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Heidi Klum in Two-Piece Workout Gear Lifts Weights

Klum shared a photo on her Instagram story of herself lifting weights.

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Heidi Klum is one of the most successful models of all time. She’s best known for her time as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. Klum is also a TV personality. She was the original host of Project Runway and is a judge on America’s Got Talent. Klum shared a photo on her Instagram story of herself lifting weights. In it, she wore a black workout top and pants. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Heidi Klum stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Doesn’t Eat Late

Klum shared her diet secrets in an interview. She says that she doesn’t like to eat super late at night. "My last [meal] is at 6 p.m,” she revealed. “I eat with my kids, so I think that also helps a little bit. I think that when you eat a little on the earlier side, it has time to digest, and I think it is a little bit better for your body. I don't really have a specific diet, I just eat very healthfully."

2. She Doesn’t Over Treat Her Hair

Klum shared her hair care secrets with Harper’s Bazaar. She says that she doesn't want to do too much to it. “If I'm not on set, I do very little to my hair. I wash it and let it air dry. I like to give it a break when I am off-camera from the hairdryers and straighteners and curling irons. Sometimes, I will put it in a messy bun if I am going out to dinner but, overall, I like it when it has a bit of natural texture and wave to it without being overdone or full of products."

3. She Wears Sunscreen

Klum revealed to Harper’s Bazaar that sunscreen is a big part of her skincare routine. "I have added sunscreen to my daily routine. I grew up without a lot of awareness of how important it is to keep your skin protected from the sun. I remember tanning with baby oil – can you imagine doing that now? I have always been a sun bum. I’m at my happiest on a beautiful beach in the hot sun but, now, I put on sunscreen first. I like the tinted sunscreen by La Roche Posay."

4. She Takes Supplements

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Klum revealed that she takes supplements to Harper’s Bazaar. “I take supplements because I definitely think that you can buy all the potions and creams but it is essential to nourish your skin from within. I drink a fresh smoothie every morning that is made from fresh fruit and vegetables, and I take two Perfectil Vitamins which are targeted for my skin, hair and nails."

5. She’s Creative With Exercise

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Klum has a busy schedule. For this reason, she has to be creative with coming up with workouts. "I like running on the treadmill but my schedule fluctuates a lot, so I don’t always work it into my day,” she told Harper’s Bazaar. “I have to be creative of where I get my exercise in. I jump on the trampoline with my kids or have a nightly after-dinner dance party or we take our dogs for a hike."

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Heidi Klum in Two-Piece Workout Gear Lifts Weights

Klum shared a photo on her Instagram story of herself lifting weights.

Brazilian Soul Fund And Brazil Foundation Benefit Event - The 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival
Jacopo Raule/Getty Images
FACT CHECKED BY Alberto Plaza
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Heidi Klum is one of the most successful models of all time. She’s best known for her time as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. Klum is also a TV personality. She was the original host of Project Runway and is a judge on America’s Got Talent. Klum shared a photo on her Instagram story of herself lifting weights. In it, she wore a black workout top and pants. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Heidi Klum stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Doesn’t Eat Late

Klum shared her diet secrets in an interview. She says that she doesn’t like to eat super late at night. "My last [meal] is at 6 p.m,” she revealed. “I eat with my kids, so I think that also helps a little bit. I think that when you eat a little on the earlier side, it has time to digest, and I think it is a little bit better for your body. I don't really have a specific diet, I just eat very healthfully."

2. She Doesn’t Over Treat Her Hair

Klum shared her hair care secrets with Harper’s Bazaar. She says that she doesn't want to do too much to it. “If I'm not on set, I do very little to my hair. I wash it and let it air dry. I like to give it a break when I am off-camera from the hairdryers and straighteners and curling irons. Sometimes, I will put it in a messy bun if I am going out to dinner but, overall, I like it when it has a bit of natural texture and wave to it without being overdone or full of products."

3. She Wears Sunscreen

Klum revealed to Harper’s Bazaar that sunscreen is a big part of her skincare routine. "I have added sunscreen to my daily routine. I grew up without a lot of awareness of how important it is to keep your skin protected from the sun. I remember tanning with baby oil – can you imagine doing that now? I have always been a sun bum. I’m at my happiest on a beautiful beach in the hot sun but, now, I put on sunscreen first. I like the tinted sunscreen by La Roche Posay."

4. She Takes Supplements

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Klum revealed that she takes supplements to Harper’s Bazaar. “I take supplements because I definitely think that you can buy all the potions and creams but it is essential to nourish your skin from within. I drink a fresh smoothie every morning that is made from fresh fruit and vegetables, and I take two Perfectil Vitamins which are targeted for my skin, hair and nails."

5. She’s Creative With Exercise

Heidi.KlumHeidi Klum/Instagram

Klum has a busy schedule. For this reason, she has to be creative with coming up with workouts. "I like running on the treadmill but my schedule fluctuates a lot, so I don’t always work it into my day,” she told Harper’s Bazaar. “I have to be creative of where I get my exercise in. I jump on the trampoline with my kids or have a nightly after-dinner dance party or we take our dogs for a hike."

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Heidi Somers in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Biggest Workout Mistake"

"Pick ONE SPOT in a gym where you can do your whole workout!"

Heidi Somers
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Heidi Somers is a fitness maven. She shares a lot of gym videos on Instagram, both humorous ones and serious ones. She also has her own workout program. Somers announced her program on Instagram a few weeks ago. She captioned a video, “My biggest mistake when I first started working out was sitting on random machines and doing a few reps on each one with minimal effort. Walking around the gym also intimidated me. So…We created a ✨Shy Girl Workout✨ series on the @grounds_app app so you have a PLAN and all you have to do is pick ONE SPOT in a gym where you can do your whole workout! This makes it a lot easier to get in a workout without feeling overwhelmed by all the machines, weights, and crowds in a gym!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Heidi Somers stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Meal Preps

Somers makes sure to eat a healthy diet. One of her secrets is prepping her meals ahead of time. Somers shared this video on her YouTube channel of herself prepping meals. She captioned the video, “Burgers, tacos, and wings for a weight loss meal prep?!?! Sign me up. I am OBSESSED with this recipes. I feel like I’m cheating but it’s SO healthy and good for you!! Which one was your favorite recipe?!”

2. She’s Consistent

Somers makes sure to stay consistent with her workouts. She talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “Let’s hit them 🦵🦵and 🍑! Just started a new workout program…should I post every full workout so y’all can feel my pain?! 😜My current goals are to build muscle and increase my strength everywhere…but more so in my legs, glutes, and shoulders. Currently doing 3 lower and 2 upper body days per week!”

3. She Works Her Glutes

Somers makes sure to work her glutes. She shared some of her favorite workouts in this video on her Instagram. Somers captioned it, “This was a spicy glute workout…try it out and let me know if you can walk the next day.😜 I’ve been growingggggg these legs and glutes the last few months and I’m so happy with the progress I’ve made. Are you growing right now or leaning out?👀🍑😳🌶️🥵🏋️🤕📈Barbell Squats: 4x10. Hip Thrust: 3x10. RDL: 3x12. Barbell Lateral Lunge: 3x10-12. Single Leg Extension: 3x12. Lying Leg Curl: 3x12.”

4. She Works Her Upper Body

Somers shared this video on Instagram of herself doing an upper body workout. She captioned it, “LIKE this video if you want me to share more of my workouts on Instagram! 💪🤓 I mainly post my workouts on YouTube. Sooooo I’ve been working on a new sculpting program for myself and want to share it with y’all if you want to follow along! Anyone remember the untamed one I released awhile back?☺️ The PDF will be downloadable, includes tips/tricks, supplement suggestions, water intake calculator, and more! You ready for it?!”

5. She Lifts Weights

One thing Somers does to stay in shape is lift weights. She shared this video on Instagram of herself using dumbbells and hand weights. She captioned the post, “This Barbie lifts 😎I basically screamed when I saw these pink machines at the gym lol. Should I do this for the BB HQ? 👀Full body sweat is from day 5 of my Grounded program! Download my free workout program from my website: www.heidisomersfit.com.”

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Bodybuilder Melissa Teich in Two-Piece Workout Gear Squats

"It’s honestly been my best lift in training."

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Melissa Teich is a fitness competitor, who competes in the IFBB. She is also a coach. Teich shares a lot of workout videos on Instagram. A few weeks ago, she shared a video of herself doing squats with weights. She captioned the post, “Squat dump from the past few weeks 👻 When I look at the program and see my squat numbers for the week I get mad anxiety but lately it’s honestly been my best lift in training. I have high hopes for something in the low 500’s (in sleeves) at the American Pro in 9 weeks! Based on how things have been moving in the gym I have no doubt we can make it happen! I don’t compete just to compete, I show up to f*cking WIN. 9 weeks to work! LFG!”


1. She Does Squats

As you can see in her Instagram post, Teich likes to do squats to stay in shape. Piedmont reports that the exercise is very beneficial. “Squats are a compound, multi-joint movement, which means they exercise several muscle groups. When you perform a squat, you work your calves, quads, hamstrings, glutes, core and part of your back. A squat has more overall benefits than, say, a bicep curl, which strengthens an isolated area.”

2. She Uses Weights

Teich is also seen using weights in her Instagram post. She also shared these videos of herself lifting barbells. Teich captioned the post, “This past training week was good to me 🫶🤙 Only up about 5-6 lbs from my stage weight and I think it’s safe to say estrogen has re-entered the chat if you know what I mean (from a strength standpoint; nothing to do with a period- this girl doesn’t have one of those things thank god!)😆 strength is back tenfold and I PR’d every lift 💥 315 lbs to a 2 board, 500 lbs deadlift beltless & strapless and 530 lbs overload deadlift with mini bands. Life is good 😎Platform ready…just over 5 weeks out 🙌”

3. She Pushes Herself

Teich makes sure to push herself when she works out. She talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “Worked up to a max rep yesterday and was super happy with this. 415 for a sleeved top single at bodyweight 145 and 4.5 weeks out from stepping on stage. Naysayers will say I shouldn’t be doing this so close to a show and blah blah blah. Or that I over train. What it really comes down to is how one has conditioned the body over years and years of dieting and competing. I know what my body is capable of, I know just how hard I can push myself and I know I’m not one to back down #neversettle. So say what you will, think what you will, but I’ll just let the work and the end result do the talking 🤙🔥💯”

4. She Swims

Teich doesn’t just like to hit the gym to work out. She also likes to workout in the pool by swimming. Teich shared this photo on Instagram of herself after swimming some laps. She captioned the post, “Swam a couple miles and got a couple tan lines this afternoon 💦💦 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♂️ getting that triathlon itch again 🤷‍♀️”

5. She Has Dogs

Teich has two dogs, whom she prominently features on her Instagram. She shared this video of herself celebrating her pup’s birthday. Teich captioned the post, “Juice and Nia’s 3rd Birthday 🥳

Yes, I made them homemade cakes and I made @rafeteich sing happy birthday to them with me 🤣🤣Don’t mind the half chewed up rug compliments of Ms. Nia 😆”

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Vivi Winkler, a highly successful fitness influencer, continues to inspire her followers with her workout routines and engaging content. Recently, Winkler held a meet and greet at a gym, sharing highlights from the event in an Instagram reel, captioning it, “MG IM HERE 😍 @rockfoodoficial with @lojaarenafight 😍 see you next time guys . I love you!!!!” Here’s a closer look at how Winkler stays in incredible shape and keeps her fans motivated.


1. She Does Squats

Winkler likes to do squats to keep herself in shape. She is seen doing them in this Instagram post. Allina Health reports that squats are a great exercise to do. “The squat is one of the all-around best exercises to do for your lower body. It strengthens and tones muscles in your thighs, butt and calves and improves posture, balance, flexibility and inner core strength. Squatting also improves bone mineral density to keep your bones strong.”

2. She Runs On The Treadmill

Winkler makes sure to do cardio exercises. One thing she likes to do is run on the treadmill. Winkler is seen on the treadmill in this Instagram post. Healthy Talbot states that running on a treadmill has a lot of benefits. “Treadmills provide outstanding cardiovascular exercises, which can significantly enhance your heart health. Thanks to their ability to maintain constant heart rates throughout the exercise.”

3. She Does Hamstring Curls

In this Instagram video, Winkler is seen using the hamstring curl machine. Asphalt Green states that this exercise is very beneficial. “Hamstring curls are a great way to balance the muscles that you work when you’re doing leg extensions. This exercise is also good for people with sedentary jobs who don’t get a lot of walking in. Even pro cyclists can benefit from using this machine, since biking works the quads so heavily and doesn’t do as much for the hamstrings.”

4. She Does RDLs

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In the previous Instagram video, Winkler is seen doing RDLs. ACE Fitness states that this exercise is very beneficial. “When done correctly, the RDL is an effective exercise that helps strengthen both the core and the lower body with one move. Unlike the traditional barbell deadlift and other quad-dominant exercises such as leg presses, which place significant loads on the anterior portion of the knees, the RDL focuses most of the physical work on the muscles responsible for extending the hip and the knee from the posterior.”

5. She Uses Weights

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In a lot of her workout videos, Winkler is seen using weights. ACE Fitness states that doing exercises like these are very beneficial. “Using heavy weights increases intramuscular coordination, the number of type II motor units and the amount of muscle fibers engaged within a specific muscle. Have you ever felt your muscles shaking while lifting heavy weights? This is because you are recruiting and activating the larger type II muscle fibers, which are only stimulated to work when a muscle is challenged with heavy resistance or working to fatigue.”

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Influencer Steph Claire Smith in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares Intense Workout

"Round 1: 10x reverse db lunge L. 10x reverse db lunge R. 15x db goblet squat. 20x wall hip raises ^ x3."

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Steph Claire Smith is a fitness influencer and trainer. She is the co-founder of the fitness app, Kic, and she hosts the KIC podcast. Smith shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. In a recent video, she shared her favorite lower and upper body exercises. Smith captioned the post, “Round 1: 10x reverse db lunge L. 10x reverse db lunge R. 15x db goblet squat. 20x wall hip raises ^ x3. Round 2: 5x chin ups. 10x db push press. 15x single arm row L. 15x single arm row R ^ x3. Round 3: 10x hanging leg raises ^ x2.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Steph Claire Smith stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Works Her Lower Body

As you can see in her Instagram post, Smith likes to work her lower body. Piedmont reports that these workouts have a lot of benefits. “Having strong glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings and calf muscles gives your body a strong foundation and can: Tone your lower body muscles. Boost your metabolism as you increase muscle mass. Give you a higher calorie burn as you train larger muscle groups. Improve your balance. Strengthen your bones. Reduce joint pain.”

2. She Uses Weights

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In her Instagram video, Smith is seen using weights for strength training exercises. The Mayo Clinic states that strength training has a lot of benefits. “Strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Strength training can also protect your joints from injury. Building muscle also can contribute to better balance and may reduce your risk of falls. This can help you maintain independence as you age.”

3. She Does Chin-Ups

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In her Instagram video, Smith is seen doing chin-ups. ACE Fitness states that this exercise has a lot of benefits. “Chin-ups can help improve grip strength, posture and appearance, while also helping to strengthen muscles that stabilize the spine. This, in turn, can help reduce one’s risk of back pain and injury. Even if a client is only able to do one or two chin-ups at a time, this exercise offers tremendous benefits, especially for the back, shoulders, forearms and biceps.”

4. She Doesn’t Always Push Herself

Smith makes sure to work out on a regular basis. However, she revealed in the caption of this Instagram post that she doesn’t push herself too hard when she works out. “REMINDER: a workout doesn’t have to feel like death to ‘count.’ The point is, you’re making time for you. Doesn’t matter if that’s a walk to the coffee shop and back, yoga, Pilates, running, HIIT, strength, dancing...WHATEVER. Moving your body is important and EVERYTHING ‘counts’ if it’s making you feel good. ❤️”

5. She Does HIIT

Smith revealed in the caption of this Instagram post that she likes to do HIIT training to stay fit. “HIIT training used to be absolute hell for me… and whilst it’s still challenging, and not my FAVOURITE type of workout, it was ‘hell’ because of my mindset,” she wrote. “I used to hate every second of it because I’d use those sessions as punishment - wanting to burn as much as I could purely because I wanted to change my body. I can now challenge myself in a workout and enjoy the challenge because I’m doing it for a completely different reason. And I LOVE @laura.henshaw ‘s NEW HIIT classes in the app because there is so much mindfulness pulled into the classes, she continuously reminds you that you’re in charge of your own body and to listen to it throughout the sessions and you honestly finish them feeling on top of the world. They’re all 5-15min long - so go roll out the mat, and give one a go.”

Rebeca Andrade shows off her winning medals at the Olympic Games Paris 2024
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Rebeca Andrade is an Olympic gymnast. She is the most decorated Olympic athlete from Brazil, having won two gold medals, three silvers, and a bronze. Andrade recently shared some highlights of her native Brazil on Instagram. In some of them, she posed in a swimsuit while wading. Andrade captioned the post, “SC-&-RS🏕️🌅❤️ Being free is a paradox. It's committing to the life you want, without running away from the work that it entails. It's building freedom every day, with conscious choices and, mainly, with the acceptance that freedom is not the absence of limits, but the autonomy to know which ones are worth it and which ones are not. Being free is being willing to carry the weight of your own life and still find it funny.”

She Swims

In her Instagram post, Andrade is seen swimming. The Cleveland Clinic says that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming takes much less of a toll on your body than, say, running or riding a bike. That’s because exercising in water lessens the impact of your body weight on your joints.”

She Does Gymnastics

Gymnastics is the main way Andrade stays in shape. British Gymnastics states that the sport has a lot of benefits. “When you take part in gymnastics, or any sport for that matter, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These also help to trigger a positive feeling in the body which can have a positive impact on your happiness and mental wellbeing. This can help to combat feelings of anxiety and depression.”

She Prioritizes Safety

Andrade talked about her training approach in an interview with the Olympics website. She says that she and her coach prioritize her safety, and that she will skip floor sessions if she isn’t able to do it. "I talk a lot with my coach and we trust in each other. We always try to be really safe, and do floor in the correct moments. He believes in me. I'm never going to lie to not do it. So, when I really tell him that I can't do it, it's because I cannot and he always respects that.”

She Sets Goals

In her Olympics website interview, Andrade talked about her commitment and goal setting. Specifically, she talked about her goal to make the Olympic team. “The other [goal], which is the main one, is for us to qualify as a team,” Andrade said. “I think it will be very important for me, for my team, and the focus is on that, whatever happens there, the result is a consequence of our work, of our commitment. But I really want to be there with my team and be happy and healthy.”

She Cooks

Andrade makes sure to eat healthy. She also likes to cook a lot of her own meals. She shared some of her favorite things to make in an interview with NPR. “There was one that was with potatoes and cheese, chicken. There’s cake. There’s cookies. A lot of things.”

Brandi Glanville at "The Traitors" New York Press Junket
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Brandi Glanville has never been one to hold back, whether on reality TV or her unfiltered podcast. Best known for her time on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the US and UK versions of Celebrity Big Brother, and The Traitors, Glanville always speaks her mind. Her podcast, Brandi Glanville Unfiltered, recently stirred up some drama when she called out Real Housewives stars for struggling on The Traitors and suggested the show stop casting them. Many fans saw this as subtle shade toward Phaedra Parks, who excelled in the previous season.

Beyond the headlines, Glanville has shared glimpses into her personal wellness routine, from skincare secrets to unconventional self-care methods. Here’s a look at how she stays feeling and looking her best.

She Uses Eye Patches

Brandi Glanville is seen wearing eye patches

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One thing that Glanville does to take care of her skin is use under-eye patches. In this Instagram post, she revealed the brand she used on Celebrity Big Brother. Glanville captioned it, “One of the #1 questions we get from fans since leaving #bigbrother is what brand of under eye patches were we wearing constantly on the show...The answer is @peterthomasrothofficial!! They are amaze! #ThanksMarissa 💋 (Blogging about all the products, will be posting on @bbeautyunfltrd soon).”

She Walks

Brandi is seen walking her dog

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Glanville likes to walk her dogs to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and her pup walking in Los Angeles. Glanville captioned the post, “On our way to do some podcasting.” Harvard Health says that walking is very beneficial. “Walking can help protect you during cold and flu season. A study of over 1,000 men and women found that those who walked at least 20 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week, had 43% fewer sick days than those who exercised once a week or less. And if they did get sick, it was for a shorter duration, and their symptoms were milder.”

She Has A Dog

Brandi Glanville's rescue pup

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As you can see from the previous Instagram post, Glanville has pet dogs. And according to Harvard Health, this can be beneficial. “A growing body of solid research shows that owning a dog can: provide companionship, help you be more active, make kids calmer, more secure, and more responsible, improve the lives of older individuals, help you be calmer, more mindful, and more present in your life, make you more social and less isolated, ease stress.”

She Worked With A Breath Coach

Brandi Glanville arrives at the grand opening of Villa Azur Las Vegas in the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Las Vegas

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Glanville revealed to Us Weekly that she works with a breath coach to help with her mental health. “I’m still doing cosmetic stuff, but at the same time trying to fix myself. I eat better and breathe and actually exercise. I’m getting there. I just started with this journey, but I can actually do things. My body can do things now that I couldn’t do five years ago.”

She Uses CellSound

Glanville revealed to People that she used the CellSound treatment on her stomach. "I mean, to be honest, I haven't worn a crop top in years, and I literally feel comfortable going out in a crop top, which is so bizarre," she says. "Not that I feel like everyone should do that, but I can go work out with a crop top on and not feel like I have my mommy stomach and I shouldn't sit down. So it's definitely empowered me in that aspect."

Kat McNamara
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Kat McNamara is a successful actress. She is known for her role in fantasy and superhero projects like Shadowhunters, Girl vs. Monster, and Arrow. McNamara just shared her fitness challenge for the year on Instagram. In a recent video, she is seen doing Pilates exercises on a reformer. McNamara received a lot of praise in the comments. She captioned the post, “Switching it up!💥New year, new workout adventure! Thanks @laurajquinn for once again putting me through my paces! 🤣 We’ve come a long way from ballet to @alo! 🩰”

She Does Pilates

McNamara is seen doing Pilates in her Instagram video. The Cleveland Clinic says that this exercise has a lot of health benefits. “The benefits of Pilates are both therapeutic and preventive. The practice may help you recover from an existing injury or manage a chronic musculoskeletal issue. It may also help you establish a healthy baseline, so that when those injuries or issues arise, you’re able to bounce back faster.”

She Boxes

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McNamara shared some of the things she did to stay in shape for Shadowhunters in an interview with Women’s Health. One thing she did was box. “It builds the shape of muscles I needed to look like a fighter, and it's just plain fun," she says.” Boxing has a lot of health benefits. The Cleveland Clinic says, “Regular physical activity, including boxing, can lower your blood pressure, your cholesterol and your risk of heart disease.”

She Does Leg Workouts

Kat McNamara attends the premiere of "Annette"

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McNamara tells Women’s Health that she doesn’t skip leg day. "I know most people hate leg day, but I kinda love it. It's what makes me feel strongest." Piedmont says that leg workouts are extremely important. “Having strong glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings and calf muscles gives your body a strong foundation and can: Tone your lower body muscles. Boost your metabolism as you increase muscle mass. Give you a higher calorie burn as you train larger muscle groups. Improve your balance.”

She Does HIIT

Kat McNamara attends The Creative Coalition's Seventh Annual Television Humanitarian Awards

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While on Shadowhunters, McNamara did a lot of HIIT. "In order to do the fight scenes, I needed a lot of upper body strength because I would be holding weapons all day," she says to Women’s Health. "High intensity interval training turned out to be the perfect thing for me. I was able to keep up my cardio stamina and build upon that so I could do the fight scenes, which are basically just sprints."

She Consistent

Kat McNamara at the opening night for the 20th anniversary of the HollyShorts Film Festival

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McNamara tells Women’s Health that she makes sure to stay consistent with her workouts. “There were days when I was tired. There were days when the last thing I wanted to do was pick up a weight...but I just had to physically get myself there—to take a deep breath and remember why I was doing it and why I was there. I think that can go for any kind of physical goal that someone has—half the battle is the mental battle.”