmons does strength and resistance training workouts at the gym. “A workout before my flight to Vegas, who am I? 👀😂 Since I worked extra hard in the gym Thursday I’ll be indulging all weekend long while I’m in Las Vegas for the Super Bowl! I can’t wait to eat & drink my way through sin city! ✈️,” she captioned a video of herself working out.

Fitness influencer Whitney Simmons is sharing her go-to back and biceps workout with fans and social media followers. Simmons, 31, shared pictures and video of herself wearing leggings and a sports bra, using dumbbells and a cable crossover machine. “🔥LETS PULL IT 🥵 back + biceps coming at you straight from @thealiveapp 💦” she captioned the post. “Yesss, let's get it, girl! This workout lineup is fire 🔥,” commented Alexia Clark. Here’s how the trainer stays fit and focused.

1. Weight Training

Simmons says weight training changed her life—but beginners need a plan. “When I started going to the gym, it was such an intimidating place to be, especially for a beginner," she told Life & Style. “Go into the gym with a plan, and start with something that’s dumbbells only… and take those dumbbells to a place in the gym where you feel more comfortable, and you can start weight training at home as well. Buying a pair of dumbbells and doing a dumbbell-only workout at home or in a safe spot in the gym, whether that’s a classroom or just a corner, is an amazing way to get into it and is less intimidating.”

2. Mental and Physical Happiness

Simmons is proud of her success, which is the result of years of hard work and sacrifice. “I have been sincerely shocked by the impact that I have made on women across the world,” she told Forbes. “We’ve built this amazing community that is full of inspiration chasing after the same goal of finding physical and mental happiness.”

3. Living With Psoriasis

Simmons has psoriasis, which she no longer tries to cover up. “The more severe it got, the more I wanted to cover it,” she told Women’s Health. “I have so many women in my DMs who say, ‘I used to cover every inch of my body at the gym, and now I just don’t care. I am going to wear the shorts.’”

4. Gymshark Line

Simmons has a line with Gymshark, inspired by her own approach to style. “My favorite thing to do is just pop on leggings with a pair of white sneakers,” she told Life & Style. “I love my white sneakers, it’s an unhealthy obsession. I love investing in staple pieces that I can have in my closet for several seasons because they don’t ever go out of style. So I wanted to create a range that was going to be a lot of staples, always going to be something that you can go to for several years to come.”

5. Back and Biceps Workout

Here is that back and biceps workout from Simmons in full:

1️⃣ 3x10 single arm bent over row

2️⃣ 3x8 incline bicep curls

3️⃣ 3x10 cable straight arm pulldown

superset 4️⃣ 10 cable hammer curls

5️⃣ 3x10 lat pulldown

Volleyball star Kayla Simmons is taking advantage of the beautiful weather and beaches in Southern California. Simmons, 27, shared a picture of herself posing in the surf in a halter-neck one piece swimsuit, her hair loose around her shoulders. “Absolutely gorgeous,” one commenter said. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Simmons 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. Swimming With Sharks

Simmons loves swimming and snorkeling, and even dives with sharks. “Some people might be surprised to know that I grew up on a farm and I’m also a country girl at heart,” she says. “I also love diving with sharks in my free time. I’ve always been obsessed with sharks and ocean conservation!”

2. She Plays Tennis

Simmons enjoys playing tennis. “Tennis helps regulate serotonin — a brain chemical linked to functions such as sleep cycle, appetite and your emotional state. Having trouble sleeping or keeping your emotions in check? Hit the court!” says Arun Pant of the Columbia Association.

3. Squat Queen

Simmons frequently posts videos and pictures of herself doing squats and other lower-body exercise moves. "Next to breathing and walking, squatting represents a very useful movement for humans of all ages, life stages, and athletic pursuits," says trainer Nate Helming. “If done correctly, it engages virtually every muscle from the neck down, primarily your powerful glutes, hamstrings, and quads but also the supporting musculature to stabilize the spine, hips, shoulders, and feet.”

4. Resistance Bands and Weights

Simmons uses resistance bands and weights as part of her workouts. “As you incorporate strength training exercises into your fitness routine, you may notice improvement in your strength over time,” says the Mayo Clinic. “As your muscle mass increases, you'll likely be able to lift weight more easily and for longer periods of time.”

5. Self-Confidence

Simmons says she has learned to love her curves and have confidence in herself. “It’s all about feeling confident about yourself and being happy with who you are!” she says. “When I set my mind to something, I put my all into it. And physically, [I] really like my smile!”

Jana Kramer has been working hard to get into the best shape of her life, and it shows! The actress and country singer shared a mirror selfie this week, flaunting her rock hard body in a two-piece swimsuit. How does the mother-of-two keep herself so incredibly fit? She recently revealed some of her diet and workout secrets. Read on to see 5 ways Jana Kramer 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 Worked “Hard” For Her Body

In the new Instagram post, Jana explains that it isn’t a “thirst trap” photo, or an “I want attention post” or a “post to make you compare your body to mine,” but is more about her feeling proud of her body. “Because when I look at this photo, I see strength. If I’m honest, I lost a little too much weight after my divorce, and I would be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy the number I saw. But that’s an unhealthy way to look at it. It should never be about the number. It should be about how you feel,” she explained. “I have been actively becoming strong again for me. I look at this pic now and I’m proud of myself for the hard work and commitment to loving myself. This body made two beautiful humans. I’m proud of my body." She mentioned feeling even better after her breast augmentation and promoted Natrelle Breast Augmentation.

2. She Works Out with a Trainer

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Jana does a lot of cardio on her own in her home gym, but works out with Nashville based personal trainer-to-the-stars Erin Oprea as well. In a recent Instagram story, she revealed that they pretty much follow Oprea’s Pretty Muscles app workouts. “I work out with Erin two times a week,” she explained. The duo do “a ton of squats, sumo squats, lunges.”

3. Running Helped Her “Lean Out”

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Oprea also got Jana into running. “I hated running and now I love it,” she confessed. “It’s helped me lean out.”

4. She Is Proud of Her Body

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Jana’s go to diet rule? “I personally think everything in moderation,” she revealed. “I had a chocolate chip cookie last night. I will eat another one tonight. I don’t think you should deprive yourself of anything. I think, eat when you are hungry. But all-around diet is how I do it.”

5. Exercise Boosts Her Mental Health

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“Still not feeling 100 percent,” Jana explained earlier this year in an Instagram story video. “But I'm still going to run it out, sweat it out." She once explained to Us Weekly that the mental health benefits of exercise are a motivating factor. “Working out for me is my sanity…Even just going for a walk, that is a place where I come back and I'm like, 'I feel good, I feel balanced. Working out is 100% how I stay level."