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Fitness Model Kara Corey in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says "Let's Grow Together!"

Learn the benefits of running on a treadmill and building strong glutes

Kara Corey waits for a flight.
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11 Amazing Bodies of Kaley Cuoco and Other 'Big Bang' WomenKara Corey is a fitness expert, dietician, and influencer. She is known for her running content on Instagram. In a recent post, Corey shared a video of herself on the treadmill. In the caption, she talked about the importance of consistency. “💡Imagine where you’d be 6 months from now if you stopped quitting every time it got uncomfortable?? What’s one small promise you can make—and KEEP—today? ➡️ If this hit home, follow me for more tips to stay on track and transform your mindset🧠—and share this with a friend who needs to hear it, too. Let’s grow together!”

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She Doesn't Quit On Herself

Corey is a big believer in showing up for herself when it comes to fitness. She captioned the Instagram post, “Every time you quit on yourself, you’re reinforcing the belief that *you’re not worth the effort.* And that belief is what keeps you stuck. The key to real progress isn’t some magic motivation. It’s building trust with yourself by keeping the small promises you make every day. Show up, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.”

She Runs On The Treadmill

Kara Corey runs on the treadmill.

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In her Instagram video, Corey is seen on the treadmill. According to Healthy Talbot, doing this has a lot of benefits. “Jogging or running on a treadmill helps to lose weight as well as burn fat quickly and effectively. Yet it’s easier on your knees and joints than outdoor running. This is the most popular advantage of working out on a treadmill workouts. Besides, these workouts burn calories at a faster rate than other aerobic exercises. To burn calories even faster, you just need to run longer and faster on the machine.”

She Takes Breaks

While Corey is consistent with her fitness, she also makes sure to take breaks to recover. Corye talked about this in the caption of this Instagram video. “Did you know...Running less *can* actually make you a better runner‼️Back when I first started, I thought more miles were the only way to get better. But after years of overtraining, burnout, and injuries, I’ve learned that strength training and smarter running made all the difference: 💪 Faster recovery 🚀 My endurance and speed improved 🛡️ Stay injury-free 🏅This EXACT approach helped me qualify for the Boston Marathon Now, I’m training for my 15th marathon—(my first in 8 years)—and I’ve never felt stronger. If you’re just starting your running journey (or trying to fall back in love with it), you don’t have to do it the hard way like I did.”

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She Cooks Healthy Meals

Corey makes sure to eat a healthy diet. She makes a lot of her own meals. Corey shared this video on Instagram of herself making a burrito. She captioned it, “THE BEST BREAKFAST BURRITOS 🌮As a Dietitian, I fully believe healthy eating doesn't have to be boring ✋ I love burritos as they are SO easily customizable for your own preferences and macronutrient needs. INGREDIENTS: (per 1 Burrito): 1 Mission Sun Dried Tomato Wrap (you can use whole wheat or low carb). 3 serv Egg Beaters (or you can sub whole eggs 🍳). 1/2 Chicken Sausage Link. 1/4 cup roma tomato, diced. 1/4 green bell pepper, diced. 1/8 red onion, diced. 14 grams servings lite Mexican cheese. 4 Alexia Sweet Potato Puffs (optional but adds a nice texture). Creamy Sirracha sauce (optional). DIRECTIONS: •Add sweet potato puffs to air fryer (9 mins, 400 F) •chop tomato, peppers, onion, and sausage •cook veggies and sausage in a pan •add eggs to pan and cook until done •wrap everything in your burrito + cheese, and the sweet potato puffs then add to the air fryer to crisp for 3 mins! Then it's ready to eat and enjoy. I like to dip mine in some creamy sriracha.”

She Does Leg Workouts

Corey doesn’t skip leg day. In this Instagram video, she is seen doing workouts like lunges and abductors. Corey captioned the post, “Who’s ready to build their booty shelf? 🍑✨ Weak glutes? 🚨 They’re not just a missed gym goal—they can lead to: 👉 Poor posture 🪑 👉 Back pain 😖 👉 Knee strain 🦵 👉 Hip instability 😬 But when you focus on building strong glutes, the benefits are huge! As a runner, strong glutes mean: 🏃♀️ Better stride power (hello, faster splits!) ⛰️ Climbing hills with ease (no more burning quads) 🛡️ Reduced risk of injuries like IT band syndrome and shin splints 🔄 Better running efficiency for endurance. For the average gym-goer? Strong glutes = improved balance, stronger lifts, and greater mobility. Whether you’re squatting, lunging, or just living life, your glutes are the MVP of lower-body strength and stability. I’m on my journey to stronger cheeks this year so if you’re ready to grow buns of steel and take your workouts to the next level, make sure to follow & let’s build that booty shelf together 🤝”

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Fitness Model Kara Corey  Says "Let's Grow Together!"

Learn the benefits of running on a treadmill and building strong glutes

Kara Corey waits for a flight.
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11 Amazing Bodies of Kaley Cuoco and Other 'Big Bang' WomenKara Corey is a fitness expert, dietician, and influencer. She is known for her running content on Instagram. In a recent post, Corey shared a video of herself on the treadmill. In the caption, she talked about the importance of consistency. “💡Imagine where you’d be 6 months from now if you stopped quitting every time it got uncomfortable?? What’s one small promise you can make—and KEEP—today? ➡️ If this hit home, follow me for more tips to stay on track and transform your mindset🧠—and share this with a friend who needs to hear it, too. Let’s grow together!”

RELATED: 20 Amazing Bodies of Stars Who Lost Weight

She Doesn't Quit On Herself

Corey is a big believer in showing up for herself when it comes to fitness. She captioned the Instagram post, “Every time you quit on yourself, you’re reinforcing the belief that *you’re not worth the effort.* And that belief is what keeps you stuck. The key to real progress isn’t some magic motivation. It’s building trust with yourself by keeping the small promises you make every day. Show up, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.”

She Runs On The Treadmill

Kara Corey runs on the treadmill.

Kara Corey/Instagram

In her Instagram video, Corey is seen on the treadmill. According to Healthy Talbot, doing this has a lot of benefits. “Jogging or running on a treadmill helps to lose weight as well as burn fat quickly and effectively. Yet it’s easier on your knees and joints than outdoor running. This is the most popular advantage of working out on a treadmill workouts. Besides, these workouts burn calories at a faster rate than other aerobic exercises. To burn calories even faster, you just need to run longer and faster on the machine.”

She Takes Breaks

While Corey is consistent with her fitness, she also makes sure to take breaks to recover. Corye talked about this in the caption of this Instagram video. “Did you know...Running less *can* actually make you a better runner‼️Back when I first started, I thought more miles were the only way to get better. But after years of overtraining, burnout, and injuries, I’ve learned that strength training and smarter running made all the difference: 💪 Faster recovery 🚀 My endurance and speed improved 🛡️ Stay injury-free 🏅This EXACT approach helped me qualify for the Boston Marathon Now, I’m training for my 15th marathon—(my first in 8 years)—and I’ve never felt stronger. If you’re just starting your running journey (or trying to fall back in love with it), you don’t have to do it the hard way like I did.”

RELATED: 11 Amazing Bodies of Kaley Cuoco and Other 'Big Bang' Women

She Cooks Healthy Meals

Corey makes sure to eat a healthy diet. She makes a lot of her own meals. Corey shared this video on Instagram of herself making a burrito. She captioned it, “THE BEST BREAKFAST BURRITOS 🌮As a Dietitian, I fully believe healthy eating doesn't have to be boring ✋ I love burritos as they are SO easily customizable for your own preferences and macronutrient needs. INGREDIENTS: (per 1 Burrito): 1 Mission Sun Dried Tomato Wrap (you can use whole wheat or low carb). 3 serv Egg Beaters (or you can sub whole eggs 🍳). 1/2 Chicken Sausage Link. 1/4 cup roma tomato, diced. 1/4 green bell pepper, diced. 1/8 red onion, diced. 14 grams servings lite Mexican cheese. 4 Alexia Sweet Potato Puffs (optional but adds a nice texture). Creamy Sirracha sauce (optional). DIRECTIONS: •Add sweet potato puffs to air fryer (9 mins, 400 F) •chop tomato, peppers, onion, and sausage •cook veggies and sausage in a pan •add eggs to pan and cook until done •wrap everything in your burrito + cheese, and the sweet potato puffs then add to the air fryer to crisp for 3 mins! Then it's ready to eat and enjoy. I like to dip mine in some creamy sriracha.”

She Does Leg Workouts

Corey doesn’t skip leg day. In this Instagram video, she is seen doing workouts like lunges and abductors. Corey captioned the post, “Who’s ready to build their booty shelf? 🍑✨ Weak glutes? 🚨 They’re not just a missed gym goal—they can lead to: 👉 Poor posture 🪑 👉 Back pain 😖 👉 Knee strain 🦵 👉 Hip instability 😬 But when you focus on building strong glutes, the benefits are huge! As a runner, strong glutes mean: 🏃♀️ Better stride power (hello, faster splits!) ⛰️ Climbing hills with ease (no more burning quads) 🛡️ Reduced risk of injuries like IT band syndrome and shin splints 🔄 Better running efficiency for endurance. For the average gym-goer? Strong glutes = improved balance, stronger lifts, and greater mobility. Whether you’re squatting, lunging, or just living life, your glutes are the MVP of lower-body strength and stability. I’m on my journey to stronger cheeks this year so if you’re ready to grow buns of steel and take your workouts to the next level, make sure to follow & let’s build that booty shelf together 🤝”

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Fitness Model Morgan Rose Moroney in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says "She's Moving"

She shares her favorite workouts, from core circuits to Pilates routines.

Fitness Model Morgan Rose Moroney in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says "She's Moving"
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Morgan Rose Moroney, a fitness trainer and gymnastics enthusiast, inspires her followers with creative workouts and candid advice on fitness and postpartum recovery. Recently, she shared a video on Instagram of herself performing a handstand on two platforms, captioning the post, “It’s been a good 7 months since I’ve done this!!! A bit stiff, definitely need to iron out the kinks but she’s moving 😜.” From Pilates to core circuits, Moroney proves that consistency and adaptation are key to a healthy lifestyle.

She Does Core Workouts

Moroney shared some of her favorite core exercises in this Instagram video. She captioned it, “I don’t think you understand how excited I was for this. I missed my @cultureofmotion core circuits ✨Taken from the essentials program!!! Ofc I’ve still been doing core focused work but only specific exercises that I wouldn’t do outside of pregnant and postpartum recovery, so it felt nice to get back to my usual exercises ☺️”

She Does Pilates

Moroney likes to do Pilates workouts to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself using a reformer. Moroney captioned the post, “Sometimes 10 mins is all you got 🫶🏼💞So grateful for this stunning reformer from @yourreformer making postpartum movement at home as easy as can be. A life saver for my body and mind at the moment 🙏🏼”

She Runs On The Treadmill

Mornoney likes to run on the treadmill in order to do some cardio. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing so. Moroney captioned the post. “Let me tell you this, being postpartum and running again is an EXPERIENCE. You’ve got more things jiggling than ever 😂To my big booby girlies, how do you ever do this!!!”

She Uses Weights

Moroney likes to use weights to workout. She shared this video of herself doing hip thrusts with a barbell on Instagram. She captioned it, “Disassociating or just dying… or both 😂🥵Let me get real for a second ⬇️Getting back into lifting has been a bit of a slap in the face, I have never actually had a set back this big before in regards to my capabilities as an athlete. I’ve never seriously injured myself, or had any reason to slow down and because of this I have noticed now that I’ve always been working at doing more or remaining in a maintenance phase of strength, general fitness or skill work. PP is a big deal, there is no room for ego’s or silly expectations, you must just look after yourself and put in the work and be okay being a beginner again 🙏🏼”

She Does Hip Thrusts

In the previous Instagram video, Moroney is seen doing hip thrusts. According to Gymless, hip thrusts are very beneficial. “Hip thrusts are a controlled and powerful movement, mainly focusing on the glutes, hamstrings, lower back, and core. This exercise is vital for developing a stronger posterior chain, contributing to improved athletic performance, alleviating lower back pain, and enhancing overall physique. Considering that about 65 million Americans experience some form of back pain, hip thrusts are a great exercise to include in your routine.”

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Kayla Nicole Shares "Full-Body Workout"

Discover Kayla Nicole's full-body workout routine in her two-piece workout gear.

Kayla Nicole attends 2024 FOX Winter Press Day at Fox Studio Lot
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Kayla Nicole is getting a full body workout in – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post the fitness founder flaunts her amazing figure in a flat belly baring exercise set while exercising. “Full-body workouts are really the cheat code, babe! One session, and you’re hitting everything—arms, legs, core. It’s like multitasking for your body, and the results? Chef’s kiss. Strong, sculpted, unstoppable—you in? Here’s a full body burn from @thebank_fitcamp. Complete 12-15 reps of each exercise for 3-4 rounds,” she captioned the post from her Tribe Therepē account. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Yoga

During an Alo Moves retreat in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Kayla showed off her yoga pose. “t’s always such a treat getting to work out with their incredible instructors in real life - rather than from the training app like I usually do at home. Super grateful for trips like these that leave you feeling grounded, centered and refreshed,” she captioned the post.

Running and Jogging

Running, or rather “jogging,” is part of Kayla’s routine. 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.

Golf

Kayla loves golf. “Please feel free to save this under ‘athletic girls I follow.’ Thank you so much. 🤭🏌🏽♀️My kinda Wednesday, truly,” she captioned a post. Golf offers lots of benefits per the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Benefits include improved longevity, decreased risk of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke, good mental health, and improved strength and balance.

Pilates

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Kayla does Pilates. Why is pilates a good workout? According to the Mayo Clinic 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.

Strength Trains

Kayla strength trains, which she does in her recent post. According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

  • Develop strong bones
  • Manage your weight
  • Enhance your quality of life
  • Manage chronic conditions
  • Sharpen your thinking skills

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Fitness Influencer Kelsey Wells Says "Let's Slay 2025"

Learn how fitness instructor Kelsey Wells achieves her goals with positivity, fitness bikes, weights, and setting small goals at a time.

Kelsey Wells at the Lost Pattern show during New York Fashion Week.
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Kelsey Wells is an extremely successful fitness instructor and influencer. She shares a lot of her tips on Instagram. Wells recently shared a workout video on her page. In it, she talked about how to achieve fitness goals. Wells captioned the post, “REMEMBER my @sweat challenge kicks off so soon. Register in the app and let’s SLAY 2025 ⚡️⚡️⚡️💕”

She Believes in Positivity

In the caption of her post, Wells shared that positivity is one of her tips for fitness. “MAKE SURE ALL GOALS ARE ROOTED IN POSITIVITY, NOT NEGATIVITY!!! Instead of basing your goals on what you ‘can’t’ do or have? Flip it. You want to drink MORE water, eat MORE nutrients, gain MORE strength, etc. I have been saying this my whole career and the more people I see embrace it the more passionately I want to keep screaming it from the proverbial rooftops lol.”

She Uses A Fitness Bike

Kelsey Wells on a fitness bike.

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In her Instagram video, Wells is seen on a fitness bike. Penn State PRO Wellness reports that this can have a lot of benefits. “Riding a stationary exercise bike is an efficient and effective way to burn calories and body fat while strengthening your heart, lungs, and muscles. Compared to some other types of cardio equipment, a stationary bicycle puts less stress on your joints, but it still provides an excellent aerobic workout.”

She Lifts Weights

Kelsey Wells pictured exercising with dumbbells.

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Wells is also seen doing exercises with weights in her Instagram video. According to ACE Fitness, this has a lot of health benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

She Sets Small Goals

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Wells also wrote in her caption that setting small goals one at a time is another of her tips for achieving them. “I’m not here to tell you to set smaller goals— DREAM BIG DAMNIT!!! But I AM here to remind you that the most effective way to CHANGE YOUR WHOLE LIFE is to implement ONE better habit at a time, until it becomes your new NORMAL! Then tackle another. Now what are your goals this year!?! If you haven’t written any down yet, do so in the comments!!! Let me support you.”

She Doesn't Pressure Herself

Wells talked about the importance of not pressuring herself and burning out in this Instagram post’s caption. “Keeping my peace and my priorities straight ✨💪⚡️While I EMBRACE New Year’s (and ANY time of the year) resolutions towards caring for yourself and your multifaceted health, I wholeheartedly REJECT hustle culture and overwhelming yourself to the point of inevitable burnout. My resolutions feel more balanced than ever and THAT is progress I am PROUD of!”

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Fitness Model Ana Cherí Says "Let's Go!"

Fitness model Ana Cherí shares her workout secrets and favorite habits for staying fit.

Ana Cherí with a gorgeous evening sky in the background.
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Ana Cherí, a renowned fitness model and influencer, is no stranger to inspiring her millions of Instagram followers with fitness tips and style. Recently, she posted a reel showcasing her outfit from Fashion Nova, encouraging fans to take advantage of a big sale. Cherí captioned the post, “Let’s GO! @FashionNova. Last day of 50-99% off Everything!! Fitness Babe 3 Piece Bolero Short Set - Black. Sport Club Sneakers - White.”

She Does Squats

Cherí shared some of her favorite lower body exercises in this Instagram video. One thing she likes to do is squats. Cherí wrote in the caption, “My Top 3 lower body exercises I stand by 🫡🎂🍑I train these movements 3x a week! Sumo Squats will always be one of my favorites. 👉🏽 Sumo squats are great for sculpting your inner thighs, glutes, hamstrings, and quads, while also improving hip mobility.”

She Does RDL's

Ana Cher\u00ed builds her booty with RDL's.

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Another lower body workout that Cherí does are RDLs. She talked about this in the caption of the previous Instagram video. “RDLs, these I hit 3x a week cuz plump hammies are my goal 👉🏽RDLs (Romanian Deadlifts) are perfect for building strong hamstrings, glutes, and lower back. ⭐️ Tips to do them better: Hinge at the hips, keep your back flat, and engage your core. Lower the weight slowly, keep it close, and focus on squeezing your glutes as you rise. Avoid overextending at the top for safe, effective lifts.”

She Does Hip Thrusts

Ana Cher\u00ed does weighted hip thrusts.

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The third exercise that Cherí talked about in the previous Instagram video is hip thrusts. She wrote, “Hip Thrust cuz she’s a Cake Queen 🎂👑👉🏽Crush your hip thrusts with these steps: Place your upper back on a bench, feet flat on the ground, and drive through your heels. Tuck your chin. Lift your hips until your body forms a straight line, squeezing your glutes at the top. Lower with control and repeat for serious glute gains! 🍑Remember consistency is key 🔑”

She Uses Resistance Bands

Cherí posted this reel on Instagram of herself at a wellness retreat. In it, she is seen working out with a resistance band. ACE Fitness states that these bands can help you workout, and strengthen muscles. “Muscle-strengthening workouts help improve blood pressure and lower your risk of hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart disease. In fact, research finds that strength training with resistance bands improves measures of heart health, including blood pressure, in the elderly.”

She Hikes

Cherí likes to go hiking to keep herself in shape. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself hiking. Cherí shared this reel of herself hiking in Banff. According to Piedmont, going hiking can have a lot of benefits. “Going up and down hills gets the heart pumping, creating a great cardio workout. Like most cardio exercises, hiking helps reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and even some cancers.”

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Emily Elizabeth Stuns in Paradise.

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Emily Elizabeth is heating up Hawaii – in her swimsuit. In a new social media post the model and influencer shows off her amazing figure in a two-piece while on the beaches of the tropical paradise. “Hawaii >> 🌺🌈,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Simply Beautiful ❤️🏖❤,” commented one of her followers. “🔥😍perfect,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Hydration

Emily prioritizes hydration. Not only does she drink water, but also electrolyte enhanced fruit. “Fresh coconut,” she captioned a photo from Bora Bora. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

Coffee

Emily enjoys the perks of caffeine. Here she is drinking a cup of coffee. According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are several benefits of drinking coffee in moderation. “It acts on your brain to improve memory, mood, reaction times, and mental function,” they say, citing a study finding that caffeine can improve endurance and performance during exercise. It is also antioxidant-rich, can ward off diabetes, prevent neurologic disease, lower cancer risk, and ward off depression, they point out.

Snowboarding

While you can usually find Emily in the tropics, sometimes she heads over to the mountains for winter sports. In one of her photos she goes snowboarding. According to the University of Rochester, snowboarding, like skiing, is a great cardiovascular workout. “Because they are also weight-bearing exercises, they strengthen your bones as they tone your muscles,” they say. “Cardiovascular or aerobic exercises also work to reduce your risk for chronic diseases, and lower blood pressure. They also help you maintain a healthy body weight. Through regular aerobic exercise like skiing and snowboarding, you lower your risk of developing conditions like diabetes and heart disease, having a stroke, and perhaps even getting cancer.”

Snorkeling

While on vacation Emily throws on a mask and fin and goes snorkeling. Surprisingly, putting on a snorkel and fins and swimming through the water is a great workout. In addition to being a great aerobic exercise and burning calories, other health benefits may include improved cardiovascular function, stress reduction, mood enhancement, and muscular toning.

Walking

She also takes her dog for walks. Here she is strolling in Central Park with her pooch. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer in terms of exercise, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

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CrossFit Athlete Emma McQuaid is "Excited"

Learn how CrossFit athlete Emma McQuaid preps for competition.

Emma McQuaid dips her arms in a cooler filled with ice.
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Emma McQuaid is prepping for her CrossFit competition – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post the athlete flaunts her amazing figure in a two-piece exercise set while training. “8 weeks to my first Hyrox Sim 🏃♀️Looking forward to upping my run volume over the next 2 months to see how I can fair out before entering my first proper race later in the year. It’s no secret I don’t really enjoy running, I never have but I’m excited to see if I can turn that around this year,” she captioned the Instagram photos. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

She Is Consistent

If you want to improve your Olympics lifts, Emma suggests maintaining consistency. “Be consistent in your training, it’s vital you continually train all the lifts, not just the ones you like. I used to hate the full snatch and always power snatched everything. Recently though its become the opposite, I love full snatch and need to focus again on my power snatch. Always attack your weaknesses,” she told Boxrox.

Focus on Mobility

When it comes to improving gymnastic skills, Emma says to focus on mobility. “Sometimes is not just learning the skill, it’s having the mobility to be able to do it. I have struggled with handstand walks for over a year now and have practised more than people realise, but recently found out it’s my thoracic and shoulder mobility holding me back. So I have worked on my mobility and I’ve already seen improvements in my handstand walks. I’d also say people need to work the basics more, develop a strong foundation to build the high level movements on,” Emma told Boxrox.

Hydration

Drinking enough water and getting rest is an important component of health. “Eat healthy, drink plenty of water and sleep well is a good recipe for success,” she told Coach Web. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

Meal Prep

While Emma doesn’t meal prep, she has her food prepared for her. “All my food is supplied from a local company called Fuel Farm. I usually eat 4-5 times a day. Just depends what my training volume is like that day, I also live on Battle Oats bars between sessions, a great snack that keeps me going and doesn’t fill me up,” she says.

Balanced Diet

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Emma maintains a balanced diet. “I personally think a lot of athletes in CrossFit under eat. Avoiding carbs or limiting them isn’t a good idea when you train at high intensity. I eat some junk everyday because I find it helps my performance, a 6 pack isn’t going to help me win so it doesn’t bother me, fuelling my body and maintaining the intensity in training is what will help me win. I’ve focused on timing my intake of sugar and it’s only made me better,” she told Boxrox.

Krissy Cela in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "8 Weeks of Lifting"
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Krissy Cela is a fitness trainer on the Evolve You app and influencer. Recently, she has been documenting her process of losing pregnancy weight on Instagram. In a recent post, Cela revealed that she had been consistently weight training. She captioned it, “8 weeks of lifting, not depriving, recovering and sticking to an actual PLAN! Not doing random workouts. All my programs are on the @evolveyou app. I'm currently on the strong program and absolutely loving it! But there are home workouts too. Use code KRISSY for money off! (own brand).”

She Strength Trains

Cela strength trains to keep herself in shape. ACE Fitness says that this has a lot of benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

She’s Consistent

Cela revealed in the caption of her Instagram post that she made sure to be consistent with her wellness. “So yeah… just keep lifting some heavy iron, don’t really listen to people who tell you not to unless you have an injury of some sort. Eat your fats, carbs and protein and get your steps in. Keep it simple and remember a cute gym set will make you lift heavier 😂Proud of myself because it really wasn’t easy showing up daily ngl.”

She Accepts Herself

Cela talked about her journey to accept herself in the caption of this Instagram post. “When I was growing up, all I ever wanted was to be pretty. I hated the way I looked and felt out of place, especially as the only girl in school with upper lip hair and a foreign background. I resented that my Albanian parents imposed cultural norms that limited what I could wear and how I could express myself. Now, in my 30s, I’ve learned to embrace my roots while also appreciating the many unique qualities I bring to the table that go beyond mere appearances. I didn’t realize how much being creative, strong, and loving would mean to me. I didn’t understand the true value of these qualities until now.”

She Works Her Lower Body

Cela shared some of her favorite lower body workouts in this Instagram post. She captioned it, “This mammaaa is putting in the work! Loving it so much moving my body and building my strength all over again 💅🏽All workout programs are from the @evolveyou app so if you’re stuck on where to start I really think you should just come and join the party and see what the fuss is all about. (Own brand). Workout: 1. KB RDL: 4 sets till failure 2. BB Reverse lunges: 4 sets 8 reps each leg 3. Hip work: need it my hips are tight: 4 sets each leg 8 reps (great to warm up also) 4. Static lunge: 4 sets 12 reps each leg 5. Also did hip thrust forgot to record 4 sets till failure.”

She Walks

Another thing that Cela does to keep herself in shape is go for walks. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself doing so. Cela shared this set of photos of herself hiking with her dog and partner. She captioned the post, “Postpartum walks! Taking it easy and feeling good! Ad/ Supported by @promix electrolytes in watermelon flavour 💅🏽Set from @oneractive launching 12th December.”