Fitness Trainer Amanda Tress in Two-Piece Workout Gear Previews "Advanced Workouts"

Amanda Elise Lee is doing a workout in “two of her favorite” Fashion Nova exercise sets. In a new social media post the fitness influencer flaunts her amazing figure in workout clothes. She also reveals her abs and glutes workout with her followers. Here's how she approaches wellness.

1. Working Out “Changed” Her Life

Amanda maintains that exercise completely transformed her life and body. "There's nothing wrong with being skinny, but I was really self-conscious about it — I didn't have my first boyfriend until I was 21," the influencer, who now works as a certified personal trainer and Pilates instructor, told Cosmopolitan. "Working out completely changed my life and confidence."

2. Minimal Cardio

"I don't do a lot of cardio because it's the most time-consuming," says Amanda. She adds that she exercises 45 minutes four to five times a week, doing mostly strength training so she doesn’t lose weight. "I'm obsessed with not losing weight. If I look at the scale and it goes up, I get excited I gained 2 pounds," she says.

3. Variety

Amanda makes sure to switch it up. "Variety is even more important that working out regularly," she says. "Try to change it up every time you work out: Instead of doing a regular squat, do it while standing on a BOSU ball, or do a walking lunge, elevated lunge with one leg on step, or a side lunge."

4. Engaging Muscles

Amanda stresses the importance of connecting your mind and body during workouts to engage the right muscles. "So many people go through the motions and don't see results because they don't connect the mind and the body to really feel the exercise," Amanda says. "You can't go through the motions — you really have to squeeze your butt and engage your abs to benefit."

5. TRX

Amanda is a big fan of TRX workouts. “Complete total body TRX 💪,” she captioned a post. TRX workouts can be done at home or at the gym. They involve simple straps that can be connected to the ceiling or a door, and are great for doing a variety of strength training moves, using your bodyweight as resistance.

Amanda Saccomanno is getting a glute workout in—in her exercise clothes. In a new social media post the former WWE fighter flaunts her incredible figure in a two-piece workout ensemble during an intense sweat session. “We were pushing some weight today! 😅💪🏻🍑,” she captioned the post. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Strength Training

Mandy revealed that once she started bodybuilding and strength training with a professional, it was a game-changer. “I always worked out, but I wasn’t super strict with my diet. I hired a trainer and approached it like a hobby, but once I saw the progress and how my body was changing, I loved it,” she told Muscle and Fitness.

2. High Protein, Low Carb Diet

Mandy eats clean, following a high-protein, low-carb diet with a few fast food meals sprinkled in. “Overall, I try to be consistent,” she told Muscle & Fitness, “but sometimes you just have to eat what’s available.” Doughnuts are one of her cheat meals.. “I’m lucky to have good genes,” she says. “And life’s all about balance.”

3. She Has a Fitness App

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Mandy is such an advocate of fitness apps that she started her own, Fit with Mandy. “It’s a 12-week at-home program designed for both men and women of all ages and skill levels. You can go at your own pace and do this program anywhere—it includes a lot of HIIT exercises, and it requires little to no equipment. I designed the program because I’m always on the road traveling, and sometimes can’t get to a gym with my busy schedule. But with this app, there are no excuses—anyone can make time. It’s available for download now in the App Store, so check it out,” she told Star magazine.

4. Daily Workouts

Mandy tries to workout daily. “I train five to six days a week, usually for an hour and a half at the gym. However, being on the road as much as I am now, sometimes I have to train in hotel gyms or even my hotel room. I’ve learned to make it work no matter where i am. That’s one reason why I created the Fit With Mandy app,” she told Star.

5. HIIT Workouts

Mandy has found the combination of HIIT and cardio to be effective. “I warm up first and do some cardio, whether it’s on the bike, treadmill or Stairmaster—just something to warm my muscles and get my heart rate going. A lot of my workouts consist of HIIT (high intensity interval training), which is my favorite form of cardio. After my warm-up, I spend 15 minutes stretching and working on mobility—for athletes, it’s important to stretch and do mobility exercises to help prevent injuries. After that, I start my workout. Whether it’s upper- or lower-body day, I do four sets of each exercise, with high reps,” she said. There is lots of research backing up the benefits of HIIT workouts, including body fat reduction, improved cardiovascular function, and mental health. It is also time effective.

6. Glute Workouts

In her recent post, Mandy shares her glute workout:

1️⃣ Barbell squat

10-12 reps 4 sets

2️⃣ RDLs (keep bar close & flat back)

12-15 reps 4 sets

3️⃣ HEAVY hip thrusts

10 reps 4 sets (last one hold at the top)