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Jennifer Garner’s Go-To Workout That Keeps Her Strong and Sculpted

Discover how Jennifer Garner stays fit, embraces her natural beauty, and prioritizes self-care.

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She Loves Salads

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Garner broke down her typical diet in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar. She says that she likes making salads for lunch. "A typical lunch is a big arugula salad, some dark greens. It's chopped-up veggies, whatever's fresh in the garden—broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, sugar snap peas, peppers, anything."

She Loves Nuts

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In an interview with TODAY, Garner revealed that she loves snacking on nuts. “It’s supposed to be a healthy snack,” Garner says. “And I have gone through spells of traveling a lot and I’m always panicked that I’ll get on a plane and I won’t have something healthy to eat and I’ll find myself knee-deep in my neighbor’s rigatoni after I finish my own. So I guess I panic that I don’t have anything and I keep adding to the bag without ever taking out.”

She Embraces Her Natural Looks

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Garner wants to embrace her natural looks, and wants to encourage her kids to do the same. "We can almost all wear less than we think because, to me, I don't want my kids or people to only see the actor version of me that is perfectly made up by brilliant artists and think that's how I look," Garner previously told Shop TODAY. "I want to look normal and I want to normalize looking normal. I always have felt really strongly about that. And then if I'm dressed up, I like that my kids are like, 'Woo, look at my mom!'"

She Works With A Trainer

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Garner works with trainer, Beth Nicely, to help keep herself in shape. Nicely talked about working with the actress with Shape. “She's very, very strong," says Nicely. "I consider her a professional athlete in what she's capable of physically. We both love to dance, we both love to work hard, I think it's a good combination. She's definitely someone that loves to show up and get a workout in and feel good.”

She Does Box Jumps

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Nicely tells E! Online that she has Garner doing box jumps. "We started with an 18-inch box and she was like, 'Whoa, okay, my heart rate is up, this is a new thing!’ And now she's jumped on a 36-inch box. We think of it as an adult jungle gym in a way, we do a lot of box jumping and agility and coordination training while holding heavy weights on boxes."

She’s Consistent

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Despite Garner’s busy schedule, she makes time to workout. "She's so consistent with her workouts and sometimes it doesn't equal an hour," Nicely explained to E! Online. "She's a mom of three, she runs businesses, she's an actress and she has a very busy schedule. So whatever amount of time I've got with her, we go hard."

She Uses Sunscreen

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Garner makes sure to take care of her skin. She shared some of her favorite products with TODAY. Garner says that she uses a sunscreen from Neutrogena. "This new Sheer Body Mist is excellent. It's not a spray that you spray on and then you have to rub around, it does that part for you. Because it's really diffused, but it lands on your skin. It gives you kind of a dewy situation."

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Jennifer Garner is an extremely successful actress. She is currently starring as Elektra in the movie Deadpool & Wolverine. Garner shared her training process for the role on Instagram. She captioned the post, “As this impossible dream became reality, my bestie and OG stunt double @shaunaduggins and I amped up our training, led by @bethjnicely at @thelimitfit: 1x/day, plus whatever homework she assigned for a second workout. Boxing 3x/ week with @flvcothefuture from @matchroomxchurchillgym. And lots and lots of @onepeloton’s @becsgentry. 💃🏻🏋🏻‍♀️🥊🏃🏻‍♀️🏊🏻‍♀️ We had #SuperHeroSummer over here, twirling sais in the backyard and laughing at our sore old bodies.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jennifer Garner stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Does Planks

In her Instagram video, Garner is seen doing planks on a bosu ball. Allina Health states that planks are a great workout. “The plank is a simple, effective bodyweight exercise that strengthens your core, as well as muscles in your upper and lower body. Core muscles, which include your back and abdomen, help you maintain posture and balance as you stand, sit and move throughout the day.”

2. She Does Box Jumps

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Garner is also seen doing box jumps in her Instagram video. Joho Fitness states that box jumps are a great workout. “In box jump training you work all of your leg muscles and strengthen your core using your own body weight. Box jumps boost your muscular endurance and muscular strength, while also getting some cardiovascular work involved.”

3. She Uses A Trampoline

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Garner is also seen using a trampoline to workout in her Instagram video. The Cleveland Clinic reports that using a trampoline has a lot of benefits. “Rebounding (the act of jumping on a rebounder) is a full-body workout that impacts — you guessed it — your entire body. Unlike targeted training, jumping requires the use of multiple muscles. All of that up-and-down works everything from your abs and glutes to your leg and back muscles, building a strong core and beyond.”

4. She Swims

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Garner is seen doing laps in a pool in her Instagram video. The Mayo Clinic reports that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming is often touted as a great workout for all ages, offering benefits not only for the body, but also for the mind. As a form of exercise, swimming keeps your heart rate up and builds muscle strength. It also can be a great form of stress relief.”

5. She Embraces Her Natural Beauty

Garner is all about embracing her natural looks. “I just want to look like myself,” she told WhoWhatWear. “I can't say that I'm particularly gutsy with my beauty choices either in what I wear—clearly [laughs]—or in makeup and hair. I mean, I did chop all my hair off. In that way, I just wanted something fresh and different, and that felt really, really good. But for the most part, I want to look like the best version of me that I can. So I'd rather take care of my skin and give my hair every bit of advantage it can. Really, for everything, it's just about moisture. That's true of your hair. It's true of your skin. It's really just how much moisture can you pack in and repair the cells you have.”

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Celeb Workouts Proven to Drive Weight Loss

From Kim and Kate to Halle and Eva, here are the go-to workouts of your favorite fit stars.

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Celebrities have access to the top trainers, workout classes, and fitness equipment that money can buy, so it is no surprise that they know more about workouts that actually work than the rest of us. Luckily, they enjoy sharing their wealth of knowledge with us on social media, revealing all of their favorite workout classes, methods, and moves. If you are looking for a little #fitspiration, Eat This, Not That! has rounded up a few of our favorite celebs go-to workouts, proven to build muscle, blast calories, and drive weight loss. Read on for celebrity workouts that actually work—


1. Eva Longoria Does Trampoline Cardio

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Eva Longoria recently added a little bounce to her workout routine with the help of a trampoline. She doesn’t just jump on her mini JumpSport trampoline, she does kicks, jumps, and knee raises, alternating leg extensions and lunges, and lower abdominal crunches and leg and hip exercises. "Saturday workouts are better with a trampoline," she recently captioned an image of her workout. "Oh my god this feels amazing," she said while jumping. "It actually feels better on my knees." Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, M.D., an obesity medicine physician and educator specializing in the care of adults, adolescents, and children, who's working with JumpSport Fitness to encourage the healthy habit of daily movement through their Maintain Your Weight campaign, explains that trampolines are low impact on joints. "Using a fitness trampoline can help for those that may have excess weight or joint issues associated with the excess weight. Also, it is quite a fun activity to engage in!"

2. Vanessa Hudgens Does HIIT Bootcamps

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Vanessa Hudgens is one of the many devotees of cult workout The Dogpound, a New York City and Los Angeles based training studio that hosts hardcore, bootcamp like group fitness classes. She can often be seen doing the workouts on Instagram.

"I'm the type of person that needs to be in a class," Vanessa told Popsugar. "I need someone telling me what to do, and I love being in a group environment because I'm very competitive, so it pushes me to work harder than I would if I was by myself." In addition to the physical benefits of a high intensity workout, group exercise can also make your life better in other ways. According to a 2017 study in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, exercising in a group environment can help decrease stress and improve quality of life.

3. Kim Kardashian Does Strength Training

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Kim Kardashian is in her best shape ever, and it has nothing to do with crash diets or trendy workouts. She and trainer Melissa Alcantara focus on long, strength training sessions to maintain Kim’s famous figure. "When it comes to booty and legs, we usually work out for an hour and a half to an hour and 45 minutes," Alcantara told Women's Health about their twice a week lower body workouts. "You don't want to go too hard or overwork that muscle, otherwise it doesn't have time to recover and grow.” Kim recently added treadmill sprints to her routine. "Been sprinting every day!" she wrote on an Instagram Story. "I've been seeing changes!"

4. Kate Hudson Does “Everything”

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"I do everything. I have to switch it up, I get so bored," Kate Hudson told InStyle about her workout strategy. "I've been loving the Obé app, they have 20-minute workouts that are really hard and if you do them with the proper form they're really effective. I love my yoga apps, like Glo, and I use Body by Simone and Tracy Anderson's apps too — there's nothing better than her abs workout. I love my Peloton. I love Pilates — that's always been my number one." There are multiple reasons to switch up your workouts. Not only does it prevent boredom and overuse injuries but is a great way to ensure you are working all your muscles.

5. Halle Berry Fights

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Halle Berry, 54, stays in fighting form with the help of both boxing and martial arts. “This is my favorite way to stay fit. What's yours?" she captioned a recent Instagram post of herself in full boxing form. In a recent interview with W magazine, Berry revealed that she's a major fan of martial arts workouts. "Jiu jitsu and judo have become my fast favorites," she revealed. Not only are fighting workouts fun and a great way to get in shape, they can boost mental health. One study published in the ​Japan Journal of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences​ found boxing-style exercises promote feelings of relaxation and improve mood.

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90210 Star Jennie Garth in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says "A good workout always clears my head!"

“Recently my workouts have been the main thing keeping me grounded. Movement always allows me to reset."

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Jennie Garth is best known, and forever beloved, for her role as Kelly Taylor on Beverly Hills, 90210. She would reprise her role in the sequel series, 90210. Garth and her castmates would reunite in BH 90210, a satirical comedy inspired by their lives. She also played Val Tyler on What I Like About You. Last month, Garth shared a video of herself working out with her trainer on Instagram. She captioned the post, “Recently my workouts have been the main thing keeping me grounded. Movement always allows me to reset my mind while taking care of my body. A good workout always clears my head!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jennie Garth stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Strength Trains

Garth is also seen using hand weights to do bicep curls to a shoulder press and twists with a press in her Instagram video. The Mayo Clinic states that strength training has a lot of benefits. “By stressing your bones, strength training can increase bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories.”

2. She Does Lunges

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In her Instagram video, Garth is seen doing lunges with her trainer. ACE Fitness states that lunges have a lot of benefits. “Lunges work the biggest muscles in your lower body — mainly the quadriceps, gluteus maximus, and the adductor magnus (the muscle in your inner thigh). Other muscles that come into play are the hamstrings, gluteus medius, calves, and core stabilizers, says Susane Pata, content strategist for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and NASM-certified personal trainer based in Miami.”

3. She Does TRX

Garth shared this workout video on Instagram. In it, she is seen doing TRX workouts. Garth captioned the post, “Happy Monday! Here’s some Monday motivation for you. It can be hard to push yourself sometimes, so if you need a helping hand, here you are. 😘Let’s get it!” The YMCA of Greater Whittier says TRX has a lot of benefits. “Unlike some workouts that target specific muscle groups, TRX engages the entire body. From core-stabilizing exercises to upper and lower body movements, TRX ensures a comprehensive workout in every session.”

4. She Uses The Elliptical

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In the previous Instagram post, Garth is seen on the elliptical. The Hospital for Special Surgery states that the elliptical has a lot of benefits. “Elliptical machines are a bit like the Swiss Army knives of the gym. The forward-and-back motion of their pedals simulates walking or jogging, while the up-down movement is akin to a stair climber. Meanwhile, the arm attachments provide the arms, chest and shoulders with a muscle-building workout.”

5. She Makes Time For Herself

Garth is all about self-care. She talked about this in the caption of the Instagram post. “When I don’t have time to get to a workout I’ll always try to do some kinda self care to shake any stress off,” she wrote. “Like going for a walk, hanging out with my girls or simply trying to do nothing (harder than it sounds). 😩 What does self care look like for you?”

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Introducing the new Mrs. Affleck! On the heels of her Las Vegas wedding to Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez showed off her famous figure in a teaser clip for her new J.Lo Beauty collection, wearing a cutout swimsuit. How does the newlywed have a hotter body than women half her age? Read on to see 5 of Jennifer Lopez’s top tips for staying 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 Lifts Weights

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Lopez recently opened up about work workout routine in her newsletter, On the JLo, "I think as we grow and mature, we start losing muscle and start aching," she wrote. "The more strength we can get in our body by lifting is really something that makes me feel strong, able and empowered. That along with stretching and staying limber and mobile are the most important things."

2. She Works Out Almost Every Day

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Lopez also revealed that she lifts weight three to four days a week. When she wants to lean out, she adds cardio to the mix – 30 minutes of cardio then 30 minutes of resistance training. She usually starts with leg work, moving onto her back and shoulders, ending with core work.

3. She Prioritizes Mental Health

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Jennifer revealed to Rolling Stone that she goes to therapy. She also said that she has “become much more spiritual” since having kids. She relies on daily prayers and affirmations to keep her grounded, including “I am whole; I am good on my own; I love the universe, the universe loves me,” she added. “I try to always live from a place of gratitude,” she said. “But today, especially, if you ask me what my first thought was, it was, ‘Thank you. Thank you, God, for this day. Thank you for my life, what it is.’”

4. She Hydrates

Jen pushes the importance of drinking plenty of water, "drinking plenty of water, especially before a workout, can help you push harder and get more out of your exercise routine," she revealed to HELLO! She has also revealed that proper hydration is one of the secrets to her J.LO glow. The Mayo Clinic agrees that drinking plenty of water helps to keep the skin hydrated and looking its best.

5. This Is Her Secret to Making 52 Look Like 22

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Jennifer doesn’t use that as an excuse. She looks better and more fit than ever before at 52. "I'm in the best shape of my life," she admitted in InStyle’s 2021 The Beauty Issue.Her secret? Evolving her approach to exercise as she ages. “In my 20s and 30s I used to work out but not like I do now,” she said. “It's not that I work out more; I just work out harder and smarter. And it doesn't take me as long as it did in the past. I do it more for my health than I do for looks, which is funny. When you do things for the right reasons, you actually look better!”

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Victoria Beckham is revealing one of her workout secrets. The former Spice Girls singer and fashion mogul shared an Instagram story on Friday, revealing the exact workout move responsible for her incredibly toned back. What is it and how are other ways Posh keeps herself so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Victoria Beckham 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 Uses the TRX System

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In the video shared to her Instagram stories, Victoria can be seen perfectly executing a TRX pull up with the TRX Suspension Training System, in her home gym. “Enjoying my new strength training cycle,” she captioned the clip. “Finishing the week strong with some TRX pulls. It's about the arms and the butt people! Kisses @mrbobbyrich, you kill me every day.”

2. She Works Out Daily

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In an interview with The Guardian’s Weekend magazine, Victoria revealed that exercise is a daily habit and is “a really positive thing” for her. “It’s part of who I am now, and I really enjoy it. That was a big part of why I wanted to work with Reebok – I had very specific ideas about the workout clothes that I wanted to wear and couldn’t find,” she explained.

3. She Works Out Two Hours Per Day

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Victoria’s workouts aren’t just hard, they are long. According to the star, she exercises for a whopping two hours per day, but spreads them out, detailing them to The Guardian. First, she runs a 7k on the treadmill bright and early at 6am, which she describes as “a mix of uphill fast walking, jogging, running.” Next up, she works out with her trainer, “30 minutes legs, 30 minutes arms, toning and conditioning, then loads of planks and that kind of thing for my core.”

4. She Watches TV While She Exercises

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Television keeps Victoria motivated during her cardio sessions. “That’s the only time I watch TV – boxsets, documentaries – so I look forward to that,” she revealed to The Guardian.

5. She Is Disciplined About Her Diet

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Victoria doesn’t mess around when it comes to food. “I am very, very disciplined in the way that I work out, in what I eat. That’s how I’m happiest,” she told The Guardian. “I expect a lot from my body – I’m 44, I’ve got four kids, I work a lot, I travel. For me to do all that, I have to eat healthily and work out.”

6. She Does The Tracy Anderson Method

Victoria is one of many celebrities who are obsessed with the Tracy Anderson Method, a dance inspired workout available in her studios and also online.

7. Here Is Her Ab Workout

In 2020, Victoria shared a video of Tracy Anderon demonstrating her go-to ab workout, which includes standing sequences and more traditional, crunch-inspired compound moves, all completed in the trainer’s trademark dance-inspired style.

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At 48, Kerry Washington looks ageless and radiant. What's her secret?

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It’s hard to believe that Kerry Washington is celebrating her 48th birthday on January 31. The star has been in the public eye since her breakout role as Chenille Reynolds in the 2001 film Save the Last Dance but hasn’t seemed to age much in the 24 years since. What is her secret to looking and feeling young? Here are her top secrets for longevity.

Exercise

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Kerry exercises a lot, mixing up her workouts. “I'm a big Pilates girl and I love to hike,” she told ELLE. “You don’t even want to be in your own body when [you] show up at the gym—I didn’t for years,” she added to Women’s Health. “As women, we live in this culture where it’s like, ‘You have to fix this.’ Pilates has allowed me to be focused on my appearance and my health in ways that are not abusive or critical.” Kerry added to Allure that she doesn’t view exercise as a chore. “I love to work out. It’s really important to me; it’s part of the culture of my family,” she said. She also loves SoulCycle, yoga, Peloton classes, dance classes, Gyrotonic training, and the elliptical machine. “I do different things, but I’m most obsessed with water aerobics,” she said. “Now I do it with my friends on the weekends.”

Balanced Diet

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Kerry has a healthy and balanced approach to food. “In general in life I try to live it, not diet,” she told People. “I think that’s hard when you’re restricting a lot. So I try to take it easy on a daily basis and do what’s going to make me feel good.” Nonna Gleyzer, one of her Pilates trainers, revealed to Shape that the actress “has always been an extremely healthy eater” and “eats a lot of vegan products, with little clean meals throughout the day.”

Nutrient Dense Drinks

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Kerry enjoys drinking her nutrients. She told ELLE that she is super into nutritionist Kim Snyder’s Glowing Green Smoothie, packed with spinach, celery, lemon juice, cilantro, and more. “I try to keep it consistent year-round,” Washington said. Gleyzer added to Shape that she hydrates with coconut water. “She loves coconut water, which gives her potassium and important electrolytes. With the long hours she works, there’s really no room for her to play around. She needs to be in the best shape every single day, and she definitely is.”

Hydration and Rest

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“The things my mother always stressed were to drink a lot of water and get a lot of rest, which I used to roll my eyes at,” she told Oprah Magazine. “Now I think she’s a genius. Health and wellness really are the sources of beauty.”

Keeping Alcohol to a Minimum

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You won’t find the star drinking her calories in the form of alcohol. “I’m also not a drinker,” Kerry confessed Eto lle. “I love a drink occasionally, but I wouldn’t be able to handle it. You see one sip, but I have to drink three cups to get the scene done,” she said. “I tend to be a ‘when in Rome drinker.’ When I’m traveling, I drink what they have there or I’ll get a special cocktail.”

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Ashy Bines in Two-Piece Workout Has "a Big Week"

Learn how to fuel your body for optimal health.

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Ashy Bines is podcasting – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post, the star, alongside her co-host Tijana, lotions up her legs while showing off her amazing body in an exercise set. “It’s that day of the week. It’s freaky Friday,” she says in her Instagram Story. In another one, she and Tijana have a healthy breakfast – green juice, sourdough toast with pesto, sundried tomato, and egg. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

No Processed Sugar

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Ashy avoids processed sugar, “like the plague!” she reveals in one of her eating plans. “It is NOT GOOD FOR YOU! In fact, processed sugars are completely empty of any benefit to our body. Therefore look for food that is high in the nutrients that your body craves. *Side Note: The body changes sugar into 2 to 5 times more fat in the bloodstream than it does starch.”

Good Fats – Avocado, Nuts, Oil

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“Educate yourself as much as you can on good fats versus bad fats,” Ashy continues. “We need to eat good fats such as avocado, nuts and oily sh to give our bodies access to vital Omega acids and essential vitamins, but need to avoid trans fats that influence all types of health problems. Olive oil is also a great fat when used cold, but steer clear of vegetable oil.”

Clean, Whole Foods

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Ashy’s diet consists of “clean, whole foods,” to operate the body at its fat-burning best. “Each one of my meals combines a balanced serving of vital carbohydrates, protein, and good fats. Although I do outline the importance of limiting our carbohydrate intake, it is important to note that I also choose particular carbohydrates to eat. Complex carbohydrates are an important source of energy & we couldn’t operate properly without them. They hold vitamins & minerals, and can be found in milk, yogurt, fruit, vegetables, and beans for example,” she says. She also makes sure to eat a lot of protein, which “plays an important role in all its forms. It is needed by our body to repair, rebuild, replenish and maintain healthy muscles and organs. Every single one of our cells requires protein to operate, and it is particularly important in kick-starting our liver functions and controlling our metabolism.”

Upside Down Pyramid Meals

Ashy Bines

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Ashy designs her meals like an upside-down pyramid. “A common misconception” is that “our largest meal should be dinner,” Ashy maintains. “This is when our bodies our slowing down and food begins to ‘sit’ in our bodies, rather than being transformed into the energy it needs. It is an even bigger misconception that skipping breakfast altogether will help us lose weight. When our bodies are most active is when we should be feeding them with the highest amounts of nutrients – ie. before we start the day!I like to look at my eating day like an upside-down pyramid. I start my day with a big breakfast & work gradually into smaller meals by the time dinner arrives.”

Small, Frequent Meals

Ashy Bines and a friend exercising together.

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Ashy is all about small, frequent meals. She feeds herself “every 2-3 hours” to keep her metabolism going throughout the day. “If you do not eat, your body will go into starvation mode & will actually STORE FAT!” she says.

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Sharlene Mawdsley Shows Off Incredible Figure in "Training Camp Dump"

Track star Sharlene Mawdsley is a force to be reckoned with, winning medals and sharing her journey on Instagram.

Sharlene Mawdsley Shows Off Incredible Figure in "Training Camp Dump"
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Sharlene Mawdsley is a track and field athlete. She typically competes in 400 metres events. Mawdsley won a bronze in the World Athletics Relays, and a gold and silver in the European Championships. She recently shared some highlights on Instagram. In them, Mawdsley is seen running, hiking, enjoying a pool day, and at a coffee shop. She captioned the post, “Training camp dump no. 1.”

She Runs

Running is the main way Mawdsley stays fit. FloTrack reports that running has a lot of health benefits. “Running and jogging is an aerobic exercise, and you’re working out both your heart and lungs while doing so. This will also lead to a lower resting heart rate, lower bad cholesterol in your blood and lower blood pressure. You don’t need to run an obscene amount of miles every day to get these benefits, either. Those who just run a couple of minutes a day decrease their risk of cardiovascular death by 58 percent. If you have a hard time running, you can still give your heart a workout by jogging or walking.”

She Hikes

Sharlene Mawdsley shares a snap of a couple Zebras while hiking.

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Mawdsley is also seen hiking in her Instagram post. Harvard Health states that hiking has a lot of benefits. “‘Navigating a winding, wooded trail can help your body build endurance, strength, and coordination,’ says Dr. Edward Phillips, assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School. ‘Hiking over uneven terrain requires more energy than walking on a level surface, so it burns more calories. If you are hiking uphill, your body has to work even harder,’ he says. A rigorous hike may offer many of the same physical benefits as interval training, which alternates low- and high-intensity exercise to increase cardiovascular fitness. During a hike, your heart rate goes up as you move up an incline and drops when you head downhill.”

She's Focused

In an interview with Image, Mawdsley talked about the importance of being focused. “Take a moment to remember all of the work you’ve done to get to where you are,” she advised to others. “Be present and focus. Remember that life is short and that this moment won’t define the rest of your life. You are in control.”

She Works Hard

Sharlene Mawdsley is pictured spending time with friends.

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Mawdsley makes sure to work hard. She talked about this in her Image interview. “Planning is crucial, but the reality is there are a lot of sacrifices to be made in what I do. I always make time to prioritise my friends and family on rest days or during meals. But the other side is that I’ve missed out on family events because of the demands of training and competing.”

She Works With A Trainer

Mawdsley works with trainer, Tony Lester, to help her train. She talked about her decision to train with him in her Image interview. “I had given myself three years of putting everything I had into running even though I knew it wasn’t 100%. I still knew I had so much room to improve. So after the Olympics, when the motivation was low, I sought what would be the best decision for me. It was a really hard decision to make the move, because it affected quite a big part of my life, but I knew if I didn’t make the change I would always wonder ‘what if’. After a brief encounter with Tony in Paris, I knew it was the right move for me.”