Gemma Atkinson In Leggings Shares “Short and Sweaty” Workout

Gemma Collins, star of The Only Way Is Essex, I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, Celebrity Big Brother, Dancing on Ice and Gemma Collins: Diva, is one of England’s biggest reality stars and pop culture icons. She’s always posting iconic and stunning photos and videos on Instagram. Collins recently posted a new video on Instagram of herself doing her “Pancake Day Dance” on Shrove Tuesday, the day one finalizes one's Lenten sacrifice, and eats pancakes and other sweets. It's a throwback video because she's lost weight since then. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Gemma Collins 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 Gets Her Steps In

Collins is open about her journey with her health, and the different things that she does to lose weight. In 2018, she told The Sun that she started walking a lot more, and that she was seeing results. "I've been getting my steps in. It really makes a difference. I've already gone down a dress size. I can tell in my exercise clothes. It just feels so much better."

2. She Works With A Trainer

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Collins, like many other people, works with a personal trainer to help her stay in shape. And her trainer, CJ, the owner of CJ Fitness, likes to start early. She revealed on her Instagram story one day that CJ came to her house really early for a session. “I started my day off today even though I've had no sleep, my trainer came here at half 8 this morning. I was so tired, just splashed the face with cold water, get the exercise gear on and get it done.”

3. She Does Aquatic Workouts

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Collins likes to spend time in the water, specifically the pool. But she’s not just doing it to cool off and go swimming. She likes to do some of her exercises in the water. She posted this video of herself power walking in the water, captioning it, “Motivation for you HUNS.”

4. She Doesn’t Let Herself Get Down

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Collins revealed on the Secure The Insecure podcast, that she has days where she isn’t as confident with herself and with her body. However, she says that she doesn’t let those feelings destroy her, and has a way to overcome them. “I just take a deep breath and I go, 'I've got nothing to lose. I've just got to do this.' But you know, I wouldn't be human if you didn't have the down days, you know?”

5. She Takes Horseback Riding Lessons

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One of the ways Collins likes to stay active is by taking horseback riding lessons. She posted this video of herself riding, and captioned it, “Giddy up GC. I'm not giving up guys. I know I will master this. I can't wait to continue with my lessons. It's nice to have hobbies and again be out amongst nature.”

Actress and presenter Gemma Atkinson is showing fans what her workouts look like when she’s short on time and wants maximum results. Atkinson, 39, shared a video of herself wearing black leggings and a sports bra, doing a mat workout with weights. “Short and sweaty ✅. Kept my workout to 25 mins with just 5 rounds of the above circuit. 50 seconds on each station, 10 second rest in between. Great if you’re short on time or if you have limited equipment 👍🏼,” she captioned the post. Here’s how the British star stays fit and healthy.

1. Weight Sessions and HIIT

Atkinson works out with a personal trainer. “I do three weights sessions per week at the gym. I do compound movements and supersets,” she told Your Healthy Living. “I train with my trainer, who’s called Evil Steve, and I try to do between 45 minutes and an hour. It’s lots of weightlifting, squats and lunges. I have two days a week where I’ll do around 30 minutes of cardio and I’ll either do a long walk with my dogs or go on the stairmaster. Some days, if work is manic, I’ll try to do at least 20 minutes HIIT training in the living room.”

2. Protein, Vegetables, and Dark Chocolate

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Atkinson gets up at 4 a.m. to host her radio show. “Before I go into work I’ll have three scrambled eggs along with half an avocado and some spinach and a coffee,” she told Your Healthy Living. “Lunch is usually a chicken salad or chicken and vegetables. Mid afternoon I quite like to have an apple with some peanut butter or a banana. For my evening meal I might have some cod with sweet potatoes and lots of veg. Then after tea I’ll always have a square of 90 percent dark chocolate. It’s good for satisfying sweet cravings but you can’t eat too much of it.”

3. Long Walks

Atkinson enjoys active weekends spent outdoors with her family. “I like to relax at the weekend and love to walk with the dog near my house in Manchester, getting the fresh air and spending time with the family,” she told Get the Gloss. “As I’ve got older I realize there's no need to spend a fortune on fancy weekends and instead I love to go outside in nature and enjoy taking in the fresh air and vitamin D.”

4. 80/20 Rule For Diet

Atkinson is sensible about her diet, allowing indulgences when she feels the need. “I’m very aware of the fact that at certain times of the month I just want chocolate, wine and pizza so I never deny myself,” she told Your Healthy Living. “I haven’t eaten red meat for about seven years now and I love lean protein such as chicken and fish. When it comes to carbohydrates I love sweet potatoes, rice and oats. So if it crows or grows or swims I’ll eat it, but if it’s processed then I’ll avoid it. If there’s anything I can’t pronounce on the label then I don’t really want to be eating it.”

5. Beauty From Within

Atkinson has a holistic approach to health, wellness, and beauty. “Being a vegetarian is important to me and I think it's vital to keep the body well hydrated and to exercise well,” she told Get the Gloss. “If I don't drink enough water I get ratty and headachy and suffer with problem skin. One of the most important things is to think about is what you put into your body; there's no point in spending a fortune on creams and products if you don’t keep your body well-nourished and hydrated. Like a fish needs to be in a clean environment to thrive, our systems need to be nourished and hydrated and I believe a beauty routine should follow this.”

Gemma Atkinson is getting her sweat on – with her husband. In a new social media post the Hollyoaks star hits the gym with Gorka Marquez during an intense exercise session. Gemma has been training at Ultimate Performance for four weeks, engaging in weight and strength training sessions after having her second child. She has committed to 12 weeks of intense workouts. “I want to start feeling strong again,” she says in another workout video. Weight lifting, sled pushes, squats and lunges, and lots of ab work are helping her get back into shape. Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. This Is What She Eats in a Day

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Gemma detailed her diet to Hello. “I'll either have poached eggs on a bagel with avocado and some greens, or I'll have my porridge with almonds, berries and honey," she dished. "Then I'll train and I'll probably have a smoothie mid-morning with whey protein, coconut milk, almonds, frozen spinach, frozen broccoli and frozen cauliflower,” she added. "I make a butternut squash but I put cashew nuts in it which makes it nice and creamy," she continued. "Lunch can be a big salad or chickpeas with pesto or veg or some Mexican rice. I've always loved Mexican food. I think it's been ten years since I ate any red meat but I used to love fish tacos." And for dinner? "Sometimes I'll just have a shake before bed or sometimes Gorka will make a Spanish omelette which is great."

2. Sleep

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Gemma understands the importance of getting rest. 'I get up at 4.30am to present Manchester’s Key 103 Breakfast Show. I swear by getting six hours’ sleep,” she told Women’s Health. What are the health benefits of sleep? According to the Sleep Foundation, getting enough z’s is a mood booster, promotes heart health, regulates blood sugar, improves mental function, restores your immune system, helps relieve stress, and aids in weight loss.

3. Hydration

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Gemma drinks “three litres of water a day,” she told Women’s Health. 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.

4. “Heavy” Weight Training

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“My 12-week transformation—and current training—does involve a lot of heavy weight training. I’ve always gone to the gym – but this taught me to focus on the quality of my workouts, not the quantity,” Gemma told Women’s Health.

5. No Red Meat

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“I haven’t eaten red meat in five years, and I limit my dairy intake. I love animals and there’s cruelty in how these foods are produced. I’m working towards becoming pescetarian, then vegetarian,” she told Women’s Health.

6. Cheat Weekends

“The weekend is my time to rest. I don’t train – I’ll go for long dog walks instead. If I fancy it, I’ll have pizza, pasta or a glass of wine. I aim for 80% what my body needs, and 20% what it wants,” Gemma told Women’s Health.

Actress and radio presenter Gemma Atkinson isn’t interested in unrealistic resolutions this year. Atkinson, 39, shared a video of herself working out with a kettlebell, wearing purple leggings and a baggy t-shirt. “It’s been a long time since I’ve bought into the whole ‘new year new you’ stuff. Today was treated like any other day for me. Building a lifestyle with habits of moving regularly, eating nutritious meals as well as still enjoying nights out and the occasional blow out is how I prefer to be all year round. It keeps me sane, keeps me healthy and most importantly, keeps me away from ever feeling disappointed in myself for not sticking to something that I put on myself,” she captioned the post. Here’s how Atkinson eats and works out to live her best life.

1. 12-Week Transformation

Atkinson’s workouts are based around weight and resistance training. “I get up at 4.30am to present Manchester’s Key 103 Breakfast Show,” she tells Women’s Health. “I swear by getting six hours’ sleep, drinking three liters of water a day and being active. My motto is ‘energy creates energy’. My 12-week transformation—and current training—does involve a lot of heavy weight training. I’ve always gone to the gym – but this taught me to focus on the quality of my workouts, not the quantity.”

2. Her Daily Diet

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Atkinson’s typical diet is as follows:

5am: Poached eggs on rye

9am:Oats with protein powder and almond milk

12.30pm:Sweet potato jacket, hummus, salad and salmon

3.30pm:Dark chocolate and fresh strawberries

7pm:Chicken stir-fry with vegetables

“I haven’t eaten red meat in five years, and I limit my dairy intake,” she tells Women’s Health. “I love animals and there’s cruelty in how these foods are produced. I’m working towards becoming pescetarian, then vegetarian… I cook from scratch as much as I can. It gives me more control over what I eat, tastes better and is free from nasties. It works out cheaper, too.”

3. Weight Training and Cardio

Atkinson works out with a personal trainer. “I train in UP [Ultimate Performance] four times a week for around 45 minutes to an hour. It’s no more than an hour for my weight training sessions,” she says on the UP blog. “I have two cardio sessions a week which can be anything from a long dog walk, to 45 minutes on the bike or cross-trainer, and I have one day where I do absolutely nothing, and I have a rest and recovery day. I think a lot of people assume you have to train for hours and hours, but our sessions are around 45 minutes.”

4. Fitness Challenge

Atkinson’s workouts are designed to challenge her at every level. “The idea with Gemma’s training, because she already does a lot of training and has done a lot in the past, was just to refine it and ensure it was quality over quantity,” says her trainer Mark. “So when Gemma comes into the gym, we repeat a lot of the same exercises – split squats, deadlifts and a lot of big movements. Then what we do each week is ensure that Gemma is actually progressing; the weights are going up or we’re doing extra reps each time or an extra set. This is so that every week there’s some measurable progress. That way we can guarantee that over 12 weeks we’ve improved her performance.”

5. Balanced Lifestyle

Atkinson’s approach to fitness and health is to live a balanced lifestyle and not obsess about outward appearance. “I try to ignore what people say about my shape,” she tells Women’s Health. “We’re all in the gym to try to better ourselves. We may be at different starting points but the goal is the same. There should be more respect. I used to live off fast food, but had awful headaches and constant break-outs. It’s important to care for yourself from the inside out. Expensive creams won’t help if you’re dehydrated and not eating right. The weekend is my time to rest. I don’t train – I’ll go for long dog walks instead. If I fancy it, I’ll have pizza, pasta or a glass of wine. I aim for 80% what my body needs, and 20% what it wants.”

Gemma Collins, star of The Only Way Is Essex, I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, Celebrity Big Brother, Dancing on Ice and Gemma Collins: Diva, is one of England’s biggest reality stars and pop culture icons. She’s always posting iconic and stunning photos and videos on Instagram. Collins recently posted a new video on Instagram of herself doing her “Pancake Day Dance” on Shrove Tuesday, the day one finalizes one's Lenten sacrifice, and eats pancakes and other sweets. It's a throwback video because she's lost weight since then. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Gemma Collins 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 Gets Her Steps In

Collins is open about her journey with her health, and the different things that she does to lose weight. In 2018, she told The Sun that she started walking a lot more, and that she was seeing results. "I've been getting my steps in. It really makes a difference. I've already gone down a dress size. I can tell in my exercise clothes. It just feels so much better."

2. She Works With A Trainer

Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images

Collins, like many other people, works with a personal trainer to help her stay in shape. And her trainer, CJ, the owner of CJ Fitness, likes to start early. She revealed on her Instagram story one day that CJ came to her house really early for a session. “I started my day off today even though I've had no sleep, my trainer came here at half 8 this morning. I was so tired, just splashed the face with cold water, get the exercise gear on and get it done.”

3. She Does Aquatic Workouts

Karwai Tang/WireImage

Collins likes to spend time in the water, specifically the pool. But she’s not just doing it to cool off and go swimming. She likes to do some of her exercises in the water. She posted this video of herself power walking in the water, captioning it, “Motivation for you HUNS.”

4. She Doesn’t Let Herself Get Down

Karwai Tang/WireImage

Collins revealed on the Secure The Insecure podcast, that she has days where she isn’t as confident with herself and with her body. However, she says that she doesn’t let those feelings destroy her, and has a way to overcome them. “I just take a deep breath and I go, 'I've got nothing to lose. I've just got to do this.' But you know, I wouldn't be human if you didn't have the down days, you know?”

5. She Takes Horseback Riding Lessons

Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images

One of the ways Collins likes to stay active is by taking horseback riding lessons. She posted this video of herself riding, and captioned it, “Giddy up GC. I'm not giving up guys. I know I will master this. I can't wait to continue with my lessons. It's nice to have hobbies and again be out amongst nature.”