Gemma Atkinson In Workout Gear Says “Bring On 2024”

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 Atkinson is an actress, known for her roles on Hollyoaks, Emmerdale, and Casualty. She’s a DJ who hosts on the Hits Radio Network. And she’s also become a fitness maven. Atkinson and her fiancé, Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Marquez, recently enjoyed a beach day. Atkinson and Marquez shared a new photo on their Instagram stories from the day. She wore a orange and white checkered bathing suit, looking stunning. Marquez captioned the post, “Sunsets with my ❤.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see ways Gemma Atkinson 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 Schedules Workouts

Atkinson opened up about how she balances her fitness with motherhood in an interview with Women’s Fitness. She says that she makes sure to schedule her workouts. “I’m a sucker for routine,” she says. “As anyone knows, with a toddler it is difficult to find time in the day to focus on exercise. So, I get up everyday at 5am to get my fitness in before Mia wakes up at 7am. By then, I am in a really good head space to face the day and focus on her needs.”

2. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

Atkinson shared some of her favorite workouts to Women’s Fitness. She says that she does a variety of things to stay in shape. “I use all the weight training machines,” she says. “But I am also a fan of Thai boxing, as body strength is so important as you get older. I focus on my flexibility and mobility, as I am so conscious to keep an eye on my bone density so that I grow older without any health problems.”

3. She Doesn’t Restrict Herself

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Atkinson also opened up about her approach to dieting to Women’s Fitness. She says that she doesn’t like to restrict herself and believes in balance. “I don’t restrict myself too much. I am probably 70 per cent sensible and then 30 per cent eat what I fancy. I was brought up having a chip tea every Friday and I continue to do that. My motto is train and fuel yourself, not diet and exercise.”

4. She Watches Her Portions

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Atkinson revealed some of the wellness secrets she has picked up to Confidential. She says that she has learned to watch her portions. “The biggest thing I've changed is my portion sizes. Learning portion control has had a huge impact. I used to hate leaving food, but now if I’m full, I’ll stop eating. I've realised I don’t need all the food I thought I did. I eat what I need now, rather than what I want.

5. She Preps Her Food

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Atkinson doesn’t just schedule her workouts. She also plans out her meals. “Food preparation has been key for me on my twelve-week transformation,” she says to Confidential. “It really helps you stick to the plan because you don’t want to get caught short and just have to grab whatever food is available.”

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.

Gemma Atkinson is an actress, radio host, and wellness maven. She also works incredibly hard to stay in shape. Atkinson just shared a swimsuit photo to her Instagram story. In it, she got in an ice bath while wearing a red one-piece. She captioned the photo, “Love/hate relationship with the ice bath.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Gemma Atkinson 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 In The Mornings

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Atkinson opened up about her wellness secrets and routines to Womens Fitness. She says that she usually works out in the mornings, as it’s easy for her schedule. “It is vital to me as when I have worked out it totally changes how I feel – I’m not only a better mother, but fiancé and friend, too. I’m a sucker for routine and, as anyone knows, with a toddler it is difficult to find time in the day to focus on exercise. So, I get up everyday at 5am to get my fitness in before Mia wakes up at 7am. By then I am in a really good head space to face the day and focus on her needs.”

2. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

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Atkinson tells Womens Fitness that she does a lot of different workouts. “We have a home gym, so I use all the weight training machines, but I am also a fan of Thai boxing as body strength is so important as you get older. I focus on my flexibility and mobility as I am so conscious to keep an eye on my bone density so that I grow older without any health problems.”

3. She Eats A Balanced Diet

Atkinson is a big believer in balance, especially when it comes to her diet. She tells Womens Fitness, “I don’t restrict myself too much. I am probably 70 per cent sensible and then 30 per cent eat what I fancy. I was brought up having a chip tea every Friday and I continue to do that. My motto is train and fuel yourself, not diet and exercise.”

4. She’s True To Herself

Atkinson is all about being real. Especially when it comes to her social media. She tells Womens Fitness, “I am all for being myself, flaws and all. It is the best way one can be. Otherwise, it is a total act, and how can you live out a lie posting pictures of yourself on socials and then seeing people in real life looking nothing like them? I can’t understand it.”

5. She Eats Healthy

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Atkinson broke down what she typically eats in an interview with Ultimate Performance. “Breakfast-wise, I’ve been eating three eggs, spinach and half an avocado. Or I swap spinach for kale. It’s basically protein, fats and fibre for my breakfast. Then I have my oats and whey mid-morning, which I love. My lunch is normally white meat and veg. I don’t eat any red meat. I have only chicken and fish, and I have that with a load of vegetables again. Post-training is my whey shake with a banana, which I have straight after training. Then again, my evening meal is white meat, lots of veg and sweet potato. That’s it really.”

British reality TV icon and socialite Gemma Collins is known for her impressive fashion choices. In her most recent Instagram photo, Collins posed on a boat while wearing a bold leopard print swimsuit. In addition to looking stunning, she left her followers an encouraging message, writing, “Anything you can imagine you can create. make your dreams a reality. You really can achieve and have the life you always wanted …. And remember the harder you work!!!! The luckier you get! X GC x” 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’s Learning To Horseback Ride

One of Collins' new hobbies, and newest way to stay in shape is taking horseback riding lessons. While she admits it hasn’t always been easy, she is still working hard. 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.”

2. She Goes Walking

Collins likes to take long walks and hikes to help her stay in shape. She posted this photo of herself posing in the gorgeous countryside in the middle of a walk. She captioned the photo, “A beautiful day amongst nature 6 mile walk and feeling all organized for my week ahead. I know we’re all wintering but it’s going to be spring soon and I can’t wait! A good walk gets your mind straight. I feel so good.”

3. She Runs On The Treadmill

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One of the ways Collins stays in shape is by running, and she even has a treadmill in her home. She posted this Instagram video of herself walking on the treadmill, both advertising her newest activewear collection and doing a giveaway. She humorously wrote in the caption, “CAN YOU BELIEVE. I bought a running machine instead of a Gucci outfit !!! What’s happened to me !!!!!”

4. She Spends Time In The Pool

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Collins loves to go for a dip in her pool, and has posted several photos and videos of herself on Instagram enjoying time in the water. She has even done some of her exercises in the pool. She posted this video of herself power walking in the water, and captioned it, “Motivation for you HUNS.”

5. She Plays Games That Burn Calories

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Over the holidays, Collins did an Instagram ad for a very unique game. Collins posted this video of herself and her family using the Box Ball, which is a ball on a string attached to a headband. The Box Ball is basically a smaller version of a punching bag. Collins wrote in the caption, “I played for 16 minutes and burned 200 calories, so it also helps you keep fit.”