Jodie Albert is living her best life in her “happy place” in her swimsuit. In a recent social media post the Hollyoaks star shows off her amazing body in a bathing suit while skateboarding. “Skating round my island life,” she captioned the Instagram post. How does the star maintain her impressive physique? Celebwell has all the details on her lifestyle habits.
1. Spinning
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Jodie loves cycling. “I’m in decent shape,” Jodie tells the Irish Examiner. One of her favorite workouts? “I love spinning — I go to classes whenever I can.” The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is great for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.
2. Dancing
Jodie also loves dancing. “I have a friend I dance with in my little studio in my house. It’s such fun,” she says. “Loved doing this @danceboxofficial class today! After a tough few weeks!Moving my body (for 4 hours😅) and releasing tension the way I know how was badly needed!” she captioned a recent post. Why is dancing a great workout? Not only does it build strength and promote flexibility, but helps you lose weight and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop heart disease or die from it than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues.
3. 80/20 Diet
Jodi eats healthy most of the time. “My motto is 80% good, 20% bad. Sometimes it’s 50% bad and 50% good,” she dished to the Irish Examiner. “I’m quite good in the morning having oats and berries for breakfast. I really do enjoy vegetables and salads and everything like that.” However, she does have guilty pleasure. “Chocolate is a massive addiction that I’ve had since I was a little girl. Even if I’m eating really well, I’ll still end up having my chocolate in the evening. I love anything by Cadbury. When I’m being good I like dark chocolate — like Lindt Orange Intense.”
4. Yoga
Jodie loves yoga so much, she got certified as an instructor. “I’m so grateful for the light it brought me in such a dark time for the world. ✨The foundation it has gave me & the fire it has ignited in me for writing/studying/learning & evolving,I truely cannot put into words.. forever grateful. Namaste,” she wrote in a post. There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”
5. Rest and Relaxation
Jodi makes sure to get enough sleep. “I literally hit the wall about 10 o’clock and then by 11pm, I’m just gone. I love my sleep,” she says. “It’s pretty simple. When the children are in bed, I get into my pyjamas and fluffy socks and have cup of tea, a bit of dark chocolate and just watch some TV and just relax. An hour of doing that and I’m happy.” 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.