Daniela Ruah Shows Off Fit Physique in the Gym With Stunning Workout Pics

Daniela Ruah is a powerhouse both on and off the screen. Best known for her role as Kensi Blye on the CBS hit series, NCIS: Los Angeles, Ruah not only captivates audiences with her acting but also inspires them with her dedication to fitness. In June, she took to Instagram to share a glimpse of her rigorous gym routine, donning a blue shirt and patterned pants with the simple yet profound caption, “Me time.” Curious about how she maintains her enviable physique? Dive in to discover the five fitness secrets that keep Daniela Ruah in top shape, complete with the photos that showcase her hard work in action.

1. She Uses A Stationary Bike

\Ruah shared this Instagram video of herself working out. In the caption, she revealed that she rode 5 kilometers on a stationary bike. Penn State PRO Wellness reports that riding a stationary bike has a lot of benefits. “Riding a stationary bike can help build strength in your legs and lower body, especially if you use a higher resistance. The pedaling action can help strengthen your calves, hamstrings, and quadriceps. Additionally, it can work the muscles in your core, back, and glutes.”

2. She Runs

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In the previous post’s caption, Ruah revealed that she also ran a mile that day. Running is a great workout. FloTrack reports, “Running releases endorphins, which then trigger a positive feeling in your body. The chemicals released after any exercise improve your mood and decrease anxiety and stress. You get a boost of energy and self-esteem and your sleep also improves. Running can set into motion a continuous cycle of improving different facets of your mental health.”

3. She Works Her Abs

Ruah makes sure to do ab workouts. In the previous Instagram video, she is seen doing core workouts like mountain climbers and bicycle crunches. The Mayo Clinic reports that doing ab workouts has a lot of benefits. “Your core is the central part of your body. It includes your pelvis, lower back, hips and stomach. The stomach muscles sometimes are called abs. Core exercises train the muscles in your core to work in harmony. This leads to better balance and steadiness, also called stability. Stability is important whether you're on the playing field or doing regular activities.”

4. She Jumps Rope

In this Instagram video, Ruah is seen jumping rope. She captioned the post, “Ran 1.5mi with the kids next to me on their scooters, dropped them off at home, and ran another mile. Here are a few of the exercises I did afterwards at home... as you can see, you can use anything including the pups 🐕 comment exercise suggestions if ya have any!”

5. She Does Planks

Ruah is seen holding a plank in her Instagram video. Gymless reports that planks are a great way to stay in shape. “When holding a plank you are balancing your body on your forearms, and toes, the majority of the work in a plank is done by your core. The primary muscles worked are the abdominals, and obliques. The secondary muscles worked are the anterior deltoids, serratus anterior, trapezius, rhomboids, and glutes."

Danni Menzies is showing off her fit figure – in a sports bra and leggings. In a new social media post the A Place in the Sun presenter shows off her washboard abs during an intense workout circuit. “Last session in Glasgow with @chantelwilkie_fit ready to get down the road and take on London,” she captioned the post. How does the 34-year-old stay fit? Celebwell has the details on her latest workout and the other health habits responsible for her amazing figure.

1. She Goes Running

Danni told Runner’s World UK that she has been running since she was 8. “Running is an escape from London life. I live in Fulham and run 10km in a loop from Putney to Hammersmith along the Thames. I usually run two to three times a week but if I’m busy with work I’ll do that route once a week and then 5-8km on the other days,” she said. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

2. She Eats Healthy During the Week

On weekdays, Danni keeps her diet ultra healthy. “Before every run I have green juice and a coffee, and then an omelette with avocado when I get back,” she told Runner’s World. “On the weekends, she cheats! “I’m a health freak Monday to Friday but I love a Domino’s Pizza on a Sunday.”

3. She Uses Fitness Apps

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Danni is a fan of fitness apps. “I use Nike Running Club's running app. If I see that friends I follow have gone out and ran 7km, I’ll go and do 9km. It’s a great motivator and I like the training programmes you can get on them,” she told Runner’s World.

4. She Does Reformer Pilates

“I do reformer pilates,” Danni told Daily Star UK. “I’m a bit of a fitness freak from Monday to Friday and then I party at the weekend.“I’m good at keeping on it Monday to Friday. I’m pretty health conscious.” Should you do Pilates? The Mayo Clinic confirms that there are lots of benefits to the workout, as it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility resulting in improved overall health. It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, relief from stress and back pain, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

5. She Also Does Yoga

“I try to do a lot of Yoga as well. I find it helps space doing exercise,” Danni added to Daily Star UK. “It makes you feel good as well as put your head in the right place too.” There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”

6. Here Is Her New Workout Routine

Strength training is also part of her routine. Here are the exercises she does in her latest video:

1. Sumo deadlifts
2. Barbell rows
3. Front raises with a plate
4. Chest press on the ground
5. Gorilla kettlebell rows
6. Skierg cardio
7. Burpees
8. Shoulder taps

Daniela Ruah is spending time outdoors in her swimsuit. In one of her latest social media posts, the NCIS Los Angeles star shows off her incredible body in a Londre Bodywear bathing suit and love of things outdoors. “Hanging in nature with my nature bathing suit made from recycled plastic bottles and my nature hat that planted 10 trees when I purchased it, and my nature husband and nature dog… nature nature nature,” she captioned the Instagram post with her 1.1 million followers. “Yessss,” commented Glee star Heather Morris. “Just went and bought myself a new suit made out of recycled bottles.” Another follower added: “Nature is almost as beautiful as you.” How does the 39-year-old actress keep herself fit and healthy? Here are her top lifestyle tips.

1. Work Out with a Trainer

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When asked about how she got in shape after having a baby, Daniela responded that she turned to a fitness professional. “It was mostly gym work with a personal trainer, jogging, working out with the kids, and eating healthily,” she told Parade magazine in 2017.

2. Do Yoga

Daniela does yoga — on paddleboards. “So far so good…” she captioned a vacation snap showing off her moves. There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”

3. Ride a Spin Bike

In an Instagram video, Danila discussed a few of her go-to workouts. "Started with a 5k stationary bike,” she revealed. Whether you use a spin bike or a traditional bicycle, the Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is great for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.

4. Go for a Run

In the same video, Daniela says that she “ran 1 mile at the end.” According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

5. Dance

Daniela also loves to dance and even participated in Dancing with the Stars in Portugal. “I love dance, regardless of my participation in Dancing with the Stars, I have a dance background. I majored in dance in college,” she told Parade. 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.

1. Outdoorsy Type

Ruah is happiest being outside in nature with her dog. “Hanging in nature with my nature bathing suit made from recycled plastic bottles and my nature hat that planted 10 trees when I purchased it, and my nature husband and nature dog… nature nature nature,” she captioned an Instagram post.

2. Fight Training

Ruah has plenty of fight training, says co-star Eric Christian Olsen. “[Ruah] does so much of her fight stuff. When you see a knife fight with Dani that’s like four minutes long, that’s all Dani. She spends the time to learn all that stuff. In all honesty, what that means is that on top of having two kids and doing the show, she goes someplace and rehearses that fight scene for hours.”

3. Action Hero

Ruah loves the physicality of her role. “The most fun thing is the action sequences, as well as destroying cars,” she says. “I have to say that’s quite fun, but that’s more of a superficial thing. I absolutely love our banter scenes. When the whole cast is sitting in a room and we’re all picking on one of the characters, I absolutely love doing those scenes. When everyone is there, the day is a little bit longer, of course, because the more actors you have, the more coverage you have to do, but they’re such fun days.”

4. Dancing Queen

Ruah loves to dance, and has been doing so since she was young. “Do I dance at home? Sure,” she says. “Sometimes my son and I will prance around the house and dance. He responds to music so wonderfully, but I wouldn’t say it is something that brought me back into shape. I didn’t do any (dance) classes. I wish I had. It was mostly gym work with a personal trainer, jogging, working out with the kids, and eating healthily.”

5. Workaholic Lifestyle

Ruah genuinely enjoys her job and the long hours it sometimes requires. “I have to admit that I’m a little bit of a workaholic, but not that I want to be in an office space for 24 hours a day,” she says. “I’ve had such good experiences with every job that I’ve had so far in my career that it’s like going to meet a group of friends. It’s so easy when I go to work. It’s long hours, don’t get me wrong. We all get tired of being at work sometimes, and you want to go home to your family, but generally speaking, we have such a good time and it’s such a positive environment that I want to keep doing it.”