Joan Smalls Shows Off Fit Figure "In My Element"

Model Joan Smalls is on vacation, and she is looking good while doing so. Smalls shared a set of photos of herself at her hotel and the beach on Instagram. In them, Smalls posed in a leopard two piece with straps and a floral print bikini, showing off her incredible body. She captioned the post, “Recharging.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Joan Smalls 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 Picks Hotels That Have Gyms

Smalls has a busy schedule and has to do a lot of traveling. You’d think that this might make it difficult for her to work out. However, Smalls has a trick that she uses to stay in shape on the road. "I always make sure whatever hotel I'm staying in has a gym,” she revealed to Harper’s Bazaar. “And then I work out for 30 minutes or an hour with a little bit of cardio and core work, and I hit my glutes and legs."

2. She Does Cardio

Smalls revealed some of her wellness secrets to E! News. She says that there is one type of exercise that she prioritizes the most. “Cardio is important. I used to box, and I still do some at times.” "Healthy adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week, or an equal combination of moderate and vigorous activity. To provide even greater health benefit and to assist with weight loss or maintaining weight loss, at least 300 minutes a week is recommended. That doesn't have to be all at one time, though. For example, brisk walking for 30 minutes, five days a week meets the guidelines. Aerobic exercise can even be done in short blocks of time, such as several walk breaks spread throughout the day. Any activity is better than none at all," says the Mayo Clinic.

3. She Eats A Lot Of Veggies

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Smalls makes sure to eat healthy, and there’s one food group she incorporates heavily in her diet. "Eat veggies, lots and lots of veggies," she says to E! News. Smalls also shared one of her tips to getting more veggies in your diet. "A good tip is to substitute some of the larger portions of what you love, and that's not always best for you, with more veggies."

4. She Watches Her Portions

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Smalls tells E! News that while she eats healthy, she doesn’t like to put herself on a restrictive diet. Instead, Smalls just watches her portion sizes for each meal. "I don't believe in dieting because I'm Puerto Rican, and it's really hard to not eat what you love. It's in my blood to eat rice and beans, so I've learned to manage portions, because you get to eat a little bit of what you absolutely love and crave."

5. She Uses A Serum Throughout The Day

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For Smalls, skincare is an all day routine. She tells Harper’s Bazaar that there is one product that she makes sure to apply each day. "I love Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair, the serum. I always mix that in with my moisturizer. Even though the bottle says 'Night,' I still use it throughout the day so I get the benefits all the time."

Jana Kramer is heating up social media with her latest swimsuit snap! This week the country singer and actress showed off her fabulous figure in a swimsuit and white shirt via Instagram. “Oh my,” her former One Tree Hill costar Paul Johannson commented on the steamy snap, while pal Chrishell Stause simply responded with fire emojis and clapping hands. How does the mother-of-two maintain her fit physique? Read on to see 5 ways Jana Kramer 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 Eats Healthy Most of the Time

Jana eats healthy, but doesn’t deprive herself. “I personally think everything in moderation,” she explained in an Instagram Q&A. “I had a chocolate chip cookie last night. I will eat another one tonight. I don’t think you should deprive yourself of anything. I think, eat when you are hungry. But all-around diet is how I do it.”

2. This Is Her Exact Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

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3. She Sweats, A Lot

Jana exercises with Nashville based trainer Erin Oprea, doing workouts both in-person and virtually. “I work out with Erin two times a week,” she explained in one of her Instagram clips, doing “a ton of squats, sumo squats, lunges.” She also loves getting outside. “I love to hike outside. Recently, I’ve really enjoyed running again. I honestly find barre workouts overrated,” she told The New Potato.

4. She Works Out for Her Body and Mind

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Jana clearly reaps the physical benefits of her sweat sessions, but also maintains the mental health perks are plentiful. “Still not feeling 100 percent,” she explained in a recent Instagram story. “But I'm still going to run it out, sweat it out." She also considers exercise self-care. “Working out for me is my sanity…Even just going for a walk, that is a place where I come back and I'm like, 'I feel good, I feel balanced. Working out is 100% how I stay level,” she told Us Weekly.

5. She Created a Gorgeous Exercise Space

Jana, who used to work out in her garage, recently unveiled her gym makeover. “It feels nice to work out in this space,” she wrote on Instagram when revealing the before and after. Having a space you enjoy being in makes you more likely to get your workouts in.

Joan Smalls brings her spirituality to the forefront with a mention of 888 and the Lions Gate Portal (August is the 8th month, the 8th day, and the year 2024 adds up to 8). "When our sun is aligning with the star Sirius and Orion's belt," astrologer and spiritual guide Alexie Gigi Otto began in a TikTok video, it creates this "huge cosmic gateway" in which "high-vibration energy can be transmuted" to us. As the first Latina model to rep big brands like Estée Lauder cosmetics, Joan Smalls Rodriguez seems to have mastered hard work and spiritual manifestation, but has she mastered health and wellness? Spoiler alert, the answer’s yes.

1. She’s spiritual

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Posting about 888 and the Lions Gate Portal, she prioritizes mental wellbeing and spirituality, in addition to health and wellness. “This is the time to avoid sad songs and low-vibrational music, according to Otto. As Otto explained, listening to music that brings us back to a sad memory or time in our life can attract more of the same, according to the Law of Attraction.” She’s working to attract positivity and health into her life. "Our bodies cannot differentiate, our subconscious mind cannot differentiate between what has happened in the past and what is happening now," Otto said. "You don't want to be attracting that same energy, especially during the Lion's Gate Portal."

2. She uses music to boost her energy

Throwing on some good music can be good for the soul and get you pumped up for the gym. "Lately I've been listening to Travis Scott's new album [Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight]. There's a lot of good songs on there that are upbeat and super-fun,” she said to Harpers Bazaar.

3. She takes care of her skin

She takes care of her skin, in addition to diet and exercise. "I love Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair, the serum. I always mix that in with my moisturizer. Even though the bottle says 'Night,' I still use it throughout the day so I get the benefits all the time,” she said to Harpers Bazaar. "Whenever I travel, I bring one of the soaps my mom makes with me. They smell so good and so sweet,” she continued.

4. She makes time for workouts

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Even when she’s traveling or has a short amount of time, she prioritizes getting some activity in. "I always make sure whatever hotel I'm staying in has a gym. And then I work out for 30 minutes or an hour with a little bit of cardio and core work, and I hit my glutes and legs,” she said to Harpers Bazaar.

5. She occasionally indulges

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It’s so important to prioritize health and wellness, but splurging once in a while can help her maintain her sanity. "Chocolate. From a Snickers to Twix to Oreo cookies to fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies, brownies—anything! I do not discriminate,” she said to Harpers Bazaar.

Joan Smalls is showing off her fabulous figure on vacation! The supermodel rocks a pink swimsuit in her latest Instagram post, standing on top of two guys on a boat. “Try to capture the fantasy,” she captioned the series of snaps. How does the Puerto Rican born catwalk queen keep herself fit? Read on to see 9 ways Joan Smalls 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 Does a Lot of Cardio

Joan once told E! Online, that "Cardio is important." “I’ve been doing 45 minutes [a day]—it’s mostly resistance training with my own body. I’ll do planks, I’ll do different types of sit-ups, anything that’s for my core because I have scoliosis,” she added to The Daily. “I do a lot of glute work: kickbacks, squats, fire hydrants. Cardio, I’ll do maybe three times a week. When I was in Puerto Rico, I’d run outside because it gave me a nice view to be outdoors and running in between palm trees. I haven’t done Muay Thai in over a year now, and I’m starting to miss it. I believe a girl should always be able to throw a good punch. It’s a good self-defense.”

2. She Eats Her Veggies

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Joan’s diet is very plant focused. "Eat veggies, lots and lots of veggies," she told E! Online. "A good tip is to substitute some of the larger portions of what you love, and that's not always best for you, with more veggies." "Sauté cherry tomatoes, asparagus, bell peppers, broccoli, onion and other vegetables. Toss with whole-wheat pasta and a splash of olive oil. Top with grated Parmesan cheese," says the Mayo Clinic.

3. She Doesn’t Diet

"I don't believe in dieting because I'm Puerto Rican, and it's really hard to not eat what you love," she told E! Online. "It's in my blood to eat rice and beans, so I've learned to manage portions because you get to eat a little bit of what you absolutely love and crave." "It may take practice to become a better judge of serving sizes and portions, especially as you put entire meals together. But the more you practice, the more control you'll have over how much you eat — and that's key to weight loss," says the Mayo Clinic.

4. She Eats Chocolate for “Instant Energy”

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Smalls revealed to Harper’s Bazaar what she grabs when she needs “instant energy” – and it might surprise you. "Chocolate. From a Snickers to Twix to Oreo cookies to fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies, brownies—anything! I do not discriminate," she said.

5. She Only Stays At Hotels with a Gym

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Joan travels a lot, and she has a trick for sticking with her fitness routine on-the-go. "I always make sure whatever hotel I'm staying in has a gym. And then I work out for 30 minutes or an hour with a little bit of cardio and core work, and I hit my glutes and legs," she told Harper’s Bazaar.

6. She Drinks Warm Water with Lemon

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Joan revealed to Vogue France that she starts her day with a particular hot beverage. “I start my day with a glass of warm water and lemon because it's so good for your digestion, your skin, and even for your metabolism,” she says.

7. She Works Out A LOT

Joan eats a lot of food. “I just workout a lot to compensate!” she told Vogue France, on average she works out five times a week for one hour.

8. She Eats a Big Breakfast

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Joan fuels up in the AM. “I’ll do oatmeal,” she told The Daily. “Other times I’ll do scrambled eggs, turkey bacon and a piece of toast, slice of avocado. Other days it’s fruit. Before I eat, I tend to drink water.”

9. She Takes Supplements

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Joan is all about supplements. In her rotation? “Zinc, probiotics, vitamin D, a complex of vitamin Bs, a powder called MSM [methylsulfonylmethane], and vitamin C.” "Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a nutrient your body needs to form blood vessels, cartilage, muscle and collagen in bones. Vitamin C is also vital to your body's healing process," says the Mayo Clinic.

Jana Kramer has been working hard to get into the best shape of her life, and it shows! The actress and country singer shared a mirror selfie this week, flaunting her rock hard body in a two-piece swimsuit. How does the mother-of-two keep herself so incredibly fit? She recently revealed some of her diet and workout secrets. Read on to see 5 ways Jana Kramer 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 Worked “Hard” For Her Body

In the new Instagram post, Jana explains that it isn’t a “thirst trap” photo, or an “I want attention post” or a “post to make you compare your body to mine,” but is more about her feeling proud of her body. “Because when I look at this photo, I see strength. If I’m honest, I lost a little too much weight after my divorce, and I would be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy the number I saw. But that’s an unhealthy way to look at it. It should never be about the number. It should be about how you feel,” she explained. “I have been actively becoming strong again for me. I look at this pic now and I’m proud of myself for the hard work and commitment to loving myself. This body made two beautiful humans. I’m proud of my body." She mentioned feeling even better after her breast augmentation and promoted Natrelle Breast Augmentation.

2. She Works Out with a Trainer

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Jana does a lot of cardio on her own in her home gym, but works out with Nashville based personal trainer-to-the-stars Erin Oprea as well. In a recent Instagram story, she revealed that they pretty much follow Oprea’s Pretty Muscles app workouts. “I work out with Erin two times a week,” she explained. The duo do “a ton of squats, sumo squats, lunges.”

3. Running Helped Her “Lean Out”

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Oprea also got Jana into running. “I hated running and now I love it,” she confessed. “It’s helped me lean out.”

4. She Is Proud of Her Body

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Jana’s go to diet rule? “I personally think everything in moderation,” she revealed. “I had a chocolate chip cookie last night. I will eat another one tonight. I don’t think you should deprive yourself of anything. I think, eat when you are hungry. But all-around diet is how I do it.”

5. Exercise Boosts Her Mental Health

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“Still not feeling 100 percent,” Jana explained earlier this year in an Instagram story video. “But I'm still going to run it out, sweat it out." She once explained to Us Weekly that the mental health benefits of exercise are a motivating factor. “Working out for me is my sanity…Even just going for a walk, that is a place where I come back and I'm like, 'I feel good, I feel balanced. Working out is 100% how I stay level."