Julianne Hough Shows Off Slim Figure in Dancing Video Montage 

Julianne Hough is showing off her dance moves – and her slim figure. In a new social media montage, the Dancing with the Stars judge dances her way through life, confessing that she is always busting a move. “Not, not dancing,” she joked in the Instagram caption. “I love it!!! And I love you!!!” one of her followers commented. “Whatever it is, babe, you have GOT IT. :) Really hitting your stride. And lookin' gorgeous, btw,'' added another. What do you need to know about Hough’s go-to exercise? Celebwell has the details.

1. She Moves “Every Day"

Hough gets her daily exercise. “Working out and staying healthy is part of my daily routine,” she told Us Weekly. “I move my body every day doing a variety of workouts.”

2. She Does Body by Simon

For years, Julianne relied on Body by Simone, a dance-inspired cardio workout created by Simone de la Rue. The method mixes dancing with intervals of conditioning moves to target the upper and lower body and core. "We do lots of mat work, body-weight moves and free weights," she told Good Morning America.""The trampoline cardio might sound crazy, but it's a great low-impact option. As a dancer, you've got to take good care of your knees!"

3. She Created KINRGY

Julianne formulated her own workout, KINRGY, inspired by her love of dance. “Dance continues to surprise me. Dance strengthens muscles that I didn’t even know I had - physically, emotionally and energetically 💪🏼😊✨ I’m feeling so grateful for my daily #KINRGY practice which brings me strength and power - internally and externally! Connecting with the elements and moving intuitively is what it’s all about! The more I move, the more I feel myself in #flow and fully expressed,” she wrote in a recent Instagram post.

4. She Maintains It’s “Not About Getting the Steps Right”

"It's important to remember that it’s not about getting the steps right, but just about keeping your heart rate up and having a good time," Hough told GMA.

5. What Makes Dancing a Great Workout?

Dancing is a great workout for many reasons. Not only does it build strength and promote flexibility, but helps you lose weight and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop heart disease or die from it than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues.

Julianne Hough doesn’t mess around when it comes to her workouts. The 33-year-old, who trains with Mark Harari, got into full beast mode for her latest workout video shared on Instagram. Flaunting her flat abs in an animal print sports bra and matching leggings, the former dancer shows off her grueling exercise regiment. “Monday mornings in to the Jungle 🐆” she captioned the clip. Read on to learn about the exact workout that keeps Julianne Hough 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. Chest Press to Fly

Dan Bowen, NPTI, NASM, a personal trainer and owner of Philadelphia's Hit Fitness, explains that the first exercise in her routine is a chest press into a fly, which is a great move for working your chest.

2. Step Up with Reverse Lunge

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Her next move is a step up with reverse lunge. “It targets your quads and glutes,” Bowen explains. “She’s holding weight to intensify the burn.”

3. Hip Up on Step

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Hough moves on to a hip up on step, “which works your core,” Bowen explains.

4. Overhead Shoulder Press with Band

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Next up, is executed sitting down. “She is using a band to do an overhead shoulder press, which targets her shoulders,” Bowen explains.

5. She Dances

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Hough takes a little interlude to show off some of her famous dance moves. “Dance continues to surprise me. Dance strengthens muscles that I didn’t even know I had - physically, emotionally and energetically 💪🏼😊✨ I’m feeling so grateful for my daily #KINRGY practice which brings me strength and power - internally and externally! Connecting with the elements and moving intuitively is what it’s all about! The more I move, the more I feel myself in #flow and fully expressed,” she wrote in a recent Instagram post.

6. Barbell Core Combination

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In the next exercise, “she’s using a barbell holding it and bringing the legs up and down, which targets your core again,” says Bowen.

7. Barbell Clean Press and Deadlift

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Finally, the last exercise in her sets is a barbell clean press and a deadlift, “which targets hips, shoulders, core, and hamstrings,” Bowen explains.

8. Cardio

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Hough then runs on the treadmill, getting a little cardio in before she does her final end-dance.

A few months back Julianne Hough posted a video of her grueling workout with trainer Mark Pulse, set to the tune I Took a Nap, and it was so hardcore that it went viral. Now, the 33-year–old is back in action, revealing all the exercise moves responsible for her fit figure—while showing off her impossibly flat abs, of course. A few days later, she posted a video of her jumping in a bathing suit. "1st week of 2022 down and feeling high on life! Grateful for all that has transpired so far and ready for what’s to come!" she captioned it. Read on to see Julianne Hough’s grueling workout video and learn about 5 other ways she 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. Julianne Doesn’t Mess Around at the Gym

“Back by popular demand… I took another nap! 💪🏼💤” Hough captioned the video. “Thanks for workin’ me out and capturing my goody side @markpulse - who says you can’t dance and play around while you kick some 🍑” In the clip, the dancer, actress, and host shows off her impressively toned midsection as she completes a bunch of strength training exercises like burpees, deadlifts, and a variety of ab exercises using weights.

2. She Eats Vegan and Gluten-Free

Hough is pretty strict about her diet, eating gluten-free and vegan. “I sound so L.A. right now,” she revealed in a “What I Eat in a Day” video with Harper’s Bazaar, “but it’s because my body needs it. Because trust me, do I love flour, I love sugar, I love cookies, I love all the things. But I’m really just trying to focus on my health from the inside out.”

3. She Drinks Lemon Water

Julianne is one of the many stars who swear by lemon water. “This is how I start my morning every. single. day,” she explained in an Instagram video. “Having a strong morning routine gives me a sense of stability and puts my mind at ease knowing that I’m waking up, cleansing my body and committing to my wellness.” Sometimes she pre-makes the drink the night before, which “usually consists of lukewarm temperature water with half of a lemon—and sitting overnight, really getting all of those juices flushed out in there,” she told Harper’s Bazaar.

4. She Loves Green Juice

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“I usually find a way to do some sort of celery juice, or something that also gives me a little bit of sugar before I go do a quick workout,” she said about her green juice of choice. “Or I’ll do like, amino acids [vitamins] or something like that to give me that support, that energy that I’m looking for.” One of her favorite green juice recipess? “I usually like it a little sweeter, less bitter, so I put in a green apple, some spinach, kale. Again, if I want it sweeter, I’ll put some carrots in. But I love ginger, and lemon too, so I’ll put that in,” she added to Elle in 2016. “Cucumber, celery, anything green, really. Sometimes I’ll add beets too, depending on my mood. And then I’ll go work out, it just depends.”

5. She Cheats

Julianne allows herself to indulge every once in a while. “If I could give you any words of encouragement with what you eat, it’s enjoy yourself, everything in moderation, and if you love your body and love what you’re putting into your body, your body’s gonna know,” she told Harper’s Bazaar. “So if you’re gonna have a drink, if you’re gonna have a yummy sweet tooth, enjoy it. Take the pleasure in it.”

6. She Enjoys Group Fitness

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Julianne also does group workouts at SoulCycle. "I love being around people and community," she explained to Women's Health. Another favorite? Hot Power fusion yoga at CorePower Yoga.

Every dancer from Dancing With the Stars wows us with their stunning choreography, but behind those mesmerizing routines lies an incredible amount of hard work, discipline, and dedication towards maintaining a fit and healthy body. While their dance rehearsals play a significant role in shaping up their physiques, many of these dancers also incorporate diverse workouts, diets, and mental wellness strategies to achieve their fitness goals. From yoga to swimming, and from vegan diets to intermittent fasting, each dancer has their own unique approach to staying fit. Dive in to discover the fitness secrets of 20 amazing bodies of DWTS dancers.

1. Julianne Hough

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Julianne Hough has been a pro, a judge, and is now the new host of DWTS. She shared some of her workout secrets in an interview with Us Weekly. She says that she has to have the right mindset to stay in shape. “Mindset is first! Healthy brain equals a healthy body. Staying focused on your personal journey and creating a happy environment makes for a healthier lifestyle.”

2. Lacey Schwimmer

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In an Instagram post, Lacey Schwimmer talked about how she struggled with her body image on DWTS. She says that she has come a long way in those years since. “I still have a ways to go, but I’m proud of how far I’ve come in four years. Heal your gut. Eat enough calories. Take proper supplements. Love your life.”

3. Karina Smirnoff

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Karina Smirnoff tells People that being healthy means having a good mindset. “I love challenging myself, pushing myself, and I believe it’s important to celebrate your victories,” she says. “I remember one of my coaches saying to not only concentrate on what your ultimate goal is, but also remember to celebrate small victories as they will give you more motivation to move forward! Being complacent is the worst thing one can do for themselves.”

4. Mark Ballas

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In a 2014 interview with SELF, Mark Ballas talked about how he quit smoking. “Admitting that you need to stop is the first step,” he said. “And, persistence and patience are everything, it’s not going to happen over night. It’s okay to get external help because the goal is to quit, so it doesn’t matter how you get there, you just got to get there. It’s not the Olympics, it’s quitting something that will help you live a healthier life, so if that requires external help, there’s no shame in that.”

5. Peta Murgatroyd

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Peta Murgatroyd does a lot of tours with her husband, Maksim Chmerkovskiy. She shared how she stays in shape for them in an interview with People. “When you’re in the rehearsal period, you tend to lose a lot of weight because you’re throwing yourself into several different styles of dance that you aren’t used to and you’re rehearsing 12 hours a day,” she says. “Towards the middle of the tour, I stopped losing weight and I kind of plateaued which is a good thing because you don’t want to get too skin and bones out there. I figured out that for my body, I need to keep maintaining my strength and endurance. I have to trick my body into doing different types of cardio now so my muscles never get bored because now they’re so used to doing the show.”

6. Sharna Burgess

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Sharna Burgess shared her biggest workout tip in an interview with People. “The best form of exercise is one that you enjoy,” she says. “Find a local dance studio, take a friend to hot yoga – make it a social thing if you struggle to find the motivation. Once there are changes in your body and your energy levels, that will be all the motivation you need.”

7. Lindsay Arnold

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Lindsay Arnold broke down her diet secrets with Women Fitness. “I personally do not believe in dieting. I believe that it is very important to eat healthy food and to eat in moderation. What I have found works for me is to find healthy snacks that taste good and I eat them in between my meals. When it comes to meals, I eat what sounds tasty to me but in a reasonable portion. Another thing that has really helped me is to try to not eat any carbs after 8 pm. This doesn’t mean I starve myself if I’m hungry at night (which happens a lot) it just means I will try to find something that is a little healthier.”

8. Witney Carson

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Witney Carson shared her secrets to eating a balanced diet in this post on her website. “One of the downsides to summer is that I sometimes get so busy that I start to slack on my workout routine. Between that and my addiction to Salt & Straw ice cream, I am focusing the rest of my summer on maintaining healthier eating choices. However, I always have a sweet tooth and can’t completely cut out the sweet treats. Finding a balance between eating healthy and treating yourself every once in a while is so important. Finding healthy dessert alternatives is so important to me. Check out some of my favorite healthier sweet treats. These are perfect for when you’re craving something a little more satisfying, but still, want to keep the calories and sugar to a low.”

9. Kym Herjavec

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In addition to being a DWTS pro, Kym Herjavec is also a fitness maven. She even has her own book and fitness studio. Herjavec shared some of her tips with Haute Living. “If you don’t have an hour everyday to workout, try initially setting aside at least 30 minutes. The bottom line is to make exercising a priority so it becomes part of your lifestyle. I recommend to do a combination of cardio and sculpting with light weights and multiple reps. The key is to make exercise part of your lifestyle. You will be amazed at how much energy you have have and you will start to see the results quickly.”

10. Jenna Johnson

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Dance is an amazing workout, and Jenna Johnson wants to encourage others to try it. She opened up about the benefits of dance in an interview with People. “I think people are so nervous to try an actual dance class because maybe they don’t have the right technique or they’re at a certain level, but I think anyone should dance and should try it. You’re challenging your mind as well as your body and it’s engaging a lot of different muscles that you wouldn’t necessarily use on the treadmill or the elliptical.”

11. Emma Slater

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Emma Slater opened up about how she and the other DWTS pros prevent injuries on the road to Richmond Family Magazine. “It’s hard to maintain an injury-free body when you are doing that amount of dancing,” Slater says. “We travel with a physical therapist, Sandra. She warms us up, provides us with ice packs and stretches us out. She works on any injuries or stress on our bodies.”

12. Derek Hough

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Derek Hough shared some of his wellness secrets with Men’s Health. “I’ve actually been doing a lot of yoga — hot yoga sculpt — because I love sweating,” he said. “People will be like ‘Oh, sweat is gross.’ I actually love it. It makes you feel like you’re working hard but also it’s getting rid of all that bad water.”

13. Cheryl Burke

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Cheryl Burke shared some of her favorite at-home workouts with HollywoodLife. She says that tracking her workouts is important to her. “I love doing workouts on my mirror and also on my Fitbit app. [I’m] loving my Fitbit because it makes me want to reach my specific goals and it pushes you to do so along the way, all the while tracking my sleep, water intake, and number of steps per day, etc. Each workout is almost 60 minutes long.”

14. Britt Stewart

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In an interview with Women’s Health, Britt Stewart shared her diet secrets. She says that she believes in intuitive eating and her meals are dependent on her schedule. "I do my three big meals a day; but when I'm in rehearsal and my schedule is crazy, I'm burning a lot of calories and I need to refuel, so I will eat snacks throughout the day.”

15. Maksim Chmerkovskiy

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Maksim Chmerkovskiy likes to intermittent fast. He shared this photo on Instagram of his first meal that day. He captioned the post, “My 1pm breakfast 🍳That 16/8 kinda life 💪🏼Eggs, pickles, sourdough bagel, kerrygold butter, black caviar, coffee (w coconut oil & honey).”

16. Daniella Karagach

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Daniella Karagach likes to swim to keep herself in shape. She shares a bunch of posts on Instagram of herself in the water. Karagach shared this photo of herself in the ocean in Negril, Jamaica. She also shared this set of photos from the same trip, which included several photos of herself in the water.

17. Brandon Armstrong

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Brandon Armstrong likes to swim to stay in shape. He shared this photo on Instagram of himself wading in Lake Powell. Armstrong captioned the post, “Little throwback for #earthday from my favorite place on earth! I’m looking for some good places to go over the summer so comment your favorite summer getaway spots!”

18. Valentin Chmerkovskiy

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Valentin Chmerkovskiy opened up about how he approaches teaching each of his celebrity partners to Parade.com. “It does vary on the partner that I have. I’ve tried to find my own lane. My niche on the show is to really take my partner on an educational journey, not just an emotional one. I really want to teach dance, not just perform an entertaining number for the cameras. That has always been my approach, especially when I’m working with capable talent, talent that is able to absorb the information and is able to pick it up.”

19. Sasha Farber

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In 2021, Sasha Farber supported his friend and former partner, Simone Biles, after she withdrew from the Olympics. He told Entertainment Tonight, "For this 24-year-old to be in that position ... she is a phenomenal gymnast, everyone knows. But it just proves that you don't know what's going on inside of the other person sometimes, no matter how strong they look. So I really feel for her, but I know she's going to get through this."

20. Allison Holker

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Allison Holker shared her diet secrets in an interview with HollywoodLife. “I really do believe that for your body, you can’t just work out without also eating healthy, so I myself eat more of a veggie diet. For the most part, I eat only vegetables and fruits and I drink a lot of water. I think for my body that is really the best fuel for me – I sleep better at night and I feel like my skin looks better because of eating vegetables and not eating meat.”

1. Relaxing By the Lake

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Hough relaxes with wine and friends. "I love unwinding with people on a lake, having a glass of wine and playing games, because the sense of community feeds my soul,” she told E! News. “I also love my space and unwinding on my own."

2. Mental Health

Hough knows how important exercise is for mental health and wellness. "The more you move, it directly affects the way you feel," she told E! News. "Whether it's a Kinrgy class or doing Pilates or yoga, the fact that we get to combine all of those modalities is my favorite because I love versatility… I need a little bit of something different and unique so that my brain stays active."

3. Dancing Queen

Hough is an accomplished and talented dancer. “I have been fortunate enough to try so many different forms of expression over the years but dance has always been the beginning and end for me. I will always come back to dance. This year I made an intention and concerted effort to bring dance back into my life through really challenging myself artistically and athletically. Training! Zoi was a person and choreographer that I have been a fan of for years and that I felt was going to test my limits as that artistic athlete and dancer and I was not wrong. I hope you enjoy this piece. This is the first of more to come ✨” she captioned an Instagram post.

4. Energetic Health

Hough believes in a holistic approach to health and fitness. "This is the age of energetic health," she told E! News. "Because if you can change your energy, then you can change your mindset, and then you can change your physicality. We've been going about it the other way, which is: If I'm physical, then my body is going to look good. But if you focus more on your energy, then you get fitness as a plus."

5. Daily Movement

Hough needs to move her body at least once a day to feel her best. "I know that I can walk around the hills with my dog," she told E! News. "That's key because I have to get her out, too. But movement in general, whether it's 10 minutes or five minutes of something, I have to move my body."