Gabby Douglas In Workout Gear Is “In the Gym Tonight”

Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas is hard at work training, and she’s getting stronger by the day. Douglas, 28, shared a picture of herself wearing black shorts and a sports bra, posing in front of a mirror at the gym. “She in the gym tonight 💪,” she captioned the post. “You are such a sweetheart, superstar trailblazer and we love you!” a fan commented. Douglas is competing again after years away from the spotlight—here’s what her health and wellness routine looks like.

1. Stretching and Dancing

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Douglas loves stretching and dancing. "I honestly like to dip my feet in so many things," she told PopCulture. "I love trampoline workouts, cardio. I do a lot of stretching, dancing. I kind of do it all, to be honest, because I love just extending myself and even expanding my brain. So I tap into a lot of things. Smoothies are definitely on the list as far as the diet and just fruits and veggies, and a lot, a lot of water."

2. Working Out With Pups

Douglas loves to work out with her pups. "It's so funny because sometimes when I do my workout, [the dogs] literally tag along," she told PEOPLE. "Like I love to run the stairs, I love to run laps around my house, and so they'll just follow me and it's honestly a great thing because the more active that we can keep them, the better. They have so much longevity."

3. Homemade Food

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Douglas tries to give her pets great quality food. "I am such a health nut. Not only do our research what goes into my body and my mind, I'll do the same thing for [my animals]," she told PEOPLE. "We do everything homemade, everything has to be organic and natural, no GMOs, no preservatives or pesticides because that really affects the animal. Everything natural because it was put on this planet to help these animals."

4. Smoothie Fan

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Douglas partnered up with Smoothie King to relaunch the Hydration Watermelon smoothie. “I'm so into health and diet and awareness,” she told PopCulture. “I'm just so grateful to be a part of something so beneficial and it's made of coconut water, watermelon juice, strawberries, which is super beneficial for hydration, especially as an athlete. We extend so much energy, so we need to replenish what our bodies are made of."

5. Gymnastics Return

Douglas is thrilled to return to gymnastics. “There were a lot of skills and competitions that I didn’t attend when I was younger, and so just kind of getting back out there and reaching that height of gymnastics,” she told New Beauty. “Doing different things is very exciting for me, but I honestly just hope to get that joy back. I missed the crowds. I missed designing the leotards, so that’s what really got me back into it. I was watching one of my friends, and I was just like, ‘Man, I miss this. What if I went back?’”

Sian Gabbidon is a former cast member of The Apprentice and fashion designer. She also isn’t afraid of modeling her own pieces. Gabbidon shares a lot of swimsuit photos on Instagram. She’s currently on vacation in Jamaica, and just shared a new swimsuit photo on her page. In it, she sat on a chair in a white bathing suit. She captioned the post, “Every little thing, is gonna be alright.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sian Gabbidon 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 Works Out On A Regular Basis

Gabbidon opened up about her wellness routine to New UK. She says that fitness is a big part of her life. Gabbidon says that she tries to work out on a regular basis. “I’m quite a gym freak,” she says. “I like going five times a week, Monday to Friday. It takes my mind off things.” "Exercise and physical activity are good for just about everyone, including older adults. No matter your health and physical abilities, you can gain a lot by staying active. In fact, studies show that 'taking it easy' is risky. Often, inactivity is more to blame than age when older people lose the ability to do things on their own. Lack of physical activity also can lead to more visits to the doctor, more hospitalizations, and more use of medicines for a variety of illnesses," says the NIH.

2. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

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Gabbidon revealed some of her favorite exercises to New UK. She says that she does a variety of things to stay in shape. Gabbidon revealed that her go-to exercises include lower body workouts, weight training, and cardio. “I really like doing squats and weights,” she reveals. “And I also love a good spin session.”

3. She Does Martial Arts

Gabbidon likes to learn martial arts as a way of staying in shape. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself boxing with a known Muay Thai champion. She captioned it, “Letting off some steam this morning with Muay Thai World Champ @liamharrisonfighter after last nights @apprenticeuk kick off. Big thanks to @gymkingwomen for the set!”

4. She Swims

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Gabbidon loves to spend time in the water. She shares a lot of photos and videos on Instagram of herself going for a swim or spending time at the beach. Gabbidon posted this photo of herself on a pool float, captioning it, “Sunday chillin.” Gabbidon also posted this reel of herself getting out of the pool. She captioned it, “Summer.”

5. She Speaks Out

During the Black Lives Matter movement in June 2020, Gabbidon was a vocal supporter on social media. She shared this post on Instagram explaining why the cause is important. “It’s 2020 and the colour of someone’s skin is STILL a limiting factor,” Gabbidon wrote. “I’ve seen comments questioning why the UK were protesting ‘this isn’t our issue’. Racism & Injustice are GLOBAL issues and without us standing together NOTHING will change! ...Play your part, use your platform, stand with us.”

Chontel Duncan is a fitness trainer and influencer with her own app, Neu Fitness. Duncan recently shared a photo of herself and her boyfriend on Instagram. In it, both of them wore workout clothes. Duncan captioned the post, “We are almost there.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Chontel Duncan stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Jumps Rope

Duncan shared this video on Instagram of herself in the gym. In it, she is seen jumping rope. According to ACE Fitness, jumping rope is a great workout. “Jumping rope can increase the elasticity and resiliency of lower-leg muscles, leading to a reduced risk of lower-leg injuries. Calf raises can strengthen the lower leg, but if the muscle tissue becomes too tight it could increase the risk of a number of lower-leg injuries including achilles tendon strain or plantar fasciitis. Jumping rope regularly strengthens the calf muscles and improves the elasticity of the surrounding tendons and fascia. To increase elasticity, try to land on the ball of the foot first, but let your heels go all of the way down to the ground.”

2. She Uses A Rowing Machine

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In the Instagram post, Duncan is also seen using a rowing machine at the gym. The Cleveland Clinic states that using a rowing machine has a lot of benefits. “Your abdominal muscles, lower back, obliques, glutes and hamstrings all get a workout during a session on a rowing machine. If you follow proper form, your core will be engaged during every single step of the rowing process. Strengthening those muscles is also key to maintaining stability and building speed.”

3. She Works Her Glutes

Duncan makes sure to do workouts that work her glutes. She shared her favorites in this Instagram video. She captioned the post, “Here are some low-impact favorites to wake up the toosh before you work out!🍑 AIR SQUATS (slow and controlled, time under tension). 🍑 DEFICIT DOUBLE PULSE ALTERNATING REVERSE LUNGES (yes, it’s a mouthful). 🍑 GOOD MORNINGS (slow and with light weight, if any). 🍑 WEIGHTED DOUBLE PULSE SQUATS (keep it light and focus on depth). I like to do 15 reps of each for 2 rounds. These are just a few of my go-to moves. Stay tuned for more on my app coming soon!”

4. She Does Ladder Workouts

Duncan likes to do ladder workouts, which are workouts that increase in difficulty, amount of repetitions, or duration. Duncan shared this video of herself doing ladder workouts in the gym. She captioned the post, “Why I love Ladder workouts? Progressive structure, versatility, scaleability and variety. You will find various types of exercises such as weightlifting, (eg squats, bench), bodyweight exercises &/or cardio exercises. It’s suitable for all fitness levels, as the starting point and increments can be adjusted based on individual capability. I personally find I see benefits such as improved endurance & strength, mental toughness & caloric burn. And with this I can easily adjust to target different fitness goals, such as hypertrophy, endurance, or cardiovascular health.”

5. She Does Pull-Ups

Duncan is working on improving her pull-ups. She documented her progress on Instagram. Duncan shared this video on Instagram of herself doing them in the gym. She captioned the post, “The update no one asked for: Attempted my max wide grip over hand pull up. Managed 10 in my first set. Thinking I should set myself a goal to hit 14 strict reps…. (For shits and gigs).”

Germaine de Randamie is a successful MMA fighter. She competes in the UFC league. De Randamie is a former Featherweight Champion in the UFC. In a recent post on Instagram, De Randamie went to a weigh-in. In it, she is seen wearing a green workout top, her figure on display. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Germaine de Randamie stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Boxes

De Randamie likes to box to stay in shape. She shares a lot of posts on her Instagram of herself boxing. In this video, de Randamie is seen sparring with a trainer. She captioned the post, “One of the best feelings in the world. Just stand your ground, bite down on your mouthpiece and let it go!!! ‘BEAUTIFUL VIOLENCE.’” She also shared this video on her page, captioning it, “Blessed and unstoppable.”

2. She Skydives

De Randamie likes to get her adrenaline going. One thing she decided to do is go skydiving. She shared this photo on Instagram of her experience. De Randamie captioned the post, “First thank you @skydivingteuge for this amazing experience 😍 it was absolutely love at first jump❤️🙏🏻 words can’t describe this feeling (definitely coming back for more) some say we only live ones. But we only die once and life everyday. So you better make the most of it. ‘DIE WITH MEMORIES, NOT DREAMS.’ @souhair.naima thank you for jumping together.”

3. She Bikes

De Randamie likes to bike ride to stay in shape. She shared this photo of herself on a bike for a race. She captioned the post, “Thank you @lasouris_official #utrecht for our new fatbikes and the great service.” Harvard Health states that biking has a lot of benefits. “Health benefits include improved cardiovascular fitness, stronger muscles, greater coordination and general mobility, and reduced body fat. As with other types of exercise, it can also help improve mental health by lowering stress levels and stimulating feel-good endorphins.”

4. She’s Close To Her Family

De Randamie is extremely supportive of her family. Her brother is a drag queen, who competed on Drag Race Holland, and she participated in a makeover challenge on the season. De Randamie shared this photo from the day on Instagram. She captioned the post, “I had the honour to be a part of @dragraceholland S2. The family resemblance episode with my brother @tabitha020 (check it out on @videoland). It takes a lot of strength and courage to be who you want to be. It was such an honour to be a part of this, and to be completely out of my comfort zone (fighting is way easier than walking on these heals 👠👀). I am so proud of my brother. He is who he wants to be, and being a part of dragqueenholland may help somebody out there to be who they want to be.”

5. She Worked Out While Pregnant

While she was pregnant with her first child, De Randamie made sure to stay in shape. She shared a lot of her pregnancy workouts on Instagram. She captioned this gym photo, “11 weeks to go in my pregnancy so blessed to still be able to do what I love💙🙏🏻 happy, healthy and our little man is growing good. But the grind never stops.”