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7 Fat-Burning Secrets From Jennifer Lawrence to Sculpt Your Dream Body

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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Jennifer Lawrence is one of the most successful actresses of all time. After starring on the TBS sitcom, The Bill Engvall Show, she had her breakout role in the film Winter’s Bone, and received her first Academy Award Nomination. Lawrence then went on to play the lead role in the Hunger Games film series. Lawrence won both a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for her role in Silver Linings Playbook. She would then win two Golden Globes for American Hustle and Joy. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Jennifer Lawrence 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 Doesn’t Diet

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Lawrence has been open about her love of junk food since the beginning of her career. She says that she doesn’t like to put herself on a strict diet or cut things out. “I don’t like when people say, ‘I only do this or eat this,’” Lawrence tellsVogue. “Because I eat. I’m not very strict with my diet: If I want a piece of pizza, I eat a piece of pizza.”

2. She’s All About Body Positivity

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Lawrence is all about body positivity. She opened up about this in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar. “I think we’ve gotten so used to underweight that when you are a normal weight, it’s like, ‘Oh, my God, she’s curvy.’ Which is crazy. The bare minimum, just for me, would be to up the ante.”

3. She Speaks Out

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Lawrence isn’t afraid to voice her opinions. She notably wrote an essay in Lena Dunham’s Lenny newsletter, which received a lot of opinions. However, Lawrence says that she has started to learn to not focus on the negative. "I had no idea it was going to blow up like that," she tells Harper’s Bazaar. "And I obviously only absorbed the negative. I didn't pay any attention to the positive feedback. My parents get really upset. They do not like me speaking out about anything political because it's hard to see your kid take criticism. But, really, people who criticized it are people who think women should not be paid the same as men. So I don't really care what those people think."

4. She’s A Feminist

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Lawrence is a proud feminist, and she tells Harper’s Bazaar that she doesn’t want people to be afraid of calling themselves one. "I don't know why that word is so scary to people,” she says. “It shouldn't be, because it just means equality. If we are moving forward in a society, you are feeling stronger as a woman, and you want to be taken more seriously. You don't have to take away the wonderful traits that come with being a woman: We are sensitive. We are pleasers. We're empathetic. All those things that can keep you from asking for what you want or making mistakes."

5. She Loves Pilates

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Lawrence opened up about her workout routine to Harper’s Bazaar. “I do Pilates every day,” she says. “I eat, but I work out a lot more than a normal person.” Pilates has a lot of health benefits. Better Health states, “Pilates can be an aerobic and non-aerobic form of exercise. It requires concentration and focus, because you move your body through precise ranges of motion. It requires concentration in finding a centre point to control your body through movement. Each exercise has a prescribed placement, rhythm and breathing pattern.”

6. She’s Motivated

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Lawrence tells Vogue that she makes sure to workout regularly. “I do work out more than normal because I have a certain way that I want to look, and a way that I want to fit into my clothes. I get photographed when I’m not asking for it, so there’s added pressure to look and feel your best. For me, it’s easier to put that extra effort into the gym instead of putting the extra effort into: ‘Oh no, I can’t eat that.’”

7. She Doesn’t Always Wear Makeup

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Lawrence shared some of her skincare secrets in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar. She says that she doesn’t always wear makeup when she’s not working. “If I don’t have an event, I normally don’t wear makeup. Since I often get it done professionally, I’m probably better off staying away from my face. I have learned nothing from the pros—ha!”

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7 Fat-Burning Secrets From Jennifer Lawrence to Sculpt Your Dream Body

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Jennifer Lawrence is one of the most successful actresses of all time. After starring on the TBS sitcom, The Bill Engvall Show, she had her breakout role in the film Winter’s Bone, and received her first Academy Award Nomination. Lawrence then went on to play the lead role in the Hunger Games film series. Lawrence won both a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for her role in Silver Linings Playbook. She would then win two Golden Globes for American Hustle and Joy. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Jennifer Lawrence 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 Doesn’t Diet

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Lawrence has been open about her love of junk food since the beginning of her career. She says that she doesn’t like to put herself on a strict diet or cut things out. “I don’t like when people say, ‘I only do this or eat this,’” Lawrence tellsVogue. “Because I eat. I’m not very strict with my diet: If I want a piece of pizza, I eat a piece of pizza.”

2. She’s All About Body Positivity

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Lawrence is all about body positivity. She opened up about this in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar. “I think we’ve gotten so used to underweight that when you are a normal weight, it’s like, ‘Oh, my God, she’s curvy.’ Which is crazy. The bare minimum, just for me, would be to up the ante.”

3. She Speaks Out

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Lawrence isn’t afraid to voice her opinions. She notably wrote an essay in Lena Dunham’s Lenny newsletter, which received a lot of opinions. However, Lawrence says that she has started to learn to not focus on the negative. "I had no idea it was going to blow up like that," she tells Harper’s Bazaar. "And I obviously only absorbed the negative. I didn't pay any attention to the positive feedback. My parents get really upset. They do not like me speaking out about anything political because it's hard to see your kid take criticism. But, really, people who criticized it are people who think women should not be paid the same as men. So I don't really care what those people think."

4. She’s A Feminist

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Lawrence is a proud feminist, and she tells Harper’s Bazaar that she doesn’t want people to be afraid of calling themselves one. "I don't know why that word is so scary to people,” she says. “It shouldn't be, because it just means equality. If we are moving forward in a society, you are feeling stronger as a woman, and you want to be taken more seriously. You don't have to take away the wonderful traits that come with being a woman: We are sensitive. We are pleasers. We're empathetic. All those things that can keep you from asking for what you want or making mistakes."

5. She Loves Pilates

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Lawrence opened up about her workout routine to Harper’s Bazaar. “I do Pilates every day,” she says. “I eat, but I work out a lot more than a normal person.” Pilates has a lot of health benefits. Better Health states, “Pilates can be an aerobic and non-aerobic form of exercise. It requires concentration and focus, because you move your body through precise ranges of motion. It requires concentration in finding a centre point to control your body through movement. Each exercise has a prescribed placement, rhythm and breathing pattern.”

6. She’s Motivated

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Lawrence tells Vogue that she makes sure to workout regularly. “I do work out more than normal because I have a certain way that I want to look, and a way that I want to fit into my clothes. I get photographed when I’m not asking for it, so there’s added pressure to look and feel your best. For me, it’s easier to put that extra effort into the gym instead of putting the extra effort into: ‘Oh no, I can’t eat that.’”

7. She Doesn’t Always Wear Makeup

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Lawrence shared some of her skincare secrets in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar. She says that she doesn’t always wear makeup when she’s not working. “If I don’t have an event, I normally don’t wear makeup. Since I often get it done professionally, I’m probably better off staying away from my face. I have learned nothing from the pros—ha!”

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7 Weight Loss Secrets From Zoë Kravitz for a Fit Body

This is what she does to stay fit and energized.

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Zoë Kravitz is something of a chameleon when it comes to her on-screen roles—from The Batman to Mad Max: Fury Road, she manages to make having a lithe yet muscular physique look effortless. The 34-year-old actress has an approach to health, wellness, and beauty that focuses on diet, exercise, and most important of all, happiness. Here’s how Kravitz stays so fit, and what her wellness mantra is for her most fulfilling life.

1. Cardio and Squats

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Kravitz has a simple yet effective approach to her fitness—she works out at home, and doesn’t make it complicated. “I do simple cardio, and sit ups and squats,” she says. She also loves visiting her favorite Korean spa in Los Angeles for self care.

2. Lots of Water and Vegetables

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Kravitz focuses on a vegetable-heavy diet with room for the occasional treat. “Trying to drink enough water is such a huge thing,” she says. “I really don't. Sometimes I'll realize it's five o'clock and I've had the tiniest glass of water. I try to go to the gym or at least walk and move my body around. I try eating well—making sure you're eating greens or steamed veggies, or stuff that doesn't have a lot of oil or chemicals. But if you want to go to McDonald's every once in a while, do it! But it's about clean food that hasn't been processed.”

3. Hiking and Elliptical Machine

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For Kravitz, working out is a form of self-care. “Working out is my alone time,” she says. “Depending on where I am, I go on runs or hikes or do the elliptical at the gym. I don’t get too fancy.”

4. Personal Trainer Five Days a Week

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Kravitz mostly likes to work out by herself, but used a trainer during the pandemic lockdowns. "I’ve been working out virtually with my trainer David Higgins five days a week,” she says. “And it’s actually been really great because it’s been giving me some kind of structure because I do it at the same time and it also makes the weekends feel like a weekend because I don’t workout on the weekends and it gives me just, oh, it’s a different kind of a day."

5. Catwoman Training

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Kravitz says her training regimen for her role as Catwoman in 2022 movie The Batman was hardcore. "It’s pretty intense," she said at the time. "We started shooting two weeks ago, but before that I was in London for two months, just getting in shape, training, learning fights… I can fight now."

6. No Processed Foods

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Kravitz enjoys a healthy, gut-friendly diet not just for health but for skincare. “[Facialist] Terri Lawton tells me food directly affects your skin,” she says. “So does stress. Eat well and stay calm. Water, organic non-processed foods, supplements like fish oils for the skin, and probiotics for digestion.”

7. Embracing Her Beauty

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Kravitz has no interest in looking like everyone else when it comes to her physique and appearance. “To me, beauty is an attitude, you know?” she says. “When I see someone who is comfortable in their own skin and knows who they are, I think that’s gorgeous. I’ve seen so many people who on paper are ‘beautiful,’ and there’s just nothing behind the eyes—they’re totally insecure, and all of a sudden, the beauty doesn’t mean anything, and I don’t find them beautiful anymore. That beauty lasts about two seconds.”

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7 Calorie-Incinerating Tips From Jennifer Aniston for a Sculpted Physique

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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Jennifer Aniston is one of Hollywood’s brightest stars. She first broke out when she starred as Rachel Green in the sitcom, Friends. Aniston then transitioned to film, and has had roles in Cake, Dumplin’, Just Go With It, and many others. Lastly, she is also a spokeswoman for Aveeno. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jennifer Aniston 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. Subhead Goes Right Here

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Aniston opened up about her wellness secrets in an interview with ELLE. She says that she likes to meditate as a way of keeping her overall wellbeing. “I keep going to meditation. I have a mantra. There are apps that you could get on your phone depending on what your mood is. Sometimes I like guided, sometimes I like to just sort of have my own mantra.”

2. She Works With A Trainer

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Aniston works with trainer Mandy Ingber to help keep herself in shape. Ingber shared some of the actress’ favorite workouts with Healthista. “With Jennifer Aniston, I would do 30 minutes of spinning, 40 minutes of yoga, incorporating some of my hybrid which is a yoga pose paired with a toning exercise. We would do some power yoga, vinyasa flow and then some yin yoga stretching, and then finish with the infrared sauna.”

3. She Intermittent Fasts

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Aniston makes sure to not just eat healthy, but have good habits. "I do intermittent fasting, so no food in the morning," she told Insider. "I noticed a big difference in going without solid food for 16 hours. Fortunately, your sleeping hours are counted as part of the fasting period. You just have to delay breakfast until 10am."

4. She Keeps Her Workouts Simple

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In 2014, Aniston told Women’s Health that she wanted to have her wellness routine be simple. "I went from being a crazy workout girl to sort of saying, 'My body wants a little bit of a break.’ So I kind of stay with more simple stuff and taking walks and not being neurotic about working out and eating right. I started to enjoy life a little bit more. The only downside to that is there’s that couple extra pounds and about 4,000 pregnancy rumours, but you know, other than that, it feels great.”

5. She Boxes

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Aniston tells InStyle that she loves to box to stay in shape. "There's something about the mental aspect of boxing,” she says. “The drills, your brain has to work, you're not just sitting on a bike. Boxing is a great way to get aggression out. You get a mental release of all this crap you're taking into your ears and eyes every day and have little fantasy moments imagining who you're punching."

6. She Practices Yoga

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Ingber tells Healthista that Aniston is a lover of yoga. “She loves practicing yoga and how she feels when she does it. In the beginning her body changed and she felt strong and healthy. She’s felt like her muscles are getting leaner and stronger. I know that she wants to be working with me right now – she just wrote to me and said she wants to do yoga with me so badly. I love her for that.”

7. She Planks

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Another workout that Aniston likes to do is a plank. Ingber tells Healthista, “She also likes to plank as well, because plank will work with the abs, or the forearm plank, so any variation on the plank or the forearm plank.”

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Celebrity Weight Loss Tricks That Work

Here are the most rational words of weight loss wisdom from all of your favorite Hollywood stars.

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Celebrities have access to the best trainers, nutritionists, wellness products, and exercise equipment that money can buy. So, it only makes sense that when they offer tips and tricks to getting healthier, staying in shape, and losing weight, the world listens. While some of their weight loss secrets may not be realistic for many of us, some of their fundamental words of wisdom can work for anyone. Celebwell has rounded up some of the most inspiring, motivational, and rational advice stars have given regarding shedding pounds . Read on for weight loss secrets from celebrities—including Rebel Wilson, Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez, and Kate Hudson—that can work for you, and the photos that prove they work for them. And to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!

1. Carrie Underwood: Count Macros Instead of Calories

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Country darling Carrie Underwood ditched calorie counting and instead started keeping track of macros. “I would ‘fall off the wagon,’ then feel terrible and repeat the cycle,” she explained to Women’s Health about her struggles with trying to stay slim in her younger years, sometimes eating as few as 800 calories per day. “Your body is screaming ‘I need more calories. I need more carbs!’" The “wannabe vegan” works with nutritionist Cara Clark, focusing on maintaining a healthy balance of 25 percent protein, 45 percent carbs and 30 percent fat. "I love rules," she admitted to Women’s Health.

2. Jennifer Lopez: Work Out “Harder and Smarter”

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Jennifer Lopez has adapted her fitness regiment over the years. However, instead of working out more, she is smarter about her workouts. "In my 20s and 30s I used to work out but not like I do now. It's not that I work out more; I just work out harder and smarter,” she told InStyle. “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!"

3. Vanessa Hudgens: Work Out with Others

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Vanessa Hudgens can afford to pay a personal trainer for one-on-one workouts, but opts for group fitness and workout buddies instead. "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." The 32-year-old is a devotee of The Dogpound, a hardcore boot camp style studio The Dogpound she regularly visits with her friends. "HOT GIRL SUMMER IN FULL EFFECT," the gym recently wrote on Instagram, sharing a video of sweating alongside GG Magree in an intense HIIT workout.

4. Rebel Wilson: Approach Weight Loss From All Sides...Including Emotional

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Working out and eating right are only part of the equation to weight loss, per actress Rebel Wilson, who lost a whopping 60 pounds in less than a year. While she majorly revamped her diet and embarked on a fitness routine, it was the work she did on the instead that helped her achieve her goals. "I think because I approached it from all areas ... the biggest thing that I haven't ever worked on was the emotional side, what I suffered from, I guess, as classical emotional eating … so I really worked on that side," she told Extra.

5. Rita Ora: Focus On Strength, Not Weight Loss

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Instead of trying to lose weight or get to a certain clothing size, Rita Ora suggests putting your focus on getting stronger. "I didn't start working out to get skinnier—I started working out to feel better. And I think it's important for women to know that,” she told Shape. “Don't be obsessed with being thin. You just have to be fit, healthy, and strong," she said. "I love my shape because it's curvy. I have thighs. I'm a size 28 in jeans. And that's an average, normal size. I'm proud that I'm normal."

6. Kate Hudson: Move a Little Every Day

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Kate Hudson has always been devoted to fitness. One of her stay-fit secrets? She moves every day. "Now that Rani is getting a little bit older and her nap schedule is longer, I've been able to work out at least 30 minutes a day, maybe five times a week,” she told InStyle. “I make sure that I don't go a day without doing something for 30 minutes. I've been doing that since April and I've noticed enormous changes in my body."

7. Jessica Simpson: Get Your Steps In

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After tipping the scales at 240 pounds during her pregnancy with third child, Birdie Mae, Jessica Simpson started walking her way to a 100-pound weight loss with the help of trainer Harley Pasternak. He started off by setting her goal at 6,000 steps and then eventually upping it to 14,000. "It had to be more than just getting back from her baby weight, but how do I keep whatever I am doing now forever. That's why we are not a big fan of doing any extreme diet or radical forms of exercise,” he told E! about the weight loss strategy he developed for the star, which also included healthy eating, sleep, and full body workouts. “Woke up before all 3 kiddos to get my steps in and spend time with me, myself, and I. Move move move for your own mental health,” she captioned a 2020 Instagram post.

8. Halle Berry: You Have to Commit

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Halle Berry, 54, looks half her age. According to the star, her biggest secret to staying in shape is her commitment to healthy living, including workouts with her trainer, Peter Lee Thomas, diet tips, and healthy living mantras. “You just have to have the will and the desire,” she told Harper’s Bazaar about what it takes to stay fit. “And you have to make up your mind that it's important. That's the hard work that people have to do."

9. Nicole Scherzinger: Everything in Moderation

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"Don't deprive yourself of anything because eventually you'll crave it and then you might binge on it. Everything in moderation," Nicole Scherzinger told Women's Health UK about her dietary rule. "For breakfast I love eggs and toast and smoked salmon or bacon, or porridge. For lunch I like maybe some soup or some sushi. For dinner, anything from pasta to rice, and meats and veggies, to sushi. When I'm going to indulge, I love pasta, pizza, I love Mexican with lots of cheese. I love French fries, or crisps – salt and vinegar crisps. In terms of snacks: almonds, coconut water, bits of coconut, baby carrots."

10. Gabrielle Union: Don’t Commit to One Workout Only

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Gabrielle Union allows her workout routine to evolve. "As the workout phases come and go, I'll try everything," she previously told Women's Health. "Nothing, not one thing, has stuck. I've tried kickboxing, cardio barre, I've tried a SoulCycle class...I'm not a class person." In a 2019 Instagram post, she also revealed that her motivations for exercise are also evolving. “There are times I workout for a job or specific athletic goals but usually I workout to maintain my peace. Sometimes i grunt, grimace, scream...many times I've cried while training. I've cried due to frustration. I've cried from physical pain. Many times I've cried as my fears and anxiety leave my body. For me, I'm always working out my spirit and exercising my soul. This morning felt like the end of a week of taking Ls, but today I got up and reminded myself that even when I lose, I win because I'm committed to learning and evolving,” she wrote.

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Jennifer Lopez Flaunts Abs in Red Carpet Crop Top with Ben Affleck

Here’s how the 52-year-old got her six-pack.

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Jennifer Lopez heated up the red carpet in New York City over the weekend, hitting the premiere of The Last Duel with boyfriend Ben Affleck. The 52-year-old flaunted her insanely chiseled abs and toned legs in a sparkling chocolate-hued Herve Leger sleeved crop top and matching slit skirt. How does the superstar keep herself in such impressive physical form? It all boils down to an incredibly healthy and regimented lifestyle. Read on for 9 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 Bikini Photos!

1. It's All About Diet and Exercise

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There is no magic when it comes to staying in shape, per J.Lo. "You got to work out, you got to watch what you eat," she told Us Weekly. "It's a job—you've got to buckle down."

2. Work Out Smart

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It’s all about quality, not quantity when it comes to exercise. "In my 20s and 30s I used to work out but not like I do now," Jennifer told InStyle. "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!"

3. Don’t Skip a Workout

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"Very rarely will I skip my workout," the star told Us Weekly. "Sometimes, I work too late the night before, and I'm like, 'Ugh, I can't do this.' But I tell myself, 'Just do it. It's only an hour.' It's just talking yourself off the ledge of being a lazy bum."

4. Stay in Shape for Your Loved Ones

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“I really believe that when you take care of yourself and work to stay healthy, you're better able to take care of those you love. So working out is definitely a priority for me," Jennifer told Hello about how her children inspire her to stay in shape.

5. Find Activities That Spark Joy

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Find activities that make you happy. "I am 100 percent convinced that working out is part of what makes me so happy. Dance has always been a huge part of my life and taking the time to move my body and do something that's so good for me is key to my happiness. When my confidence is lagging, I dance. There's something about seeing what my body is capable of and feeling the endorphin rush that comes with a good dance session that really helps boost my confidence and my mood. I still consider myself a dancer at heart and I love it,” she told Hello.

6. Hydration Is Key

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Jennifer’s trainer, Dodd Romero, told US Weekly that she drinks tons of water. “She drinks a minimum of seven glasses a day,” he said.

7. Don’t Do Fad Diets

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Healthy eating should be a lifestyle. According to Jen's trainer, her diet is ultra-clean and consists of five basic categories: protein, vegetables, fats, carbohydrates and water. She “stays away from processed foods and gets her nutrients from whole sources.” Her go-to protein sources include egg whites, white meat turkey, chicken breast and grass-fed beef three to four times a week. She gets her fill of fats from fish—including salmon and sea bass, containing high levels of omega-3s and 6s—and “a handful” of nuts per day. She also fuels up with lots of veggies, avoiding carrots and corn as they are higher in sugar than leafy greens. Finally, energy-boosting complex carbs like sweet potatoes, brown rice, quinoa, rice bread and oatmeal, which she’ll eat with fresh berries, are also on her menu.

8. Don’t Deprive Yourself

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Jennifer allows herself to dabble in treats. "Throughout the years I’ve learned the importance of maintaining a healthier […] diet," she told People. "I still eat some of the foods I love, but in moderation. I don’t deprive myself."

9. Try New Workouts

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Strength training is her main workout, but the star is always open to trying new ones. After playing a pole dancer in Hustlers she installed one in her home. "I have a lot of respect for people who do the pole," she told Jimmy Kimmel. "It's, like, acrobatic, it's a different muscle group," she said. "And the things that they do with their legs and everything and go upside down...it's hard."

Fitness

Sharvari's Beach Workout is Hardcore Tire Training in Black Outfit

Discover how rising star Sharvari dominates the fitness game with strength training, yoga, padel, boxing, and running.

Sharvari's Beach Workout is Hardcore Tire Training in Black Outfit
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By Anna BechtelFeb 16, 2025
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Sharvari isn’t just making waves in the film industry—she’s dominating the fitness game too. Known for her roles in Munjya, Maharaj, and Vedaa, the rising star proves that strength and discipline extend far beyond the big screen.
In her latest Instagram post, Sharvari showcased her grit with a hardcore beach workout, flipping a massive tire in the sand. Dressed in a sleek black workout set, she didn’t just make the workout look effortless—she made it look empowering. Adding a playful pun to her caption, she wrote, “Never tyre’d of a good beach workout.”
So, how does she stay in such incredible shape? From strength training to boxing, here’s a look at her go-to fitness moves.

She Strength Trains

In her Instagram post, Sharvari is seen doing a strength training exercise. The Mayo Clinic says that strength training has a lot of benefits. “Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories. 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.”

She Does Yoga

Sharvari shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is yoga. Sharvari posted this video of herself doing poses on her page. John Hopkins Medicine states that yoga is very beneficial. “Regular yoga practice may reduce levels of stress and body-wide inflammation, contributing to healthier hearts. Several of the factors contributing to heart disease, including high blood pressure and excess weight, can also be addressed through yoga.”

She Plays Padel

Sharvari likes to play padel to keep herself in shape. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself on the court. Playing padel has a lot of health benefits. Everybody Health & Leisure says, “It improves cardiovascular fitness, helps to build strength and endurance, enhances coordination and promotes overall physical and mental well-being. Not to mention, it’s a fantastic way to burn calories.”

She Boxes

Another thing that Sharvari does to keep herself in shape is box. She first picked this up when training for the film, Vedaa. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself punching a bag. Sharvari captioned the post, “BEAST MODE on for Vedaa! ⚠️☠️🥊 Took up boxing to become Vedaa... Now I am ready to pack a punch or be strong enough to take a brutal beating 💪#Vedaa coming to a theatre near you on August 15th.”

She Runs

Sharvari likes to run to keep herself in shape. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself running on the beach. She captioned the post, “Decided to seas the day!” Better Health says that running is very beneficial. “Regular running or jogging offers many health benefits. Running can: help to build strong bones, as it is a weight bearing exercise, strengthen muscles, improve cardiovascular fitness, burn plenty of kilojoules, help maintain a healthy weight.”

Natasa Stankovic in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Wednesday Challenge"

Stankovic shares her go-to workout moves, from squats to lunges, cardio, Pilates, and strength training.

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Natasa Stankovic isn’t just a content creator—she’s a fitness inspiration. Known for sharing intense workout sessions on Instagram, she keeps her followers motivated with creative exercise challenges and dynamic routines.

In her latest post, Stankovic teamed up with Aleksandar Illic for a lower body blast, pushing through variations of squats and lunges. Dressed in a sleek two-piece workout set, she captioned the session, “Wednesday challenge,” proving that fitness is all about consistency and fun.

So, how does she maintain her lean, strong physique? From strength training to Pilates, here’s a look at Stankovic’s go-to workout moves.

She Does Squats

Stankovic does squats to keep herself in shape, as you can see in her Instagram video. Piedmont says that this exercise has a lot of health benefits. “Whether you’re hoping to tone your muscles, strengthen your core or just improve overall health, squats are one of the best exercises you can do. Although the movements appear relatively simple, squats can take time to master. Joel Hardwick, ACSM EP-C, EIM2, an exercise physiologist at Piedmont Atlanta Fitness Center, says practice will pay off…Hardwick explains that 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.”

She Does Lunges

Stankovic is also seen doing lunges in her Instagram video. The Mayo Clinic reports that lunges are very beneficial to do. “The lunge is a body resistance exercise that works the leg muscles. Specifically, the lunge targets the quadriceps and the hamstring muscles in the thigh, the gluteal muscles in the buttock, and to a lesser extent, the lower leg muscles. The lunge is a great conditioning exercise for many sports, especially those that involve lunging movements, such as tennis, basketball or soccer.”

She Does Cardio

Stankovic likes to do cardio workouts to keep herself in shape. She shared this video of herself doing fast box jumps in different directions on Instagram. Stankovic captioned it, “Morning cardio challenge.” Cardio exercises have a lot of benefits. The Cleveland Clinic says, “When you work your heart and other muscles of your body during cardio exercise, this increases oxygen supply to your whole body, allowing all muscles to work harder and more efficiently. Over time, regular cardio exercise allows your muscles to adapt to an increased workload, making regular activities seem easier.”

She Does Pilates

Stankovic shares a lot of her favorite workouts in an Instagram story highlight. In some of the stories, she is seen doing Pilates exercises on a reformer. Pilates is very beneficial. The Cleveland Clinic says, “One of the reasons Pilates is such a good workout is that it specifically focuses on building core strength.”

She Strength Trains

Stankovic likes to strength train to keep herself in shape. She shared this Instagram story of herself using dumbbells. ACE Fitness says that strength training and using weights has a lot of health benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

Kim French in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Real Results" Workout

Learn how she sculpts her powerhouse physique with deadlifts, lunges, squats, and more.

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Kim French is more than just a personal trainer—she’s a fitness coach who empowers thousands through her Believe App and Instagram workouts. Known for her structured, effective home training plans, she proves that you don’t need a gym full of heavy weights to build serious strength.

In a recent Instagram post, French shared a glimpse of her at-home training, reminding followers that smart training delivers "REAL results." Rocking a sleek two-piece workout set, she showcased some of her go-to exercises, emphasizing that with the right strategy, anyone can see progress.

So what’s in her routine? From deadlifts to hip thrusts, here’s how French sculpts her powerhouse physique.

She Does Deadlifts

French is seen doing deadlifts in her Instagram post. This exercise has a lot of benefits. NASM says, “A Romanian deadlift is a hip-hinge pattern that works the hamstrings and glutes. It is a form of deadlift with noticeably less bend in the knee, leading to greater hamstring engagement than traditional deadlifts. The move was introduced to the masses in the 90s by Romanian weightlifter Nicu Vlad (an Olympic and World Weightlifting champion) and his coach Dragomir Cioroslan. The two invented the move to help Nicu strengthen his back for the clean and jerk. Today, RDLs are commonly used to strengthen the posterior chain, using the core muscles to stabilize and the hamstrings and glutes to drive the movement.”

She Does Lunges

Another exercise that French is seen doing in her Instagram post is lunges. NASM says that they are very beneficial. “The lunge is a versatile, simple and effective movement for lower body training. Various positions, planes of motion and speeds can all yield different training adaptations for the exerciser. Lunges are the gift that keeps on giving!”

She Does Squats

French is seen doing squats in her Instagram video. According to The Cleveland Clinic, squats are very beneficial. “Here’s a quick look at the many benefits of squats, also known as bodyweight squats or air squats: Works major muscle groups. Burns calories. Strengthens your core. Improves lower body strength. Enhances stability and balance. Betters your posture.”

She Does Hamstring Curls

French is seen doing hamstring curls in her Instagram post. According to The Mayo Clinic, hamstring curls are very beneficial. “The seated hamstring curl is an exercise you can do with a weight machine to work the muscles in the back of the thigh. As the name implies, the seated hamstring curl targets the hamstring muscles here in the back of the thigh. Strong hamstring muscles help to protect your ligaments in the knee.”

She Does Hip Thrusts

French shared this video on Instagram of herself doing hip thrusts. She captioned it, “Hip Thrusts are no doubt one of the best exercises for building your Glutes but of course with any exercise, the form has to be correct for you to see the maximum benefits…✖️ Feet too far forwards will engage your hamstrings more ✖️ Feet too close to you will engage your quads more ✔️ Feet placed so your calves are vertical will engage your glutes more.”

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