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Jeannie Mai Shares Swimsuit Photo in the Snow "Cuz She Can"

Here is the workout responsible for her fitter-than-ever figure.

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Jeannie Mai is celebrating her birthday in her swimsuit. In a new social media post the television personality, who turned 45 on January 4, flaunts her fitter than ever figure in a bathing suit while posing in the snow, “Cuz she can,” she explained in the caption. “Heck yeah she can omg 😳 thirst trap loves it,” one of her followers commented. How did the star, who gained almost 20 pounds of muscle, transform her body into the perfection that it is? Celebwell has all the details about her workout.


1. Strength and Weight Training Transformed Her Body

In 2018 Jeannie shared some photos of her transformation from skinny to fit. “On the left is the first time I tried on this dress, at a weight I've kept for 12 years, 103 lbs. Staying 103 came from my self control to lose ‘chubby’ teenage weight and a stressful idea that my body was built to look best ‘thin’. As I'm nearing my 40s, I realize that I've been thru so much shit mentally and emotionally, why the hell should my body be forced to suffer (from my over controlling ways) too? So 3 months ago I started a new eating plan and training program and gained 17 lbs,” she wrote. “So far I'm 3 months of eating more, (clean protein and saying Yes to carbs!!), lifting heavy weights (best therapy ever!!) and truly loving all of Me. Not sure where I'm headed but I know I'm gonna look the best I've ever looked because Im spending quality time on ME.”

2. Bench Squats

In another post she revealed the workout responsible for her body, starting with bench squats. She revealed that she squats 95 to 115lbs, doing 12 reps and 3 sets. “Clean up form, watch them knees, get low to see that femur (thigh bone) parallel to the floor. (Twerkers rejoice),” she wrote.

3. Hip Thrusters

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Next she does 95-pound hip thrusters, 16 to 18 reps and 4 sets, “but my goal is to build up to 6 sets, and I WILL lift my own body weight in Jesus name ha!” Mai continued. “QWEEN of building booty, hamstrings, back muscle. This exercise gives you optimal hip extension- power in your glutes, the most powerful muscles in ur bod.”

4. Cable Kickbacks

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Next up, cable kickbacks. She sticks to 30 lbs and does 12 per leg, 4 sets. “Cable kickback: Targets all 3 glutes (minimus, medius & maximus, low-back, builds the BOOTY SHELF,” Mai continued.

5. Deadlifts

Lastly, she does 115 pound deadlifts, 12 reps and 4 sets. “Deadlifts: legit Mai fave exercise of all time. All-bawdy, all day. DLs train from your feet to your hands and everything in between,” she concluded.

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Demi Moore Shares Swimsuit Photo Featuring Daughters

Getting ready for Labor Day weekend with Andie swimwear.

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Demi Moore, at 58, is as body confident as ever, posing in a swimsuit with her daughters in a new campaign for Andie swimwear. “LDW ready, with @andieswim,” she captioned the photo on Instagram, referring to the long weekend. How does the mom stay so fit while being so busy? Read on to see 5 ways Demi Moore 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 Bikini Photos!


1. She’s Happy to Be Where She Is

Demi's approach to life? "It's about embracing and no longer looking for what's wrong and really being in acceptance of everything. Gravity is going in directions that I'm not so fond of. I can look in the mirror occasionally and say 'you're lying, I don't look like that.' but the reality is the comfort I feel in my skin is the greatest gift. I wouldn't trade it. I'm just happy to be where I am," she told InStyle.

2. She Knows Things Change

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“Things do change,” Demi told W Magazine not too long ago. “The biggest difference, I think, is that I’m not in nearly as good shape physically as I have been before, and I have skin going in a direction that I would prefer it not go. There are things that just come with getting older. But I think my big mantra for this year is about acceptance. I was reading this book that was written around 1919, if I am remembering correctly, and it was very of its day. It was discussing all the ‘female’ concerns. There were some horrific suggestions on how to take care of yourself, including putting some kind of acid on your skin. But there was one thing I took away, because I think it’s true—the author said not to frown because at a certain point it will stick. And what speaks to me here is that I do believe that when we hold upset, anger, hurt, pain or bitterness, it ages us and we wear it. That isn’t to say we are always going to feel happy. But it’s important not to hold on to things.”

3. She Was Once a Workout Obsessive

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When getting ready for certain revealing scenes in movies, “I cut out carbs, I ran, and I biked, and I worked out on every machine imaginable. I didn’t feel like I could stop exercising,” she wrote in her book. “It was my job to fit into that unforgiving military uniform I’d be wearing in two months in A Few Good Men. Getting in shape for that movie launched the obsession with working out that would consume me over the next five years. I never dared let up.”

4. She’s Used the Mirror

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Now Demi is more likely to use the Mirror, the workout device that is an actual mirror on your wall, with built-in videos that play on it. "15 min at level 1 that’s doable … right? I am stalling!" Demi wrote once in a post. "This is going to be my next jam. Okay, here I go, wish me luck."

5. She Loves Andie Swimwear

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"Demi was an early investor," Andie's founder and CEO, Melanie Travis, told InStyle. "We've always talked about what would make sense to do together, and then back in December of 2020 — in anticipation of a successful vaccine rollout and then what would hopefully be a great summer of friends and family, being able to travel, and get together again, across the United States — we felt like this could be the perfect summer to do a campaign together."

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Jena Sims, the influencer, philanthropist, and pageant titleholder, loves her fitness. Sims is on vacation in Capri, Italy, and shared some highlights in a recent post. In one of the photos, Sims posed in a white one piece swimsuit. She captioned the post, “One of a kind.” Read on to see 5 ways Jena Sims 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 Fights Back At Trolls

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Sims has been subjected to a lot of trolls during her time in the spotlight. One thing that she has been trolled for is her body. However, Sims doesn’t let them get to her. In fact, she even fires back from time to time. Sims posted a video on her Instagram story of herself eating a cheeseburger. “Not so rare footage of me eating a cheeseburger,” Sims wrote.

2. She’s Charitable

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Sims loves to give back to others. She tells Jupiter Magazine that she works with the charity Pageant of Hope. “I lost both of my grandfathers to cancer at an early age, and I was raising money for Relay for Life with my grandmother to benefit the American Cancer Society,” says Sims. “Through that organization, I got to work directly with childhood cancer patients and even do hospital visits in Atlanta. I was inspired by that and wanted to spend more time with these amazing kids, some of whom were my age at the time.”

3. She Has A Slower Pace

Sims and her husband, Brooks Koepka, moved from Los Angeles to Jupiter, Florida. And Sims is enjoying the change in lifestyle. “I like the slower pace, especially after living in L.A. for almost nine years,” she says to Jupiter Magazine. “It feels like a vacation here.”

4. She Goes Swimming

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Living in Florida means Sims is surrounded by water. And she takes advantage of it. Sims loves to go to the beach or pool and swim. She has posted several photos on Instagram of herself swimming. Sims posted this photo of herself in the pool, captioning it, “Black velvet, if you please.”

5. She Skis

Both Sims and Koepka love to go skiing. Sims posted this set of photos on Instagram of them skiing in Big Sky, Montana. She captioned the post, “I love you snow much.” "The physical aspect is obvious, however many individuals, especially those that have never skied before, may not realize how much brain power goes into the sport. Skiing is a proprioceptive activity. Proprioception is an aspect of fitness that is defined as one’s ability to feel the position of different body parts and the effort that goes into moving them. This is almost defines skiing because skiing involves quite a bit of balance and coordination. There are so many slight movements and positions of your body that you must be conscious of to ski well. The more you ski the more you strengthen your ability to be aware of the movement of your body parts. This is important because proprioception weakens with age so the more you are involved in proprioceptive activities the less it will diminish," says the University of New Hampshire.

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Mel Maia is one of the most successful Brazilian actresses today. Maia’s career started when she was twelve, when she landed the role of young Rita on the hit soap, Avenida Brasil. This role has landed her critical acclaim and several award nominations. Maia just posted a new set of beach photos on Instagram. In them, she enjoyed a drink, pet a kitten, and had a pool day with her friends. She captioned the post, “Happy, you know?!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Mel Maia 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 Goes Outside

Maia loves to spend time outside. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself enjoying time in nature. She captioned the post, “I've fallen in love with this place since 2016, when I recorded the soap opera Beyond Time, and I've always wanted to do something remarkable. Finally, the big day has arrived. Special and beautiful place, where you unite the sophisticated in the middle of nature! I even got a tree as a gift and planted it there, to record this special day!” A study from the Cleveland Clinic states that spending time in nature has a lot of benefits. “The intent is to put people in touch with present-moment experience in a very deep way,” says clinical psychologist Scott Bea, PsyD. “The sights, sounds and smells of the forest take us right into that moment, so our brains stop anticipating, recalling, ruminating and worrying.”

2. She’s Grateful

Maia has had an amazing life. And she is extremely grateful for it. She posted these photos on Instagram of herself thanking her team of people. She captioned the post, “GRATITUDE!!! It was great to be with you, team NO FILTER! (I couldn't find a picture with everyone, but I love each one of them!)”

3. She Rides Jet-skis

Maia does a lot of outdoor activities. One thing she likes to do is ride jet-skis. Leading up to her eighteenth birthday earlier this year, Maia decided to go jet skiing on the water. She posted these photos on Instagram of the occasion. Maia captioned the post, “3 days until 18.”

4. She Swims

Maia loves to go to the beach. And jet-skiing isn't the only activity she likes to do in the water. Maia loves to go swimming. She posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself in the ocean. She captioned the post, “40 degrees.”

5. She Rides ATVs

Maia doesn’t just like to ride jet-skis. She also loves to ride ATVs. She posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself riding in Bahia. She captioned the post, “Pilot a lot hehe.”

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Jeannie Mai Jenkins is one of the most well-known hosts and TV personalities. She started as the host of Style Network’s How Do I Look? From there, she was a host on the talk show, The Real. Mai currently appears on Holey Moley, Test Kitchen, and has her own YouTube channel. Mai recently celebrated her birthday, and shared a stunning new Instagram photo to celebrate, as well as videos from the day. In one photo, she posed in the ocean in a black swimsuit. She captioned the post, “I had the most incredible birthday of my life.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jeannie Mai Jenkins 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 Believes In Moderation

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Mai revealed her wellness routine to ET Online. She says that she likes to keep her diet balanced. "My diet is a combination of eating whatever I want, as long as I’m physically active and also consuming water, fruits and vegetables daily,” Mai explains. “While I may enjoy a delicious pizza, I’ll also make myself an acai bowl or a power protein smoothie to snack on throughout the day.”

2. She Works Out On A Regular Basis

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Mai tells ET Online that she makes sure to work out on a regular basis. "My job always keeps me moving and my husband just built a gym in our home,” she says. “So that daily reminder to get a workout in is really convenient and impossible to ignore. I try to get at least an hour of movement in every day and I love anything outdoors including tennis, jump rope, swimming, and bike riding.”

3. She Makes Time For Herself

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Mai has a busy schedule. However, she always makes time for herself. "I love taking a bath with a book and keeping my phone off, taking myself out on a lunch date, going on long walks, binging my favorite YouTube shows instead of going out for the night, taking naps, and meditating in the morning instead of getting straight out of bed in a rush.”

4. She Weight Trains

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One thing Mai likes to do to stay in shape is weight train. She opened up about how she got into weight training in this Instagram post. “I used to RUN from heavy weights,” she writes. “Because I was sooo afraid of ‘getting buff’ or looking like a dude’. Not tuhday hunnay. After 9 months of consuming healthy calories to bulk my bod, I'm now lifting heavy to shape & slowly build muscle to get stronger.”

5. She Takes Care Of Her Heart

Mai is all about preventing heart disease. She even went to a gala for the American Heart Association. “Not only was I not aware of it, but I also didn’t know that new moms are even more at risk of heart disease because of what a stressful life it is,” she said to SheKnows at the event. “The last four months of my life, have been the most tumultuous, most hair-raising, most tiring and the most rewarding. So the rewarding part makes you forget that you also have to take care of yourself…You know, I know about self-love, but to me, self-care is like a spa and getting a manicure. I never thought to actually go and take a walk and maybe change my diet up and even go get tested to see how my heart is doing.”

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It’s the middle of February, and All-American star Monet Mazur is celebrating accordingly. The actress posted a photo from GoldenEye, on the north coast of Jamaica, of herself spending time in the ocean. She wore a red swim shirt and a white bathing suit bottom, looking stunning. Mazur captioned the photo, “Ski szn.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Monet Mazur 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 Was Diagnosed With Cancer

Mazur revealed on the Groomed LA podcast with Emily Wagner that being diagnosed with cancer made her have to make a lot of changes to her lifestyle. (Get your mammogram when required.) Mazur said that she made a big change to her diet, and had to cut out certain foods. “I can’t have anything that has hormones in it,” she revealed. “I think I probably did everything for a while because I was completely living in fear. And then I realized if somebody at 38 that's completely healthy, that works out every day that doesn't do drugs that, that sleeps seven hours a night can get cancer and it's not running in your family, then it doesn't matter if you're having a soy cappuccino or a full fat milk cappuccino…I believe I got cancer from stress.”

2. She Does What She Wants, Including Yoga and Pilates

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Mazur said on the Groomed LA podcast that she tries to live a healthy lifestyle. To Mazur, that means living the way she wants, and not restricting herself too much. “I've always been a healthy advocate of working out and eating well and I've also always done what I want.” She’s very into Kundalini yoga and Pilates.

3. She Spends Time Outside

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If you take one look at Mazur’s Instagram, you will notice that she loves to spend time outside. The 45-year-old loves to post photos of herself spending time in the fresh air. Mazur has posted several photos of herself enjoying time at the beach, lying in the grass, and hiking.

4. She Takes Care Of Her Skin

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Mazur has incredible skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. Mazur revealed one of her favorite products to IWantToBeHer.com, Odacité Private Collection Oil. She says, “This incredible new French skincare line I was recently introduced to has been life changing for me. The oils in particular just make your skin glow! Everything is fresh and made as you order it — nothing sits on the shelf. My skin felt and looked different from the second I put it on, I swear by it. No more chemicals!”

5. She Believes In Role Models

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In an interview with Fashion We Like, Mazur was asked if she believes in role models. The actress answered with a resounding “of course,” and gave her reason why. “We always need to strive to be the best version of ourselves,” she said.

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Chanel Coco Brown isn’t just sharing workout tips—she’s living them. The professional influencer, known for her vibrant wellness content on Instagram, recently posted an inspiring message to her followers as the year wrapped up. Dressed in sleek two-piece workout gear, Brown encouraged everyone to keep pushing their fitness goals, reminding us, “The year isn’t over yet, making each day count 🔒.” With a mix of motivational wisdom and seriously strong routines, Brown shows how discipline and dedication fuel her fitness journey. From Pilates to pulldowns, here’s how she stays in peak shape.

She Disciplined

When it comes to fitness, Brown is disciplined. She talked about this in the caption of this Instagram video. “I’M TALKING TO YOU 🗣️ it’s Monday, let’s go! This is what I do when I don’t want to go to the gym 👉🏽 I put my shoes on, get in the car, turn up to the gym, still I don’t want to workout and that’s okay, it’s okay to not want to do something but what we’re still going to do is show up. We’re going to show up because that is how we’re going to build self-discipline, that is how we’re going to build a habit, a habit that will take you from where you are to where you want to be. It’s okay to not want to do something, you can crawl back to your home comforts, but nothing grows from comfort zones and we can’t always let our thoughts or mood dictate our actions. Get uncomfortable, learn to be okay with uncomfortable. Complain throughout the whole workout if you want to, take it slower, have a mediocre session if that suits you, because it’s not about this single session it’s about the bigger picture - you showed up, even when you could have made 100 excuses, you showed up because you’re levelling up. Self-discipline baby.”

She Does Pilates

Brown likes to do Pilates to keep herself in shape. She shared these photos on Instagram of herself at a class. The Cleveland Clinic states that Pilates has a lot of benefits. “Pilates is a form of strength training, but it doesn’t look like some of the other strength training exercises you might be familiar with. Pilates focuses more on improving muscle tone than building muscles, but the result is similar: greater stability and endurance. Pilates isn’t going to bulk you up — if anything, it’s designed to cultivate a longer, leaner look. Still, it can lay a strong physical foundation for muscle-building activities — and may even reduce your likelihood of injury.”

She Does Treadmill Exercises

Brown shared some of her favorite exercises in this Instagram video. One thing she is seen doing in it is walking on a treadmill. Healthy Talbot states that these exercises have a lot of benefits. “Treadmill working is an aerobic/ cardio exercise. Studies demonstrate that aerobic exercise can minimize the risk of heart diseases. Moreover, they can strengthen your heart muscles. This helps to lower blood pressure and allows the heart to pump blood more efficiently. Most doctors recommend aerobic exercise to people suffering from cardiovascular diseases.

Cardiovascular exercises control cholesterol levels in the blood, preventing artery blockage. They increase high-density lipoprotein and reduce low-density lipoprotein in the blood.”

She Does Squats

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Brown is also seen doing squats in the previous Instagram video. Allina Health reports that they have a lot of health benefits. “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.”

She Does Pulls-Downs

Brown shared this video on Instagram of herself doing back exercises, including pulldowns. This exercise is very beneficial. Piedmont states, “The lat pulldown is a fantastic exercise for strengthening the latissimus dorsi muscle, the broadest muscle in your back. This muscle promotes good posture and spinal stability.”

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Racer Bianca Bustamante Shows Off Her Strength

Racecar driver Bianca Bustamante shares her top lifestyle tips for diet, fitness, and self-care in 2025.

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Bianca Bustamante is revving up her engine in 2025 – in her workout gear. In a new social media post, the racecar driver reveals she is taking “the next major step” in her physical journey as a race driver “and I’ve set the target high!” she says in a new Instagram post, filled with video clips of herself lifting heavy weights at the gym. “Never been more motivated in my life, it’s not physically easy for a girl in this sport, but I’m super excited to take on this new challenge and the next big step on my racing journey,” she added. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are her top lifestyle tips.

Lifting Weights

Bianca spends hours at the gym where she focuses on strength training along with endurance, cardio, reaction time, and reflexes. “You know, to be a driver, it’s a complete package. It takes strength. It takes mental fortitude. It takes reflexes, smart thinking, and survival skills,” she told MEGA Active. “Sometimes it's for the body, sometimes it's for the mind. Nothing more peaceful than early sessions,” she captioned an Instagram post of one of her sessions.

Double Down On Training

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In her recent post, Bianca reveals that she working extra hard at the gym. “I’ve been working hard over the years to build a solid foundation, but in 2025, I’ll be working with @j_w_90 and I’m doubling down on my training. Increasing to two workouts a day not just on lifts but aerobic endurance, as well as a better focus on nutrition and rest, in order to raise the bar to compete in the higher formulas,” she said.

Fueling Your Body With Protein

Bianca makes sure to eat enough protein in order to build more muscle and stay as lean as possible to meet the weight requirement. “It’s been a really cool journey seeing my body develop and transform into this whole different person I never knew I could become,” she said. In her new post she added that she is meal prepping. “I’m soooo all in that im even learning how to cook & meal prep better than ever before,” she writes.

Taking Cold Plunges

As for recovery, cold plunging is part of Bianca’s training regime. Limited research supports the benefits of cold plunges, which may include easing sore muscles, bringing body temperature down, increasing focus, improving sleep, and decreasing inflammation, per the Cleveland Clinic. However, a 2021 study found that cold water immersion therapy promotes post-sport recovery.

Working On Self-Esteem

Positive self-talk is also important. “Of course, I put a lot of pressure on myself, but in the end, I always tell myself that as long as I give my best and I learn from it, any mistake I make is valid,” Bianca explained. “I always try to repeat that to myself that I am valid. I’m here for a reason and there’s nothing I would rather do than be here.”

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Brenda Perlaza Shows Off Incredible Figure Going "Viral"

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Brenda Perlaza is flaunting her fantastic figure in a tiny bikini. In a new social media post the influencer, who calls herself La Barbie Negra, looks flawless as she poses on the beach in a neon yellow swimsuit. “#viral,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Wow Wow,” one of her followers commented, while several others added fire emojis. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Jogging

Brenda enjoys jogging. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

Walking Her Dog

She also takes her dog on long walks. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day reduced the risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia, and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

Dancing

You can also find Brenda dancing to burn calories. Dancing is an excellent workout for many reasons. It builds strength and promotes flexibility, 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 or die from heart disease than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues

Swimming

Brenda spends a lot of time in her swimsuit so it isn’t surprising she loves to swim. According to the CDC, swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, multiple studies support the mental health benefits of swimming.

Hydration

Finally, Brenda hydrates, especially after a long workout or sun exposure. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is essential for various reasons. Water helps eliminate waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature regular, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.